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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions Today, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 198
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Weed guards

I never could use a darn whip finish tool! :rolleyes:

I've been whip finishing by hand now for probably 40 years. :)

Adding a whip finish around a weed guard takes a bit of practice, but it's...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions Today, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 78
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Last night's work

Eunan, beauties as always from your vise! :thumbsup:
Forum: Flies Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,854
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Members Fly Boxes

My garage is behind & separate from the house. Don't keep any fishing related items in there. Except the boats sometimes. :rolleyes:

My basement, part of it looks like a tackle shop, because I...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-19-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 198
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Weed guards

Random user, I agree! Check out the website of Capt Chris Newsome. He's a guide in the VA Beach area. I've tied on worm hooks for awhile, but Chris has taken them to new levels. Tying Saltwater Flies...
Forum: Flies 05-19-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 259
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Favorite way to store flys

Jars can be great for storing tying materials in also! :)
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-19-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 198
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Weed guards

Jimw, I live near Annapolis, in Arnold. I work in DE & on MD's Eastern Shore. Most of the fishing I do is down there too. I've fished both the Pocomoke & Nanticoke in the past, but don't get down...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-18-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 198
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Weed guards

The Bugger you've pictured is a good start. Similarly, Seaducers are good bass flies. Rabbit strip flies too work well for bass. Deceivers are another fine fly for bass. There are actually many, many...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 05-18-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 287
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: best crappie fly ?

Flyfisher for men, there are several flies on that site that would be good for Crappies.

Another that came to mind is a Goldie.
Goldie (http://www.uftri.org/Goldie.html)
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Whats this pin for?

What Ard said! :thumbsup:

I have one that's supposed to be used for jigs. It has a pin like that too for clearing paint out of the hook eye. Problem is it doesn't fit all sizes of hooks.

I end...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 626
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Long Time Forum Member Joins Business Group;

Ard, that's wonderful! :clap:

I wish you great success with your new venture!:thumbsup:
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 161
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: articulated flies in multiple fly, catch and release areas?

Here in MD we have similar regs, and "single hook" means "single point". This mean trebles, doubles or flies with more than one hook incorporated into the fly are not legal. However, it does not mean...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 229
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Passing of a friend.

Craig, deepest condolences to you & his family. I know the feeling well. My best friend & fishing buddy passed away within 2 weeks of my fathers passing. Cancers took both men. That was back in 2005....
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 202
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Feathers vs Soft Plastic

McNally Magnums are still a very good streamer & for not just Pike! When I was tying commercially, Magnums & Deceivers were about the only flies I sold for those folks chasing Pike. I've never fished...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 05-16-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 287
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: best crappie fly ?

I do fairly well with crystal buggers in size 6 or 8. I'll weight the buggers, with wire, cones, beads or barbell eyes depending on how deep I need them to sink

Another fly I like is a simple...
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Fly fishing in Korea?

There are Largemouth bass in Korea. I have a friend in Korea who is a LM bass angler. He does some fly fishing, but primarily fishes for bass with conventional tackle. He's on the Pro staff of one of...
Forum: Fly Lines 05-15-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 127
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Species specific fly lines

Ard, that's exactly how I feel about it. I have a "Steelhead & Salmon" line, a "Striped Bass" line & a "Bass Bug Taper" line. All WF in 9 wt. The only difference I can see in them, again for the...
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 05-15-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 357
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Yellow perch

Thanks! :D

ditz, I like tying them, & since there are no Bonefish here, I've found they work well for the other fishes that are here!

nick, old habits are hard to break! :rolleyes: When I...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 05-15-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 323
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Do you Woolly Bugger?

I don't use them as much as I probably should, as I often opt for other types of flies, but yes, I do use them! They're a style that should be in every fly fishers fly boxes IMO. :D
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Forum: Flies 05-15-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 259
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Favorite way to store flys

Phil, If you browse Ebay, that type of fly box is listed quite a bit by several sellers. It's likely they're being made by the same manufacturer & sold by different sellers & by different brand...
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 05-15-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 357
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Yellow perch

Yellow Perch are relatives of the Walleye. Excellent table fare too. Their scales are small, and they're a bit tough to get those scales off, plus those spiny fins & sharp gill covers can inflict...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-15-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 51
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: new to fly fishing from PA

Collecting can be it's own addiction! :rolleyes:

Well, I'm a good one to give that advise! I've got thousands of flies. Probably more than I'll ever get to use. Nothing wrong with adding to the...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-15-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 51
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: new to fly fishing from PA

Welcome to the site! If possible, find someone who teaches casting & get some lessons. That will vastly shorten the learning curve. I learned on my own, but have been fortunate enough to have known...
Forum: Fly Lines 05-15-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 127
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Species specific fly lines

IMO, it's primarily a marketing ploy, however it's not a bad idea either as it allows newer folks in the sport to select lines based on the species they may be interested in chasing most. It would...
Forum: Flies 05-14-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 259
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Favorite way to store flys

I use various boxes & bags to both store & carry flies. I have 2 of the boxes that Dennis posted. They're my boat boxes. I use different size Plano/Flambeau boxes to keep my extra flies, several fly...
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 05-14-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 357
Posted By bigjim5589
Re: Yellow perch

They're one of the first fish to move into the upper ends of rivers around here in the early spring to spawn. It's already happened, doesn't last long, then they scatter into the river systems. When...
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