Islands in the Stream

Written By Pete Robbins
Dolly Parton fishing in a jon boat

Upon catching his first Dolly Varden in Alaska, my cousin – who knows little about fishing but who is a fan of country music and camp – declared that Dolly Varden would be the perfect name for a Drag Queen. That led me down the rabbit hole of trying to figure out if Dolly Parton (confusingly, not the namesake for the trout, which are apparently named after a Dickens character) actually likes to fish. While I was able to find the promotional picture above, I could get no confirmation of whether the legendarily buxom songstress can flip a jig or double haul. Nevertheless, a number of other fishing, apparel and knickknack merchandisers have connected the two. Here are some examples.

As long as we have your attention, here’s Dolly’s “Something Fishy” for your listening pleasure.

 
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Sticking With Pez Gallo
Sticking With Pez Gallo

Roosterfish fight like the devil and they’re visually arresting, which makes them prime candidates for celebrating on stickers and decals. Check out some of our favorite renditions of Pez Gallo.

Tee of the Week – Going All the Way
Tee of the Week – Going All the Way

On our tuna trips to Central America we have used gaffs to subdue yellowfins at boatside and then haul them aboard. Elsewhere, though, both recreational and commercial tuna fishermen use a harpoon with a “dart” at the end. Check out the t-shirt from Outside Set in Massachusetts.

All of Our Beer Links (that we can remember) in One Place
All of Our Beer Links (that we can remember) in One Place

Many people think that beer and fishing are inextricably linked. That’s not the case but I enjoy a few on vacation, when it doesn’t impact my abilities. I particularly like to imbibe if it’s something local and perhaps different than what I have at home. Here are all of the articles we’ve written about fish beers, fishing beers, and fishing-adjacent beers since 2020.

See Better, Catch More Fish
See Better, Catch More Fish

All five senses will help you on the water, but your eyesight is particularly critical for angling success. Here are ways to preserve, protect and train your eyes to give you the clues you need.

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