Article: Several local names make a fair amount of outdoors news.(Columns)(Column)

Byline: INSIDE THE OUTDOORS By Mike Stahlberg The Register-Guard

Names make news, we were told in journalism school, so here are some names that have been making a splash in the world of water recreation.

Rhett Ashley of Leaburg has his name prominently displayed in the November-December issue of "Fly Rod & Reel" magazine.

Ashley loves fly fishing for salmon, and favors the wet fly fished on the swing. On a trip to Alaska, however, he found himself in a camp full of "fly-fishing fanatics" who considered the use of anything other than a dry fly barbaric.

Meanwhile, he likened the group's dry fly of choice - `a bulky pink monstrosity ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!