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Bruce Ajari: All anglers can benefit from Fly Fishing Show
I started fly fishing when I was 10 years old on my own after watching an older gentleman fly casting one evening while camping with my family. My equipment was not fancy, and I used a level fly line since it was the least expensive line I could... more...
  02/04/2010 2:25pm
Bruce Ajari: ‘Rivers of a Lost Coast' showing at the Cedar House
I wrote a column right after Christmas about a DVD I received from my daughter and her boyfriend, “Rivers of a Lost Coast.” It was an excellent documentary on fly-fishing for steelhead and salmon fishing on the north coast of California in...
  01/28/2010 2:15pm
Bruce Ajari: Rejuvenate your fishing flies with steam
Recently, I was inspecting some of my flies that I had used at Pyramid Lake. I noticed that the hackles on the bottom side of my wet flies that represent legs were no longer sticking out, as they should. I was surprised to find out that some of my...
  01/21/2010 10:50am
Bruce Ajari: Local author's book highlights art of fishing
A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune to pick up a book from local Incline Village author Diane Inman. She had called and asked me if I would like to review a book of hers entitled, “The Fine Art of Angling.”
  11/24/2009 5:33pm
Bruce Ajari: Presentation is key to angling success
As I've discussed before, finding the right fly is critical to one's success. However, the right fly alone will not guarantee success. The most important element of success is properly presenting the fly — presentation.
  11/19/2009 2:53pm
Bruce Ajari: Water issues arise at Lake Almanor
As everyone is well aware, water is becoming a highly sought-after commodity. It is crucial to our local fisheries. With Lake Tahoe soon to drop below its natural rim for a second time, we all know what the Truckee River is looking like these days.
  10/29/2009 11:06am
Sports column: Maybe ... just maybe ... Highlander football is back
Oh, that all-too-familiar feeling. Us sports fans know all about it — those of us who root for the Lions of the NFL, or the Clippers of the NBA, or the Pirates in baseball, many times, unfortunately, we get that hunch before the season even begins.
  09/14/2009 5:01pm
Sports column: Truckee/Tahoe prep football season is here
High school football season is upon us, as Thursday marked the first official day of practice for most Nevada and California high schools, including Truckee, North Tahoe and Incline.
  08/14/2009 4:20pm
Bruce Ajari: a lesson on leaders
TRUCKEE — As fly fishermen, we spend a considerable amount of money on our tackle, yet we often take for granted the leader.
  08/12/2009 6:57pm
Bruce Ajari: Baja trip was great fun
TRUCKEE — Three fishing buddies and I were fortunate to take our annual fly fishing trip this past month to the East Cape region of Baja California Sur, located about 45 minutes northeast of San Jose Del Cabo.
  07/22/2009 7:19pm
Sports column: Tom Watson's collapse was tough to watch
The 2009 Open Championship in Turnberry, Scotland, was memorable for many things — but more so for Tom Watson's tough luck on the tournament's final holes.
  07/20/2009 9:01am
Bruce Ajari: Federation of Fly Fishers event
This year's Federation of Fly Fishers Annual Conclave will be held in Loveland, Colo., from July 28 through Aug. 1. Loveland is located in northern Colorado where there are a number of great waters to fish within a few hours.
  07/09/2009 2:54pm
Bruce Ajari: Catch-and-release important for our future generation
Every year I publish a reminder for anglers who are new to the sport and need to know the proper way to release a fish they do not want to keep. Catch-and-release fishing has gained tremendous popularity due primarily to fishing shows.
  06/24/2009 5:04pm
Bruce Ajari: Dry-fly fishing peaks in early summer
LAKE TAHOE — The early part of the season from mid-May through about mid-July is one of those times I truly love on our local waters.
  06/17/2009 1:31pm
Sports column: Olympics should re-consider baseball, softball
TAHOE CITY — The International Olympic Committee, in all of its infinite wisdom, dropped baseball and softball like a bad habit for the 2012 summer games in London.
  06/15/2009 12:49pm
Bruce Ajari: You can't beat free fishing
TRUCKEE — Have you ever wanted to give fishing in Nevada a try — well, this Saturday, June 13, the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be sponsoring its free fishing day.
  06/11/2009 1:56pm
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