A recent project I just finished was the new header card for Xtreme Glove.
Every angler knows that after a day of catching largemouth, your thumbs are raw & torn up from their teeth. Never fear. There is a solution. Xtreme Glove has several options for angler hand protection, from the original to the max, to a great glove for the flats, they’re even available in youth sizes. Look for the Xtreme Glove in BassPro Shops nationwide. Xtreme Glove has a Pro Team of many great anglers, including Rick Clunn, 4-time BASSMASTER CLASSIC CHAMPION! They’re even the official sponsor of the Walt Disney World Guided Fishing Excursions.
On a side note, I use these, not only for bass fishing, but for fly fishing as well. Not only do they insulate your hand from the, usually, frigid water, but they offer protection from line abrasion while stripping big streamers through the water, or if your fish takes off in a hurry. These gloves are awesome! I don’t go fishing without these in my bag. It’s great to work with clients that have great products!
What can be said about the hat that I wear so much. I’ve put 2 years of heavy use on my Orvis Trout Bum Mesh Baseball Hat & like a fine wine (or scotch), it only gets better with age. I purchased a replacement a couple of months ago at Chattanooga’s Orvis Retailer Feather & Fly, (actually, I purchased both a green & orange this time…) but I haven’t worn them as much because the worn one is trained so well. The fit, even on the new ones, is so comfortable & the style is perfect for everyday wear. I want to get the saltwater series, but I need to wait until I’ve actually caught some of the fish on them, as to maintain my legitimacy as an angler. (I don’t want to be thought a poser…) Anyways, the purpose of this post is to give a major endorsement of this particular piece of headgear. Two thumbs up! 5 star rating! Etc… I’ve included a few pictures for comparison between the old & the new, as well as some shots of the hat doing what it does best… covering my dome.
For the past several weeks i’ve been working non-stop 16-20 hr days on the Wes Hixon project, which was completed yesterday at 5 pm. I created a 72-page catalog, a folding self-mailer, a complete logo redesign, business cards, a 10′ wide x 8′ tall tradeshow backdrop & a 36′ wide x 8′ tall tradeshow backdrop (yes, i said thirty-six feet), all in full hi-resolution. Last night was my first real sleep since before Christmas! Here’s a look at the smaller (10′x8′) tradeshow backdrop. The catalog will be posted online one of these days & I’ll link to it then. Visit Wes Hixon’s website on my links panel to the right.
I am currently working hard on a client’s design project, but made the time this weekend to design a new screensaver for myself. I used an old map of the southeast from the turn of the century (guess i have to specify early 1900’s now) which centers on the Smoky Mountains & the A.T. (my stomping ground for all things outdoor recreational)
I have been waiting for this video for a few months & got it as a Christmas present. This does not disappoint. Wonderful cinematography, great casting & amazing fish, all with a great concept behind it (the mouse year). If you like this clip, you’ll love the dvd. A must have for all fly fishermen & a great look at the diversity in trout feeding behavior.
Outdoor Adventure and Travel. When I hear it, visions of the great outdoorsmen come to mind and I dream of a swift departure from the hectic, technology driven life we live. My mind wanders to mountain ridges & valleys, from fly-fishing in the Smoky Mountains to stalking game & fishing for salmon in Alaska.
Fueling those visions of grandeur is Wes Hixon’s Outdoor Adventure & Travel. Not limited to continents & countries, Wes has offered world-class hunting and fishing in some of the most impressive locations this planet has to offer for more than 25 years.
Visit www.weshixon.com for more information. Below is a wallpaper for your computer desktop.
Here’s an awesome fly with several variations. Similar to the ever popular wooly bugger, the “Anytime, Anywhere” is a fly that John Bolton introduced me to, which has been a very effective fly on many creeks & rivers. Below is a link to a “How-to” for this great pattern.
Just found a few photos from a fly-fishing excursion up past Tellico Plains, TN and thought I’d share them with you. There was a week of rain & the water was high, swift & murky. Got a few rises on my dry flies & my wooly buggers got a few interested glances from several nice rainbows, but no takes. Still fun, as always!
