Twas the Night Before Caddis

A Chum holiday post tradition.

Twas the night before Christmas when down by the stream
The full moon looked out on a chill winter scene.
A lone trout was sipping a midge in his brook,
Untroubled by worries of fishers with hooks.

Then from above a small sleigh did appear
Pulled by a brace of eight tiny reindeer.
It swerved of a sudden and down it did glide,
Settling its runners along the streamside.

The fat, jolly driver dove into his sled
And emerged with his three weight held high over head.
"Thank you my elves for this wand smooth as silk.
This break will be better than cookies and milk."

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On the 5th Day of Christmahanakwanzakah

Needing a gift for that steelhead angler who is grappling with the new Quality Waters regulations limiting non resident angling on some of B.C.'s hallowed waters? Well with just one spritz of Look and Feel Canadian they will fill the fridge with a two four of Labatt Blue, flip on Hockey Night in Canada, and forget all aboot those restrictions on non resident poachers. Each Look and Feel Canadian contains enough doses to get that special steelhead bum through an entire steelhead season and the side effects are few.

Side effects may include buying an RV and driving to Laughlin for the winter, asking your friends if they can spell Saskatchewan without blinking, installing a backyard ice rink, and yelling toque anytime someone says hat. If after using Look and Feel Canadian you, or someone you know develops a Celine Dion obsession, call your doctor, as this may be a sign of a dangerous medical condition. 

Tis the Season

This is Fly

Is that a X-mas poo in the background?

Give the Gift of FFJ

Now until Dec. 19th, The Flyfish Journal is offering a heavy-duty 100% cotton FFJ logo shirt with every subscription, enter promo code Holiday at checkout and receive this free gift.

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Bah! Humbug!

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is getting ready for the holidays. Come to the Museum gallery on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. and paint a fish ornament, weave a paper snowflake, or tie a clown fly in your favorite holiday colors. They're perfect for gifts or decorations for the tree or home. 

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The Chum's 12 Days of Christmahanukwanza Holiday Gift Guide

Now that Hanukka is in full swing and with just 12 shopping days left until Christmas we're launching the first annual Chum 12 days of Christmahanakwanza holiday gift guide. Starting tomorrow we'll post a new unique gift item every day for the next twelve days so don't miss out on the holiday cheer. To get you in the mood here's some holiday toonage.

Tom Waits Silent Night

Patti Smith White Christmas