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Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 05-08-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 814
Posted By jborn
Re: May caption competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

Bob, the cat, dreams of a special delivery lunch.
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 04-01-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By jborn
Re: July trip to New Mexico & Colorado

An excellent guide for Northern NM is Doc Thompson.

Doc Thompson
(575)376-9220
www.flyfishnewmexico.com

A great area is the rio costilla. Not on the way to anywhere but truly beautiful with...
Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 03-03-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,843
Posted By jborn
Re: March Famous Fly Fisher Competition sponsored by Allen Flyfishing

Ben catches another monster on his famous huge black colored wet dog fly. His mobile wet dog fly boxes are shown behind him.

jlb
Forum: Fly Rods 02-28-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 621
Posted By jborn
Re: Recommendations for a 1 wt.

I often fish small streams in NM with a Sage three piece 0wt. I think it is a TXL but I am not sure of the model number. The rod carries a Sage 0wt reel and it is a joy to fish. I have caught...
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 160
Posted By jborn
Branson MO Fly Fishing June

We are having a family reunion in Branson MO the second week of June 2013. The grandsons and son-in-laws are interested in fly fishing and I would appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks

jlb
Forum: Upper Mid-U.S. 02-04-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By jborn
Re: Iowa City Area

When I lived in Iowa City a long long time ago we fished on the Iowa River. Most of my fishing was below the dam in Iowa City, near the University and below the dam in Coralville. We did not fly...
Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 02-01-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,356
Posted By jborn
Re: February Famous Fly Fisher Caption Competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

"I can't believe that you thought deer antler spray would improve your fly fishing performance".
Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 02-01-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,356
Posted By jborn
Re: February Famous Fly Fisher Caption Competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

"Are you sure that these outfits were designed by Ralph Lauren"?
Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 02-01-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,356
Posted By jborn
Re: February Famous Fly Fisher Caption Competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

I may have undersized my waders but I over lined my rod.
Forum: General Discussion 01-30-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By jborn
Fly Rod Tip Stiffness and Tippet Breakage

Some time ago I was told, by someone who knows nearly everything, that some rods, Sage in particular, have too stiff of rod tips and this leads to breaking of tippet when a fish strikes. I...
Forum: General Discussion 01-30-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,742
Posted By jborn
Re: Tippet knots

I really appreciate threads like this one which teaches the great unwashed like me to do things better. I have had trouble with knots and while most of my problems have been solved prior to this...
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 01-28-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 66
Posted By jborn
WTB spool for Galvan Standard Reel 3.5

I am still looking for a spare spool for my Galvan Standard 3.5 reel. Color does not matter.

Thanks

jlb
Forum: The Lodge Den 01-23-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 363
Posted By jborn
Re: Took a big step today....

For those who want to "keep sharp" without the need for college credits I recommend courses from the Teaching Company. I trained as a scientist (PhD) but was not educated. In retirement I am trying...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 01-11-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 688
Posted By jborn
Re: 8WT Rod Suggestion

I recently received an Echo Edge 8wt saltwater rod as a present, more or less to my self. Although it has not seen water it really casts on grass. I was very pleased at the accuracy and distance...
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,336
Posted By jborn
Re: ways to make it affordable--all your tips, strategies, and methods

I have found that purchasing used equipment at estate sales can be very rewarding. It takes some effort but if the weather is cold and you can't fish why not.

jlb
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 01-07-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 86
Posted By jborn
WTB Spool for 3.5 Galvan Standard

Anyone have a spool for a 3.5 Galvan Standard reel that they would like to sell?

thanks

jlb
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 12-14-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,127
Posted By jborn
Re: Muskie on the Fly

I really appreciate the information in this post. I am getting ready to fish for Tiger Muskie and Northern Pike here in NM. Reports are the Tiger Muskie fishing at Bluewater lake has been great...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 11-30-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By jborn
Re: Guest Speaker Joe Humphrys on Night Fishing

Mr. Humphrys gave a talk in Albuquerque a couple of years ago at a New Mexico Trout event. His talks were awful. One of his talks involved a video of his grandson reenacting an event in Mr....
Forum: Fly Rods 10-21-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By jborn
8wt rod advice

I am thinking about getting an 8wt rod for tiger muskie , steelhead and salmon. The steelhead and salmon fishing will occur very seldom as NM doesn’t have any opportunities.

I would appreciate...
Forum: General Discussion 10-18-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 627
Posted By jborn
Re: Ever go ultralight?

I fished yesterday on a small stream with a 2 wt 7’ 10” rod and had a wonderful time. The stream was most productive in an area where there were lots of overhanging trees and I fished with about 2’...
Forum: Fly Rods 10-08-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,001
Posted By jborn
Re: New Sage Line Up for 2013

I sort of understand the Sage line up of rods but I do not understand where the TCX “fits”. It is more expensive than the Sage One or Xi3 for say an 8 wt rod. I hope someone can explain the special...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,564
Posted By jborn
Re: Ultralight Fly Rodders out there?

I fish many small streams in NM and CO and do so with a 0 or 2wt rod. I love the feel and the weight of the rods as well as the excitement of hooking a 12-14 inch fish on a light rod. My grandsons...
Forum: Fly Reels 09-28-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By jborn
Galvan reel identification

I purchased two Galvin reels at an estate sale today and I would appreciate your assistance in identifying the model of the reel and the line size range for the reels. BTY these were a good buy as...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By jborn
Catch the same fish twice in one day?

Today I was fishing on a small creek and I caught the same fish twice. I recognized the fish due to its size that was fairly large for the creek and the fact that it had scars on one side of the...
Forum: Fly Rods 04-18-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By jborn
Re: Hexagraph Fly Rods?

Bob Stehwien, who can cast a fly rod with more ease and accuracy than anyone I have ever seen recommended Hexagraph Rods during a trip to Northern New Mexico. He indicated that I should do away with...
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