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McCall, ID. Jul 21, 2014. #2. I've done 2 "tours" of New Mexico, one for work and one for school. While there are certainly better fly fishing spots in the west, NM can be decent depending on where in the state you land. My favorite part of the state for fly fishing is the Taos area. Quick access to the Red River and the Cimmaron.Questions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...In this guide, we share the best ways to fly to New Zealand with points and miles. This is a comprehensive guide for North America. We may be compensated when you click on product ...106K. 3h ago. Community Rules. Read WashingtonFlyFishing.com community rules. 1.4K. Apr 25, 2023. General Fly Fishing Forums. General Fly …

The 7'6" - 8' 6" +/- class of 3wt (and 4wt rods too) of current production rods are, fortunately for us, some of the nicest rods that have ever been produced. I fished, arguably, two of Winston's finest models, an 8' 3wt and 8' 4wt IM6's for more years than I can count. These rods were, and are, wonderful, specialized, fishing tools.One was a 16' which would handle a 3 hp outboard on an adaptor that clamped onto the gunwhales, the other was the 12' Gruman aluminum alloy and touted as the lightest canoe ever made. The total weight was either 22 or 23 pounds. The 16' never got used for any but large lake fishing after the short one was purchased.

The Second Generation of Fenwick HMG fly rods were introduced towards the end of 1976. The Nov. 1976 Field and Stream states that Fenwick HMGs will now be 'Chameleon Brown', suggesting that '77 may be the year of introduction for 2nd Gen HMGs. The 2nd Gen rods were varnished a dark-honey brown with …

Of course, there are many guides in Alberta on various rivers and if you are seeking a trip on waters we don't guide on we'll certainly point out a few people that we know provide good service. Please feel free to email me at. [email protected]. Dave Jensen. 403 346 1698.78.5K. NFR What Are You Reading. Yesterday at 11:29 PM. DanielOcean. Novices & Beginners. Threads. 57. Messages. 1.4K. Learning fly selection. Yesterday at …A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews, accessories, …Sep 22, 2015 · The sight fishing has been incredible and seeing 18 inch trout come up and slowly inspect flies has made me a paranoid fly tier. In rivers fish only have a few seconds to decide to hit something. In these mountain lakes with 4-6ft of visibility the fish sometimes slowly circle my fly for 30 seconds before they decide to take it.

3,454. Location. quiet corner, ct. May 19, 2015. #3. That far up the Hendricksons will still be around, caddis season will just be starting and you'll likely see some BWOs. For me, I'll be sticking with mostly streamers and wet flies. The last 2 years, first week of June, my best salmon came on a black ghost tied Clouser style, but all kinds …

Planned trips (lodging secured) are: early May with the wife on the Missouri, after two days she flies home and my buddy flies in for a few days. Mid August fishing on the Madison with my teenage daughter, which will mostly include playing a round of golf on the drive up. Late August fishing on the Madison and Yellowstone with the wife.

On my 4th or 5th cast, I got a strike and it was fish on. An 8" Rainbow, which for this stream is a near-trophy (the typical fish there is 5-6" and more likely to be smaller than larger). So a great way to break in the new rod! I am so impressed with the rod. Just exceptional for the small, tight waters I fish so often. It roll casts amazingly ...Apr 27, 2023 · Apr 27, 2023. #1. Part 1: Just got the DB Ideal Nymph 10' 1wt to compliment my T&T Contact II 10' 2wt and 3wt. Bought from Dakota Angler with a 10% discount because it was my first purchase with them. They called the same day to confirm that the address was correct which they routinely do for first time purchases which. Feb 11, 2024 · Feb 11, 2024. #4. RRRod&GunClub said: The use case for this next rod would largely be for the small spring creeks in dry fly fishing and light nymph work, ie midge and tiny bwos. For the type of pursuit mentioned above, specifically, you need something smaller, I'd opt for a good 7'6" to 8'6" 3 or 4 weight. 11,712. Location. South of the Catskills. Mar 18, 2015. #16. Hunt, Next to Abel and Hatch most other reels do suffer by comparison. But in trout fishing, as rods get lighter, there is a major need for skeletonized, light weight reels with adequate performances for proper match up and Nautilus and Galvan are two important contenders here.Planned trips (lodging secured) are: early May with the wife on the Missouri, after two days she flies home and my buddy flies in for a few days. Mid August fishing on the Madison with my teenage daughter, which will mostly include playing a round of golf on the drive up. Late August fishing on the Madison and Yellowstone with the wife.I'm a big 6wt fan and have a slow action 7'6" 6wt Cabela's CGR glass rod for my small water fishing, a 6wt TFO Axiom II-X for my heavier streamer/bass/carp fishing, and the 6wt Pro II was there as my medium-fast all-around trout rod that also doubled as a great rod for short to medium distance bass fishing when the Axiom II-X felt like overkill.If you fish a long stick, like a switch, or Czech nymph rod, go for the longer handle. Makes life so much better. Sounds like they will be coming out with a long handle/skinny next season. By the by Ard, a sharpy marker works on the handle of the Nomad. Now we have a measure net, with my name on it.

A zucchini slaw is a refreshing and unique twist for this Mexican, seafood entrée fish taco recipe, which packs a wallop of flavor while also hitting all the healthy criteria. For ...Aug 30, 2021 · The Douglas Sky-G 5wt. The Sky-G is a medium/fast, uber light rod with instantaneous recovery. This rapid recovery creates such great natural line speed that it can cast line like a more fast action rod, but with a more medium/fast flex profile that offers a nice touch of “feel.”. A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews, accessories, …11,712. Location. South of the Catskills. Mar 18, 2015. #16. Hunt, Next to Abel and Hatch most other reels do suffer by comparison. But in trout fishing, as rods get lighter, there is a major need for skeletonized, light weight reels with adequate performances for proper match up and Nautilus and Galvan are two important contenders here.Mar 1, 2021 · A weighted nymph box, an unweighted nymph box (both of these are just one-sided), a dry fly box (two-sided), a tiny junk fly box (one-sided), and a box for larger random flies I almost never use. The random box I made 25 years ago from a Nintendo cartridge container and foam, back when l lived in Oregon where steelhead were around. The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner. New posts. New Member Introductions. Threads. 2.6K. Messages. 19.8K. D. Why I call …Nov 20, 2015 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu ... Upper North Platte Map. mcnerney; Nov 3, 2014; Replies 12 Views 9K. Jan 31, 2020.

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Apr 27, 2023. #1. Part 1: Just got the DB Ideal Nymph 10' 1wt to compliment my T&T Contact II 10' 2wt and 3wt. Bought from Dakota Angler with a 10% discount because it was my first purchase with them. They called the same day to confirm that the address was correct which they routinely do for first time purchases which.Aug 13, 2023 · Stillwater Fly Fishing. Discuss stillwater techniques, patterns used, ask questions, get answers on the best way to fish stillwaters. 1. Questions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...Nov 3, 2023 · My "indicator" is split about 50/50 between a hopper type fly or a yarn/wool tuft. I may change the leader set up - sometimes - but not the main fly line. I have Cortland 444 Peach WF5F on one rod, Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity WF5F on another, and factory-spooled Orvis Clearwater WF5F line on my beginner Encounter kit. Location. Denver. Sep 27, 2022. #5. T&T Contact 10' 2WT is my second favorite Euro rod of all time, only behind my generalist 10'9" 3WT of the same model. The 10' 2 is stellar for smaller fish and narrower water. You will not regret it despite its expense. O.Very good content! I was just looking at the post you made about getting it down. I fish Skagit heads with mono running line for steelhead in Oregon and mainly use 10-13 ft. T-11 and T-14 sink tips and a MOW tip here and there.The sight fishing has been incredible and seeing 18 inch trout come up and slowly inspect flies has made me a paranoid fly tier. In rivers fish only have a few seconds to decide to hit something. In these mountain lakes with 4-6ft of visibility the fish sometimes slowly circle my fly for 30 seconds before they decide to take it.Fly fishing for coarse fish, salmon, trout, sea trout, and grayling - infact anything!Very good content! I was just looking at the post you made about getting it down. I fish Skagit heads with mono running line for steelhead in Oregon and mainly use 10-13 ft. T-11 and T-14 sink tips and a MOW tip here and there.On my 4th or 5th cast, I got a strike and it was fish on. An 8" Rainbow, which for this stream is a near-trophy (the typical fish there is 5-6" and more likely to be smaller than larger). So a great way to break in the new rod! I am so impressed with the rod. Just exceptional for the small, tight waters I fish so often. It roll casts …

2004 -Xi2 -New Saltwater rod was first with new generation 5 (G5) Technology. 2005 -TXL -Near weightless for light lines. 2005 -Fli -Entry Level Fast Action taper with maximum power transfer. 2005 -Launch -Entry Level smoth progressive power curve and very high strength to weight ratio.

I'm a big 6wt fan and have a slow action 7'6" 6wt Cabela's CGR glass rod for my small water fishing, a 6wt TFO Axiom II-X for my heavier streamer/bass/carp fishing, and the 6wt Pro II was there as my medium-fast all-around trout rod that also doubled as a great rod for short to medium distance bass fishing when the Axiom II-X felt like overkill.

Jan 6, 2011 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu Log in Register Home. Forums. Fly Tyer's Round Table General Fly Tying ... Hi there new member from Pa, taking my son on a trip to Colorado, flying into Denver. Looking for some recommendations for a guide would like to stay within a 2 hour drive from Denver. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TiaFlying with American Airlines? It’s important to be aware of the flight requirements set by the airline to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Before boarding an Ame...Look in the ultralight fly fishing forum. The whole forum is for rods in the 000-3 weight range. B. Bent Undergrowth Well-known member. Messages 303 Reaction score 220 Location Great Lakes. ... American Fork, UT. Sep 5, 2020 #18 My buddy just bought a Scott G Series 843 and he let me fish it for a bit …Location. RI. Jan 22, 2022. #2. You should be able to easily cast 60-70 ft with good technique which will put you in range of most saltwater species. To get there you will need to first learn proper technique to cast a heavier rod and then add in a haul (at least a single haul) to get your casts out there. An hour or so of casting instruction ...Nov 20, 2019 · MBWCC. Considering my experience in way north Idaho (Coeur d’Alene lake tribs and north in the Idaho panhandle) and excluding any tailwater rivers: Runoff ends late June (call it first July) to mid-July. Waters get low and/or too warm to fish in some rivers (e.g. St. Joe) by early August. Best times in northern Idaho are either mid or late ... Reaction score. 246. Location. FL. Jan 19, 2021. #1. Last summer, we had an interesting forum thread on "The Perfect Colorado Quiver". Since I primarily trout fish waters in the southern Appalachian mountains, it's caused me to ponder what the perfect quiver for this region might look like (NC, SC, GA, VA, TN, WV, KY).Jan 28, 2024 · Jan 28, 2024. #1. I attended the Show both Friday and Saturday, meeting several Forum members which was really nice, saw friends from TGF and PHWFF as well as numerous long-time fly fishing industry personal. There appeared to be a larger turnover from one company to another than I have experienced in the past but everyone was convivial towards ... Fly fishing forums are a haven for like-minded anglers who can talk about patterns, casting, and techniques all day. Lack local friends who share your hobby? Turn to a fly fishing forum. The …Central Florida. Aug 4, 2009. #6. Hi Everyone, The Brodin Ghost Net series is a great net. The bag is thermoplastic and I think lighter than a rubber net. You get the same non-snag feature as you do with rubber. The net pretty well disappears in the water so less likely to …Sep 25, 2013 · Messages. 471. Reaction score. 251. Sep 25, 2013. #2. Not sure how strong or type of action of a 5 weight you want, but check out the redington CT (Classic Trout). Smooth medium action rod built for trout fishing. think they are around 149 bucks, but you can find them on sale for 80-90 at times from cabelas, the clymb, etc. Google redington ct ...

Location. East Coast. Oct 3, 2022. #24. TristianSutton said: Best money no issue: Thomas and Thomas contact ii. Best mid range: Diamondback ideal nymph. Best budget syndicate p2. I’ve fished a laundry list of European nymphing rods and as it sits in October 2022 those are my three choices for best.Nov 17, 2023 · The Force M1, FAST ACTION fly rod is a carbon blended graphite rod, designed specifically for musky by Limit Creek Fishing Rod Company and Gabe Schubert, renowned musky fly fisherman. A serious tool for serious anglers, pursuing big fish with huge flies.A unique handle configuration combines an... 409. Nov 22, 2023. #1. As much as I love fly fishing, it remains a close second to upland bird hunting with my dogs of which I have been blessed with several very good dogs. Last years record snow and summer rains revitalized the habitat to a great extent although much of the CRP has gone back into production. A couple pics from last week.Instagram:https://instagram. westport truliabarclays old navy account loginups on springfield boulevardsam logan siesta key net worth Nice reel overall, but not really confidence inspiring. I have been doing a lot of reading and think I have my choices narrowed down to the Orvis Mirage LT or the Nautilus Classic XL Max with a standard XL spool. Both of the reels seem identical in features. Also, I am not a fan of the standard X.2004 -Xi2 -New Saltwater rod was first with new generation 5 (G5) Technology. 2005 -TXL -Near weightless for light lines. 2005 -Fli -Entry Level Fast Action taper with maximum power transfer. 2005 -Launch -Entry Level smoth progressive power curve and very high strength to weight ratio. rolling meadows puppies iowaultimas noticias de lynn ma Feb 20, 2019 · For fishing small water in an ultra lite fashion it would be a sweet rod with action similar to today’s Winston B3X. In fact, you might check to see if you can get a 2wt B3X on sale that in my opinion, approximates the flex and action of the Sage 389. I have 2 B3X’s and really like them. My 2 cents. Best, SR. A 6 weight Radian or Meridian with a 200 grain sink tip and an unweighted fly (maximum 4’ of leader) can easily hit targets 75-80 feet with great accuracy and get the fly down to the fish. The only thing that begins to screw up longer casts with big streamers are ones that cause a lot of wind resistance. obituary roger schaefer update 2020 Assurances that most casualties in a war with North Korea would take place on the Korean Peninsula are not sitting well with South Koreans. Don’t worry: If the North Korea crisis e...Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds. 50 POST RULE! Read This Before Posting.Jan 6, 2011 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu Log in Register Home. Forums. Fly Tyer's Round Table General Fly Tying ...