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06/01/2026

Did you know that women are the fastest growing demographic in fly fishing? Fly Fishers International recognized the value in mentoring women by establishing a women-focused program over 10 years ago. It is now known as FFI Women Connect. In … Continue reading →

06/01/2026

Thinking about the right gear for your fishing trip?
Not sure which net to take for your next Safe & Sustainable adventure.
Check out the Combination Wading Staff & Folding Rubber Landing Nets at NETrekk.com

05/26/2026

The dragon lasts about ten weeks.

Then the ice goes and it is gone, and Gus Halvorsen waits until January and does it again.

Gus is 69. He has fished Lake Inari in northern Minnesota his entire life. He started carving the first dragon in 2008 on a whim — a long January, a sharp chisel, a flat stretch of ice. He finished it in three days. In March the ice broke up and the dragon disappeared with it.

In January 2009 he went back and did it again.

He has not missed a year since.

Each dragon is slightly different — different pose, different level of detail, depending on how the ice comes in and how much time Gus has. The best ones, he says, are when the winter is long and cold and he can spend two weeks on it.

"It disappears," Gus said when asked why he keeps making something temporary. "So does everything. At least I know where this one goes."

This January, someone posted a drone photo. It had 11 million views by February. The dragon melted in March as always.

Gus is already ...

05/24/2026

With Mike Mckinstry – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Forty million people rely on the Colorado River. But decades of drought and relentless demand are draining it dry.

To save it, engineers just deployed a single installation that solves two massive problems at the same time. They placed a floating solar farm directly on the river’s surface. The massive panels act as a shade canopy, stopping 90 percent of the crippling evaporation that has been quietly emptying the basin. In return, the cold river water keeps the solar panels chilled, boosting their energy output far beyond what standard desert solar arrays can generate in the exact same heat.

It is a perfect feedback loop. The panels save the water. The water boosts the panels. Two separate crises shared one highly efficient answer. Now every drought-stricken region on the planet is examining these floating grids and wondering why this wasn't the very first thing we built.

05/12/2026

It’s not every day that I receive a note from an adventurous angler about their NETrekk net experience but when I do get one it puts a smile on my face.
It’s what I like to call them experiencing the “NETrekk WOW Factor”
I wondered who won that Tailwater model combination Telescopic Staff & Folding Net combo & now I know it found a good home.
Fish 🎣 On’
Can’t wait to see the photos 😎👍💪🎣
Let the NETrekk Wizard be your guide to the perfect net for your style.
NETrekk.com

05/02/2026

Life is good on Mykonos. A perfect beach resort stop on a blue sky day. Hard to capture but a great place to enjoy a shopping market stroll & cool drink.