Forum: Great Lakes Region
03-14-2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 166
Illlinois trout
Hey guys looking for some help. Illinois trout season is coming up soon. I have never fished for trout in Illinois and have no clue where to start. I am looking for some tips as far as places to go...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 162
Re: Branson MO Fly Fishing June
I have had a lot of luck fishing Taneycomo up in the trophy zone. If u are willing to travel a little distance Bennett spring state park is about two hours east on 44 in Lebanon MO. It is stocked...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
02-16-2013, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 191
Re: new to saltwater
I am not set on only going for one species of fish I am open to anything and everything to be honest my game plan had been to just walk along the beach and cast. We are going to Destin which is on...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
02-16-2013, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 191
new to saltwater
Hey guys I need some help. I am going to Destin FL in May. I have never been saltwater fishing. My inlaws for a birthday present want to buy me some stuff to fish saltwater. My problem is I have no...
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Forum: Southeast U.S.
02-02-2013, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 142
destin area
Hey guys I am going down to Destin Florida in May with my wife and in-laws. I am looking for some place to fish. I would like to have a place close to go so I can go every day. I have never fished...
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Forum: Great Lakes Region
07-02-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 278
Kankakee river Illinois
Hey guys I need some help again. I have to go take my Illinois state paramedic test up by Rockford Illinois. So my wife and I are planning on driving up the day before, and I will have a couple days...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-08-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 258
Re: Dumb things you have done fishing thread
for years now I used my duck hunting waders for trout fishing a couple years ago opening day I put on my waders go to stand in my spot and I had a rush of cold water. Of course I had popped a hole in...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 451
fly fishing books
Hey guys another question, do you have a favorite book on fly fishing as far as tips and tricks go that you would recommend? What about a novel type story? Thanks for the help
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Forum: Lower Mid-U.S.
06-01-2012, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
Re: mo trout fishing
Thanks for all the help so far guys, just a little update. My wife and I went to Maramec spring park on wend we got down there at 930 and we fished till noon with only one bite. So we decided to pack...
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Forum: Lower Mid-U.S.
05-29-2012, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
mo trout fishing
hey guys got a couple questions. I live in IL and travel to mo for trout fishing i have been going to Bennett for about five years now and just went to Montauk this last opening day weekend and had a...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
05-28-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,194
powder or liquid
Hey guys got a question. Do you prefer powder or liquid float for your dry flies? Is there a specific brand that is better than the other? Thanks for the help.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-16-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
8WT rod
Hey guys another question hear. I am considering getting a lot more serious in fishing for big bass, catfish, and carp. I have a 6wt rod now do I really need an 8wt for throwing big flies or will my...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2012, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 317
Michigan getaway
Hey guys I need some help again. My wife and I are trying to plan a small getaway before our child is born. My wife tells me they are called babymoons. I do not know about all that. Anyway we are...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 716
why do you fly fish
why do you fly fish? a question i have been asked many times and my responses have differed. everything from i catch more fish to its more of a challenge, and every time i have had someone come back...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-16-2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 213
streamer fishing
hey guys got another question when I trout fish I mostly fish a drift type set up with a glow ball/jig/nimph under a indicator. When I bass fish i fish streamers. I want to change up my trout fishing...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
04-14-2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 375
Re: Leader's/Tippet's for Gill's
I am pretty simple when it comes to gills and bass i use a 6ft of 4lbs braided into a furled leader with about 3ft of 4lbs. I had been using 2lbs but it kept loosing flies in rocks. Hope this helps
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Forum: Great Lakes Region
03-26-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 157
south western IL fishing spots
Hey guys I am looking for some spots to fish in the St. Louis area but on the IL side. I am hoping to find more of small pounds or creeks I can wade in or fish from the bank. I got a boat but that...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-26-2012, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 568
Re: Your fishing rod story?
My first fly rod always will be my most memorable. It was my grandpas who I never fly fished with. I was at a boy scout camp when I was about 13ish and there was an older gentlemen there fly fishing...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-20-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,223
Carp and catfish flies
Hey guys need some advise again. I have this same pond by my house that i talk about. I was fishing the other day and I saw one big grass carp and a couple catfish. I caught an 8lbs catfish last year...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-12-2012, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 280
Help
Hey guys not real sure about this so I'm coming to you guys for help. I live 15 min. East of stl MO. We have had a mild winter this year. I moved in August to a new house I now have a pond that is...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2012, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 224
Mo state trout parks
I don't know how many people are from the mo/il area or have fished mo trout parks, but I will ask anyway. I have fished Bennett spring for years and love it. I recently went to montauk and did...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-21-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,729
2 piece vs 4 piece fly rods
Need some help I have been looking into getting a new 4wt rod. The other day I went to bass pro and all they had were 4 piece rods. The guy told me there was no difference between a 4 piece and a 2...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 224
Trip ideas
Hey guys need some more help I live 15min east of st. Louis MO. Last year in march I got maried and my wife surprised me for the honeymoon and took me to Bennett spring mo trout fishing which is a...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,360
Re: 1 man boat options
I couldnt agree more with the try before you buy but none of my friends are really that into fly fishing they would all rather crappie fish and bass fish don't get me wrong I like fishing for them...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-04-2012, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 268
Re: New rod options
I have a 6 wt 9 ft reddington that I love I was more concerned with the wts of the rods if there is some big advantage to going with a 3wt vs a 4wt thanks for the help
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