Sand Bass Art
Joel | December 31, 2010
Don’t remember where I found this online . . . but I’ve NEVER seen a painting of white (sand) bass. AWESOME! (if anyone can give me a clue as to the artist – please forward)
Drought Conditions to Persist over the Winter
Joel | December 28, 2010
The good eggheads at the National Weather Service – Climate Prediction Center (whew) have concluded that our La Nina induced drought will continue or intensify over the next 3 months. As you probably know, a La Nina pattern in the Pacific sends waves of moisture/energy across the west and northern US (note the storms that [...]
Great Gift Idea!
Joel | December 14, 2010
Eclectic Angler Reel kit I just got a text from a buddy in Colorado who received an early Christmas gift . . . an Eclectic Angler reel kit. This is an neat idea and, really, the logical progression of fly fishing. We evolve as fly-fishers through tying our own flies, crafting leaders, and building our [...]
North Texas Fly Fishing Adventures with Joel Hays
Imagine wading through ten inches of clear water,trying to be as quiet as possible. Fifty feet ahead is a pod of large fish "tailing" on the flat. You strip out fly line, make the cast, and pull your fly in front of the lead fish. After agonizing seconds the fish spots the fly, rushes forward for a quick grab, and feels the hook. The silence is broken as the fish accelerates across the flat, quickly exposing backing on your screaming reel. Sounds like a great day on the coast, or even an exotic bonefish flat, right? Actually it's a great description of the usual day my clients have fishing for Carp on the flats of Lake Ray Roberts where many clients are blown away by the water clarity and the actual ability to sight cast along miles of flats. Big spooky fish in shallow water. They fight and tail like Redfish and can sometimes rival Bonefish in nervousness. This is an EXCELLENT WAY to hone your flats fishing skills and test your "eyes" where it's more about stalking the fish than simply stumbling upon them. You will be a better flats angler!