Category Archives: Fly Fishing
Choosing Carp Flies: What Are They Eating?
by Dan Frasier "IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHERE TO START WITHOUT INTIMATELY KNOWING THE WATER AND FISH YOU ARE ABOUT TO CHASE, CARP WILL WHIP YOUR ASS." John Gierach, in his book Death, Taxes and Leaky Waders, writes about expertizing. That is, acting the part...
Small Stream, Big Reward
By Jason Tucker Spring has sprung, and if you listen closely you can hear the rumble of fly anglers prepping their gear for trout fishing. Trout seasons will be opening very soon if not already. We’re all looking forward to warmer temps, fly hatches, and trout looking...
10 Tips For Targeting Rising Trout With Terrestrials
One of my favorite times of the year to fly fish for trout is when I'm able to target rising fish with terrestrials. It's always a breath of fresh air when I'm able to leave the nymph box at the truck in exchange for my terrestrial...
Choosing a Fly Rod is Like Choosing a Guitar
"WHO ARE THOSE $850 FLY RODS FOR? IF THE EXPERTS DON'T NEED THEM AND THE BEGINNERS CAN'T APPRECIATE THEM, WHO NEEDS THEM?" If you follow G&G on Facebook then you probably know about my love of old school blues. If you don't follow us on Facebook,...
DIY Magnetic Fly Box
Make a fly box and win a Gink and Gasoline sticker! THERE IS ONE THING THAT ALL FLY FISHERMEN HAVE IN COMMON. WHETHER WE CHASE TROUT OR TARPON, MUSKY OR BASS WE ALL CARRY TOO MANY FLIES. For any given day on the water I select fly...