Drifting The Prairie Ocean Outdoor Journal

I came to know Dusty Gilles several years ago through fly fishing at Blue River.  We both love the trout season at Blue, but once that ends ...

I loved pretty tail as a young man.  I love pretty tail now as an older man.  I own this fascination for pretty tail.  My philosophy, when i...

One of our favorite pastures to pursue carp is called the Honey Hole.  There are three sections at this stretch of creek - the main body, th...

The carp are still favoring the Aftermath pattern primarily the one with the chartreuse body.  However, one with a black cactus chenille bod...

I have been quite neglectful to this journal and to the carp that I so savor.  There is more than one reason, but primarily my work-life has...

Capturing a January or February carp here on this prairie ocean is a rare and rewarding experience.  So far, 2014 has been very kind this th...

Trout season at Blue River is slowly winding down.  March 31st is the official end of the season, but the bows will remain for sometime.  It...

Not only is Dan Ham a talented fly angler, he is also a wonderful photographer.  On our outing Thursday of this week, Dan was armed with a s...