*ALLAROUNDANGLER.COM SITE FOUNDER
January 26th, 2010
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IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHO IS BEHIND ALLAROUNDANGLER……….??
I’m H3LLCAT, and you have Zach of PHOOGOO.com and myself to thank for this on line fishing resource…..that hopefully has a little something for everyone:
I have been along side my Pops aka Sal Monid on this website….since before I can remember…..fishing lakes, creeks, streams and rivers in the State of Oregon. Sal will still show me photos that I can’t remember posing for…..as we have 30 plus years of fishing together. I was in the Siuslaw News at the age of four with a big four-pound cutthroat trout and memorably I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first job out of high school was working for the original Fisherman’s Marine Supply (pre Larry’s purchase) selling fishing tackle, managing a fly shop and teaching Steelhead and Salmon fishermen how to catch Bass and Trout on flies. I would ramble on about my trips to Florence, my summers in Wyoming and camp trips along the Umpqua for any number of different fish. Soon, they grew tired of my small fish chasing, and through the likes of Mike Duley, Mark Yano, Eric Linde, Mark Akerill, Roger Trottman, Jim Hardesty, Craig Newby, Dave Slocum, Tim Rooney, Paul Stehlik, Dave Kafke and more…I was taught to do much, much more than I ever had.
h3llcat at age 20…..
My run at FMSI lasted until my 22nd birthday, when I decided to figure out how to make more money. The pursuit of the fake happiness…money….never lasts……not like fishing memories, anyway. It just shows itself long enough to make you want more. Some of us, myself included, forget what true happiness is……..being out on the water. Trying to fool a fish. Best thing in the world. Here I am almost 18 years after my first day of work at Fisherman’s Marine Supply…..having gone through numerous professional sales positions selling just about everything possible….and I am right back where I started. Where I am supposed to be. Teaching people to fish; any way I can.
So what am I doing with this website? I’m feeding my soul folks. I hope you will take a browse and find something to feed yours. I am truly grateful for all of those people in my life who have taught me how to fish different ways and for different fish. I believe we live in the best three fishing states in the country and there’s a lot of expertise on this web site to help you find something new to you. What ever that may be.
Thanks for supporting ALLAROUNDANGLER, it’s my true labor of love.
h3llcat now…age 35
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HOW ABOUT TEAM SALMON? WHO ARE WE?
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Welcome to our complete fresh water angling resource specifically geared to Northwest rivers and streams.
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This site is directed to people with positive takes only, so don’t bash on content or you’ll get thrown in the bait bucket.
Our vision is to promote an honest and open line of dialogue amongst ourselves that encourages consistent successful trips on the river.
No matter what you are fishing for, we want to hear!
Although we’re in the NW, doesn’t mean we don’t travel to catch new fish…….
big tone
Like you, we are all All Around Anglers and would love to hear your stories.
We all share our knowledge with each other in order to encourage the odds of our successes on a consistent basis.
The late, great Gavin “Landman” Anderson. RIP Brother.
This Is The Complete On-Line Angling Resource FOR River Fishermen, BY River Fishermen.
big burge
Please check often as new posts are made often!!!!
H2O
shorty
Thanks for your support, and we wish you success on the river!
H3LLCAT, Site Founder
yo I just want to say i realy love youre web site it fuckin kicks ass,
Im just learning how to steely fish this year and havent caught one yet but i try to buy this best shit i can afford and try to go everyday, but thanks for the tips, and the insporation. It has been almost two months and nothing yet ive caught, but i always come to the site, and the shit keeps me going, I think its the beats on the Vids!!! na just playin thanks again Hellcat.
organic Hispanic
Comment by organic hispanic — February 14, 2010 @ 10:01 pm
Hi Chris; I met you at the sportsman show and you turned me on to cascade jigs. I am planning to go to the Garibaldi area this weekend and wondered if you have a river to recommend for this time of year.
Thanks, Jim
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Comment by Jim Noren — February 15, 2010 @ 9:49 pm
Hello Chris, I want to thank you for all the you tube clips on knots. I am from the midwest and I have tied 2 knots for the past 30 years. I am new to the river fishing and I have learned alot in the past 2 years that we have been here. I really like your site and plan on being a regular on here. I just want to run something past you and see what you think of it. Smelly Bait is a new lure company and I met with them at the show, Have you tried their baits?
Wade
Comment by Twin Lakes Marine — February 15, 2010 @ 11:07 pm