Steve mentioned the “gar rodeo” in his last email and I think the river is predictable enough now to provide the August 7 date so it’s time to come forward with some details. “Gar Rodeo” is the term I use when I go to the river targeting striped fish but then only catch gar. The MS river is so … More Magnolia Fly Fishers Gar Rodeo
“The best time to go fishing is whenever you can!” This is the refrain I often hear when I talk about planning a saltwater fly fishing trip for redfish. I try not to eye-roll but sometimes I can’t help it. When it comes to tides and planning a fly fishing trip most folks are thinking … More The Method to My Madness
I long for the really well written outdoor stories of Zane Grey, Hemingway, William G. Tapply and others. For the same reason I miss the well-written and produced outdoor TV shows like Walker’s Kay Chronicles and Spanish Fly. When my son called and told me I had to watch Das Boat which is a fishing … More MeatEater’s “Das Boat” is Breath of Fresh Air
Last week I treated my son to a redfish tip to pay him back for his treating me to a couple of guided trips in Arkansas and Tennessee. We were fishing out of New Orleans and the weather of course was not cooperating, threatening skies, no sun, etc. At first light we ran around looking … More Father-Son Redfish Trip
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