doves on the grill

Monday night we threw 35 doves on the grill.  We did a quick sauce to brush on: olive oil, garlic, pepper and onion salt.  Zand made some cornmeal biscuits and we had our favorite honey from Cynthiana.  Finger-licking good!

I brought leftovers to the shop on Tuesday and I think I liked them better the next day cold. 

Bird Hunting 10/28

I've been waiting all summer to spend some time hunting with Rye. Though it is still a bit early in the season, I headed down to Shags Run to get Rye into some birds. I didn't take too many pictures since I was shooting and working with Rye. We beat the rain and had a fun morning.

walk around the shop

The Barbour Room is filled with all sorts of new gear for this coming season.

D&H has added three new sweaters to our range.

D&H offers four styles of Barbour sweaters for ladies.

The Hyde Park Square shop is more than stocked in our favorite Filson shirt...the Alaskan Guide Shirt.

Patagonia, Patagonia, Patagonia!!

The Margate is a hot new Ladies Barbour wax cotton jacket.

The ever popular Patagonia Bivy Down Vest.  That 70's Show!

The best fishin' nippers!

A new shape has been added to the decanters.

Great wool blankets from Pennsylvania.

Two new Ladies Barbour jackets.

Barbour Men's Northolt Waxed Jacket

The Barbour Men's Northolt Waxed Jacket - weatherproof, parka style waxed cotton jacket.

Winter ready, the Barbour Northolt Jacket is 100% waxed cotton, featuring a fleece and quilt lined interior, plenty of pockets, and an attached hood.

From the Great Coat collection, the Northolt is a military-inspired men’s wax parka that offers robust protection and a rugged appearance.

This hardy jacket is shaped for a relaxed, masculine fit and features an internal drawcord that allows adjustment for extra layers. The Sylkoil waxed cotton outer provides reliable protection with a stylish matte finish, and stud-fastening cuffs and a robust storm fly front stand firm against draughts. Classic parka styling influences the Northolt’s large fixed hood and longer length, while four utility-style outer pockets and brass stud fastenings nod to the collection’s military heritage. Inside, a fleece and quilt lining promises heavy-duty warmth.

The bag in the photo above is the new Leather Holdall and it is a great piece of leather.

If you are in the Cincinnati area, stop in Delamere & Hopkins to try on this great parka.  If you can't make it to Hyde Park Square, visit our on-line shop at BestGear.com.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
513-871-FISH
Mon-Thurs  10-8
Fri-Sat  11-6
Sun  11-5

Seraphim Ranch Clay Shoot October 28th

1st ANNUAL SERAPHIM RANCH CLAY SHOOT BENEFIT
Shawn Kelley, Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual - Cincinnati & Seraphim Ranch are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Seraphim Ranch Clay Shoot benefiting the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation .
Proceeds will go to support Andy & Jordan’s mission to provide seriously ill physically challenged children throughout Greater Cincinnati with daily support and life changing experiences.
WHO: Friends of:
• Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation
• Northwestern Mutual
• Seraphim Ranch
WHEN: Tuesday, October 28th 2014
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Registration & Lunch
• 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Clay Shooting, Bird Hunt, and Much More
• 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Dinner & Awards
WHERE: Seraphim Ranch
2064 Poplar Flat Rd
West Union, OH 45693
COST: $5,000 for a team of 5 or $1,000 per person
REGISTRATION: To register, please contact : Amy Grieme – amy.grieme@prolanthropy.net,
Shawn Kelley – s.kelley@nm.com, or Dan Griffin – griffslaw@aol.com.
Upon registration confirmation the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation will issue and invoice and team registration form.
937-544-4050

Michigan Grouse Trip

    Dad and I took a long weekend to kick off the upland season with  trip to northern Michigan for grouse.  We flushed grouse and woodcock every day and even though we all got some shots, we finished the trip empty handed.  I can say I probably learned more about grouse hunting this trip than ever before.

New Rod on the wall!

   

Pete using my 11 footer in Montana

   We just brought in a Sage One 10' 5-weight. This is why:
   
       While I was in Montana, my group did a lot of nymph fishing which gave us the opportunity to fish many different rods. The guides and I all came equipped with specialty nymphing rods. These rods are generally 9'6" or longer. 10' and 11' are standard for this type of fishing. Most of my group had never used these longer rods before, but by the end of trip they were true believers.
 
      

Brookville Fishing Report

          Nick and I got out to Brookville a couple nights ago and camped. We fished all throughout the night, slept for a couple hours, and fished the morning. The water was low-- 2.7 ft. Weather was rainy and cold, but the fish came out. I set a new record for myself and hooked into a true beast. It was a 27 inch brown trout that had crazy girth. It made it even more cool that it was at midnight.

A true monster. Couldn't even fit a hand around him.