Thomas & Thomas Fly Rod History & Q&A with Tom Dorsey & Mark Richens

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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of touring the Thomas & Thomas factory. During the walk through, I found myself getting emotional and I regularly had to fight back the tears welling up in my eyes. At first, I didn't understand why I...

Saturday Shoutout / The Long Shot For Carp

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THIS WEEKS SHOUTOUT OFFERS SOLACE FOR THE CARP JUNKY. "Long Shot" a film by The Fly Collective features two of my favorite Colorado anglers, Erin Block and Jay Zimmerman. Erin and Jay do more than philosophize on the nature of carp fishing in this film, they...

2014 G&G Calendars Arrive and 40% OFF T-Shirt Coupon

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It's been quite a while since Louis and I added anything fresh to the Gink & Gasoline online store. This past year, many of you took the time to contact us about putting together a 2014 fly fishing calendar. We'd like you to know that...

The Orvis Helios 2, The Big O is Back

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EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A ROD SURPRISES YOU. I think it's fair to expect that in over a hundred and fifty years of making fly rods there will be ups and downs. Orvis has seen its share and they get a lot of trash for...

Deneki Outdoors Moves On Under New Owners

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A FRIEND TOLD ME ONCE, "IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A GOOD IDEA, ASK ANDREW BENNETT. IF IT'S A GOOD IDEA HE'S THOUGHT OF IT AND IF IT WORKS HE'S DONE IT." It's now public that Andrew Bennett has sold Deneki Outdoors to Amy and Dan...