This past weekend Cody Hoeckelberg, Danny Frank and 12 other volunteers participated in Casting For Recovery. Danny Frank writes the blog www.deltatroutforce.com and did an awesome write-up on the event and took some amazing photos.
Photo: Carp on the Fly
“I used to be a respectable angler...now I fly fish for carp.”
- John Montana
If you have been in the fly fishing carp game – or idly standing on the banks or sidelines watching from afar – the name John Montana should ring a bell. The blog Carp on the Fly should be on your radar screen if it isn't already.
Around town and on the South Platte River, Barry Reynolds known simply as "the Godfather." At Trouts Guide Service, Barry is our go-to guy for carp trips and other "cool water" adventures. We had a chance to sit down with Barry to talk about what inspired him to start his carp odyssey, tips and tricks he's learned along the way and what he has up his sleeve for the fishing season in 2013.
Here is what Adam Trina, Owner of the Montana Fly Company has to say about the Bomb Squad patterns:
“Most nymph patterns on the market were either no-bead patterns or single-bead patterns, and most of the single-bead patterns were brass, not Tungsten,” said Trina. “The majority of Frank’s Bomb patterns have 2 Tungsten beads, and are designed to ride hook up, allowing the angler to use them as their lead fly, right on the bottom, minimizing the need for split shot.“
Adam pointed out three things that really stood out and that caught his attention when he initially evaluated the pattern:
1) There are two tungsten beads on most patterns, with one bead being smaller than the other to give a taper to the thorax.
2) They are designed with the weight positioned on the hook in a way that makes the hook ride up, minimizing snagging on debris.
3) The patterns use Sexy Floss exclusively because of the vibrant sheen, increased flexibility, and better UV resistance over regular rubber.
Think all flies are created equally? Think again. Meet Brian Schmidt, the man who was put on this earth to make sure that the Umpqua flies that end up in your fly box – and ultimately at the end of your tippet and in front of a fish - meet the most rigid design and production quality standards. All because… Brian wants you to catch more fish.
