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Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 05-17-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 879
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: May caption competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

honey ,its 4 am......why are your waders wet?
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By Mnflyfish
organizing fly boxes

with all the flies I have acquired over the winter (about 18 dzn or so), I need to sit down and put them all away. Just curious how all of you organize your boxes?
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Looking for a good place to fish in Minnesota may 17-19

Now thats funny right there! And fairly accurate as well. Hopefully this is the last of it. I dont mind the spring rains, but all this snow and freezing rain really makes for a tough May!
Forum: The Lodge Den 04-21-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,353
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Whatcha readin'?

Just started this series after reading your post, and am starting book 4 today. Great series! Thanks!


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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 04-21-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 286
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: I'm so tired of winter

Tired of winter to be sure! But I guess I have to be glad we don't have your scenario Ard. We keep getting rain/freezing rain/snow every couple days it seems. To top it off, a farmer outside of town...
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 243
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Deep waters?

Maybe you would be better off with a 9' rod, 6wt or more. A 6' is generally used on small streams, they are mostly rods 4wt and under with light line and small flies. Would help a lot if we knew the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: ummmm, hello??!!

Been there.....enjoy while it lasts. Now I watch my grand kids do it and laugh. Its kinda like gettin a little back lol


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Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 04-07-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 2,226
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: April caption competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

GILLIGAN!!!!


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Forum: Northeast 04-05-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 168
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Swift River Beginner

When you do hook 'em, keep your line tight. Any slack and you can lose the fish.


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Forum: General Discussion 04-04-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 152
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: newbi

Give us some time. The 7/8 will be fine if you are targeting bigger fish. The other would be good for trout and panfish, smallmouth etc. I'm not familiar with breem. The package looks solid although...
Forum: General Discussion 04-03-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Info for a NEWBY

Loop to loop is a walk in the park, if you get leader with a loop that is. Just pass the loop in the fly line thru the loop in the leader, then pull the rest of the leader they the loop in the fly...
Forum: The Lodge Den 03-24-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,353
Posted By Mnflyfish
Whatcha readin'?

Should try the "Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind, if you haven't already.


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Forum: Fly Rods 03-24-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: In the market for a 3wt

you will be looking at the TFO Finesse, or the St. Croix Imperial? redington has a new rod called the Tempt wich looks interresting with the medium action. All these rods are great quality and would...
Forum: Flies 03-24-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 472
Posted By Mnflyfish
What do you do with all the flies?

Sell them on here. Ppl always looking for flies. I'd like to tie my own, but seems like I never find the time. So, I buy them by the dozen off of eBay from 2 or 3 different sellers.
To gain some...
Forum: Fly Reels 03-21-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 89,965
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Reel Love, the fly reel Picture Thread;

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/newbiecamper/Flyfishing/2012-06-08173814.jpg
my Cabelas Wind River Canyon. Works great for a cheaper reel. Bought it cuz i like the way it looks, but I...
Forum: Other Gear 03-20-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: What's in your vest?

extra reel, floatant, 2 fly boxes, small box with strike indicators and splitshot, couple extra leaders, 3 sizes of tippet, nipper/nail clippers, forceps, small led flashlight, small compass,...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 820
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: TU Members

I was a member the first year i was flyfishing, the guys in the local chapter were great guys and spent the time on the water helping me out with various aspects of the sport, and answering my many...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 882
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: want opinions on fly fishing vests....

to be honest, i dont need a $100+ vest to carry my gear, pretty much any vest with alot of pockets works well for me, and this one was the last one I had,
Pro Vest - Vests and Clothing - Other Fly...
Forum: Fly Rods 03-17-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 452
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: Im stuck between....

Tough spot to be in, trying to decide between two high end rods. I havent had the pleasure of casting either one, however there is a gentleman that I run into while fishing a certain water who fishes...
Forum: General Discussion 03-15-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,259
Posted By Mnflyfish
Diamondback Rod Company

Just googled diamondback fly rods and found them at flydepot.com.
http://flydepot.com/flyfishing/diamondback-diamondfly-fly-rods/pid--1229/

Nice rods. Never heard of them though.


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Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 03-08-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,862
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: March Famous Fly Fisher Competition sponsored by Allen Flyfishing

WOOPSIE! Sorry boys, should not have listened to Oprah when she recomended that new mexican restaraunt!
Forum: The Lodge Den 02-27-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 584
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: One Last Question, and I Promise I'll Quit...

as far as Im concerned, a hands on approach is what i prefer. However lately i have been reading off of my iPhone. Been slowly working though the Louis L'Amour collection. havin it on my phone is...
Forum: Forum Prize Competitions 02-22-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 3,381
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: February Famous Fly Fisher Caption Competition sponsored by Allen FlyFishing

OK...so its "short stroke-short pause you say? And waving it around like a flyswatter isnt considered casting? OK! Now.....wich button do i push?
Forum: Member Introductions 02-20-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 73
Posted By Mnflyfish
Re: emerging in south central MN

Hello from another MN member. Im in the driftless, SE corner close to Iowa. Maybe we could meet up one day. im fairly green, but really enjoy the sport.
Forum: Fly Rods 02-19-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By Mnflyfish
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