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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

unknownflyman replied to a thread Wader-Boot-Gear Cleanse in General Discussion

I didn’t know and searches bring up ads. Thanks!

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Yesterday, 07:26 PM

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

It’s called the crayfish hop and it’s a clouser and a indicator or bobber. It’s absolutely deadly for single hand smallmouth bass and warm water...

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Yesterday, 05:43 PM

mcnerney started a thread The Road Less Traveled: Don't Follow the Herd in General Discussion

Here is an excellent article that is posted in Hatch Magazine, written by Todd Tanner: The road less traveled | Hatch Magazine - Fly Fishing, etc.

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Yesterday, 03:31 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

This thread reminded me of a bear photo I saw online awhile back, sure don't think a 45 would do much other then put him in a very bad mood:

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Yesterday, 02:13 PM

plecain replied to a thread *(&^% Broke #$@)(*% Rod #&*#*&^%!!!!!! in Fly Rods

Have you called Orvis about a new tip section? If they have them, it would make the rod as good as new.

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Yesterday, 12:22 PM

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

Per MtBright's reply, the only time I fish streamer type flies with an indicator is a balanced fly arrangement where a jig hook is used and a pin...

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Yesterday, 11:28 AM

mcnerney replied to a thread Feather Emporium in General Discussion

I have ordered from them in the past and was always satisfied, but others have not been so satisfied. Maybe the guy is just too busy to handle...

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Yesterday, 11:23 AM

mcnerney replied to a thread iPhone "Portrait" issue in Photography Forum

I have seen this issue in the past, I wonder if you open a portrait photo on your phone, hit edit and turn it 90 degrees and then save, if that...

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Yesterday, 10:29 AM

unknownflyman replied to a thread Feather Emporium in General Discussion

I’m teaching fly tying and my guy ordered from there without asking me about the company I said oh no read some bad stuff about that place. ...

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Yesterday, 10:05 AM

unknownflyman started a thread Wader-Boot-Gear Cleanse in General Discussion

Hi guys, I just got back from Swedish Lapland the Tornealven river. The Salmon there carry a disease which they are immune to but can be spread and...

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Yesterday, 06:12 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Unusual quarry, New England edition in Saltwater Fly Fishing

For whatever reason, you don't see them out my way. An hour to the west.... they target them, but I've never seen one where I fish

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07-19-2018, 09:32 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Here is my first try using one of those new preformed mayfly bodies: It will be interesting to see how good they actually float. My next step...

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07-19-2018, 07:05 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Unusual quarry, New England edition in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Anyone target squeteague around New England? Probably too rare, but I didn’t know if perhaps the numbers have increased over the last couple of...

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07-19-2018, 06:17 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Unusual quarry, New England edition in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Supposedly fishing for blues is picking up, but porgy (scup) fishing is 'on fire!' I've never caught one on a fly, but for 'unusual' that's gotta be...

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07-19-2018, 05:02 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Striper Fishing from Shore on Cape Cod Massachusetts.... is it possible in General Discussion

Statistically, Massachusetts has the finest striper fishing ... anywhere If you want to catch a big striped bass on the fly, go to Cape Cod. On...

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07-19-2018, 02:12 PM

stenacron replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

Excellent point. So how many surfers were killed by Great White Sharks in CA last year (as compared to how many people that entered the water and...

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07-19-2018, 12:38 PM

stenacron replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

Hilarious in that the newscast reporting in no way matches the video footage. I was expecting to see a kayak paddle with a chunk bitten out of...

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07-19-2018, 12:35 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Refinished 1st build in Fly Rod Building

I also like the color combo, very nice, congrats!

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07-19-2018, 09:23 AM

mcnerney replied to a thread Feather Emporium in General Discussion

I don't mind paying shipping, but advertising "free shipping" in the upper right corner of his of his web site makes it look a little dishonest or at...

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07-19-2018, 07:49 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Fishing With Grizzlies? in General Discussion

Obviously a student of Hank Patterson's. The "paralyzer to the chode" or 'grab a cub" tactics always work. :)

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07-19-2018, 06:43 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Striper Fishing from Shore on Cape Cod Massachusetts.... is it possible in General Discussion

Nope, no fish there. Don't even try

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07-19-2018, 01:53 AM

karstopo replied to a thread Striper Fishing from Shore on Cape Cod Massachusetts.... is it possible in General Discussion

I used to go to Chatham for years every summer, but it was before I fly fished. I did use artificial lures back then and walked in to places to fish...

12 replies | 279 view(s)

07-18-2018, 08:19 PM

karstopo replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Basically, I tie it much like in the link. Consent Form | Salt Water Sportsman I use these materials instead of the recipe above. Size 4...

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07-18-2018, 06:19 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Voluntary Closure of Yampa River in Rocky Mountain Range

Locally, we have a couple of rivers that regularly post these signs They indicate a "trout thermal refuge". The influx of a cold water tributary.

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07-18-2018, 05:43 PM

karstopo replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Good to have pink in the box.

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07-18-2018, 05:42 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread VR Reels Review in Fly Reels

James Thanks for adding on your thoughts on the Trutta Perfection 2/0 reel! S&S: I didn't feel this prototype reel was excessively wide, but...

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07-18-2018, 04:38 PM

rockriver replied to a thread Scott, Ross, Airflo in Fishing Rods & Outfits Classifieds

One fantastic price.

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07-18-2018, 04:02 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread First timer in Fiberglass Fly Rods

The Phillipsons are easily the best. Phillipson Royal Wands are all 6wts but you'd never even know you were fishing a "heavy weight" line. My...

15 replies | 298 view(s)

07-18-2018, 01:42 PM

stenacron replied to a thread Feather Emporium in General Discussion

This thread has been active recently... same subject: The Feather Emporium...

12 replies | 351 view(s)

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