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Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: I've had some great days in Steelhead Alley...

I either of you are interested, I am headed up on Sunday morning unless the rain destroys the flow. I was just up on Paint Creek last weekend and had a blast. But, that was my first time fishing...
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Why did my tippet ruin my day?

Well, I just got back from the local fly shop. Picked up some fresh tippet, bought a bunch of new flies, and talked to the local guide. He convinced me to use a little heavier tippet. I am...
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Why did my tippet ruin my day?

Just so you guys can feel my pain a little bit, here is a video of my pain:

Ohio steelhead fishing - agony of defeat - YouTube
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Why did my tippet ruin my day?

I really appreciate all the responses and suggestions. I have never been a big fan of the orvis knot but I may try the nonslip loop knot, as it seems to be strong, fairly easy to tie, and have some...
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By marty mcfly
Why did my tippet ruin my day?

Today I got out to do some steelhead fishing on the Grand River in Ohio. The bite was excellent but I only managed to land 1 of 7 solid hook-ups. On 4 of those lost fish, the reason was broken...
Forum: Great Lakes Region 03-07-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: salmon fishing near steelhead alley (Michigan or NY)

I looked at the lower niagra river but from what I can tell it is very big, deep, fast, and not a river that can be waded at any point. One of the things i like most about fly fishing is being able...
Forum: Great Lakes Region 02-27-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: salmon fishing near steelhead alley (Michigan or NY)

Thanks for the tip. At first I thought you were just telling me to search google myself. I was getting ready to lay into you when i saw that your link was a search. Looks like I am headed to...
Forum: Great Lakes Region 02-25-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By marty mcfly
salmon fishing near steelhead alley (Michigan or NY)

I started fishing steelhead a couple years ago and can safely say I am completely addicted. But, feeling those big strong fish on the end of the line got me thinking about salmon. I have never...
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 09-17-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 99
Posted By marty mcfly
WTB 7 wt reel

I am looking to buy a 7 wt reel with a sealed drag and large arbor for steelhead fishing. Will only consider gold, bronze, black, or green colors. Must be in very good condition.

Would love to...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 09-16-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Instruction on Double Flies? Dry + Nymph?

I started using a two fly rig for the first time last year. I decided to use the method depicted above (tippet tied from the bend of the hook of the dry to the eye of the dropper) because I thought...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area 09-15-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Elk Creek, Walnut Creek steelhead dates?

mdogs, you may have figured this out over the last month, but just in case you are still wondering, the best place to gather information about conditions around the Erie, PA streams is fisherie.com. ...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 09-10-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,341
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: is 5 weight fly rod for steelhead possible?

I started this thread in 2011 when i first started fly fishing for steelhead. Now that I have hooked and caught a few on a 5 weight, I can answer my own question. As indicated by others on this...
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 09-09-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Fishpond GORE RANGE TECH PACK F/S

I own this same vest and fish it all the time. I love it. Would buy it again in a heart beat if I was looking for a vest.
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 09-04-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Colorado trip

That looks like a helluva trip. Great looking scenery, great looking fish. Look at the enormous heed on that first fish! If it was a drawing instead of a picture I would have thought you need more...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 09-04-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Put Together a Video

Excellent camera work and I enjoyed watching it. I really liked the underwater shots and action shots of the reel and shots down the length of the rod on hook sets. But, if you are looking for some...
Forum: Forum Polls 09-01-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,657
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: What do you consider a "caught" fish?

Let me get my two cents in here before this thread gets too old. I agree with Cockatouche, I always seem to measure a "catch" in the context of why humans started fishing in the first place - for...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 08-28-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,489
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: favorite gear?

Real glasses or Sunglasses? I almost put polarized sunglasses as my essential item but mine are just some cheap pair from a drug store...nothing special. Still, I think that for any newbie that...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 08-27-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,489
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: favorite gear?

I have been looking for a couple new fly boxes. I like the thought of a waterproof fly box and have one good one (name escapes me right now) but it is so heavy that I hesitate to weigh myself down...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 08-26-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,489
Posted By marty mcfly
favorite gear?

One of the things I love about fly fishing is all the gear I get to buy and use.

I was just wondering what everyone considers their favorite one or two pieces of gear...you know, something...
Forum: Fly Reels 08-24-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 952
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Galvan Reels CS/Warranty Rocks!

I bought a galvan Rush 3 as my second fly reel ever. I was reluctant to spend so much money at the time and nearly decided to opt for a $80 orvis instead. For some reason I sprung for the Galvan...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 08-24-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,213
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Small Trout Religion?

I love small streams. There is something magical about crawling up on a tiny pool, flicking a little dry fly underneath overhanging branches from your knees, and watching a little torpedo race...
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 03-20-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Galvan T-6 Sale or Trade

i would be interested to see some pics
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 03-18-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: How to properly "Match the Hatch"

love the picture of that fully submerged brookie. I'd put that in my top 10 favorite all time brookie pics! Make sure that pic makes it into the brookie pic thread.
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 02-28-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: Ross Momenum LT 4

I might be interested. Color? I would need to see some pics first.
Forum: Fly Reels 02-08-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By marty mcfly
Re: sealed drag for 7wt?

Although I want a sealed drag, the dark olive colored Abel Super 7 is almost more than I can resist. Why is the Super 7 series discontinued? Anyone have any experience with them or know of any...
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