Jayhawk love

Brother Mike Grose from the Free State Fly Fishers recently sent the roughfisher a stash of angora and other goodies as part of the brownliner fly tyer exchange program. Mike has been featured on the blog before, and is best known for his killer pattern, Mike's Carp Candy. Mike graciously shared some of his angora, as well as a top secret scud dubbing recipe and sample, baggie of kitty fur, a and a few of his signature fly pattern.



I can't wait to start playing with this stuff. It just scream spectral dubbing.



Thanks again Mike, the carps will love their new play toys.

flyfishergirl contest: win a Redington Rise reel

Sister Hannah over at flyfishergirl.com is having a catch and release contest to promote the proper care and handling of fish, with an emphasis on releasing the trophy ones UNSCATHED. Winner gets their choice of a Redington Rise reel.


You've seen those disgusting fish raping photos plastered across the internet this spring, surf over to the flyfishergirl forums for the full contest rules and share your C&R stewardship ethics now.

Stillwater Refresher

A great refresher on stillwater fishing over at The Female Angle. Tips on the right gear, fly selection, and method to get you started. More on Technique from sister Adrienne to follow.

brownliner schwag

Fat Guy Alex has branded some Brownliners schwag [no not that "kind" of schwag] over at zazzle. Check it out to get your hands on some.