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Fly-fishing (and eating splendidly) with a gourmet chef
T he people: If he isn't behind the stove at The Heathman Restaurant & Bar, executive chef Philippe Boulot is probably fly-fishing. Whenever he can get a few days off, this Normandy transplant turned wild Westerner drives his pontoon boat to sporting destinations such as the Deschutes, John Day and Grande Ronde rivers for some floating and casting. Sommelier Erica Landon also is an outdoors buff, and whether she's rafting, hiking or fishing, she's always got a bottle of wine stashed in her pack. The place: The deep wine list at The Heathman Restaurant & Bar highlights local Willamette Valley producers, while the menu marries classic French techniques with fresh Northwest ingredients. (1001 S.W. Broadway; 503-790-7752; www.heathmanhotel.com) The problem: Too many summertime fishing, hiking and camping expeditions are rendered dreary by a diet of oatmeal, Top Ramen, Gatorade and Budweiser.
More than just catching fish
By DAVE BUCHANAN The Daily Sentinel When Carol teaches, people listen. That’s important, but it’s only a part of the reason why Grand Junction resident Carol Oglesby recently was honored with the Federation of Fly Fisher’s "Woman of the Year" award at the Federation’s annual conclave in Bozeman, Mont. The award is one of the "Big Three" given out each year by the FFF, along with the Man of the Year and the Buzz Buszek Award, given to someone in the fly-tying end of the sport. Among the past recipients of Woman of the Year honored are such illustrious fly fishers as Joan Wulff, Joan Whitlock, Maggie Merriman and Rhea Topping. The criteria in part require "outstanding contributions" that benefit the Federation on a national or international level.
FlyFishing Retailer World Trade Expo 2006 a Big Success
More than 2,700 of the fly-fishing industrys business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006, and industry leaders are celebrating the brisk trade. It was one of the best shows weve ever had. We actually sold out of one of our new for 2007 products before the end of day two, reported Jim Bartschi, President of Scott Fly Rods. If you missed it this year, make sure to come next year. 126 credentialed media attended, including Shallow Water Angler Editor and Florida Sportsman fly-fishing editor, Mike Conner. .
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