Forum: Fly Reels
Yesterday, 07:50 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-16-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 1,802
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Forum: Rocky Mountain Range
05-13-2013, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: July trip to NM & CO becomes June trip
Eddie,
Sorry to hear about your health issues. I'll be wishing you the best.
The rivers should be just as good in June as July. Runoff will be low this year thanks to the miserably low snowpack....
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2013, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 301
Re: New to fly fishing
If that rod/reel combo is in good shape, that's a great deal and would be just about perfect for your situation. You'll be happy with it and it will likely suit 95% of your needs for many years to...
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Forum: Fly Rods
05-02-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 149
Re: Swing weight question ?
Fly Guy,
Silver Creek has offered some sound advice here. He is describing the mechanics of rotating masses. When you think about the motion of casting, it is largely a rotation about some pivot...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-23-2013, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Hip waders or boots?
I use hip waders for 90% of my fishing. I primarily fish small headwater streams and small rivers. The water is too cold to wet wade. The outside temperature is too hot for full waders.
I had a...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-22-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 474
Re: how light is too light?
You are a lucky man! I hope my son wants to save $800 and buy fly fishing gear at 16! Sounds like a good young man.
The expense of UL gear is a pet peeve of mine. I'm thankful to Cabela's,...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-22-2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 474
Re: how light is too light?
I don't think that's a true .5 weight (whatever that means). Most reviewers preferred 2-3wt line.
Plenty of fly fisherman use ultralight tackle on large trout, bass, and other species. There are...
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Forum: Fly Reels
04-22-2013, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 305
Re: Cabelas Wind River Reel?
Wind River reels are excellent for the price. I have all 3. They are heavy but they balance nicely on 9' rods. The drag is quite good. I've fought some large snook and redfish who were no match for...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-10-2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 316
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Forum: Rocky Mountain Range
04-05-2013, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 618
Re: July trip to New Mexico & Colorado
I recommend reading Van Beacham's and Taylor Streit's books about fly fishing in that region. They both own shops in Taos and run guiding services. They are good reads for an area that offers great...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-24-2013, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 591
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Forum: Southeast U.S.
03-11-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 255
Re: Sanibel Island, Ding Darling
Norm is the guy to ask. His shop is awesome and I highly recommend his go-to casting instructor, Joe Mahler. Joe is a class-act, as is Norm. If you're lucky, Joe will host a free clinic at the...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-11-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 306
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Forum: General Discussion
03-10-2013, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 522
Re: Snow Levels in Colorado & New Mexico
Drove from Taos to ABQ today. Lots of moisture dropped in the last few days, even the Sandias were covered. Still need more but it sure felt good to get precipitation.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Loop to Loop (Fly Line to Leader)
Just nail knot the leader directly to the fly line and cut both tails very short and at a tapered angle. It's much more streamlined and allows the junction to pass through the guides smoothly. I...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
03-03-2013, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Snook in the flats... Rod/reel recs?
I caught a fair number of snook, drum, trout, etc. around Sanibel using a $40 8wt Cabela's Cahill combo with an upgraded saltwater line. I just couldn't justify spending more for a rod/reel I use...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-02-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,148
Re: First fly rod
Well, there is nothing wrong with sharing your passions with the people in your life. And if you have the means to do it and your mind made up, go for it.
However, for the money, I believe you...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-01-2013, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 572
Re: Travel 5 Weights
For me, I like packing the rod in the suitcase for travel and backpack for backcountry fishing. The size difference is significant to me but the performance difference is negligible on my 6 pc CT.
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-01-2013, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 572
Re: Travel 5 Weights
Anyone know where to find a CT 5 wt 6pc? I also have the 3wt which is a nice rod.
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-01-2013, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,148
Re: First fly rod
I vote for a cheap LL Bean (Streamlight) or Cabelas rod (Three Forks or Stowaway, both on sale right now).
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-28-2013, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 572
Re: Travel 5 Weights
Well, the Stowaway is on sale for $99 right now. It made the choice easy for me, a new 8wt is on the way!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2013, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,172
Re: Most Memorable Fish of 2012
Humbled by your fish, folks.
Mine is a toss up:
1) My first fish on a fly, 8" wild brown on Cimarron NM
2) My first 20" fish, 20" brown on Missouri MO
3) First snook on a fly, ~28" snook...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 522
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-24-2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 370
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