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04-24-2018, 09:58 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Rod Decision Quality or Quantity? in Fly Rods

Only wear one suit, carry one shotgun, and carry one flyrod...

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04-24-2018, 09:38 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Outfitting for the Tropical Flats in Saltwater Articles

I use the Permethrin(Buz Off) treatment for clothes and treat one set shirt and pants for fishing/wading. On Andros when the "doctor" flies are about...

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04-24-2018, 08:42 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Belize Trip Report in Saltwater Fly Fishing

You left Boston, two children, and pregnancy for a Belize salt flats learning curve ...a quote that comes to mind is Willy Shakes'..."Puck":) That...

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04-24-2018, 07:27 AM

bonefish41 started a thread Bahamian Regs Suspended in Saltwater Fly Fishing

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04-21-2018, 12:21 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Anyone flown United with gear lately? in Travel Tips Section

I fly with fly rods and reels on board. Delta, American/US Air, Southwest...one time last July United Express Fort Lauderdale to Newark. On Saab...

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04-19-2018, 11:56 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Astove Baby in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Big T: I'm appalled that the T&T Sextant 10 wt is, to use the vernacular, knocked-up or impregnated...did the T&T bamboo maven have his roots in Wes...

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04-17-2018, 07:26 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Casting big flies tied on size 2 hooks in Saltwater Fly Fishing

I agree with previous suggestions...adding where was and how much wind... was it on your back killing your back cast...you're a bit light for big sur...

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04-16-2018, 04:12 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Redfish outfit in Saltwater Articles

This was a Biscayne Bay red on an 8wt Xi3 against the mangroves and kept him from going in so at least an Xi3 has enough guts in the but for larger...

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04-16-2018, 10:20 AM

bonefish41 started a thread Sage Bolt 8 wt Blank in Fly Rods

Had to do something...saw Bolt blank on closeout...my other 8 wt is a Xi3 but I converted it to a "short" skagit two handed 9'10"...had some used...

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04-13-2018, 02:52 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Another 8 vs 9 wt question in Fly Rods

I'd jump to a used Sage 10. Fish can't count and you can always drop the tippet...Sage has never made a bad 10 and I have used them all for flats...

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04-12-2018, 07:22 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Puting megastrike (fish attractent) flies in General Discussion

One of if not the hardest salt flats to hook on a fly, Permit is one of the easiest with live bait either offshore when spawning or flats. The...

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04-11-2018, 07:41 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Do you overline your Method? in Fly Lines

I have but one an 11 wt and I use two different 11 wt lines . The functional difference is head length. The 30 foot head is about 30% up from the...

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04-11-2018, 07:16 AM

bonefish41 replied to a poll Cut To The Chase; Puting megastrike (fish attractent) on your flies in General Discussion

I don't bait fish with a fly rod. I bait fish with conventional gear.

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04-08-2018, 07:21 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread Full Cage Reels in Fly Reels

3.5 HD Lamson Speedster

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04-08-2018, 01:51 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread In Defence of Draw Bar Reels in Fly Reels

My salt flats POV and venues are Bahamas, Biscayne Bay, and Key West and my fish are exclusively Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish, my first Abel was a...

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04-05-2018, 06:30 PM

bonefish41 replied to a thread North Andros DIY Trip Report in Saltwater Fly Fishing

MM: The regs I am aware...however, If Hank still rents boats in Fresh Creek...that's the imprimatur...Hank does Hank...Young Sound two ways to fish...

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04-05-2018, 11:13 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread North Andros DIY Trip Report in Saltwater Fly Fishing

I second what S&S states about venturing...I ventured on Andros because of my experience and always doing business with native Androsians...during...

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04-05-2018, 07:17 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread North Andros DIY Trip Report in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Andros from the Bights north to the Joulters very little change...three of us now two started going there in 1980...have not been back in 4 years and...

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03-30-2018, 10:50 AM

bonefish41 replied to a thread What Did You Buy Today? in General Discussion

I didn't need another rod but I did need a salt/flats 8wt. Rationalization... My 8wt Xi3 blank has been converted to a "short" Skagit for Michigan...

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