one week of fishing out of Bariloche: The Limay, the Traful, The Manso, The Fonck, one week of fishing out of Junin de Los Andes: The Chimehuin, The Alumine, The Collon Cura, the Malleo one last day in Buenos Aires.

That’s my schedule.  There is room for only 2 more.

How about coming with me?.

Fanny

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Everyone has been asking, “how’s it look this year?” Initially, we were afraid if we replied with, “it’s our best tour yet“, it would sound cliche. So we sat down and brainstormed alternative descriptions over a few(ish) adult beverages and what we came up with is, “it’s our best tour yet!” Sorry, damn the cliche, the truth is simply the truth.

This year’s collection of films is as diverse, polished, hilarious, and beautiful as any group we’ve ever seen. Seriously. The industry is evolving at an insanely fast speed. The bar for filmmakers is rising fast, the talent pool is getting deep and the result is a set of films that we cannot wait for you to see.

You’ll be hearing more from us in the coming weeks but for now here’s a quick heads up:

SCHEDULE & TICKETS

• Tour dates, trailers, tickets, etc. are up on our site (TheF3T.com). Don’t worry if you don’t see your town yet, we’re constantly adding new shows and locations. So keep checking. If your town isn’t up, and you’d be interested in hosting a show, email us!

FACEBOOK

• We’ve got a new page (Facebook.com/TheF3T). Come join us. Win something. Share pictures. Ask questions. You know how it works.

A SHOW BY ANY OTHER NAME…

• It’s awesome to see other film tours popping up in the space. However there’s been some confusion too. If you don’t see the F3T logo as part of the branding, YOU’RE NOT AT AN F3T SHOW. If you end up at one that isn’t ours, hey, we hope you had fun. Just know that a show by any other name is not part of the original and largest tour in the industry. (just saying)

That’s it for now. Can’t wait to get out there and see everyone. We’re only a few weeks away from hitting the road. Get your tickets early and come join us!

- Team F3T

CCA South Carolina’s

Topwater Action Campaign

“Habitat Today equals Fish for Tomorrow”

**Calling all CCA SC Members and Volunteers**

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Sunday, January 29, 2012

YOUR help is needed in this crucial oyster recycling event!

In an effort to reach CCA SC Topwater Action Campaign’s goal of recycling 10,000 bushels of oyster shells by March, 2012 we need you! This event is the largest single contributor to our annual oyster recycling efforts, producing approx. 1,400 bushels of shell.

Volunteers are needed all day and will be utilized in the separation and collection of oyster shells.
Free Admission into the festival is part of the deal.

The enhancement of marine habitat along our enviable coast is imperative to the future of our marine resources; and to YOUR continued good fishing! Please consider giving one day to a sport and a resource that provides you and your friends and family with so much benefit.

To participate, simply reply to this email or contact

Gary Keisler
Topwater Action Volunteer Cooridinator
(843) 696-6274
gkeisler@homesc.com

At its September 16, 2011 meeting, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) governing board made revisions to the comprehensive deer management recommendations that were adopted in December 2010. These revisions were based on discussions with hunters and legislators in an attempt to develop the best recommendations for the future of the state’s deer management program. Since 2003, DNR has conducted public meetings and surveys to determine

hunters’ attitudes related to future deer management in the state and the results indicate broad support for change. Although DNR can make recommendations, any changes to the current deer hunting laws require action by the South Carolina General Assembly.

Along these lines, DNR staff has developed the technical wording that would be necessary to make adjustments to the current laws in order to put the deer management recommendations in place. The agency is interested in receiving additional comments on the recommendations, as well as, the technical wording. Upon final approval by the DNR Board, the recommendations will be available to legislators who are interested in sponsoring legislation.

All comments can be submitted to Amanda Stroud, Public Information Director for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at strouda@dnr.sc.gov or mail comments to:

Amanda Stroud
SCDNR
Deer Management Comments
PO Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

Comments will be accepted through midnight, January 20, 2012.

Overview of Comprehensive Deer Managment Recommendations.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/deer/management.html

Chapter 11, Title 50 Proposed Legislation change(Adobe PDF file)
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/deer/pdf/proplegis.pdf 

Just send us a couple photos and an essay (500 words or less) for your chance to win a $100 Charleston Angler Gift Card!

Send all entries to shane@thecharlestonangler.com

“Say Cheese and show us your fish!”  We’re kicking off The Charleston Angler 2012 Photo & Essay Contest!

“We’ve seen your faces in the store, now show us what you’ve been doin’ in and off shore! (Freshwater subjects welcome too)”

It’s pretty simple—we love a good fishing story and we’d like to hear yours! And since January is a good time to reflect on the past year, or all of your past fishing experiences, and dream of the ones to come, we thought what better time to have you share a story and some pictures for the chance to win great prizes!

It’s easy – Just submit 1 to 3 photos accompanied by a story of 500 words or less essay about fishing that one great fishing experience! Could be in the best of 2011 or earlier, or could be very recent. Make us laugh, make us cry, or just make us plain jealous! The best three entries will win gift cards to The Charleston Angler.

Prizes will be awarded:

Male Angler: $100 gift card

Lady Angler: $100 gift card

Youth Angler: $50 gift card

The expert staff of The Charleston Angler stores will be putting together some great entries for our own in house competition which we will be posting on The Charleston Angler’s Reel Blog www.thecharlestonangler.com and on our Facebook Fan Page, so take a look and get inspired!

The judges whom you have to impress are Capt. Peter Brown, renowned Fishing Guide, writer and speaker, Matt Winter, Editor, Post and Courier Tidelines Magazine; and Daniel Nussbaum Vice Presiden of Zman Baits.  They promise to be fair, and will be picking their favorite entries as the winners which we will announce at SEWE February 18^th, 2012.

Entries can be submitted to Shane Clevenger, Graphic Designer, via email at shane@thecharlestonangler.com or bring them by any of our five store locations: West Ashley, Towne Centre in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Great Hall in downtown City Market, and the Embroidery Boutique, South Windermere.  Feel free to contact us if you have questions!

We can’t wait to see your entries!  And remember, Fish on!

Contest Rules:

-Entries must be submitted between Jan 5th – Feb 7^th, 2012

-Individuals can submit more than one entry, but only will be eligible to place for one prize.

-Entries must include both a 500 or less word essay AND 1-3 photos. Entries without both the written and visual components will be disqualified

-By submitting an entry, individuals are giving permission for The Charleston Angler to post them online on both our Reel Blog and The Charleston Angler Facebook Page.

Below is the gallery for all that were submitted:

For more details on the camera Click Here

Jamie Cook won week 4 with an 10 spot fish. He won a Charleston Angler Redfish Buff, Simms Headwaters Chest Pack, and a Simms Cap. The run for the aggregate total winner is pretty close between a few people, looks like it will come down to the wire!

Also, due to the large amount of one-spot redfish photos that people submitted, we’ve added a One-Spot-Shot raffle that’ll be chosen at the end of the tournament. Keep sending us your photos for your chance to win!

Here’s Jamie’s fish:

Here are the other photos that were submitted:

Looks like Logan Bricketto won week 3 with an 11 spot fish..The run for the aggregate total winner is pretty close between a few people, looks like it will come down to the wire!

Here are the other photos that were submitted: