Author Archives: Louis Cahill

Saturday Shoutout / Christmas on Christmas Island

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What better way to spend Christmas Eve than with some hungry GTs? It is Christmas eve, after all, so pour yourself a glass of eggnog and enjoy some crazy action from Christmas Island. MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR GINK AND GASOLINE!...



Keep ‘Em Wet Photo Challenge Winner

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Thanks to everyone who submitted their photos for the Keep ‘Em Wet Photo Challenge! It’s been a great success, with dozens of submissions coming in daily. We’ve received some great entries over the past several days, along with some great feedback! Choosing only one was a tough...



Don’t Let Go of the Fly Line in Your Rod Hand During the Hook Set

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Have you ever set the hook on a fish, and the next thing you know, you've got your arms spread apart in the shape of a giant slice of pizza, leaving you unable to reach the fly line with your rod hand? Do not be...



Starting Fly Tying Season Off Right

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By Bob Reece While some people tie flies year round, the majority of fly tying in the Northern hemisphere takes place during the winter months. As the chill builds in the air, we move into this time of year filled with hours spent behind the vise...



Sunday Classic / Dealing With Stuck Ferrules, the Smart Way

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Years of fishing bamboo rods taught me one thing for sure. Stuck ferrules are as unavoidable as the occasional skunk and that holds true for graphite. Sometimes it's avoidable but often it's not. What is totally avoidable is damaging your rod in the process of...