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Author: Greg DeMars

Greg DeMars is a retired mechanical engineer who began his fly fishing adventures in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1990s and expanded his range from there, fishing all over the world. From the Devils River in his native Texas to New Zealand’s South Island and the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Greg has pursued his passion for fly fishing with the analytical mind of an engineer and the creativity of a blues guitarist and songwriter, gaining valuable insight about fish behavior and fly fishing tactics along the way. An award-winning photographer, Greg ties his own flies and enjoys woodworking, cooking dinner for friends, and the occasional wee dram of fine Islay whisky. Greg is married to his college sweetheart and lives in the Dallas area. New blog posts covering insider tips and suggestions for fly fishing in the DFW area are published the 2nd Monday of each month.

Targeting Creek Bass, Part 2 – Where are they?

November 11, 2024November 5, 2024 Greg DeMars 3 Comments
bass at dam
Artificial obstructions like this concrete walking path can create a waterfall and a pool full of bass below
Photo by Greg DeMars

Last month I covered some of the most effective flies I have found for targeting bass in local DFW creeks. But even if you throw the right fly, if there are no bass nearby, you’re pretty much Read More

Targeting Creek Bass: Part 1 — Flies

October 17, 2024November 17, 2024 Greg DeMars 1 Comment

There are lots of effective flies for targeting largemouth bass in DFW creeks. Generally piscivorous (fish eaters), their diet can vary from baitfish to Read More

Urban Creek Finds: Weird and Unusual

September 9, 2024September 4, 2024 Greg DeMars Leave a comment

You don’t have to do much wading in urban creeks to discover interesting and unusual items that have found their way into the Read More

The Texas Bug

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Greg DeMars 1 Comment

One of the patterns I designed for DFW creeks that has been a go-to fly for me is what I call the Texas Bug. I tie it in olive and Read More

Rod Building

July 8, 2024July 5, 2024 Greg DeMars 2 Comments

Of the many pastimes of fly anglers, building rods occupies a bit more of a niche when compared to tying flies, or Read More

The Demon Craw

June 10, 2024April 15, 2024 Greg DeMars 1 Comment

As a kid, I grew up hunting for crayfish (and anything else the swam, wiggled, or crawled) in the creeks and drainage ditches of the Read More

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My Recommended Creek Rod Set-up

May 13, 2024April 9, 2024 Greg DeMars Leave a comment

A question I am often asked is “What’s the best creek rod setup?” The first thing I say is that “best” is in the eye of the Read More

What the Heck is an Otolith?

April 8, 2024March 1, 2024 Greg DeMars 2 Comments

One of the many posts I have made about my fishing adventures on my Urban Fly Fishing DFW Facebook page was a photo of a freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) I had caught. This fish is known by many names, with a local favorite being Read More

From the Tying Bench – Custom Fly Design – The Baby Bluegill

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 Greg DeMars 6 Comments

If you have followed my Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth Facebook page, you have probably noticed a few references to the flies that I use, some of which are not available in fly shops. Read More

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  • Targeting Creek Bass: Part 1 — Flies
  • Urban Creek Finds: Weird and Unusual
  • The Texas Bug
  • Rod Building

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