They call it fishing porn. And it’s proudly made in Maine.

Moreover, some Mainers think these trendy new documentary-style films on fast fishing and happy fishermen will gain in popularity. These movies are about how to love fishing, not how to fish — and despite the nickname for these videos, they’re wholesome, educational and absolutely geared for kids.

The recent boom in fly-fishing films across the country has taken hold in Maine with at least one cinematographer. And Bethel native Carter Davidson thinks he can make a go at this new niche industry.

“I’m psyched where it’s come the past three years,” said Davidson, who lives in Manchester, N.H., but films much of his footage in Maine. “At the screening last year in Bethel, I had close to 200 (viewers). We’re seeing a full house.”

Open-water fishing opened Thursday after an emergency law was signed by Gov. Baldacci,, Davidson will be celebrating at the public screenings of his third film, “The Good Life,” first in Bangor and then in Brunswick.Read more……

Today felt like Christmas! When I got to my mailbox there was a yellow envelope from Creekside Media. I wasn’t really sure what it was. I wasn’t expecting anything but, when I saw MetalHead, a big smile came over my face. I was very excited to get home and pop this film in. This is the last movie from AEG (Angling Exploration Group). AEG started the Adventure fly fishing film industry with Trout Bum Diaries: Patagonia, then Kiwi Camo to Fish Bum: Mongolia and the final one with MetalHead.

MetalHead is a film about five guys doing a trip on the west coast for wild steelhead. They show you some huge rewards that come from putting your time in and doing your homework before a trip.

I must say this was the best one by far. I enjoyed the other three and up to this point, Patagonia was my favorite. In MetalHead, they had me right from the start with the building of the boat, and it never stopped from there. I enjoy seeing what it takes to put together a trip like these guys do. They take you through the trials and tribulations of a trip of this magnitude. You can feel the pain of the guy that gets left behind to the ribbing and teasing of the guy who craps in his pants. Unlike the other films, this felt like a trip I could actually do, so it drew me in more.

So as a test, to see if the film was as good as I thought it was, I put the film in my computer and walked away, as my 7 year old and 10 year boys were in my office. An hour later they came out. I could here them laughing at the funny parts and saying, “Wow!” at the exciting ones. I few times I was called into the office to see some huge steelhead.

When my 7 year old came out of the office I asked him what he thought and he said “That was awesome!” Right after, my oldest came out and he said, “Those were some huge fish!”

I guess I was right.

Kevin McKay

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Welcome to the Maine Council-ASF

WE ARE HAVING A SPECIAL ONLINE AUCTION MARCH 1-27, 2010 FOR THE PENOBSCOT RIVER

WHO: The Maine Council of the Atlantic Salmon Federation (MC-ASF), along with assistance from the Penobscot, Veazie and Eddington Salmon Clubs has embarked on a three year campaign to raise $150,000 for the Penobscot River Restoration Project. We are well on our way to reaching the goal.

WHAT: To support the Penobscot River Restoration Project, we are offering a live auction for 5 fabulous items from March 3rd to March March 27th. These items include a one of a kind bamboo salmon rod made by pre-eminent rod maker David Van Burgel. Also check out the Jonathan Larrabee custom Vom Hofe salmon reel and the awesome Hardy Marquis reel. Also featured is a limited edition Tom Hennessey print of a Penobscot Indian birchbark canoe and the new Hydros Orvis rod package.

WHY: Not since the angling community banded together to help defeat the proposed Basin Mills dam in the nineties has the need arisen to undertake such an ambitious fundraising effort. Yet the very future of the clubs existence may well hinge on the success of this project. For MC-ASF and the salmon clubs, the Penobscot Project represents the last, best hope to restore a sizeable run of salmon in Maine.Successfully, implemented the Penobscot Project will remove the two major dams closest to the ocean, bypass a third dam and improve fish passage at remaining dams. For more information on the project go to www.penobscotriver.org

Please bid on the items on the side bar and please pass this along to other folks you think might be interested. 
100% of all proceeds will go to remove the dams!!

To Bid go here:  www.mainecouncilasf.org/

enobscot River.

When: April 8th, 2010

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
From 6:00 to 7:00 – Last year’s film, East By North East will be showing in the background while food and drinks are available to purchase. There will be some give aways from 6:00 to 7:00. The movie, THE GOOD LIFE will start at 7 pm and run until a little after 8:00. There will be beverages for sale during the movie.

Tickets: $10 if you pre-pay and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Striking Gold Jewelers in Ellsworth, Eldredge Bros Fly Shop in Cape Neddick , Van Raymonds in Brewer and www.maineflyfish.com or call Kevin McKay 207.944.1691.

Proceeds go to Penobscot River Restoration Project