Forum: General Discussion
Yesterday, 10:39 AM
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Re: where the big trout live
I still use an 8wt, with a Rio 300 gr. integrated running line.
Control depth with troll speed (fins, oars, etc....)
Tip twitch, tip twitch, Ad infinitum.......
Back in the day?......
Jim
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Forum: Western U.S.
05-10-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 139
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Re: Truckee river
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/Bigfly1/P5060115.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Bigfly1/media/P5060115.jpg.html)
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
01-12-2012, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Re: Bird's Nest Fly
For the real tyers out there, Andy has a whole series of flies on u tube.
Even if you don't live for tying, he gives away a lot of little tricks that make life easier, and help catch more fish. One...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
01-09-2012, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Re: Bird's Nest Fly
The Birds nest originated on the Truckee I believe, and still works here.
I prefer it tyed sparsely (like Cal's top fly, maple), and although all the tyes posted were sweet, if tyed in olive and...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-06-2012, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,427
Re: Galvan Rush: Drag Question
Quimby, if you hook up with a big fish, and you have slack line lying around, it may tangle up on a fast run and you'll lose the fish (A loop of line can catch the reel handle, or rod butt very...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-04-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,427
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Forum: General Discussion
01-04-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 329
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
12-20-2011, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Ice off
Jay, didn't mention using Stanley's on the line. Just line cleaners..
And, I carry a back-up tube of chapstick in the truck...
We have a warm window, so no "ice" fishing right now.
Thankfully....
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Forum: General Discussion
12-19-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 697
Re: Gas attack
I've been exposed to enough kinds of chemistry to last me, so I'll take the gentle route.
Thanks for all the help/commiseration..
Most flies were not doused directly, merely seriously fumigated. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-19-2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 697
Re: Gas attack
Dan, do you think unreconstituted lemon will work? I have some of that, HA.
I'll try Dawn, with an astringent rinse.
Who knows, they might like a sour treat?
Maybe I should soak in fish oil (WD)...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-19-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 697
Re: Gas attack
Thanks for all the immediate support, and pm's. This sort of thing is traumatic....
Dam near needed CPR. I realized you can't do that by yourself. (possible product idea?)
Fysh, so little faith!...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-19-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 697
Gas attack
OK, now I need help....
My boat's fuel tank vapor guard was left open sitting in the camper.
It tipped over, and dripped onto TWO steelhead fly boxes! $200-300 in time,at least, let alone burning...
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Forum: Fly Lines
12-19-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,111
Re: knotless flyline to backing?
I've tried about everything out there, and settled on Bigcliffs approach. (Needle knot/knot sense.) Besides sliding better through the guides, UV seals the end of the line too, so water won't wick up...
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-19-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Re: Sage Fly Rods
Now that your search is over, I hope it's true love.
The XP was too stiff for most folks flinging a dry fly. Which I think is why they discontinued it. Maybe losing dryfly market to Winston.......
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
12-19-2011, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Re: Ice off
Jackster's approach works most of the time for me.
Literally, single hand style. The other in your pocket keeping warm.
A fixed amount of line out, and water-load/rollcast.
No line through the...
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-16-2011, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Re: Sage Fly Rods
Hey Mike, let me know if you don't like the 6wt XP.
For the water here, and our style, it is my favorite ever.
I will try and wait patiently till they make something as good.
I think the 99 was a...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
12-16-2011, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Re: old guy problem - seeing #20 midge dries
Brian, the T is in CA. and NV.
One of a few rivers that terminate inland. (Headwaters near the eastern CA. Sierra crest,
and terminus at Pyramid lake 40 min. north of Reno..)
Plus, I live in...
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Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting
12-15-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
Re: Another spey myth busted?
Glad to read the last two posts.
When I started I even wore a wet suit, and dabbled in "extreme wading".
(Think swimming with a fly rod.)
And of course, casting to those far away...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
12-15-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Re: old guy problem - seeing #20 midge dries
Brian, I'm in denial on the old thing. (and will be until proven otherwise)
I operate like a 38, more than a 50. Just cannot see close anymore.
Twisting feathers is tough for for my fingers, love...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
12-15-2011, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Re: old guy problem - seeing #20 midge dries
Mike, glad to hear you are getting out...
I've gone into full time midge fishing lately. I have trouble tying them on, but can see them on the water, mostly...
I think this is one of the high bar...
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Forum: Fly Lines
12-07-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,342
Re: Line color... again
Mike, great experiment! You are correct, it's the same on the water, as it is on your desk.
I have looked up from underwater too.
Two english guys wrote a book in the 80s, (Trout and the fly. By...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-05-2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 3,455
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Forum: Western U.S.
12-05-2011, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 643
Re: tying night
Chris, sorry I couldn't make it, how did it turn out.
Is this thing a one time only?
Jim
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Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting
12-05-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 780
Re: Have you ever...
flymark, I'm with Dennis on the making a line thing. Plenty of good lines out there already.
But I like that you feel free to experiment.
I think it leads to discoveries that are unavailable to...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-03-2011, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 90
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