Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
Safe, Painless Hook Removal: Video!
If you've been thinking, "I love Gink and Gasoline but I wish it could be more like Jackass", then today is the day your dreams come true! There are two kinds of fishermen. The ones who have hooked themselves and the ones who are about to....
Hook Selection for Streamer Patterns
By Bob Reece Big streamers on big hooks equal big fish. Yes and no. Selecting the most effective hook helps determine the difference between getting a take and netting that same fish. Many traditional streamer patterns were constructed on hooks with long straight shanks. ...
8 Common Fly Line Mending Mistakes
I spend the majority of my time teaching fly casting when guiding my clients, but the art of mending fly line is a close second. A perfect cast can quickly become obsolete if you don’t understand the concept of mending fly line. When mending is...
G&G Christmas On The Fly Contest Winner!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our “Christmas On The Fly” tying contest! We had some great submissions and, after narrowing it down, we have our winner! I think we saw just about every kind of Christmas décor used in some creative ways, but we...
Hook Selection for Nymphs
By Bob Reece While fly pattern aesthetics can be pleasing to the eye, solid foundations are equally important. In the process of fly tying, hooks provide that footing. The desired imitation and application should both be taken into account when selecting hooks for any...