2nd Annual Hienz Skitzvelvet Invitational

Ladies & Gentlmen....

Behind The Cast is pleased to announce
that the 2nd Annual Hienz Skitzvelvet Invitational
will be held in Sault St Marie, Ontario in the first
week of September. Currently competing are four
of the meanest, most competetive hardass's known
to fly fishing.



With  it's gin clear waters and multiple species of cold
and warm water fish inhabiting the river, this venue,
which was voted upon during a recent meeting of the
tournaments board of directors, will assure the
anglers a thrilling and challenging theatre.

While the focus will be Steelhead and various
species of salmon, resident rainbows, such as this beauty
picture below, inhabit the river as well. In the upcoming
weeks we will have interviews with various participants,
more news updates about the tournament, as well as...
well....other stuff!!!

EDITORS NOTE: none of these photos were brought to you by Rob O'rielly...

H.S.I Angler Of The Year Interview

As the vote for where this years Heinz Skitzvelvet
Invitational will be held, Behind The Cast sits down
with last years H.S.I Angler Of The Year winner Nick
Donovan, also a Behind The Cast associate, to talk
about this year's tournament, whether he'll be back,
and what his hopes and expectations are.

BTC: You were last years HSI Angler
           Of The Year Winner. Are You
           planning on returning to the
           tournament this year?

N.D: That's a good question, and first
          I'd like to make a shout out to
          Mikey Fitzgerald who without,
          i probably wouldn't have won
          at all. For sure i'll be back this
         year, god willing!

BTC: Is there a particular venue you
           are hoping for this year?

N.D: Somewhere close to water Steve,
          that would be optimal! But if i had
          my choice it would be somewhere in
          northern ontario, between Sault
          St Marie and the Nipigon area.

BTC: Single Handed Or Double?

N.D: That's kind of personal isn't it?


BTC: Are you bringing any strategies from
          last year into this year?

N.D: Strictly mental warefare Stan. Bringing
          my B game with my ace in the hole, plus I
          intend on scuffing alot of leaders...

BTC: Sounds very sexual...

N.D: That's The Way Uh Huh Uh Huh I Like It

BTC: Well thanks again nick for sitting down
           to talk with us, hopefully we can have
           you on the show again big guy!

N.D: No problem Mark, When can i expect
          my cheque in the mail?...

Stay up to date and follow along as the next
venue for the 2012 2nd annual Hienz Skitzvelvet
will be announced this saturday!

BTC.

Week 1

                                                                  W E E K  1.

BTC Has Some Big News.

This year will see Behind The Cast go to new places
and grow as a blog...We can't promise we will
mature any unfortunitely.

In the next week or two, the location for the
Second Annual Hienz Skitzvelvet Invitational
fly fishing tournament. The Board Of Directors
will be meeting on Saturday January 14th
to discuss possible locations and BTC will be
where you can find the updates first.

As well, Mikey Fitzgerald will be
taking us to Spanish Wells, Bahamas
for two weeks of fly fishing next month
so hang tight for updates as well.

We'll have gear reviews, more lame
interviews, and videos for you all.
2012, if it's the end of the world lets
go out with a bang.


BTC.

The Eyes Tell A Story Too

Photos Of Fish Speak Many Words
But The Photos Generally Should
Revolve Around The Fish, More
So Than The Fisherman.

Sometimes A Picture Can Be Worth
More Than A Thousand Words.
Many People Underestimate The
Power A Fish Adds To A Photo.

The Eyes Are Often Enough.

But A Bad Ass Mugshot Doesn't Hurt Either!

The End Of The Season

Another Season Done


 Behind The Cast Would Like To Thank All Its Staff For Their
Help In Making This Blog Happen. Here's A Quick Look
At Some Of The Memories For The Past Season

Cheers To The Upcoming New Year.
2012 Will See BTC Invade The Bahamas As
Well As The Usual Ontario Haunts. Our
Goals Are As Followed:

- More Humor
- More Video

Not Asking Too Much Of Ourselves, Right?

International Panfish Appreciation Day

Well, it's been finalized. The second saturday of May will now be a holiday to all who are employed by the federal, provincial, and municipal goverments. Knows internationally as Panfish Appreciation Day or P.A.D for short  2012 will be the first year for this historic and well thought-out event.

And just look at this little guy! So bright and hopeful. It's truly a damn shame this holiday wasn't put into place years ago. BTC is a firm believer in promoting the active targeting of panfish because as some of you may know, they fight hard on light gear ( fly guys, give it a shot!) and they taste wonderful. Don't knock it until you've tried it

 

So whether you are in southern ontario, planning to put the hurt on some black crappie, or maybe high up in the muskoka's taking those springtime blues out on the local perch population, enjoy the day set aside for these worthy adversaries! And don't be afraid to put a meals worth in the livewell either!

Float Tube Blues.

Float Tubes. What a great friggin idea! Whoever came up with those excellent devices was a genius and we seriously owe some respect to that said individual! You get a good ol' fashion workout and can sneak into some out-of-the-way places with the fly rod that most people cannot.


The float tube can be used virtually anywhere. As the gentlemen that made the fly fishing film " Tampum " have clearly proven, the float tube is an under-rated weapon in the arsenal available to fly guys and conventional junkies alike. Check out Panfish Pat's bucketmouth below. This fish was caught on a lake where gas powered motors are prohibited and thus, the fish do not recieve much pressure from anglers other than around public access areas. The rewards for a 15 minute leg workout are well worth it.

If you haven't gotten an opportunity to fish from one of these, we here at BTC recommend it. It'll be some of the most fun you've had fishing in quite some time. We're willing to bank on it!