I understand that when you write a list like this you run
the risk of insulting some. Without the
time to run back through every blog post
by everyone that I try vainly to keep up with,
I’m sure I’ve left out some great posts.
Still, these are some noteworthy posts by some noteworthy bloggers and I
hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
the real brains behind T! |
6. Wednesday
Nibbles- Selbbin is Nibbles Backwards- Mike Agneta, Troutrageous!. Ok, this one is going to seem a little
gratuitous as it’s the one in which FR received Blog Love (a term which we all
learned- and stole- from Master T!) but face it, long before you scroll down
and see my banner at the bottom, Mike has you laughing, as he does most every
Wednesday. If I had to pick a favorite
blog of the year (which I won’t) it’s probably Troutrageous!. Where else can you go to get such
consistently good entertainment, someone who can lightheartedly address issues
and still make you think, a Tenkara guy who doesn’t act like it’s a
religion? And don’t forget Lilly.
5. November
Rock- Ivan Orsic, Yukon Goes Fishing.
I’ve been following YGF for some time now and head over there whenever I
need my video fix. Ivan has gotten a lot
of play lately by various outlets including Midcurrent
and Orvis’
Friday Film Festival for Silver
and Gold, his foot-stomping mash-up which I have to admit was a very strong contender, but you’ve all
seen it already. I really love his “Rock”
series though, and his use of color and beat together in this piece was very original.
4. Without a Camera-
Sanders, Up the Poudre. I love all of
Sanders writing, but I think this post encapsulates his style- understated,
slightly self-effacing, creative, beautifully written.
3. The
Dancing Cast- Erin Block, Mysteries Internal. Erin Block is such a prodigious talent, that
it was difficult to know where to start.
She is perhaps the most creative and profound outdoor writer to come
along in a long time. I’ve said before,
that I only visit her site when I have time to think and digest what she’s
saying- I miss a lot of posts. I don’t
know if this one is her best; it’s certainly a personal favorite of mine, and
out of all the fantastic writing she’s done, I had to pick something.
2. The
Best Trout Fishing Trip Ever- Mike Sepelak, Mike’s Gone Fishin’…Again. This was Mike’s entry into the Trout
Unlimited writing contest, which he won handily, and it landed him in Montana
with some other distinguished blog writers to do some fishing and check out
what TU has been up to out there. This
piece flows, reminding you of every trip you’ve ever made or yet want to make.
And drumroll please…….
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Yeah, so Kirk got a lot of play out of this one, but why
shouldn’t he? It was and is one of the
funniest posts I’ve ever read. It’s not
just that the idea was original, the writing is hilarious, and so are his
graphics. After this one Rebecca Garlock
proclaimed Kirk was “toast” and thus sending him into temporary retirement. It didn't last long, and Kirk continues to entertain, but this was certainly his Magnum Opus.
Thanks for the include, such great company too! Awesome way to spread some blog love and you're 100% right about the brains behind Troutrageous!
ReplyDeleteHumbled, here, by your inclusion in the top six. So many good posts through the year, so many wonderful writers. It was a banner year. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention, and I feel much like Mike...humbled. Here's to the new year, FR....may it be a good one. Cheers.
ReplyDeletethanks for the mention jason. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate the love! Thanks for the mention.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and happy new year. Cheers!
What a great selection of writing talent! Couldn't agree with you more... Last year had many enjoyable reads, that's for sure! And you were right there with them, FR!
ReplyDeleteTo all of you- I can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteI was so bored from the lack of fishermen out plying my waters this winter that I finally hit bottom and read this post. All these blogging fly fishermen you mentioned have clearly too much free time. They should be fishing. I need some sport.
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