Saturday Shoutout / MichiganFly “Experience”

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This week we bring you some very wise words from Michiganfly.com on what draws fly fishermen to the sport and the magnificent memories and meaning that fly fishing brings to each of our lives. I finish every post I write on Gink & Gasoline with...

The Reward of Finding and Catching Fish All on Your Own

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Being a guide, it's safe to say that I'm a little biased when it comes to how valuable I feel having a guide on hand is for the average fly angler. Most of us don't have the time with our busy work schedules to spend...

Way Cool Nautilus Reels

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WHEN THINGS GET HOT, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP REEL COOL. Big fish, and I mean big fish, require a reel with serious drag. As much as I enjoy landing a steelhead with a vintage Hardy you will not find me fishing one during the Palolo Worm...

Dealing With The Loss Of A Dear Cousin And Fishing Buddy

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I recently lost a dear, dear, cousin and fishing buddy of mine. Matt Meyer, lived 950 miles away in Minneapolis, KS, so I didn't get the opportunity to fish with him all that much. But whenever I was lucky to fish side-by-side with Matt, it...

What makes a fly reel worth the money?

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I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL THE OTHER DAY FROM MY GOOD FRIEND BRIAN BOGGS. "Louis, I'm looking for the right four-wt reel. I am of a mind to shop the low end for reels since I don't catch large fish that need to be fought on the...