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Just finished reviewing Howard Films newest release Location X. Jamie Howard has yet again provided footage comprable to his previous two releases. For a this newly professed Tarpon nut like myself stuck here in the "Great White North" it provides a fix until I'm able to travel South next April, even if it is just a temporary fix...

The footage quality is intense, yet I'm wondering why it was edited in the same TV format once transfered onto DVD. It tends to break the ambiance set into place by both the surroundings & music. Quiet possibly it is too keep the TV version alive to the home viewer? Personally I think an edited version ala TBD 1 & 2 or "Running DOwn the Man would be better suited.. Just sayin..

That aside, it is done in Jamie's typical fashion. Quality footage of extremely LARGE Tarpon, eating bugs readily! Sometimes, as close as 5" from the Skiff. There's also the infamous "wading" footage. An Angler waist deep on a flat with two Large 'Poon circling at his feet for multiple shots !

Overall another decent addition to Jamie's growing collection of avail Hi-Def DVD series!


So what next for the Howard Film crew ?

Enter... Chasing Silver 2.. "The Final Journey"


Jamie & Crew are back in the FLA Keys with renowned angler Andy Mill for the final installment of Chasing Silver. There's no current "Teaser" posted, but once posted on Jamie's site, I'll provide an update here.

Which brings to light a simple question. When will Howard films focus on other Saltwater notables like Reds', Stripers' or even the expanding Shark on Fly venues ? One thing is certain, I highly doubt Howard Films is far from done...

Recent Musings

With no time to fish due to some insane work hours recently, I'm relagated to minimal time on the 'net to poke around and see what's what these days.

One of the Sage 7136-4 Z-Axis Blanks I've been patiently waiting for has arrived & now is in the hands of a capable local builder. Once all is said n done, it should look in apperance to what Sage would build if they were to offer factory sticks. I had enough confidence in their potential when i saw the factory demo last year, I ordered two blanks. Given the rumoured costs of Loomis' yet to be "officially released" GLX line-up of Float Sticks, I'll still be in for less $$$ spent, which is good..

Still considering selling off the "book-end" & my Miller Ti (4") C-Pins to help fund some Tarpon gear for next April/May, but having a hard time with the final decision. Nothing wrong w/either of the two reels, but they do have some much needed fundage appeal. Problem is... I highly doubt anyone is willing to ante up on the Miller given it's exclustivity (1 of 2 only) and Ti construction. The book-end on the other hand is going up in value as it's all original with schematics (from the web-site) & original finish. Last offer was $600 U.S. (maybe i shoulda taken it??) a fe wmonths ago. Also awaiting another Ang Spec, which will be my last one. With upwards of 25 C-Pins, I think I have enuff now..

Other Worldly Happenings :

The owner of my "other" favourite beverage has sold 80% of his ownership in order to accomodate a world-wide distribution. This is good, as it now means my Wife won't have to smuggle 2-3 bottles of Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila from her US biz trips every 6 months. As much as I'm a thru & thru Single Malt Scotch lover, this shyte will knock you on your azz proper after two belts. Smooth like water, yet fugg's w/ya harcore after two..Proceed with caution... Just the way I like it.

Another three-four weeks & I should be getting into some Chrome 'Nooks around the local Piers/Marinas. Lets hope they show up in numbers this year, rather then the sporadic action over the last few seasons...

'Nuff said until then..