Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
08-03-2009, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 907
Your knot is fine for the bigger flies. ...
Your knot is fine for the bigger flies. Actually, all the knots mentioned are good knots. One you may want to add to the list is a non slip loop... easy to tie and a good knot for streamers. You...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-03-2009, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 289
"Make it a game fish"
Stripers Forever believes wild striped bass should be declared a game fish throughout its range along the Atlantic Coast.
Free membership in Stripers Forever at www.stripersforever.org...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
02-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,114
Re: question
Rip Tide,
Do you mean the loop to loop sink tips that you can attach your floating line? If so, Orvis still carries them: Instant Sink Tip...
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Forum: Saltwater Articles
02-06-2009, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 646
Get the Fishing Blues
Get the Fishing Blues
Capt. Joe Demalderis (http://www.crosscurrentguideservice.com)
Probably the most common inshore fish on the East Coast is the bluefish. Happiest and most active when the...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 407
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-07-2009, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 551
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2009, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 583
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Forum: The Fly Cast
01-06-2009, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,675
Re: trying to improve distance and form
Get a good video, Mel Kreiger's come to mind, or take lessons from a pro. Stop trying to fix what you are doing. It's time to start over.
Do not take any advise from someone who says to let...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
01-06-2009, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,265
Re: Career
To borrow from Alfred Miller, better known as Sparse Grey Hackle,
"If fishing is interfering with your business, give up your business."
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
11-23-2008, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,529
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2008, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 365
Christmas Cards
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C....
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Forum: General Discussion
11-07-2008, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 345
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2008, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
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Forum: Fly Reels
10-27-2008, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
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Forum: General Discussion
10-27-2008, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 439
Re: Fishing with a 6 year old...
pdq 5oh,
I couldn't agree more as that was exactly my point. When my kids were small I always left my own rod behind, instead concentrating my efforts on them having fun and being successful. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2008, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 275
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2008, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 275
Re: For those with a boat ??
1. When you go out onto a favorite river how long do you stay out ? Mostly until dark.
2. Do you float from one launch to another & have your vehicle/trailer moved for you by a spotter ? 95% of...
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Forum: Northeast
10-23-2008, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 516
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2008, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 924
Re: Lightweight, short rod
pdq 5oh,
I like a 7' or 7 1/2" for the kind of water you describe. Many of these waters entail some hiking, some brush busting and generally a hike of some sorts along the stream. Personally,...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
10-20-2008, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 742
Re: Shad
I fish for American shad in the Delaware River, but what I hear from those I know who fish them in Florida the game is pretty much the same.
6 or 7 weight rod, sink tip lines, leaders in the 4 to...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-19-2008, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Fly Reels
10-16-2008, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,214
Re: Vintage Reels
Nice reels guys. I have a couple of shelves filled with vintage fly reels & baitcasters.
Nice to see they all look to be in great condition.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
10-16-2008, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 412
Re: Bass tournament
Go for it! Pick your tournament so the place and the season will most likely have conditions most conducive to fly fishing.
One minor detail is B.A.S.S. and FLW have rules governing what tackle...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-13-2008, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 600
Re: Safe for a Trout?
Frank,
I agree with everything you said. But, (ah, that ever famous "but") the 4X part. I/we hook and land 20"+ trout on 5, 6 & 7X regularly. What you can't be afraid of is putting the screws to...
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Forum: Fly Rods
10-13-2008, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,974
Re: Medium Action Fly Rods
Laurel Fork,
Either rod you're considering would work fine. The Avid would be a bit faster than the Clearwater in a mid-flex action and the Clearwater would be a fraction of an ounce lighter, but...
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