Gary Metras is a Renaissance man. I ran into him a few times while fly fishing, and we over time began to chat. The more I spoke with him, the more I learned about trout and his fascinating background. And, he is one incredible angler. He last year landed 1,000+ trout, about which he
Author: Jo Tango
Carpe Diem’s Videos
I watch a lot of YouTube videos about fly fishing, and one of the best producers out there is Carpe Diem. Their films are beautiful both for the footage, but, also, for the tone they invoke. Here’s one called “Trout Heaven”:
The Alpha Trout
There are fish. Then, there are fish that you remember. I think I’ll remember the above holdover ‘bow for quite a while. I decided to try a new freestone. Spent a lot of time walking along the bank and getting a feel for it. Tried Spot A and was blanked. Kept hiking. Tried Spot B.
Hungry Browns
Brown trout are truly amazing. I’ve been focused on them the past month. I like all trout, but, for some reason, a glimpse of a brown as I pull in line gets me really excited. Maybe it is because they’re supposedly more finicky. Maybe it’s because they’re amazing looking. Here’s are some that took a