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  • About bigjim5589
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    I've been an angler for about 50 years. My father started me young, bait fishing for White perch in the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, and my interest in fishing grew from there. I operated a small mail order & internet tackle business for 15 years. I tied flies, made lures & sold various tackle items. I still enjoy tying flies & making lures! I've been tying flies for about 45 years, and making lures almost as long.

    I'm primarily a warmwater & tidalwater angler, but will fish for any species when I get the opportunity. My favorite fish species are Smallmouths in freshwater, and Striped Bass in tidal.

    I use all types of tackle, but enjoy fly fishing the most, and have learned a lot of things about fishing & myself as a result of fly fishing.

    I think that anyone who truly wants to improve their fishing skills should learn as much as they can, even if that means trying something they may not otherwise.

    Mike Iaconelli, one of my favorite pro anglers says "never give up!" I agree, but will add to never stop learning too!
    Location
    Maryland
    Interests
    Fishing, fly fishing, fly tying, tackle craft, hunting, trapping, gardening, my kids & my grandkids!
    Occupation
    Tractor trailer driver!
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    My Blog: http://tidewaterflyblog.blogspot.com

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    bigjim5589 liked post by s fontinalis On thread : Last night's work
    Recently got an order for 25 winged wets, so i started the set last night with the Olive Trout Fin...
    Liked On: Yesterday, 12:33 PM
    Posted On: Yesterday, 10:41 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by flytire On thread : Hook Color / Tone
    from the interweb I don't think fish KNOW what a "hook" is let alone what color it is in the water? Most lures (and colored) hooks are for sportsman to buy not to statify fish!
    Liked On: 05-21-2013, 08:21 PM
    Posted On: 05-20-2013, 11:44 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by itchmesir On thread : Hook Color / Tone
    you shouldn't have any issues. guys been using those gold eagle claw arberdeen hooks for decades and they're still catching fish. don't know why your hooks wouldn't work. Sometimes us fishermen...
    Liked On: 05-21-2013, 08:21 PM
    Posted On: 05-20-2013, 10:52 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by rockthief On thread : Greetings neighbors and fellow line slappers
    My home is the wonderful Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. The mountains and the coast and the desert are all within easy driving distance. We are blessed with rivers here, truly blessed. I...
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 09:05 PM
    Posted On: 05-18-2013, 07:25 PM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by rockthief On thread : Whats this pin for?
    I have several of those useful tools. Now if I could only find one of them
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 06:59 PM
    Posted On: 05-18-2013, 06:42 PM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by Hardyreels On thread : Unfriendly Montana
    John, You need to send this message to the State of Montana Bureau of Tourism not to the North American Fly FIshing Forum. We discuss Fly Fishing not personal grievances. Ard
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 03:11 PM
    Posted On: 05-18-2013, 12:30 PM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by cochise On thread : little creek doesn't always mean little fish.
    Jake wanted to show me a little piece of creek he found that had some big fish in it. Fish that were to smart to hook and certainly to strong to land if you did manage to hook one. When we got to...
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 08:54 AM
    Posted On: 05-13-2013, 08:06 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by noreaster On thread : Spring fishin: PEI Streams and Rivers
    Got out for a little fish this morning on one of the many small stream rivers in PEI that empty into the ocean. Many are saying water is too cold still, theruns haven't come in yet. Still some...
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 08:50 AM
    Posted On: 04-23-2013, 11:20 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by almonde On thread : What have you been tying today?
    Just recently finished the bonefish box for Belize. Only been tying a couple of months and this is my first saltwater attempt, but hopefully will get them bones! :) ...
    Liked On: 05-18-2013, 06:25 AM
    Posted On: 05-18-2013, 01:15 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by Hardyreels On thread : Long Time Forum Member Joins Business Group;
    Hello Everyone, Our member Hardyreels (me) has officially started operating the Alaskan fly fishing business. Because I don't know how the forum appears on everyones screens around the...
    Liked On: 05-17-2013, 03:27 PM
    Posted On: 05-15-2013, 07:59 PM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by sweetandsalt On thread : Species specific fly lines
    Too much emphasis, hence miss-information, is placed on fly lines names. A favorite example is SA's "Expert Distance Taper", a line that is not a big seller because the consumer says; a. I'm no...
    Liked On: 05-15-2013, 10:07 AM
    Posted On: 05-15-2013, 09:49 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by cochise On thread : Do you Woolly Bugger?
    As the Bows come out of spawn and head back into their more mundane and routine lives as the waters dirty, I find them very willing and able and somewhat antsy to hit the moving fly or lure. I love...
    Liked On: 05-15-2013, 09:39 AM
    Posted On: 05-15-2013, 08:10 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by Rip Tide On thread : Bucket List MUST Fish Fisheries of the EAST?
    .... some eastern locations that I plan on fishing again this year. :secret: http://www.hikingnewengland.com/uploads/gallery/album_55/gallery_4_55_628625.jpg ...
    Liked On: 05-11-2013, 09:14 PM
    Posted On: 04-02-2013, 06:54 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by Sep On thread : Why I Like Calling North Carolina Home
    http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/MSep/Shine_zpsd2847f10.jpg Got to... Mike ---------- Post added at 09:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:19 AM ----------
    Liked On: 05-11-2013, 08:52 PM
    Posted On: 01-21-2013, 08:20 AM
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    bigjim5589 liked post by fredaevans On thread : Your proudest fly tying moment
    Stories. With a five year old sitting in my lap. And not even my child. As usual, at days short of 71 you have lots of them. New position in Santa Rosa, CA and only 'housing' I had was a 17'...
    Liked On: 05-11-2013, 05:59 PM
    Posted On: 05-04-2013, 09:07 PM
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