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Today, 02:14 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Time For A New Spot in General Discussion

That sucks. In the end everyone deals with these situations differently. I start polite. Usually just people not understanding there are regs in...

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Today, 02:02 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Tick Races in General Discussion

Not only stop but strip down...I don't care if it's in a public parking lot. Too many I have found dug in and feasting. Gives me the heebie jeebies...

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Today, 01:26 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

So true. Animals are so fast and stoic. My personal philosophy is: NEVER turn your back to any threat. I may go down but I promise it will not be...

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Today, 02:48 AM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

Lol. "Hooray" Dog, yes. Mine, when she was alive, started barking one day riverside. Across the Poudre was not one but two cats. I think they...

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Today, 01:14 AM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Foul hooking rainbows in General Discussion

Eddies are an easy place for a foul hook using an indicator(not that you were). Very difficult to know where your nymphs are with this rig. Slack...

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Today, 12:56 AM

corn fed fins started a thread Keep'em wet photo contest in General Discussion

I didn't see a post for picture comments. If there is one somewhere, delete this one. I applaud this practice of handling. Too many times I've...

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07-20-2018, 04:36 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

LOL. Then it would run up and b**ch slap the shooter.........and that paw doesn't sting like mom's hand. lol

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07-20-2018, 02:01 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

LOL. I can see it now. With the gun hand sufficiently "numbed" from the once fired cannon (now airborne), adrenaline pumping, I hope that fine...

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07-20-2018, 01:18 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread marthas vineyard wade fishing.... in General Discussion

Don't know anything about the water your fishing. I will chime in on a basket. If you're casting lots of line around rocks, in surf, or standing on...

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07-20-2018, 01:00 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Do you use a strike indicator for streamer fishing? in General Discussion

Sometimes yes. I will attach an indicator on lakes when the waves are up. The indicator rides the waves and jigs the streamer. It can also allow...

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07-19-2018, 10:34 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fish Identification in General Discussion

Going with redside shiner. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

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07-19-2018, 01:40 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Anti-Hero Video in Rocky Mountain Range

I was curious as it sounds like there is a lot of friction between guides and line. Textured was my initial assumption but hell, you never know. Lol...

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07-19-2018, 03:46 AM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Foul hooking rainbows in General Discussion

Angling causes 100% of all foul hooks. It's going to happen. Each foul hook could be the result of any one of the aforementioned reasons. There...

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07-18-2018, 02:48 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Anti-Hero Video in Rocky Mountain Range

Lol. Awesome. I have ton of footage of missed and lost fish as well. Fun to look at in winter. I do have a question. What fly line are you using?...

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07-17-2018, 11:30 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread last minute business trip to greeley co.....help!!!!! in Rocky Mountain Range

I would suggest the Poudre before Thompson. More public access(easily identified) and you won't have the Rock Mt Ntl Park congestion. When I lived...

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07-14-2018, 07:02 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Seine nets and Stomach Pumps in General Discussion

Seine....You bet! I use it frequently on waters I fish irregularly as I'm not in tune with the hatches. I use it time to time on regular waters...

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07-14-2018, 02:41 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread streamers: eyes or no eyes??!! in General Fly Tying Discussions

Time and/or place. I think eyes can be a trigger. I incorporate them predominately for weight or sound. Does this mean no eyes and no fish? Nope....

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07-12-2018, 11:05 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Wyoming Dry Fly Heaven TR in Rocky Mountain Range

Fantastic! I love the browns. Great color! Thanks for sharing!!!!! Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

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07-12-2018, 07:40 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Not the best fishing year I've seen in General Discussion

Waters getting hit hard by weather all over. I'm staying off many streams as water here is too low and temp is becoming the issue. Nature has her...

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07-09-2018, 07:49 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Adding tippet in General Discussion

Hey, you're all filling in the facts. I didn't see mention of dry fly. Maybe it's a nymph rig, wet fly or even a streamer rig. The need for proper...

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07-09-2018, 12:02 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Adding tippet in General Discussion

Yep Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

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07-06-2018, 07:26 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

Never fished with grizzlies. I leave when one shows up and the thought of high or low holing one never has crossed my mind. Your .45 ACP works...

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07-05-2018, 10:35 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread From the Mountains to the Sea, or Two Weeks of Friends, Fun and Fish in General Discussion

Thanks for sharing! Good friends and good fishing, another dessert to life! Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

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07-05-2018, 07:41 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Cant wait no longer in General Discussion

Best of luck! Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

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07-04-2018, 05:32 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Stalked by a Poacher in General Discussion

I wonder about conditioning as well. I've had more than 15 bald eagles sitting feet from me while I cleaned a King. I tossed them some encouragement...

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07-03-2018, 07:08 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Leader and tippet question in General Discussion

You can use 5x tippet with a 5x leader. The reason to use smaller tippet with each section is for energy transfer to turn a fly over. But even...

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06-29-2018, 01:24 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread how to know when to add tippet? in General Discussion

As you can see there are many answers, none wrong. I enjoy Silver's post. The explanation is long but this will encourage you to read and gain...

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06-26-2018, 01:30 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread The School of Trout in General Discussion

No no drinking. Intentional double negative. If interested though, I can send you a brochure that will go into specifics of the camp. Just send a...

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06-25-2018, 07:48 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread Want to Host a Fly Fishing Tournament in General Discussion

I would point you to any fishery conservation organization or club. You could start with Fly Fishers International, Trout Unlimited, and any one of...

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06-25-2018, 07:33 PM

corn fed fins replied to a thread 2 Days on the San Juan in General Discussion

I don't know anything about these guys as this was forwarded to me. Caption read 34.5 x 22 San Juan brown. I can tell you that this is the only...

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