New Tarpon and Bonefish Regulations in Florida

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FOR THOSE OF US WHO CARE ABOUT BONEFISH AND TARPON, A BIG VICTORY WAS WON ON WEDNESDAY. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to adopt catch-and-release regulations for tarpon and bonefish in state and federal waters off of Florida. They have also voted...

The Future of Tarpon and Bonefish Depend on What You Do Today

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THERE IS NO FEELING, THAT I KNOW OF, WHICH COMPARES TO LANDING, AND HOLDING A LIVE TARPON. It is, in my opinion, the ultimate fly fishing conquest. To best the Silver King in both wits and brawn is the ultimate proof of one's angling chops. Once...

Sunday’s Classic / Metal Studs Aren’t Just Good For Traction in Water

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I've just found another reason why I love my metal studded wading boots. They work great for climbing trees and retrieving my clients flies. I also just found out I've officially become a fat ass, and that branch I was grabbing onto was a poison...

Saturday Shoutout / Outsmarting Fish, Chronicles of Cod & HatchMag

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This week's Saturday Shoutout we bring you three fly fishing reads. The first, is about a lake that I've been dreaming about fly fishing for years, famous for its giant rainbow trout. The second, is a short read that talks about the feelings we...

Fly Fishing Gear Giveaway: June Photo Caption Contest

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LOUIS AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR LOYAL FANS FOR REGULARLY TAKING THE TIME TO VISIT, COMMENT AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT GINK & GASOLINE. This past month was our busiest month since we launched G&G two years ago. It's...