Gink and Gasoline
Streamer fishing
Gink & Gasoline
While fishing streamers can certainly be a productive way to put fish in the net year round, there is no doubt that “streamer fishing” and “fall” go together like peanut butter and jelly. I know I’m not the only person who has recently spent a hot summer day dreaming of how good it will feel to need a few extra layers of clothing and a 6-weight in the months to come.
I talk to a lot of anglers, and whether it be beginner/intermediate or more advanced, streamer fishing seems to get in a lot of people’s heads and, in my opinion, causes a lot more confusion than is necessary. I tell these folks in simplest terms, it’s really not that complicated. You just have to do it. And more importantly, commit to it. This is where I think many people struggle — the ‘committing’ part. They don’t realize that a different mindset is required to become a proficient streamer angler, that you have to work your butt off, making countless casts, fully prepared to go hours without a strike.
I pride myself in my streamer fishing abilities but I’d be lying if I said there still weren’t times on the river where I find myself getting a little too worked up between the ears. There’s no way around it — some days are just a flat-out grind. On the flip side though, not every day is like that and if you fish streamers enough you’re going to find yourself on the river one day where the fish are in the mood to chase down your offering and give you explosive eat after explosive eat. If you’ve ever had one of those days then you know what I’m talking about. I’d also be willing to bet those days are some of your best on-water memories to date.
So, if you’ve got it in your head that this fall you’re going to improve your streamer game, click here for my four suggestions on how to make that happen.