Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique

Fly Fishing tips and technique on strategizing the ins and outs of the sport of fly fishing brought to you by the Gink & Gasoline staff.

Are You An Extreme Net Man?

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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...



Working a Steelhead

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I had the opportunity to watch my friend Jeff Hickman work a shy Steelhead the other day and his effort was exemplary. Swinging flies for winter steelhead is a game of numbers, very small numbers. It's a given when chasing winter fish that there may be...



Angler Attitude Can Increase Success During Tough Fishing Conditions

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I'm grateful to have a full-time fishing partner that isn't afraid to step it up when the going gets tough. Louis Cahill is the epitome of this, he's an angler that's willing to do whatever's necessary to put fish in the net, even when catching fish...



Get Slinky With Your Indicator

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By Johnny Spillane AS WE GET INTO FALL AND FISH ARE BECOMING MORE SELECTIVE AND EATING SMALLER BUGS LIKE TRICOS, FISHING CAN BECOME MORE CHALLENGING. USING A FRENCH SLINKY INDICATOR OR SLINKY INDICATOR CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO HOOK A FEW MORE FISH WHEN THEY...



Six Tips for Better Bonefish Hook Sets

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SO YOU'VE FOUND A BONEFISH AND FED IT? DON'T BLOW THE HOOK SET. The hook set is the decisive moment. The moment when most bonefish are lost or landed. Considering how much effort goes into finding and feeding a fish, it's wise to have the skills...