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The Right Beginnings with George Hickox

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs. More often than not, the secret to a successful day in the field starts with a solid upbringing. Learn what small steps to take early on in your dog’s development to ensure many happy memories are made

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Snapshot: Here Kitty Kitty by Kelly James

Kelly James is a long-time friend of Filson and an inspiring photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. At the age of 13, Kelly was drawn to photography for reasons he couldn’t yet explain, but by 15 could already be found working in the darkroom of the local newspaper. Now, he has operated a commercial photography studio

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The Ultimate Connection to Nature

Maine-based Rhon Bell of Backwoods Plaid, takes Filson on a record-setting ice fishing trip. Fishing is my ultimate connection to nature, so it’s without hesitation that I agreed to a two-day ice fishing trip with long-time friend and Registered Maine Guide, Steve. Within an hour I booked a rustic cabin conveniently wedged between two remote lakes.

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From The Archive: Ray Johnson, 1920s

Constantly searching through the past for Filson stories, we discovered this photograph hidden among past catalogs, antique letterpress equipment, and advertisements long gone from print. In the picture stands a young Ray Johnson, outfitted in a work-worn assortment of Filson Tin Cloth and a knowing smile. The photo was taken in the early 1920’s while

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At The End of Highway 542

Forest Eckley and Andy Whitcomb are local furniture designers who use reclaimed wood from the Pacific Northwest and build everything in Seattle. The two frequently find inspiration exploring the Cascade Mountains and are always up for a new adventure. Photography by Mr. Patrick Richardson Wright At the end of Highway 542 in the North Cascade

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Search for Golden Dorado by Brian McGeehan

Brian McGeehan is an outfitter and owner of Montana Angler Fly Fishing based in Bozeman, MT. Brian is also an avid international angler and leads annual trips to Argentina, Chile and the Bahamas. Golden Dorado Golden Dorado are native to South America in a relatively small geographic region that includes Northern Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Brazil and

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The First Filson Store, 1897

In 1897, the original Filson store was opened. C.C. Filson’s Pioneer Alaska Clothing and Blanket Manufacturers specialized in goods made to outfit the stampede of laborers to the Klondike Gold Rush. Tales of the cold and harrowing circumstances that persisted the Yukon were commonly reported. According to the diary of Hume Nisbet, written in 1897,

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Still Saving Bristol Bay

Words by Judith O’Keefe. Last May, I wrote about a trip I took to our nation’s capitol as part of a contingency of sportsmen and women gathered together by Trout Unlimited/Save Bristol Bay. We descended on Washington D.C. to ask our elected officials to support the Environmental Protection Agency in it’s effort to utilize the Clean

Winter Wanderland - George Barnett 6 polaroid picture of winter scene with reflective river and trees

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Winter Wanderland with George Barnett

George Barnett’s Polaroid photographs recount tales as timeless and storied as the woods themselves. At only 20 years old, the Kentucky native offers furtive glimpses of not only the mystery found in nature, but also the inherent maturity. Over the last 6 years of captured memories, Filson has become George’s weathered travel partner; a central

VintageMackCruiser-Filson-7-2 green plaid flannel on hanger

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From The Archives: Vintage 1920’s Mackinaw Cruiser

This 1920’s era Mackinaw Cruiser, crafted in a classic green and black check pattern, was returned to our Seattle store yesterday. After living a colorful history spanning multiple generations, numerous successful pheasant hunts, and years of treacherous winter weather this 100% virgin wool jacket still looks incredible. The slight frays on the cuffs, minimal discoloration,

Louis Cahill 's picutre of Yellowhammer fish with fly-fishing fly in mouth

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Yellowhammers and Specks by Louis Cahill

Louis Cahill is an advertising photographer with over thirty years experience, and about as many holding a fly rod, Louis has spent his life looking through the lens. He’s not interested in what everyone else sees. Find more of Louis’ incredible photography and writing at Gink and Gasoline. “I thought you might like these,” my brother Tom

female fly fisher casts a long line standing in river with black cliff

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Steelhead Fishing on the Grande Ronde River by Judith O’Keefe

While fly fishing on one of the West’s most famous steelhead streams, outdoor enthusiast Judith O’Keefe is reminded what makes this particular pastime so special. Photos courtesy of Kelly James. This past October, a group of eight anglers met at a cozy lodge in the Blue Mountains of Southeast Washington, just outside the tiny town

Mother moose and her calf in green pasture with treeline in background

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Growing Up In Northern Maine By Rhon Bell

Maine-based Rhon Bell of Backwoods Plaid, takes Filson along for a trip through the backwoods of Northern Maine and the sights you see along the way. Growing up in the woods of Northern Maine, like most wild states, hunting was a family occasion. Like the hunting land we’ll tramp across today, the skills of game scouting

person in white motorcycle helmet with green filson jacket and white gloves in front of brick wall

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Mikael Kennedy’s Filson Photo Diary

As a talented photographer from New York City, Mikael Kennedy, is always on the go, escaping from the city to calmer ground with his Filson tote and camera. This time Mikael takes you along on the journey of his Filson gear and behind the lens of his camera.

Man with cowboy hat holds fish up to camera on river with mountain background

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Brian McGeehan on Fly Fishing in Central Patagonia

Brian McGeehan leads annual hosted trips to Patagonia and is the owner and outfitter of Montana Angler Fly Fishing in Bozeman, MT. He has been guiding fly fishing trips in Montana and Colorado for 18 seasons. Montana Angler offers trips to both Chile and Argentina and works with a variety of lodges in South America.

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Rhon Bell’s Late Season Maine Camping Trip

Maine-based Rhon Bell of Backwoods Plaid, takes Filson along for a late season camping trip navigated by bush plane. This remote access provides access to moose, top notch salmon fishing and memories with friends that will endure a lifetime. Late season camping offers a special attraction for every outdoor lover. Vibrant peak-colored leaves of fall

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George Hickox on Raising Outstanding Bird Dogs

George Hickox has a passion for developing bird dogs and has trained and campaigned National High Point Champions, numerous Field Champions, and has garnered over 100 field trial placements. He is also the Hunting Dog Editor for Shooting Sportsman Magazine, writes training columns for Pointing Dog Journal ,Retriever Journal, has written numerous dog training articles

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GUEST BLOG: Dick and Joanie Go Fishing by Judith O’Keefe

During the summer I worked part-time at a local fly shop, The Fly Fisher’s Place. This shop, like many counterparts all over the country, is open for business, but they aren’t there just to sell flies and book guide trips. These shops provide not only a place to buy fishing tackle and get the latest

man holds fish and fly-rod in pond with lilypads and old growth pine forest

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GUEST BLOG: To Yakutat, Alaska, for prehistoric pike By Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis is the host of Adventure Journal and author of John Nosler – Going Ballistic, Black Bear Hunting, Hunting Oregon and other titles. This time he shares his insight on traveling to Yakutat, Alaska, for prehistoric pike. The last time I was here it was with no gun, no GPS, no map and no DEET. Last year’s

Fly fishing rod resting on a downed tree with green fishing line in spool

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Best Summer Fishing Locations

4 favorite summer fishing locations across the U.S.

woman takes a break from fishing sitting at bank of river underneath a tree

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GUEST BLOG: Fishing Fiasco by Judith O’Keefe

Judith O’Keefe is ready for summer fishing! But with any fishing or planned trip, there always seems to be a few surprises that you don’t expect. After reading this, you’ll appreciate any of your future fishing trips that go smoothly. Some days are just like that, and when it’s all said and done, you just

historical filson ad describing loggers' coat and laced breeches

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Filson Archives: Loggers’ Coat and Laced Breeches

How about this one? Straight from the pages 21 and 22 of an old Filson catalog it doesn’t get more vintage than this. Read more about Filson history here.

historical Filson ad: Why Filson better outdoor cloths are better

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Filson Archives: Better Outdoor Clothes

Today, we took some time to dig through our archives and stumbled upon this gem. Our favorite line of the day, “Because through that experience we have learned thoroughly the requirements of the outdoor man, whether at work or at play”. These words still speak true to our goals and missions to provide the best for

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Scott Linden: Water, water everywhere … but what about birds?

Scott Linden of Wingshooting USA is a dear friend of Filson who has taught us many shooting tips and lessons in the field over the years. Scott helps us find more birds by scoping out their water sources in today’s lesson. Birds need water. Not much, and not necessarily from the “usual suspects,” but almost

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GUEST BLOG: JT Van Zandt, The craft of boat building

John Townes Van Zandt returns home to Texas after a successful film festival tour with the fishing documentary “Low and Clear” and picks up where he left off in building the pristine “Sea Dart” fishing boat. What a wonderful and exciting experience it has been to take our movie “Low and Clear” to multiple film

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Gearing Up For Turkey Season with Ben Smith

Ben Smith of Arizona Wanderings is gearing up for the opening of Arizona Turkey season on April 27th. It’s much more than packing up the truck and the buddies and heading out on the hunt. Ben helps us all prepare for the season with these expert packing tips so we can take home the prize winner.

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5 Favorite Places to Camp with Jeff Thrope

Jeff Thrope of outdoor lifestyle blog, Cold Splinters, is always on the road looking for the next adventure and oftentimes the adventure finds him. His love and adoration for the great outdoors has made him the avid hiker and camper he is today. For those of you looking to load up the car and head

small rowboat runs downriver amid large green hills on overcast day

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Converging: Low & Clear from the eyes of co-director Tyler Hughen

Tyler Hughen, Co-director of the documentary Low & Clear, shares with us a special moment as his dreams come to life on the big screen at True/False film festival. We fell in love with Low & Clear from the minute we set eyes on the trailer because it speaks a language that all fishermen know, understand and

hunting dog exits the crate in the back of the car

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GUEST BLOG: Dennis Lynch, The Kentucky Trifecta

One form of “exotic “ wagering at the racetrack is the Trifecta. This is where you have to pic the top 3 finishers in a race in the order in which they cross the finish line. I like the tri’s at the track but my favorite Trifecta is actually one I invented this winter and

man with hunting pack and gun surveys green vista from hill-top with binoculars

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Terry Wieland, Clothes for Backcountry Hunting

Terry Wieland serves as the Shooting Editor of Gray’s Sporting Journal and over the years has taken his expertise everywhere from the Alaskan Rockies to the mountainous rainforest of Admiralty Island. Regardless of where Terry finds himself, he realizes that in order to survive a backpacking trip you must have a few essential items. And

Grit: Marc Warnke’s Pack Goats

The Right Beginnings with George Hickox

Snapshot: Here Kitty Kitty by Kelly James

The Ultimate Connection to Nature

From The Archive: Ray Johnson, 1920s

At The End of Highway 542

Search for Golden Dorado by Brian McGeehan

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The First Filson Store, 1897

Still Saving Bristol Bay

Winter Wanderland with George Barnett

From The Archives: Vintage 1920’s Mackinaw Cruiser

Yellowhammers and Specks by Louis Cahill

Steelhead Fishing on the Grande Ronde River by Judith O’Keefe

Growing Up In Northern Maine By Rhon Bell

Mikael Kennedy’s Filson Photo Diary

Brian McGeehan on Fly Fishing in Central Patagonia

Rhon Bell’s Late Season Maine Camping Trip

George Hickox on Raising Outstanding Bird Dogs

GUEST BLOG: Dick and Joanie Go Fishing by Judith O’Keefe

GUEST BLOG: To Yakutat, Alaska, for prehistoric pike By Gary Lewis

Best Summer Fishing Locations

GUEST BLOG: Fishing Fiasco by Judith O’Keefe

Filson Archives: Loggers’ Coat and Laced Breeches

Filson Archives: Better Outdoor Clothes

Scott Linden: Water, water everywhere … but what about birds?

GUEST BLOG: JT Van Zandt, The craft of boat building

Gearing Up For Turkey Season with Ben Smith

5 Favorite Places to Camp with Jeff Thrope

Converging: Low & Clear from the eyes of co-director Tyler Hughen

GUEST BLOG: Dennis Lynch, The Kentucky Trifecta

Terry Wieland, Clothes for Backcountry Hunting