Forum: Fly Rods
01-04-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 270
Re: rods, east and west
Thank's for the replies. I'll practice with my casting. AS far as leaders, I don't keep them short using wet's an streamers. What is a good set up you all would recomend. I'm learning a lot from this...
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-03-2013, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 270
Re: rods, east and west
Lots of times the back cast gets messed up, Your right; it is probably the way i cast when i have a dropper on. I also think now i might be not using the proper size leader and tippet when using...
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-02-2013, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 270
Re: rods, east and west
Thank's they were great forums. I guese that answers my quetion. Some rods are built to handle big water, some to handle small streams and rivers.I wonder if it would be worth it to replace the T&T...
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-02-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 270
rods, east and west
So, I fish the north east, mid-atlantic and some times the south-east rivers and streams. I have heard sage builds rods for the western streams. I have sage rods from the 90's and they fish fine. I'm...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 14,725
Re: Fishing Vehicle
mines a 2010 Honda insight hybred. Thing gets 50 to 55 mpg hwy and 40 or so around town. I seem to be fishing more and travling to further streams. I love it.:D
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Forum: Other Gear
08-04-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 278
Re: ferral lube
THank's I'll use a candle, cheap and it works. My pods do not come apart while fishing. I just like to keep my equipment in like new condition. I'm a gear nut.
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Forum: Other Gear
08-03-2012, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 278
ferral lube
Question) What is the best wax or lube to put on the rod were it joins together. I hear pros and cons. right now i use nothing because of surf fishing , sand can get on the ferrals. Will it help...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-02-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 611
Re: Help landing fish
That's what i say, I release all my fish. once the fish is at my feet or head out of the water. I consider it caught. Unless it's a big one , maybe a quick photo. I do not like handling the fish if...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
07-31-2012, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 540
Re: Myrtle Beach???
WOW' thats great. I know i'll be fly fishing. But i'm not going metal detecting in the surf.:eek:
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
07-30-2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 540
Re: Myrtle Beach???
Great, But wre would be a good place to fly fish at myrtle beach. I'm heading there to in sept. Are there any back bays to fly fish , or is the beach ok. From the beach i guese a sinking line set up...
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Forum: Other Gear
04-02-2012, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 390
net
I use a fishpond chestpack i use as a sling pack. Problem is the net, if i want to use one there is no place to hang one on the pack. I've tried but it hangs in the water. Has any one solved this...
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Forum: Other Gear
02-06-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,375
Re: Waders Simms vs Orvis vs Patagonia
X2 on Simms. I still have a pair of giude waders from late 90's. I do take care of them. I think they wear like iron. No leaks as of yet. I use them about 50 to 60 days a year, also have Simms...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-03-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 731
Re: Old bamboo fly rods
Thank's for the info, I hit the flea mkts and antiauc dealers sometimes, i'll be on the lookout for a rod. I'll pm you when i find what i'm looking for.
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-01-2012, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 731
Old bamboo fly rods
:confused:I was wondering, I see a lot of old bamboo rods in flea shops and antique dealers. Would it be worth while to rebuild one of these if it's still in good or fair shape. or those the bamboo...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-25-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 199
Re: Something cool I saw
I saw somting like that too. While fishing the gun powder a few yrs ago, I spotted this pretty butterfly . It was about 4-5" in wing span all white. well she gets real close to the water and a brown...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,767
Re: fishing with your significant other
Well, heres how we got started. My wife loved to fish with reg rod an reels, But didn't like to touch the bait: worm , ect. I've fly fished for 25 yrs. I told her you don't use live bait. Took her...
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Forum: Other Gear
01-21-2012, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 794
vest or chest packs for fly fishing
I was wondering what other fishers use, i have both vest an a pack. I lean towards the vest for carrying everything, probably way to much stuff.I have a bag too, What do you prefer to use, and...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-18-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
Re: cork drags
I thank you all for your suggestions. I agree i love reels with cork drags. I couldn't find the oil that came with the reels for the drags. I'll get some neatsfoot oil.
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-17-2012, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 433
cork drags
I have a couple of reels with cork drags, what should i use to keep the drags lubed, I think they said to use some kind of cork grease or oil. Any suggestions.:confused:
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
01-11-2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 486
winter trout fishing
I have a 5wt thomas & thomas rod, 5wt floating line. normaly i add a little putty weight 12" above nymph or streamer. Would i be better to use a sink tip that you add to foward section of fly line....
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Forum: General Discussion
11-17-2010, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 822
Re: Winter Fishing, Essential Flies and Lines?
Great questions and answers. But during winter fishing with a 5Wt rod and a floating line , what size tippet and leader is best for fishing nymps with waieht. Is it better to go heavier than other...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-16-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 538
Re: Travel Bag
I have a simms travle bag . I bought it in 1998 and it hold waders , boots gravle guards in the bottom and a lot of cloths in the top. Big thing it's well built and still going strong.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-15-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,026
strike indecators
I'v tried differant typs of indicators while nymp fishing. I'm now using the bio, puty. It's o.k. but i would like to hear what others use. I'v tried the thingama bob , but they don't cast well. What...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-25-2010, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 650
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-23-2010, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
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