Saturday Shoutout / Tim Romano Limited Edition Fishing Prints
This Saturday’s Shoutout goes to Tim Romano and Midcurrent.com We’ve just been informed our good friend and very talented photographer Tim Romano will be selling some of his Limited Edition Fishing Photography Prints via Midcurrent.com. Depending on the demand and how many prints are sold, Romano will add additional prints to the online store, and we could even see additional photographers selling their prints on the Midcurrent website in the future. These Limited Edition Fishing Prints would make great holiday or birthday gifts for friends and family and they won’t break the bank at $35.00. Click this link to view all prints for sale Keep it Reel, Kent Klewein Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »Been There, Felt That, and It Sucks
You hook up with a trophy fish of a lifetime but your the natural high is extinguished quickly as it schools you….
Most of us have been there before and if you haven’t it’s just a matter of time. One of the best feelings in the world comes right after you set the hook and realize you have a trophy fish on the end of your line. On the other hand, one of the worst feelings in the world is having a trophy fish on, and losing it before you can net it. Sometimes it’s our fault while other times it’s simply bad luck, either way, it’s always heartbreaking. Since we always seem to showcase our wins, I thought it was only fare to post one of our losses. God knows we have plenty of them. This loss is provided by our good friend Charlie Murphy who feels numb and lifeless as he recalls play by play what went wrong during the fight of a steelhead well over thirty inches. Poor guy ran out of real estate as the fish hit fifth gear moving into water too deep to follow and rounding the bend
Read More »The Results Are In!
The 2011 Gink and Gasoline Fly Fishing Photography Contest was a big success. We received so many great photos that we were overwhelmed, as were the judges. It’s exciting to see so many folks out there are so excited about sharing their experiences on the water. It was a tough choice but the judges have made their decisions and the results are as follows. First Place and the Redington Sonic-Pro Stocking Foot Waders goes to, Jeff McDonald Second Place and the Fishpond Piney Creek Tech Pack goes to, Chad Chorney. Third Place and the Rio Gold fly line goes to Jeffrey Feczko. Congratulations to the winners! Again, let me say thanks to our Judges; Tim Romano, Claudia Lopez and Paul Puckett. And to our generous sponsors; Redington, Fishpond and Rio. And most of all to all of you who entered your awesome photos. There really were so many great entries. Click here to see them all! Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »Sunday Classic / Hidey Ho!
Mr Hanky, Jeff Hickman’s killer mouse pattern, strikes again. Mouse flies are a blast to fish but the technique can be tough to master. Here are a few tips.The timing of the hook set is crucial. It’s a very slow set, but set too slow and the fish is gone. When you first start fishing a mouse, wait to feel the fish and then come tight slow and firm. You’ll miss some fish. Don’t let that put you off the program. With each fish speed up your hook set. Pretty soon you’ll get the feel for it. I find it much easier to start too slow and speed up, and in mouse fishing too slow feels like doing nothing at all. When mousing it’s imperative that you beat the bank. Put the fly within eight inches of the bank and it looks like the little guy just slipped in. That’s what the mean old trout is waiting for. The proper action for a mouse is the subject of some debate and I’m sure Kent will share his less orthodox and wildly successful method. But for me, I keep the rod high and swing the fly while wiggling the rod right to left, giving the fly a paddling motion. A slow strip keeps it moving the right speed. The best place to learn mousing is in Alaska. The number of mouse takes is so much higher there that you get the feel a lot faster. To date, my best day of mousing was on the Arolik River on a trip to Alaska West. Don’t go to Alaska without spending a day mouse fishing. Aside from being an awesome mouse imitation and having amazing action, Mr Hanky’s trailing hook really improves the hook-up ratio and because it rides point up avoids hooking the … Continue reading
Read More »Saturday Shoutout / Bruce Chard on Fly Lines
Bruce Chard is more than a pretty face…thanks God! Of course he’s a primo flats guide but did you know he’s a line designer? In this wonderful Six part breakdown Bruce tells you everything you need to know about fly lines. Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »A Closer Look, The Silver King
Tarpon are the stuff of dreams. To look at one, it’s hard to believe that they’re not made of metal. It’s even harder to believe when you try to put a hook in one! Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »Are You An Extreme Net Man?
Have any of you seen those Rapala lure commercials with the fisherman in the store pondering over which “Extreme Net Man” to hire for the day. If you haven’t, take the next thirty seconds and watch this short video.
I love those commercials because they point out how important a role your net man can play in helping you land fish. A lot of the time props are only given to the angler battling the fish, but many times the experienced net man by your side deserves a good portion of those props. There’s no doubt that when fish and angler are evenly matched in a fierce battle, having an experienced net man can often end up putting the odds in the anglers favor. Many of my big fish have only been landed because I’ve been lucky enough to have a badass with a net backing me up. As a guide, I’ve had lots of time and practice to hone my netting skills over the years. And I’ve picked up on some key characteristics you need to carry with you at all times if you want to become worthy of holding the “Extreme Net Man” status.
And for the respect of both female and male anglers out there let’s consider the phrase “Extreme Net Man” to be uni-sex please.
1. An Extreme Net Man has an equally Strong Offense and Defense
You not only have to have an offense that’s deadly accurate at scooping up fish, but you also need to have a strong defense as well. A good defense means
Sunday Classic / Use Side Pressure To Avoid Breaking Off On Snags
You’ve got a big fish on and it’s making a screaming run straight for a big snag on the far bank. What should you do to decrease your chances of breaking off? Your best bet is to apply low side pressure with your rod while keeping a perpendicular position between you and the fish at all times. Doing so you can put twice as much pressure on the fish than you normally can when your fly rod is in the overhead fighting position. Secondly, it’s much easier for you to steer the fish’s head and turn its direction using low side pressure. Always follow the fish up and down the river during the fight. The closer you stay to the fish the more leverage and power you can apply to steer and control the fish. Lastly, don’t tighten down on the fish trying to stop its run towards a snag, because nine times out of ten you’ll end up breaking the fish off. The harder you pull on a big fish the harder it generally going to pull back. If you find playing the fish aggressively makes the fish fight harder and more difficult to control, try backing off on your power and playing the fish more gently. Sometimes doing this will calm the fish down enough to gain control and win the battle. Keep it Reel, Kent Klewein Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »Saturday Shoutout / Tosh Brown Maashkinoozhe
Tosh Brown is one of my favorite sporting Photographers and quite possibly the nicest guy in Texas! Check out this post on his blog about Musky fishing in Wisconsin. Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Read More »Sunday Classic / Art is Everywhere
This weeks Sunday Classic is from Louis Cahill, reminding us Art is Everywhere. Floating the Henry’s Fork the other day I was struck by the beauty of the place. This bank reminded me of the work of one of my favorite painters, Marc Rothko. I doubt Rothko ever visited the Henry’s Fork, but he should have and so should you. The fishing is as impressive as the view. Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
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