Latergrams - Week 31

Got in some urban angling over the past week.

Don't go chasin' waterfalls. Banging the drum for sheepshead and carp. Sneaked past fences, trying not to snag a hijab on a backcast. @johnnyfucking5 fished to an audience. #flyfishing #roughfish #carponthefly #carppro #urbanangling #minnehaha #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 22, 2015 at 9:43pm PDT

Urban angling @johnnyfucking5 #flyfishing #carponthefly #carppro #minnesota #mightymiss

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 21, 2015 at 4:56pm PDT

If these walls could talk... At the turn of the 20th Century this facility located on the Eastern shore of Upper Red Lake was the primary producer of walleyes that were stocked across the state of Minnesota, and the source for many of the walleyes stocked across parts of the U.S. The number of eggs entering and leaving this facility in steel milk jugs were unfathomable. #waskish #upperredlake #fisheriesmanagement #minnesota #walleyefactory

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 14, 2015 at 8:19am PDT

Latergrams - Week 29

Had pretty good coverage across the state over the past few weeks, fishing from border to border Literally, just a stones throw from either side of Canada and Iowa.

Oooh, that's a bingo! You know it's a biggun' when their mouth is almost as big as your fist. #inglouriousbassterds #smalljaws #flyfishing #carpcrack #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 11, 2015 at 7:45am PDT

Oh, the places we fish. #flyfishing #ditchfishing #urbanangling #streetart #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 10, 2015 at 2:46pm PDT

The river might be out of its banks right now but the Vermillion is still a sight to behold. #vermillionriver #crownjewel #flyfishing #browntown #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 9, 2015 at 7:55am PDT

So this happened last week. Went scouting for gar and left my gar flies and net in the truck. Rookie mistake. Spotted some gar and all I had was a bonefish shrimp pattern. I hooked a couple of gar but couldn't land them. When I tried to hoist them on the bank the hook fell out of their bony jaw. Next time I'll come better prepared. #flyfishing #gar #roughfish #dinosaurs #minnesotariver #amateurhour

A video posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 7, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT

Happy Canada Day to my neighbors! The view of Fort Frances, ON from the American side of the Rainy River. #rainyriver #borderwaters #minnesota #internationalfalls

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jul 1, 2015 at 7:37pm PDT

A hitchhiker wanted to sit in on my morning meeting. #hexagenia #ephemeroptera #flyfishing #fisheriesmanagement

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:26am PDT

Zee or zed? Should've asked to see this guy's passport. Regardless, Rainy River smallmouth are world class. #flyfishing #smalljaws #rainyriver #borderwaters #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 29, 2015 at 7:09pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 27

Playing catch up. Been a few weeks behind posting updates from Instagram. I actually have been busy fishing! Enjoy!

Some folks were busy chasing carp competitively today, I chose a more worthwhile pursuit, hunting for bigmouth buffalo. This warrior has been ravaged from the toils of the spawn. It's amazing how beat up these fish get each Spring from spawning. The raw strength these native fish possess is incredible. #roughfish #bigmouthbuffalo #minnesota #carpcrack #artisanflies @scientificanglers @rossreels @umpquafeathermerchants @loonoutdoors

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 13, 2015 at 7:36pm PDT

#tbt to that time I almost died carp fishing. This mirror carp was hard earned. I fished a string of hot days on the South Platte when I was in Denver for the #iftd show back in September of 2010. Low flows forced us to seek out sources of fresh water entering the system, resulting in us fishing downstream of a water treatment plant. After landing this fish we had sucked in enough ammonia to make our lungs start burning. Sometimes you gotta pay to play. #dsp #flyfishing #carponthefly #carppro #mirrorcarp

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 18, 2015 at 2:59pm PDT

Smalljaws in crystal clear water #flyfishing #smalljaws #lakeofthevalley #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 16, 2015 at 11:40am PDT

Even smalljaws dig the clam. #darthclam #artisanflies #flyfishing #smalljaws #littlerunt #clameater

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 17, 2015 at 12:33pm PDT

Not a symbiotic relationship. Zebra mussels showed up in the Otter Tail River drainage a few years ago and it was only a matter of time before they became well established further downstream. Here, several zebra mussels have attached to a native Unionid mussel. It is only a matter of time before they suffocate the mussel, usurping all of its food before it has a chance to enter its siphon. #AIS #stopANS #zebramussels #protectourstreams

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 18, 2015 at 8:02am PDT

One of my most interesting catches to date, a native chestnut lamprey. Look at those teeth! All business. My guess is that I lined the host fish while fishing a current seam and the fly must have slid down and hooked the lamprey in the mouth. I'm not sure how else a parasite would take a fly. #flyfishing #chestnutlamprey #strangecatches #natives #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 22, 2015 at 6:56pm PDT

Rigged up in middle America. #flyfishing #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies @scientificanglers @rossreels @loonoutdoors

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 26, 2015 at 9:28am PDT

Most definitely a target rich environment. A bunch of channel cats were mixed in with these carp. All the excitement you could handle in an hour. #flyfishing #carponthefly #carppro #carp #channelcats #minnesota

A video posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 23, 2015 at 10:37am PDT

Fruits of labor. A hefty teener. #carp #carpcrack #carponthefly #carppro #flyfishing #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Jun 23, 2015 at 12:25pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 23

Beautiful fish need no filters #flyfishing #hybridsunfish #carpcrack #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 31, 2015 at 9:31am PDT

Have a crappie day! #flyfishing #carpcrack #minnesota #panfish

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 30, 2015 at 9:30am PDT

Mama guarding her nest with her baby daddy #smalljaws #flyfishing #bassassassin #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 29, 2015 at 6:52am PDT

Leptophlebia nebulosa, or Black Quill. These bad boys were popping up all over the place this morning while out on the job. This would be an opportune time to bust out my Black Flag pattern. #fishfood #ephemeroptera #flyfishing #flyfarming #minnesota

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 28, 2015 at 6:57pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 20

Here's your weekly Instagram roundup for Week 20:

Stay thirsty my friends #suckerlove #flyfishing #roughfish #whitesucker

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 6, 2015 at 8:17am PDT

Callibaetis ferrugineus (Speckled Dun) hatching out this afternoon on the Pelican River. This male dun was spotted in the backyard. #fishfood #mayfly #callibaetis #pelicanriver #flyfishing

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 9, 2015 at 6:17pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 19

Snoochie boochies! Another #carpcrack addict. #carponthefly #carppro #flyfishing #roughfish #flyfarming #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 27, 2015 at 8:00pm PDT

Pucker up buttercup #suckerlove #flyfishing #roughfish #whitesucker

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 28, 2015 at 7:58am PDT

It's Fly Tyer Friday. Here's a shout out to all the fly artists out there who make our sport great! Your imagination and innovation behind the vise keeps fly fishing fun and fresh. Keep supporting those artisan fly tyers and buy their flies! Who are your favorite fly tyers? Who do you think are redefining our sport through their craft? Tag away! #flytying #flyfarming #flyfishing #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on May 1, 2015 at 8:25am PDT

PSA #8: DIY Lanyard

Do It Yourself lanyard for a Loon Outdoors Nip N' Sip 2.0

1. Cut a six inch piece off of an old fly line. You can use the shooting head or the smaller diameter running line depending on your size preference.
2. Thread one end of the fly line through lanyard hole.
3. Make an overhand loop and cinch the knot.
4. Trim both tag ends of the fly line.
5. Liberally apply Loon Outdoors UV Wader Repair or UV Knot Sense to the knot.
6. Zap with UV Mega Light for 10 to 15 seconds or expose to sunlight.
7. Attach lanyard to vest, pack, etcetera, as desired.
8. Be awesome.

Note: for heavy duty items, you can substitute 550 Type III paracord as lanyard material

Latergrams - Week 18

Things are finally starting to heat up in Northern Minnesota, the white suckers have moved in to the streams and are starting to spawn. Soon the redhorses, buffalo, and carp will follow suit.

The other white meat. #suckerlove #flyfishing #roughfish #whitesucker

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 26, 2015 at 6:43pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 17

Carp smorgasbord #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 14, 2015 at 6:26am PDT

Been digging the pumpkin look lately. #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies #carpcrack

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 16, 2015 at 2:11pm PDT

Latergrams - Week 16

Open water finally arrived over the weekend with many area lakes shedding their ice cover. Good things to come as water temps are on the rise.

What I wouldn't do to get these flies wet... Winter drags on here in Northern Minnesota. Hopefully Old Man Winter will give us a reprieve and release his icy grip on the lakes around here soon. #carpcrack #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 7, 2015 at 8:11pm PDT

Look what showed up on my doorstep this week, "Mud Donkey" a @zporter14 original. Pumped to add this to the collection. #carponthefly #carppro #flyfishing #flyfishart

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 12, 2015 at 7:45am PDT

Here's a throwback to one of my original patterns from way back, the Dragon Slayer. This version is tied a bit more diminutively than the original with smaller bead chain eyes. Featuring ruffed grouse soft hackle and marabou. Tie it with olive dubbing and you have yourself a Damsel Slayer. I know @zachjanssen can appreciate the effectiveness of this fly. #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies #dragonslayer

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 9, 2015 at 6:31am PDT

Latergrams - Week 15

Some slop fresh off the vise. I'm sure the carp won't really mind if it's purdy or not. #carpfood #flytying #flyfishing #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 6, 2015 at 8:33am PDT

If I could just get my hands on that box I could do some serious damage! @rossreels has a box of their finest on display with the @flyfishingfilmtour. There are definitely some heavy hitters in there like the F1 and Momentum. I know because I own several of them. #rossreels #flyfishing #flyfishingfilmtour #F3T

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Apr 1, 2015 at 6:29am PDT

Shout out to my boys Ben and @zachjanssen of @the_midwest_drift who made the 6 hour drive from KC to represent at Iron Fly MSP. These are the faces of fly carping's future. #carponthefly #ironfly #flytying #flyfarming #flyfishingsaveslives

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 30, 2015 at 10:36am PDT

Latergrams - Week 14

The weekly wrap up highlights the F3T and Iron Fly tour stop in MSP, as well as some obligatory carp fly porn.

The curtain is about to drop at the first @flyfishingfilmtour show in Minneapolis. Seats are getting packed. There's still time to make it to the 8pm show! #flyfishingfilmtour #F3T

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 28, 2015 at 1:57pm PDT

Hey I know that guy! @johnmontanacarp slaying some carp slabs in @beattie_outdoor_productions film Carpland. Pure awesomeness on the big screen. @flyfishingfilmtour #F3T #flyfishingfilmtour #carponthefly #carppro

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 28, 2015 at 4:22pm PDT

A call to arms, there will be a seriously bitchin fly tying event known as the Iron Fly coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The throwdown will take place at @mendprovisions following the @flyfishingfilmtour shows at the Parkway on Saturday Night. So come one come all. We are looking to mix it up at this event. Bring a fly tying material of your choosing to the event and be eligible to win some special prizes from @mountainkhakis that I will be giving away. Whoever brings in the most materials will get a shot at bringing home a $75 gift card. Now that's what I'm talking about. #flytying #flyfarming #ironfly #pigfarmink #flyfishingsaveslives

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 24, 2015 at 8:51am PDT

Yeah, that happened last night. Iron Fly is always such a bitchin time. Glad to have the #pigfarmink crew back in MSP. Big thanks to @sifarone and @mendprovisions for putting on an epic evening of fly tying. #flyfishingsaveslives #ironfly #flytying #flyfarming #cockandballs

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 29, 2015 at 9:22am PDT

Mango is THE hot color on the Dome Lakes in Colorado, just ask @flycarpin. What's the hot color for carp in your neck of the woods? Or does color not even matter? #carpcrack #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 26, 2015 at 7:18am PDT

It's getting to the point... The spring sucker run is just around the corner here, almost time to bomb some fresh prince nymphs in their face. #flytying #flyfarming #suckerlove #roughfish #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 24, 2015 at 3:25pm PDT

Some rusty Come At Me Craws headed west to @calicarpin. Those West Coast carp won't know what hit 'em. #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 25, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT

Iron Fly Minneapolis - 2015

Be there or be square.

March 28, 2015.

Mend Provisions
2719 E 42nd St
Minneapolis

1030 PM to Bitchin

Latergrams - Week 13

Wrapped up a great weekend at the Great Waters Fly Expo. Already looking forward to next year's show! A big Thank you to Loon Outdoors and Mountain Khakis!

It's been a busy start to the Great Waters Fly Expo so far. Tying up some trusty favorites and spreading the carp gospel. @umpquafeathermerchants @loonoutdoors @orvis #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 21, 2015 at 1:23pm PDT

Getting set for the last day at Great Waters. Let's do this! @loonoutdoors @umpquafeathermerchants @mountainkhakis #carpfood #flytying #flyfarming #carponthefly #carppro #artisanflies

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 22, 2015 at 8:09am PDT

@dcfrasier of CarpPro fame talking carp at the Great Waters Fly Expo. #carponthefly #carppro #flyfishing

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 22, 2015 at 11:14am PDT

Getting the kids of Minnesota started on the youth art movement @twincitiesurbanfly @joshdesmitart #flyfishart #flyfishing

A photo posted by Jean-Paul Lipton (@roughfisher) on Mar 22, 2015 at 12:54pm PDT