A nice Carp is being reeled in

Who’s Excited for Carp?

Getting excited for Carp on the fly you ask? ABSOLUTELY! Fly fishing for Carp is a blast! Whether you're targeting Common Carp, Grass Carp, or Mirror Carp - these fish are sure to test your fly fishing skills. Once hooked-up, these powerful fish will certainly test your equipment, knot tying skills, and arm strength as … Continue reading Who’s Excited for Carp?

Tending to the fly box & inventory of flies

Ode to the Bunny Leech

The Bunny Leech! What can I say? What should I say and where to begin? As a lifelong fly fisherman, I can attest to the reliability, fish-appeal, durability, and strike-provoking deadliness of this simple yet highly effective pattern. If you are looking for a last minute addition to your fly box, simply looking to try … Continue reading Ode to the Bunny Leech

Fly Fishing for Carp in downtown Denver, Colorado

Fishing: Plain & Simple

Have we all forgot the joy of fishing? Do you remember why you started fishing? Better question still: have we all gone ‘mad’ from the endless technological sophistication, high-tech gadgetry-obsessed, social media infused, complexity producing, data-encompassing, grip & grin self-made marketing, convention center meandering – FISHING of the 21st century? Maybe? Or maybe not. I’d … Continue reading Fishing: Plain & Simple