Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area
01-16-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 375
Re: Where would YOU go??
LOL... You guys are great. :clap:
Did more research myself and found a few spots in the Smokies. I figure if we go South that's probably where we will end up, and all of the campgrounds I have...
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Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area
01-15-2013, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 375
Re: Where would YOU go??
Found out it is actually the first week in April, not last week in March if that matters. Steelhead ally is an attractive plan just cause it is so close by. But are they still there that late in the...
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Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area
01-14-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 375
Where would YOU go??
Taking my buddy on his first ever fly fishing trip. Unfortunately, it is at the end of March (He's a teacher so its spring break) so it causes a few issues with camping. (wanted to camp as he has...
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-19-2009, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
Re: Broke my 8 wt and got a 2 wt
I've "handled" about 30 sunfish with it and a few creek chubs. It honestly is about the same as my 4 wt in "feel" to be honest... I have not targeted anything larger and only plan on using it for...
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-18-2009, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 567
Broke my 8 wt and got a 2 wt
After returning my broken 8 wt (brok while on the New River in WV last month) I decided to get something I'd use a lot more. I use the 8 wt for big bass and saltwater flies. I do that about three...
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Forum: Fly Reels
08-18-2009, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Re: small reel?
Well, I ended up getting a Browning Black Canyon reel as it was 45% off the original price... The guy who sold it to me seemed to know a lot untill he said he should put 100 yards of backing on it......
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
08-13-2009, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 426
Re: New River Report
Broke on hollow I think. I returned it (had a year warentee) and got a TFO 2 wt and a Browning Black Canyon reel.
Figure I usually catch small fish anyway! LOL...
Seriously though, I'll use the...
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Forum: Flies
08-08-2009, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Re: Bluegill Flies
I agree with Rip Tide. McGinty has always been a gread gill fly and I catch a lot of other fish with it as well.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
08-08-2009, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 426
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Forum: Fly Reels
08-04-2009, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
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Forum: Share Patterns
07-31-2009, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 673
Nice.
I agree with your fusion of traditional...
Nice.
I agree with your fusion of traditional and new materials...
I made some "mayflies" from a green foam that matched some bugs I'd been seeing on the water - very greenish yellow bugs that...
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Forum: Fly Reels
07-31-2009, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
small reel?
Looking for a reel for a 2 wt... Nothing expensive as I'm not going to be putting anything on the reel (fish) except line. Just looking for a reel that won't make the rod bottom heavy and holds the...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
07-31-2009, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 426
New River Report
Went to the New in WV last weekend...
Unfortunately I ended up using spinning gear after the first two days as I literally broke my 8 wt clean in half!
tap tap... Set the hook.... into a rock! and...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
07-16-2009, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,410
Re: How to tie fly line to leader
Frank has a lot of good suggestions for you...
Hey, Frank, never say "can't" - someone is bound to prove you can...LOL.
Stumpy, A nailless nail not can be tied with a nail (or fast tie tool) a...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
07-16-2009, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,455
Re: Frog Imitation
any topwater or diver should work, but A double gurgler or a tapply bass bug would be great choices.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-16-2009, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,124
Re: World Record
DUDE!
You picked me out of all the other posts to harp on, not once, but twice!
You stated that you hoped I was the exception to all other fishermen!
You took my quotes out of context and it...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-15-2009, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,124
Re: World Record
I am a hunter and I usually C&R simply because I am fishing for the enjoyment of it, not for food. But if for some reason I do need a little meat I have no issues takeing whatever fish I want as long...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-15-2009, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,124
Re: World Record
First of all, WOW, that was very rude! That kinda surprises me on here.
Second, the only fish I have kept to eat in over 5 years are gills, crappie, and white bass- some very big for their...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
07-13-2009, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 414
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Forum: General Discussion
07-13-2009, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,124
Re: World Record
Um... what kinda fishe we talking about here?
When I fish to C&R that's what I do. But when I fish for food, a record fish ought to feed me for a while!
Sorry but if I am putting down a deer, It...
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Forum: Fly Swap
07-12-2009, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,804
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
07-12-2009, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 339
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Forum: General Discussion
07-10-2009, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 640
Views: 47,554
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Forum: General Discussion
07-10-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,645
Re: Fly rod Walleye update
We got Sauger in the creeks (good size too) would love to see what patterns your using. My first guess would be a bunny leach?
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Forum: Fly Swap
07-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,804
Re: "off pattern" fly swap
Well, My intention was "OFF pattern" Like something just a little different than normal. Odd pattern changes or something... But yeah... Weird is good I guess...
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