Tag Archives: fly fishing technique
Relax, Read the Water and Believe
Sometimes, wanting too much can get you in trouble on the water. If you set your goals too high and lose sight of the real reason you're out there in the first place (to be blessed with catching a few fish and relaxing), before...
Sunday Classic / Keep Your Rod Tip Off the Water for Longer Drag-Free Drifts
Are you finding yourself struggling to get long drag-free drifts on the water? If the answer is yes, you may be holding your rod tip too close to the water during your drifts. When your rod tip is positioned too low, you're putting unnecessary fly line...
Sunday’s Classic / Two Anglers Are Often Better Than One
There's times when I really enjoy fly fishing in complete solitude, all alone, just me and the river. That said, my best angling skills seem to come out when I've got a buddy fly fishing alongside me. You can't enjoy camaraderie on the water by yourself....
Saturday Shoutout / Kirk Deeter Talks Sight-Fishing to Trout in Eddies
Every now and again, Kirk Deeter snaps a photograph on the water of a place he recently got back fly fishing, and then brings it back to Fly Talk asking everyone the question, "How would you fish this spot?". He's usually on the water with...
Saturday’s Shoutout / Larimer’s Deschutes Nymph Rig, Feather & Fin, Jay Nicholas Saltwater Fly Tying 101
We're honored to have many loyal fly fishing professionals around the world, that take the time out of their busy schedules to follow and comment on Gink & Gasoline. Tom Larimer, owner of Larimer Outfitters, is a veteran fly fishing stealhead and trout guide, spey casting...