Forum: News & articles for discussion
03-31-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 163
Eastern CottonTails becoming extinct?
Conservationists seek to save 'Peter Cottontail' from extinction | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/03/30/conservationists-seek-to-save-peter-cottontail-from-extinction/?test=latestnews)
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,570
Re: Nymph fishing without indicators
You guys who are fishing without an indicator, how far away from you is your drift and how long?
I always use an indicator (when nymphing for steelhead), fishing 30 feet out and casting up river say...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-18-2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 4,438
Re: Sage Fly Rod Cosmetics
Maybe I did miss your point. Let me clarify.
Last car I bought was used, Didn't buy new because I didn't like the deal the dealer was offering. So I found a used one with 1500 miles on it less...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-18-2013, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 4,438
Re: Sage Fly Rod Cosmetics
Dan, an honest reply to your questions.
That "cavalier" attitude extends pretty far I would say.
The cars I own, I really don't care how they look, I have a newer wagon, It gets washed maybe once...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-18-2013, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 4,438
Re: Sage Fly Rod Cosmetics
Boy, I can't read most of the comments about minor cosmetics here that are very subjective and not laugh.
Reminds me of my wife, we had a bowl of apples on the table, she picks up an apple, rolls...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-17-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 4,438
Re: Sage Fly Rod Cosmetics
I checked out their website.
Performance Fly Rods - Fly Fishing Gifts | Flying Pig Fly Rods (http://www.flyingpigflyrods.com/#!vstc0=liquid)
They only have 1 rod (9ft 4 pc) available in 4...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-17-2013, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 4,438
Re: Sage Fly Rod Cosmetics
I have a Sage One, a 99, 2 Flights and a Vantage. I don't see anything wrong with the way they look. I see a difference in the level of build and mat'ls in the One and 99 vs the Flights and the...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2013, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 4,013
Re: Searching for a stolen Winston IM6 9' 6wt
I agree with you on this. I don't have any possessions that I would be upset about if they were gone tomorrow. If you can help the authorities deal with a lowlife then that's great, if you get your...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-13-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 625
Re: Competing with other sportspeople for carp
I've mentioned before when I was a kid back 40 or so years ago I did alot of carp fishing. Everything we caught was killed. It was the "right" thing to do at that time as far as we knew. I did drag...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-12-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 432
Re: snapped a rod help me pick a new one
I wasn't suggesting the local shop would honor the store credit. The OP made a comment about getting "feedback from actual fly fisherman". That me me wonder if they weren't any actual fly fisherman...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-11-2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 432
Re: snapped a rod help me pick a new one
Is there nobody at Cabelas that is an actual fly fisherman? That's why I stay out of Cabelas and buy my stuff at my "local" fly shop. I don't know about where you are but the Cabelas near me is full...
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
03-11-2013, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 259
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-08-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 578
Re: Lamson Litespeed 2??
I have 2 rods (8wt SH and 7wt DH) with litespeeds on them. Also 2 8wt SH with konics on them. All are used for steelhead, lake run browns, coho and king salmon. So they have seen their share of line...
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Forum: Other Gear
03-08-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,531
Re: Fishing Hat
Surprised no mentioned it already, Tilley hats, lots of styles, water resistant, great for fishing. I have one that looks like this.
http://www.tilley.com/The-T4MO-Organic-AIRFLO-Hat.aspx
I too...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-06-2013, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,222
Re: Leader Lengths
Not trying to be a knob or anything, this is meant as constructive criticism, please use it in the manner that its intended.
To you it might be a small detail, but for someone who worked with...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-05-2013, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,783
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Forum: Other Gear
03-01-2013, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 431
Re: Simms Taco Bag
You must of had a 3 series. A older 3 series didn't have many bells and whistles compared to the 5 and 7 series. I have a 06 5 series wagon, In addition to heated seats that are adjustable for how...
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Forum: Other Gear
02-24-2013, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 431
Re: Simms Taco Bag
I have one. I used it primarily to throw on the ground when I'm putting on and off my waders so the wader booties don't get damage from gravel/stones and to keep junk from getting in my wader boots....
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
02-23-2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,084
Re: Float tubers....ASSEMBLEEEEEE!
When I hear "tubers" I right away think of the flotillas of party tubers I have seen floating down river leaving a trail of bobbing beer cans. So the term "tuber" is a bad one in my mind. I think we...
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Forum: Flies
02-21-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 637
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-21-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,783
Re: SAGE ONE: Looking for thoughts...
Sage ONE 9ft 5wt and 2050 Reel is the deal.
---------- Post added at 10:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 AM ----------
Here is link to offer
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Forum: Flies
02-21-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 637
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Forum: Great Lakes Region
02-21-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 493
Re: Green River Wisconsin
Like most driftless streams Prince nymphs, Pheasant Tail and Pink Squirrel nymphs. sizes 12 14.
Give these guys a call they are very helpful, stop in and say Hi.
Driftless Angler Wisconsin...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-21-2013, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,783
Re: SAGE ONE: Looking for thoughts...
I just bought a Sage ONE Switch 7116-4. As this is my first switch/spey rod I'm sure I won't be a good judge of how good the rod is. I haven't even cast it yet, I'm waiting for open water. Looking...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-20-2013, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 694
Re: impact of rod color?
The Rod color does not matter, you've over looked the important factor, that is amount of gloss on said rod.
I have had issues catching fish on sunny days. I figured it was the sun reflecting off...
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