Forum: Great Lakes Region
03-09-2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 463
Re: Trout Fishing in Indiana
Save yourself from glorified ditch fishing in the NWI tributaries and drive a few more hours into Michigan or Wisconsin.
The St Joe has quality smallmouth and steelhead, but it is a very large...
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-24-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Re: 4wt 8'6" or 9'
I've attached two of my favorite articles for you to read when you have time. They are written by Tom Morgan of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, and former owner of the RL Winston Rod Company. The article is...
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Forum: Fly Rods
11-23-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 318
St. Croix Legend Elite Saltwater Fly Rods
Has anyone cast the St Croix Legend Elite saltwater rod in a 6 weight? I've cast the 8 weight with a 250 and 300 grain sinking line. Its a beautiful 8 weight and casts a sinking line quite well. I...
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Forum: Fly Lines
09-05-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 251
Re: Line for Winston B2X 6wt 9ft
I have both lines for my B2X 9ft, 6wt and far prefer Rio Gold on this rod. Scientific angler mastery trout isn't a bad choice, but for me, Rio Gold is the way to go on the BIIX.
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-04-2012, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 916
News of a New Winston BIII-SX
Rumors of a new Winston salt water rod are brewing in the Winston forum. Pretty exciting stuff for Winston Fans. New flagship rods are nice because they usually bring some new technology and...
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-04-2012, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,055
Re: New Sage Line Up for 2013
Moment of silence for the ZXL...........
Sage just lost their best rod at their own hand, after they discontinued the 2nd best rod in their lineup, the Z-Axis.
I'd spend the $$$ and buy a ZXL...
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Forum: Fly Reels
08-04-2012, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 966
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Forum: General Discussion
07-26-2012, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 464
Re: Best Fishing Video Links
Estimated 10 foot, 800 pound mako on a fly rod.....
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZJYVKejC5XE
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Forum: Fly Reels
07-14-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Re: Light salt water reels vs Lamson Litespeed
I'm a big fan of Nautilus reels. The drag on the older FW isn't as strong as the FWX, however; they are both great reels. The FWX is hard to beat for the price, for a light weight, fully machined...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-14-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 464
Re: Best Fishing Video Links
So there was a thread in the rod forum about your top three rods, if money owas no option. I had a 9 foot 5 weight for trout, a single handed 9 foot 9 weight for the salt, and a spey rod to fish for...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-13-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 464
Best Fishing Video Links
I'm a sucker for good fly fishing films. I started this thread as a link where people can post their favorite fly fishing films.
Some of my favorites come from Robert Thompson out of Chicago,...
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Forum: Fly Rods
07-08-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 553
TFO BVK 9', 6 wt and 9'6", 6wt
Wondering if anyone has experience with the TFO BVK 9', 6 wt and 9'6", 6wt rods. I'm wondering if the extra length of the 9'6" rod helps or hinders casting sink tips or full sinking lines when...
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Forum: Fly Reels
07-07-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Re: Light salt water reels vs Lamson Litespeed
I currently own a Nautilus FW and FWX, but do not have experience with the NV line. How strong is the drag on the NV compared to a Tibor Signature, Ross Momemtum LT, or Hatch Finatic?
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Forum: Fly Reels
07-01-2012, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Light salt water reels vs Lamson Litespeed
I have a Lamson Litespeed I used on my 6 weight. The drag system in a Litespeed is upgraded in their #4 model for a 10/11 weight rod. The same drag is in the trout weights all the way up to the...
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Forum: Fly Rods
06-28-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 380
New Spey versus a New Single Hand NRX
So I'm at the point where I want to buy a new rod. I'm looking at a 7 or 9 weight, single handed NRX versus one of the Z-Axis spey or switch rods.
I'd use the single handed rod for lake fishing,...
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Forum: Fly Rods
06-16-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,925
Re: 3 Rod Challenge
I like this question, especially since I'd have to buy 3 new rods to make it all work!
9 foot, 5 weight Winston BIIIX - (trout anywhere)
9 foot, 9 weight Loomis NRX - (variety of saltwater...
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Forum: Fly Rods
06-08-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Re: Favorite Streamer Rod
I am tempted to start streamer fishing with a spey or switch rod, just because you can get so much more distance with a weighted or unweighted fly while lake or large river fishing. The Z-Axis rods...
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Forum: Fly Rods
06-08-2012, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Favorite Streamer Rod
I was looking for opinions on what everyones favorite streamer rod is (brand and line weight). I have met some that swear by a super fast 6 weight, while others like 7 or 8 weights.
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Forum: Fly Rods
05-09-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,863
Re: Just Ordered a Winston BiiX 9' 5wt
I do not own the 5 weight, but I do own the 9 foot, 6 weight and the 8 foot, 4 weight and love both of them. Hopefully you enjoy the 5. I have found the 6 weight to be a great all-around fly rod. ...
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Forum: Great Lakes Region
04-30-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,624
Re: Fly Fishing Film Tour...Chicago show!
I would like to reiterate how enjoyable last year's film tour event was. I'm sure this year will be worthwhile for anyone who has a free evening to spend with fellow anglers this Wednesday in...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 873
Re: Jose wejebe dead
I've watched Jose's shows for years, and I always enjoyed them. His show, Spanish Fly, and Flip Pallot's Walker’s Cay Chronicles were the two shows that got me interested in fly fishing. Jose was...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-06-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
Re: any word on ZXL upgrade??
I think the ZXL is the best rod that Sage makes. A Winston WT doesn't need boron, and a ZXL doesn't need Generation #+ or Konnetic Technology to make it great. It is already a fantastic fly rod. ...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-06-2012, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,817
Re: George Anderson's "4-Weight Shootout"
This was no easy shootout to conduct. When Yellowstone Angler compared 5 & 8 weight rods, they were looking for the “best all-around rod.” This is a difficult task with a 4 weight. Often, when...
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Forum: Upper Mid-U.S.
03-25-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 623
Fly Fishing Des Moines, Iowa
I’m looking for some recommendations for the Des Moines, Iowa area. I have heard Wipers can be caught below some of the dams. How is the smallmouth fishing in the local rivers? Finally, how far do...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-06-2012, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 909
Re: Used Winston b2x or new ScottvA4 4wt 8' rod
I own the Winston B2X 8 foot, 4 weight you are looking at, and it is a fantastic fly rod. I can throw everything from the smallest dry flies to a large chernobyl ant without issue. The rod is...
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