Gentlemen, You May Smoke :: Mart McCann, Photography by Frank Barnett
- By: IDP
- 1st January 2013
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The “Bar and Grille” theme of this feature has led photographer Frank Barnett and me to explore, among other things, the subcultures surrounding wine, coffee, and craft-brewed beer. Guess what? Cigar makers and retailers are just as quirky, passionate, diverse, and customer-focused as their brethren in those other endeavors.
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James Acord Creates Another Beautiful Reel Case
- By: IDP
- 5th October 2012
- Fly Fishing, Culture
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James Acord recently created a truly unique reel case for a customer in Vancouver,WA. I’m sure you have heard of Bogdan reels, this is a portrait of Stan Bogdan that was in the New York Times obituary after he passed on last winter. This customer has some Bogdan Salmon reels and James Acord has made him other cases in the past. Check out the photos below to see his amazing skill and craftsmanship.
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AD Maddox’s New Work
- By: IDP
- 3rd August 2011
- Fly Fishing, Culture
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Hey Everybody!
I’m in Montana for the summer painting and waiting on the Yellowstone to clear for some fishing! I just finished a commission below … “No Fly Zone”.
The Contemporary Sportsman Sneak Peak: A Poem by Robert DeMott
- By: IDP
- 27th July 2011
- Fly Fishing, Culture
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Yellow Trillium Brown Trout Rusty Spinner
A Poem by Robert DeMott
Paintings by AD Maddox
To read the poem go to www.thecontemporarysportsman.com
What Oil?
- By: IDP
- 3rd May 2011
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The Mullet Toss isn’t just American flag themed thongs or handle bar operated blenders. It’s not all about cut off jean shorts or tacky flip-flops, nor is it an excuse to let your inner redneck out and hit the beach for a weekend. The three-day event centered around a fish throwing contest that was held last weekend was much more than all of that. It was yet another reminder that the Gulf Coast is once again beautiful and ready for a long summer of fun.
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