Top five flies for Whitefish

1.) Prince Nymph- This fly’s strength is in shallow runs, but can be manipulated with the aid of split shot to reach the cavernous depths of which trophy whities may lay. This fly’s versatility and effectiveness place it at the top of our list. It is truly a Prince of Princes.

2.) Bead Head Prince Nymph- There’s an old urban saying that goes something like this, “put some bling on that bitch”. No better way to bling up your fly than with a gold bead, or maybe even a platinum bead, depending on the lady you’re after… I mean the whitefish. Go ahead, get freaky with it.

3.) Double Bead Head Prince Nymph- What’s almost as good as a bead head prince nymph? A double bead head prince nymph. This rendition of the prince spells double trouble for the whities.

4.) Tungsten Head Prince Nymph- This fella isn’t afraid to throw around its weight. But sometimes that can be a good thing. Like when you’re dredging the bottom for whities and trying to avoid those disgusting steelhead. That alone puts this guy in the top five.

5.) Rubber Legged Prince Nymph- Sometimes a fly has to be seductive. In order to accomplish this, we work with the way it moves. Nothing makes you move sexy like having nice rubbery legs… nothing.

Big Head: Brew and the Steely Monsters

It's officially fall. The leaves are turning, there's snow atop the mountains out west; and the steelhead have begun their annual runs up our western rivers. This is cause for celebration. And everyone knows every celebration deserves a celebratory drink. Hence Blanco Honky's official endorsement of the preferred drink of steelheaders: the Big Head. The name references the steelhead itself, the ego that comes with catching the fish and/or consuming too many of our preferred drink, and the simple fact that the Honky who created this concoction has an enormous noggin.


The Big Head is comprised of one Moose Drool beer from Big Sky Brewing Company, and a jigger of Bourban from Dry Fly Distilling. If you're not familiar with these two beverages or beverage companies, you need to be. So take a moment and talk amongst yourselves...

http://www.bigskybrew.com/ http://dryflydistilling.com/

Check out their respective websites and make it a point to head out to your local watering hole after you hit your favorite steelhead hole. You'll thank us later. Its the perfect way to both increase your odds of catching steelhead and celebrate the fish itself, whether or not you've actually caught one yet.

However, if you're a true Blanco Honky, like the ambassador pictured at the top of the page, you've already hit the stream and caught your first steely this fall. You've also already drank your fair share of Moose Drool and Dry Fly Bourban. If you're just not that cool, dont let it get you down. Just because you can't catch a steelhead, doesn't mean you still can't catch a Big Head.

Blast from the Past

Here ya go ya crazy bunch of Blanco Honkies:

Yes we realize it is fall and we are posting pics and a haiku for a bug that hatches in the spring, but who’s scared to live in the past? Take a look at Uncle Rico. He’s sure as heck not, and you better not be either… and it was “eighties night” at the bar the other night too. So there’s that. So anyway, thanks and enjoy!

Salmon flies are big.
Salmon flies are really big.
Salmon flies are big.

Sex, Guns, and Camouflage

With Dove season already in full swing in many states, and duck and goose season right around the corner; its time to gear up, and for these bird hunters camouflage is a necessity. Yet instead of flipping through the same old catalog with the same old mindset of purchasing bulky duck parkas or cheap dove shirts that you’d only be seen wearing out in the field or in the local VFW. Take a different approach, why face the dilemma of having to choose between function or fashion; we say why choose? After all, who ever said that Camo can’t be sexy?

Blanco Honky has long been a supporter of hunting and fishing apparel that is both highly functional in the field but highly fashionable around town as well. Embrace the lifestyle in body, mind and spirit but more importantly, in the way you dress. We feel like you ought to be able to go out on a hunt, shoot your limit, and then go down to the pub for some toddies with the ladies.

A honky shouldn’t have to worry about having to run home to change, for he is always in suitable attire, no matter the circumstance or situation. The honky uses the aromas of gun powder and gun oil to his advantage while sharing his day’s adventures with his admirers. That scent, is the scent of a man, and he’s wearing the camo to prove it.

Have a look at these two Blanco Honky Ambassadors (pictured above), we think this really captures the essence of the future of fashion in hunting apparel, while perpetuating the Blanco Honky lifestyle. Watch out honkies, fashionably functional camo clothing is headed your way!

Hold onto your Handle Bars!

As summer turns to fall, southerners' attention shifts from the warm-water to the cold-water fisheries. It’s the season when Mother Nature’s hurricanes wreak havoc on coastal communities but also bring much needed water to the mountain streams. This year has been no exception. Despite tough summer drought conditions throughout the North Georgia-Southeastern Tennessee and Carolina corner, water levels have benefited from the recent rains. This Blanco Honky Ambassador (picture above with mustache) wasted no time getting out on the water to feed those eagerly-awaiting hungry trout. Handle this Honkies; Whose ready for a mustache ride?

Check the new film "Drift"

Our hottest Blanco Honky Ambassador (pictured adjacent looking hot in waders) has been nagging us to show some love with free PR for a film she’s been helping out with. We’re big enough to admit when we’re a little bit smaller than the powers at be (i.e. Yellow Dog Travel and The Drake Magazine). And we’re not too proud to recognize something cool when we see it. Here your plug chica:

The new film Drift, produced by Confluence Films, is definitely something worth checking out. Denver will be rolling out its red carpet because this film is making its debut during the weekend of the Fly Fishing Retailer's Show. Expect this to be a "must see" attraction for all of the industry gurus. The screening will be held on Saturday, September 15th, in the The Peak at fifteenth and California, only three blocks from the Downtown Athletic Club. The doors open at 8:30and the screening is at 9pm. Free Beer will be provided by Blanco Honky's personal friends at Big Sky Brewing Co. http://www.bigskybrew.comand there will also be a cash bar stocked full of liqour for all you drunks. If you're really cool, red carpet worthy, and plagued by an insatiable thirst, you'll be there. If you’re just kind of cool, then you’ll check it out in November after you’ve bought it from your local fly shop. If you’re not cool, stop reading this, and start running with scissors.

Blanco Honky has born witness to some of the unbelievable footage in this film, and it is worthy. For you skeptics, here are the names of some of the notables involved with the project; R.A. Beattie, Tom Bie, Jim Klug, Brian O’keefe and Chris Patterson. If you don’t know these guys, they don’t know you. If you know these guys, they still may not even know you… so think about that. And while your thinking about that check out their trailer:

For those of you die hard Blanco Honky supporters, who have patiently awaiting the debut of our own film. Rest assured we’re spending countless hours in the editing room. Ironically, our film is also titled Drift. Due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. the 2007-2008 “writer’s strike”), we were forced to halt production. We were, however, able to come up with enough footage for a small trailer of our own. Though our film is slightly lower budget than the other Drift, we were still able to cast several notables such as Juan Gomez (the coffee guru) and Juan Carlos (his cousin). And though our trailor may not be quite as sexy, we feel like it really tackles the heart of the issues surrounding drifts and drifting. Check out this link to get a taste of what’s to come:

Labor Day Tribute to Fly Shop Guy

This Labor Day we support you, Fly Shop Guy, for all of your dedicated service and personal sacrifice. While you spend countless hours tying nail knots, selecting flies and spooling reels, we’ll be out on the water slaying fish all day long. While you count flies, write directions for the hundredth time and scrub the toilet from some dude who must of thought it was customer appreciation day; we’re thinking of you. We’re thinking of you while we’re floating down the river with bikini clad women, cold beer and supreme fishing. And we appreciate all the shit you put up with while everyone else prepares for their “fishing outing” this holiday.

Being able to make the best of a situation is one of Fly Shop Guy’s unique skills. In addition to being a black belt in numb-chucks, this Blanco Honky Ambassador (pictured) also happens to be a Fly Shop Guy. Knowing he had to work this Labor Day, he geared up for a “fishing inning”. Upon entering the shop this morning, he spotted this trophy bow rising on dry flies, with a short cast, and an even shorter fight, the fish was landed and mounted. Dang, looks like fun!