Rivers of a Lost Coast

• Posted on 12/31 at 11:14 AM

Happy New Year!

We have a lot to remember in 2009. The film debuted in April at the 4-star theatre in San Francisco, followed by subsequent showings in 30-odd different cities. Along the way we met amazing people with amazing stories. Some of our most memorable encounters included a 9 year old superfan from Modesto who had been following us online for months, Jeff Schaadt, the nephew of Bill Schaadt in San Francisco, a handful of Eel River greats in Arcata and Fortuna and of course the fine collection of Northwest legends that arrived at the Portland and Seattle showings.In the written word, Larry Kenney’s stories in California Fly Fisher, along with Jack Berryman’s reviews for various publications and the thoughtful pieces in the Santa Cruz Sentinel and Santa Rosa Press Democrat all helped create an amazing year.

Graced with incredible hospitality all across the western states, we’d like to thank all the theaters, fly shops, conservation organizations, film commissioners and fans that helped make our 2009 tour as memorable as possible.

Happy new year!

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• Posted on 12/29 at 07:50 AM

Nelson Rossig turns 101

Earlier this month we received an email and some pictures from Conrad Calimpong regarding Eureka-born Nelson Rossig’s 101st birthday celebration. Nelson was one of the most knowledgeable anglers in Rivers of a Lost Coast, and we would like to congratulate him on another impressive milestone.

In the photos below you can see Nelson surrounded by a collection of notable Eel River Anglers gathered together at a restaurant in the Eureka marina. In photo #2 the anglers from left to right are: Wade Adams, Wes Olsen, Harold Neville, John Cook, Don Carrico, Rich Ames, Nelson Rossig, Hank Moore, Tom Wrigley, John Winzler, Steve Rosenberg, Adella Mallar, Forrest Willis, Ken Mallar and Conrad Calimpong.

Nelson at the restaurant

Nelson and a collection of fine Eel River Anglers

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• Posted on 12/28 at 08:38 AM

Steelhead Time!

Late December through the end of the season are prime steelheading times throughout northern California. Water conditions are perfect and the forecast looks great for the next couple of days. Hope the same can be said about your area. From the great lakes to British Columbia we wish you a memorable season! 

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• Posted on 11/09 at 11:23 AM

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company screening a complete success.

The Rivers of a Lost Coast team would like to thank Friends of Butte Creek and the Sacramento River Preservation Trust for putting on a wonderful event last night at the beautiful Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Highlighting the current salmon crisis on Butte Creek and the Sacramento River basin, Alan Hawthorne and John Merz expressed the importance of protecting and restoring wild anadromous fisheries in Northern California. You can learn more about these two great conservation organizations at: Sacramento River Preservation Trust and Friends of Butte Creek

A great crowd showed up and enjoyed the food and beverages at the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Brewery. A silent auction, raffle, movie tickets and DVD sales all helped benefit the two great organizations.

You can view photos from last night events here:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Big Room.
The Salmon.

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