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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-20-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By jimw
Re: Weed guards

Yes the one thing to watch would be the sharp edge at the end of the guard from trimming to length other than that I like these things so far. I used 210 denier for strength but I am sure 140 would...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-19-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By jimw
Re: Weed guards

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/apujeju9.jpg
A few from this morning. Big Jim you mentioned the Chesapeake so the first thing that came to mind was a weed less fly for speckled trout. I usually...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-19-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By jimw
Re: Weed guards

This is the first time I have tried them. They can be trimmed to length and used with a lot of hook sizes, The bugger I tied is a size 2 hook. I just bent it to shape and tied it in, Then bent it...
Forum: The Lodge Den 05-18-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 2,662
Posted By jimw
Re: The Three Word Story;

whenever the ice ......................... in my drink
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 05-18-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By jimw
Weed guards

I just bought some Metz stainless wire weed guards. I am trying to come up with a few patterns for large mouth in heavy cover. Does anyone here use these? I'm just looking to shorten the learning...
Forum: Fly Reels 05-18-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 137
Posted By jimw
Re: ross CLA vs. lamson konic

I also have several Cla's mostly size 4 and 5 all have seen heavy salt water use for over 6 years and have held up very well. These are the only reels I own so I have nothing to compare to.
Forum: Fly Lines 05-02-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 777
Posted By jimw
Re: How is Rio Grande different than just over lining?

Why don't they just sell lines by grain weight so we know what we are buying?? I guess this would be to simple.
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 04-29-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 609
Posted By jimw
Re: Favorite gill flies?

A Dave's hopper or a size 10 chartreuse bugger is about all you will need, any surface fly with rubber legs.
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 762
Posted By jimw
Re: Which camera?

I have an Olympus stylis tough 6000 that I never use and would sell for $125.00 has a case and a spare battery and the computer cord. I have never dropped it in the water but it is water proof I...
Forum: General Discussion 03-16-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,016
Posted By jimw
Take care with Fishwest !!

I also have had nothing but very good transactions with Fishwest and would definitely buy there again.
Forum: Fly Rods 03-03-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 523
Posted By jimw
Re: Has Your Favorite Trout Rod Gotten Faster or Slower

I don't trout fish but my rods have definetly gotten slower. They have also gotten smaller, I was a 9wt ultra fast saltwater die hard. I now find myself using most 7wt rods that are medium fast...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-03-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 225
Posted By jimw
Re: Hello from DC Metro

If your headed to the eastern shore next saturday is tie fest Lefty Kreh’s Tiefest 2013 (http://www.ccamd.org/?ai1ec_event=lefty-krehs-tiefest-2013&instance_id=2104) I will be there all day
Forum: Member Introductions 03-03-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 225
Posted By jimw
Re: Hello from DC Metro

Hey Watson
Cool Videos
Forum: Member Introductions 03-03-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 225
Posted By jimw
Re: Hello from DC Metro

Potomac river tidal fresh water runs right thru town Cheasepeke bay is only a few miles away, atlantic ocean is a 2 hr drive and several trout streams to the west
Forum: Member Introductions 03-03-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 225
Posted By jimw
Re: Hello from DC Metro

Welcome to the forum and dont be afraid to get a little salty. There are some nice place to fish very close to DC and if you ever get to the eastern shore look me up.
Forum: Other Gear 03-03-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 5,417
Posted By jimw
Re: Abel nippers: Are they worth it?

I use the ty fast stainless ones being a salt guy. I,m glad it's almost fishing time 19 pages on nail clippers is a bit much. I am all for buying quality gear but some stuff just isnt needed.
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 03-03-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By jimw
Re: Need panfish fly advice

My 2 favorites would be a chartruse bugger size 10 and for the surface a daves hopper is awesome.
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 02-26-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By jimw
TFO BVK 7wt

Is this still available? I would offer $130.00 including shipping with PayPal
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 02-21-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 897
Posted By jimw
Fly box for larger bass flies

Cliffs bugger beast jr or bugger beasthttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/jatega9u.jpg this is the junior. The only problem with these boxes are they look empty unless you have lots of flies.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area 02-14-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By jimw
Fly fishing near around Rehoboth Beach, DE?

I live in Lewes and but see your a Caps fan and I fish with flyers fans only!! Only kidding you may want to try the SFAOD.com good club cheap dues and lots of fun
Forum: Affiliate Coupons & Deals 02-08-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 182
Posted By jimw
Re: Is this daily deal thread useful?

What daily deals?? Im not here alot but have never seen the daily deal? I almost always click on latest forum post in the drop menu.
Forum: Southeast U.S. 02-02-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 84
Posted By jimw
Re: Orlando Area Flats Fishing Report

Thanks for the reort and the step by step. I will be in Crystal river next week for a week and hope to find a few reds myself.
Forum: Fly Lines 01-31-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 315
Posted By jimw
Re: Floating line sinks?

you probally dont nedd to cut it just make sure it is dry and seal the end. If you do cut it I dont think you will see any difference with just a foot. If it still sinks try a little floatant on the...
Forum: Fly Lines 01-31-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 315
Posted By jimw
Re: Floating line sinks?

A heay wieghted fly will pull the tip under if your in deep water.
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 238
Posted By jimw
Re: Bass question

Hey Dan there an app for that.
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