Jeepers Creepers!
Where’d you get those peepers? Andros Bonefish Ever wonder why it’s so hard to sneak up on a bonefish? Take a close look. Have you ever seen a fish with eyes like that? Notice how from straight above you can still see both eyes. That’s why he can see you. When you’re stalking the flats for these guys, here are a couple things to keep in mind: 1. Don’t wear bright colors. 2. Stay low when fish are close. 3. Don’t rock the boat or wade too quickly, making ripples in the water. 4. Lead the fish. Don’t show him your fly line. 5. Land the fly soft. He’s Watching. Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »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
Read More »MidCurrent and Angling Trade Announce Partnership
MidCurrent, which reaches the largest audience of any fly fishing media brand, and Angling Trade, the only publication (and website) specifically targeting the business of fly fishing, will partner on a “Fly Fishing Gear Guide” and other gear-specific content related to fly fishing products and services. The co-branded joint venture will include online gear reviews, product listings, and a manufacturer database in both consumer-focused and business-focused versions. MidCurrent/Angling Trade will also produce a printed “Fly Fishing gear Guide” annually for angling consumers. Kirk Deeter and Tim Romano, co-publishers of Angling Trade, will assume roles as co-editors of gear content for MidCurrent. The companies will integrate editorial, sales, and marketing resources related to coverage of fly fishing products and services. The partnership combines the resources of the largest consumer media brand in fly fishing with the media outlet that reaches every manufacturer and retailer of fly fishing products in North America. “It’s a classic yin-and-yang relationship. Fly fishers are keenly interested and in tune with the latest and greatest product-gear is the factor that drives this market, for both retailers and consumers,” said Kirk Deeter, co-publisher and editor of Angling Trade. ” For more details on this partneship visit the websites of either MidCurrent or Angling Trade. Keep it Reel, Kent Klewein Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »Work it Baby!
Persistence pays off. I don’t know anyone willing to work a fish like Kent. We were getting no love on the South Platte when Kent spotted this brown. He made cast after cast. He changed flies and presentation again and again. I took a nap. Two hours later he woke me up to take this photo. On a long enough time line, everybody’s got to eat. Work that fish! Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »Trout Fix of the Day
Here’s your trout fix for the day brought to you by big pimpin, Louis Cahill. A trophy male rainbow with a big square hooked jaw nose sipping before the storm. Louis took this killer photograph when we were out slamming big fish on the Yampa River in Colorado a while back. That day of fishing was epic because a huge thunderstorm rolled in, and everyone on the water packed up and left except for Louis and I. I can’t tell you how man trout we landed that evening twenty plus inches in length. The tandem scud rig was the ticket. I’ll never forget that day of fishing. Keep it Reel, Kent Klewein Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »Tips for Spooky Trout
When the Going Gets Spooky : Photos Louis Cahill Do you ever find yourself sight fishing to trout in big flats on the river? It’s as clear as water can get, and as flat and calm as can be. There are plenty of visible trout but they’re super spooky. What can you do to increase your odds at catching trout in these situations? Try these six tips that should stack the odds in your favor. 1. Use a long and fine leader. Your standard 9′ leader isn’t going to do the job in most instances. You are better off going with a 12′ leader, or even longer in some cases, that will allow you to lay out your fly with a super soft presentation. The longer leader will also help keep your fly line out of view from the ultra observant trout. Selecting a specialty dry fly leader that’s supple, and not stiff will aslo help you get a better drag free drift when dealing with intricate water currents. On a side note, you should do away with your fluorescent orange fly line, instead spool up your reel with a more natural and subtle fly line color like olive or grey. 2. Downsize your Tippet When you are dealing with crystal clear water conditions and spooky trout, you should not hesitate to downsize your tippet. I personally wouldn’t start out using anything lighter than 6x tippet on flat, clear water. If you get refusals from the trout, or if you’re using super small fly patterns sizes 22 or smaller, you had also better be prepared to breakout those tippet spools of 7x and 8x. It’s very important to match the tippet size with the size of the fly in order to get a more natural drift with your fly. 3. Downsize the weight … Continue reading
Read More »Epic Run Off Continues
My last few posts have not dealt much with fishing. Here’s the reason. If you are planning a trip to the west, later is better. This is pretty much the story everywhere. Fall fishing in Wyoming should be great this year. Keep tying flies and telling yourself that. Keep on Fishing, Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »God Bless A Cowgirl
After three days of driving I’m in Wyoming for a week long shoot for the good folks at Redington. My assistant Travis and I went out to check on the water level at one of our locations. We were scouting around when up rode two folks on horseback. One was a bone-a-fide Wyoming cowgirl complete with side arm! We chatted fore a bit and into the lake she rode. You got to love Wyoming. Keep on Fishing, Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »Independence Day in Jackson Hole
Today I was doing a little last minute location scouting and preparing for my Redington shoot. I can’t think of a better way to spend the fourth of July. One of the things I am proudest and most thankful for as an American is our National Park system and public lands. I would be hard pressed to think of anything that has given me more pleasure. My hat is off to the men and women who are stewards of this precious resource. As fly fishers let’s remember how important these lands are to us and our loved ones and defend them from those who would exploit, destroy or privatize them. Keep on Fishing, Louis Cahill Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com
Read More »3 Tips for Nymphing Success
Smart Nymphing I can’t tell you how many times just this year, that I’ve heard clients tell me no wonder I’m not catching very many fish nymphing on my own. For most novice to intermediate fly fishermen they get far less hook-ups than seasoned veterans nymphing for three simple reasons. 1. The difference between an average and advanced nymph fisherman is one split-shot. Often anglers fish the right fly patterns when nymphing but fail to get bites and hook-ups because they don’t have enough split-shot or weight on their nymph rig to get the flies down in time, or to the appropriate level and strike-zone of the fish. I’ve got holes on small streams that I fish that require me to add upwards of three to four BB size split-shot in order for me to get consistent bites. This holds very true in fast water where trout are reluctant to rise up into the current to take a fly for the simple fact that they’ll use more energy than the value of the food specimen. If your nymphing and your not bumping the bottom occasionally during your drift your probably not getting down to the fish, and will fail to get strikes. You don’t want to be hanging up every cast either though. I always set my rig accordingly and if I make a few casts with no bites and no bumps on the bottom you’ll find me adding more split-shot. If after that I know I’m getting down to the strike zone and I’m still not getting bites, you’ll find me changing my fly patterns. 2. The second reason nymph fishermen fail to get bites is their strike indicator is set too shallow. I had a client this past month that said he nymph fished in the smokies quite … Continue reading
Read More »