The good folks over at Filson were kind enough to publish another one of my stories and a few quick tips on hunting Gambel’s quail.
“As I scrambled up the side of the wash, the loose rock gave way underneath of me and I slid backwards. Looking up the embankment I could see the bobbing heads of about a dozen Gambel’s quail that were quickly putting some distance between themselves and me, even though their stride was a fraction of mine. The morning sun had quickly warmed the desert, and the cool air, that had greeted me as I opened the truck door an hour earlier, was a far off memory…”
Click here to read the rest at Filson Life
Hey Ben I tried to read it but the link isn’t working.
never mind I got over to it
Thanks for bringing that to my attention John. I got it fixed.
Ben
Hey Ben,
Great read and every time I see these birds all I see is wonderful soft hackle feathers. I am on a wet fly and soft hackle kick lately. Have you ever used those brest feathers for flies?
Thanks Bruce. I have been experimenting with Gambel’s soft-hackles and it has been a ton of fun trying them out. Most of the hackle is pretty long which makes for some buggy looking flies. I’m going to try and sit down this winter and tie up a bunch for the AZWandering Shop.
Ben
Great read Ben, thanks for posting this. Look forward to getting out and chasing some quail again this winter with you. Congrats!!!
Thanks Paul for the words of encouragement. We’re definitely going to have to get out again, although it seems as if it’s mostly hiking with a gun this season. We’ll figure something out here once school slows down. Take care.
Ben