Comments on: “The Way of a Trout” http://fishfliesandwater.com/2009/03/21/the-way-of-a-trout/ Jason Borger's Fly-Fishing Blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dan Knox http://fishfliesandwater.com/2009/03/21/the-way-of-a-trout/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Dan Knox Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:15:52 +0000 http://fishfliesandwater.com/?p=601#comment-232 Jason, I am sure you know that there is also a book entitled "The Way of a Trout" by R. P. Van Gytenbeek (J.B. Lippincott Company, 1st published 1972 in connection with Trout Unlimited). I had purchased the book back in the 70s and had always enjoyed the still frames from the video that were used in the book. I had hoped to someday see the video as well. Well, just a couple of years ago, more than three decades later, I was able to find a VHS copy, which I have enjoyed watching several times. Even so, I am glad that the piece is being preserved, and I am glad for the heads-up in your blog as to where to find it. Hopefully, many others will have the opportunity to see it. The book by the way is an excellent read. Part I is devoted to "The Way of a Trout." Part II is entitled "The Battle," a valuable trout and fisheries conservation handbook. I would commend it to your readers. Van Gytenbeek is a former Executive Director of TU. Jason,
I am sure you know that there is also a book entitled “The Way of a Trout” by R. P. Van Gytenbeek (J.B. Lippincott Company, 1st published 1972 in connection with Trout Unlimited). I had purchased the book back in the 70s and had always enjoyed the still frames from the video that were used in the book. I had hoped to someday see the video as well. Well, just a couple of years ago, more than three decades later, I was able to find a VHS copy, which I have enjoyed watching several times. Even so, I am glad that the piece is being preserved, and I am glad for the heads-up in your blog as to where to find it. Hopefully, many others will have the opportunity to see it.
The book by the way is an excellent read. Part I is devoted to “The Way of a Trout.” Part II is entitled “The Battle,” a valuable trout and fisheries conservation handbook. I would commend it to your readers. Van Gytenbeek is a former Executive Director of TU.

]]> By: JB http://fishfliesandwater.com/2009/03/21/the-way-of-a-trout/comment-page-1/#comment-221 JB Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:19:18 +0000 http://fishfliesandwater.com/?p=601#comment-221 Satoshi—I think one of the great things about the film is that sense of "how did they get that?" Even if we are talking about a well-contained shooting "stage," the shots really speak of superb film-craft. I have only "bitten it" wading a few times in recent years, but I did it twice in almost the same spot on the Madison above Raynold's (we certainly share an affinity for that river). Something about the combo of rock size, looseness, slickness and the hour (late). Of course, I took many more swims as a kid in my old-school Seal Dris, including a few in the same creek where <i>Way of a Trout</i> was filmed. Hope FF&W readers get the video to run all the way through. I had no problems on my end. Satoshi—I think one of the great things about the film is that sense of “how did they get that?” Even if we are talking about a well-contained shooting “stage,” the shots really speak of superb film-craft.

I have only “bitten it” wading a few times in recent years, but I did it twice in almost the same spot on the Madison above Raynold’s (we certainly share an affinity for that river). Something about the combo of rock size, looseness, slickness and the hour (late). Of course, I took many more swims as a kid in my old-school Seal Dris, including a few in the same creek where Way of a Trout was filmed.

Hope FF&W readers get the video to run all the way through. I had no problems on my end.

]]> By: Satoshi Yamamoto http://fishfliesandwater.com/2009/03/21/the-way-of-a-trout/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Satoshi Yamamoto Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:43:48 +0000 http://fishfliesandwater.com/?p=601#comment-220 Jason, A beautiful reel! How did they find and shoot the spawning scene? I remember that you mentioned "being a heron" somewhere in your old tactics article. Fisherman's fall must have been quite a stunt! I did that in Barn's Pool #2, wasn't too happy. Actually after this scene the clip got stuck. I will try it later. Either way it's worth watching again and again. For the same reason, I watch the Equilibrium DVD again and again. Besides its beautiful shots, comments from experts always make me aware of not only fishing but also wildlife, conservation, and more. Thank you again for the DVD! SY Jason,
A beautiful reel! How did they find and shoot the spawning scene? I remember that you mentioned “being a heron” somewhere in your old tactics article. Fisherman’s fall must have been quite a stunt! I did that in Barn’s Pool #2, wasn’t too happy. Actually after this scene the clip got stuck. I will try it later. Either way it’s worth watching again and again.
For the same reason, I watch the Equilibrium DVD again and again. Besides its beautiful shots, comments from experts always make me aware of not only fishing but also wildlife, conservation, and more.
Thank you again for the DVD!
SY

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