Tippets: Sunglass Care, Dredging Damages, Fly Fishing and Hockey

June 28, 2013 By: Erin Block

  • Whether sight fishing or not, anglers know a good pair of sunglasses are critical for success on the water. To keep yours in condition check out some care tips you might not have thought about, from Peter Crow of Smith Optics and Louis Cahill on Gink & Gasoline.
  • A recent study comparing dredged to un-dredged sections of the Allegheny River found that the former shows diminished species diversity and reduced populations of fish. The extensive research by a team from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is detailed by Science Daily.
  • Different sports involve different measures of finesse, strategy, and skill. And when it comes to a cross-over to fly fishing, some are more closely connected than others. Kirk Deeter highlights why hockey players are, in his opinion, the best suited for being great anglers. Read more via Fly Talk.