Pacific Northwest Fly fishing now how has a community section with a 'Facebook'-esque wall, a place to share your fly fishing photos, Tweets, articles you've written and videos you've taken.
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Out on newstands now is a fairly new magazine that documents the thing we call our passion.
It's a quartly publication that always includes a DVD (bonus!) of some great fly fishing footage. Their focus is mainly on steelheading, salmon and trout fishing on the western seaboard, Great Lakes region and some worldwide coverage as well.
Ask for it the next time you're at your favorite fly shop.
Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing is on the hunt for quality content. If you're the kind of person that likes to document their fishing exploits, how-to's, short stories or articles relating in any way to fly fishing - this deal is for you.
Until June 1st 2010, we'll be accepting the following forms of fly fishing media as entries for a drawing that will be held on that day:
How-to Articles
Short Stories
Photos
Essays
Tips & Tricks
Trip Reports
Short Video Clips
Podcats, etc!
You can submit as many entries as you want. The more you submit, the better chance you have of winning. Each person can only win one prize. Speaking of prizes... this is what's up for grabs:
1st Prize: Classic Cumberland Float Tube. Retail value of $209.99. Ride high without sacrificing stability. An extra-tall foam seat offers improved visibility and casting range, while the hydrodynamic hull provides maximum stability and nimble tracking. The quick-release stripping apron has a ruler for measuring your catch. Rugged 420-denier nylon top with an 1,100-denier PVC bottom for superior abrasion resistance. Packable with adjustable backpack straps for hiking to your favorite stillwater retreat. Customizable cushioned backrest. Puncture-resistant PVC bladder. Horizontal rod holder. Two cargo pockets with double zippers and eight organizer pockets. Mesh cargo deck. Lash tabs and D-rings for external gear storage. Two drink holders. Boston valve for easy inflation/deflation. Assembled size: 56"L x 47"W x 17-1/2"H. Weight capacity: 350 lbs. Color: Apple Green/Olive.
2nd Prize: Tica Veteran Olympian 13' 9 weight Spey Rod. Retail value of $120.99. 3 piece, high modulus 30T graphite material, walnut reel seat, stainless steel guides. Comes with a hard cordura case. Weighs 240 grams, 9-10 weight. Perfect for throwing those big, nasty winter steelhead flies across the river.
3rd Prize: 3 dozen flies and fly box. Retail value of $80.99Assortment of lake, river and stream flies. Included is a plastic case with flat foam on one side and ripple foam on the other.
IMPORTANT: The Rules!
We will accept all forms of fly fishing related media. If you can put it on the internet, we'll accept it. All work must be original and yours! We will check.
By submitting your content to Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing you agree to let us use it, even if you don't win.
How-to Articles: Must include photos. Or a video. At least photos though. Better with a short video. Subject matter must relate to the outdoors. Fly fishing, camping, hiking, boating, etc.
Essays, Short Stories and Articles: Subject matter relates to or is on fly fishing and/or fly tying. Must be 750 words in length. Photos are a nice touch.
Podcasts and Videos: Subject matter relates to or is on fly fishing and/or fly tying.
Tips and Tricks: Must relate to fly fishing or fly tying. MAX length 200 words. Keep it short.
Photos: No cellphone photos. Must be at least 650px in width and high-quality - not fuzzy or distorted. Must have a fish or fly fishing related content in the picture.
Each submission constitutes one entry. You can enter as many times as you want.
Now you want to know how to start? Easy, create an account and login. On the left hand side you'll see links to submit your content. Click the link that corresponds to what you want to submit and have at it. It would be best to copy and paste from another application.
This guy has got some chops. I'm sure he practices like crazy though - at least that's what I tell myself when I watch this video then get green with envy because I can't even come close. I have practiced snake rolls though, those are fun. Timing, it's all about timing.
Like free gear? Want to learn how to win a Classic Cumberland Float Tube, Tica Veteran Olympian 13' 9 weight Spey Rod or a box of 36 flies? Click here.
Want a free decal to show off your Northwest Fly Fishing pride? Just create an account and we'll send a few off your way.
Out on newstands now is a fairly new magazine that documents the thing we call our passion.
