Tippets: Safe Spring Boating, Fishing Tasmania, March Merkin Tournament Winner

March 27, 2016 By: Erin Block

Spring runoff can provide rewarding fishing conditions. “But early season conditions can also mean very cold, high water, and depending on the river, challenging oaring situations,” writes Tim Linehan. Read some great tips for safe boating in the high water of spring, in a recent article via Orvis.
On a recent visit to Tasmania, April Vokey visits with Daniel and Simone Hackett of RiverFly 1864 about their local fisheries and passion for the sport. View the filmed conversation via FlyLife.
After catching and releasing two permit, Idaho angler Mike Dawes was the winner of the 2016 March Merkin Permit Tournament. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and the Lower Keys Guides Association. Via The Drake.

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