Jun 25, 2012 · Location. Houston. Jun 25, 2012. #2. Take I-45 south to Galveston till you hit Sea Wall, then left (east). Proceed east till this ends and you will see a large salt water lake called "the Lagoon" on your right. It isn't surf or bay with moslty hard-ish bottom. 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. 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. Euro nymphing is not a naughty Google search. It is a style of fly-fishing that uses three nymphs and little or no fly line on the water. The rods used for this method are longer than usual at 9.5 to 11 feet. These rods are rated for standard fly lines (i.e. #4) but often anglers use a level line, which has no taper at all.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 ...What's new | The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner. Home. What's new New posts Latest activity. Latest posts. Anyone …Flying with kids can be an exciting yet challenging experience for parents. From packing all the essentials to keeping your little ones entertained during the flight, there are man...Thermopolis, Wyoming is a hidden gem for avid fly fishing enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of the Big Horn Basin, this small town boasts some of the best fly fishing opportunities...Aug 5, 2019 · The Orvis 7'6" 4wt is my favorite from that line-up and is fast (for glass). I think someone else here mentioned Steffen and my Steffens are by far my favorite rods I own and are also on the faster side for glass. C. 185. Reaction score. 25. Location. Columbus, Ohio. Apr 4, 2018. #1. I just got back from my first bonefishing trip, which was also my first dedicated saltwater fly fishing experience. Although I considered a conservative first trip, my very understanding wife volunteered to watch the kids while I did something adventurous for my 40th birthday.Jan 13, 2022 · Fargo/Bozeman. Jan 13, 2022. #2. camlloyd said: Hello all, I am going to Kalispell the last week of June with my wife and six-month-old. I'm going to do a guided trip but think I will only be able to convince the wife to let me do a half-day trip. Any guide recommendations? I am staying on the Flathead River near the lake but am unsure if ... Jun 25, 2013. #5. I've used a 6 wt a lot for bass, and have even tossed some very large flies, that would have been easier to cast with an 8 wt. The main difference is distance. The lighter rod will be much more limited for distance the bigger the flies are. However, if you simply scale the flies down a bit, that you have used with the …Asheville, NC. Apr 8, 2018. #20. If you want some good, but not exhaustive information about trout fishing in Wester North Carolina, get the book: The Southern Appalachian Fly Guide by J.E.B. Hall. It lists a lot of good water by region with excellent details, a photograph, and usually accurate driving instructions.The Blue Ridge Fly Fisherman's Forum is an open community of fly fisherman, fly tyers, guides and fly shops. Primarily focusing on southern states including NC, VA, GA, SC, …General Fly Fishing Forums. General Fly Fishing Discussion. FISHING MAGIC NAFFF SALMON FISHING SEA TROUT. North American FFF. Jump to Latest …Oct 24, 2021 · The best fly fishing advice I’ve ever heard came from noted author, lecturer and casting instructor Gary Borger. “Of the the things that are important in fly fishing, on a scale of 1 - 10, DRAG is 1,000”. Learn to cast, mend and eliminate drag. The best way to do that is get on the river and fish. Apr 4, 2018 · 185. Reaction score. 25. Location. Columbus, Ohio. Apr 4, 2018. #1. I just got back from my first bonefishing trip, which was also my first dedicated saltwater fly fishing experience. Although I considered a conservative first trip, my very understanding wife volunteered to watch the kids while I did something adventurous for my 40th birthday. Here's what I keep on my boat, almost all fc though there's a few nylon tapered leaders in the wallet, and both Rio and TroutHunter. Tippets are almost always TroutHunter. There's some 80# and 100# Rio s/w fluoro in my drawer of leader material but to save space it stays home unless I'm iso big pike or musky.Nov 6, 2023 · In fact, it took until page 28 to see anything related to actual fishing. 28 pages of clothing and crap. I guess BPS/Cabela's are a "lifestyle company" like Orvis Then there are three whole pages of fishing stuff containing a whopping two fly fishing specific items listed, their own brand reel and a Redington Path II rod and reel outfit for $100. Asheville, NC. Apr 8, 2018. #20. If you want some good, but not exhaustive information about trout fishing in Wester North Carolina, get the book: The Southern Appalachian Fly Guide by J.E.B. Hall. It lists a lot of good water by region with excellent details, a photograph, and usually accurate driving instructions.North American Fly Patterns | Salmon Fishing Forum. Home. Forums. Fly Tying. North American Fly Patterns. Filters. 1 1 of 31 31. Wringer. Plugs. 1d ago. …Euro nymphing is not a naughty Google search. It is a style of fly-fishing that uses three nymphs and little or no fly line on the water. The rods used for this method are longer than usual at 9.5 to 11 feet. These rods are rated for standard fly lines (i.e. #4) but often anglers use a level line, which has no taper at all.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. 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.INTEGRITY MID-NORTH AMERICAN RESOURCES FUND CLASS C- Performance charts including intraday, historical charts and prices and keydata. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksQuestions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...A few years ago I drove from California to North Carolina for Christmas with my dog. I had originally planned to fly for our month-long visit, but at 22 pounds, my pooch ended up b...Dry Fly Purist; as in those persons who would gently toss a dry fly upon the water and carefully mend and drift to a waiting fish rather than anything else. There have been times in my life that no form of fishing could have possibly delivered the joy and satisfaction that i received from the act of fishing the dry fly.The largest, most active online fly fishing community in the region! Join us and enjoy the endless amounts of fly fishing knowledge, stories and conversation! We value your privacy, and vow to NEVER bring in any invasive ad campaigns that use trackers and data harvesting technology. ... It goes against everything this forum was founded on.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. Sep 18, 2018. #3. I just picked up a 'glass rod I intend to use in the salt: A Fenwick Feralite FF85 (8.5' 7-8-9wt). Compared to the other Fenwick Feralites I use (FF75 and FF806), there is no doubt in my mind it's up to the task. Its action and ability to throw tight loops into the wind are similar to what you'd expect from graphite rods.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.As for line, I’m a fan of the WF (weight forward) Lines, floating for a 2w. With so many lines on the market, they can really vary in price. With the design and typical use of a short 2w like the Little River, I wouldn’t suggest a ton of backing since this isn’t really a distance rod, but more of a finesse.Upstate NY. Nov 10, 2021. #5. I live close to the Orvis headquarters and have fished a lot of Orvis rods over the years. In every instance of returning a broken rod but one, I was handed a new rod over the counter at the Orvis Manchester VT store/HQ. In one instance, I had to wait for a replacement to be mailed to me.Apr 19, 2023 · Apr 19, 2023. #1. I live in Florida (These days) but I want to go up to the Nantahala and camp along the river and fly fish by wading. There are several camp grounds and I am reading that some areas have no access, it is private property. As I said, the area has to be shallow enough to wade but still have room to cast, and an area with some trout. Fly fishing for coarse fish, salmon, trout, sea trout, and grayling - infact anything!Apr 4, 2018 · 185. Reaction score. 25. Location. Columbus, Ohio. Apr 4, 2018. #1. I just got back from my first bonefishing trip, which was also my first dedicated saltwater fly fishing experience. Although I considered a conservative first trip, my very understanding wife volunteered to watch the kids while I did something adventurous for my 40th birthday. 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.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.Flying with kids can be an exciting yet challenging experience for parents. From packing all the essentials to keeping your little ones entertained during the flight, there are man...The natural resources which enabled the growth of the North American middle colonies included the availability of soil suitable to growing staple crops and raising livestock, abund...Gear Reviews | The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner. Home. Forums. Tackle Talk. Gear Reviews. Get the reviews you need. …Questions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...13. Location. southern Ohio. May 27, 2011. #1. I'm low on line cleaner and was thinking of trying ArmorAll (wipes?) as an alternative to the products marketed as fly line cleaner. I've seen it suggested on forums, but I have no idea which ArmorAll product (s) would be suitable for this use.The fly would overwhelm the weight of the line, to a degree where accuracy would suffer. The flies would pendulum against that too-light fly line. A 6 wt line is better suited to making the weight and air resistance of these flies disappear. Our industry has lost it's way with regard to line weight and fly size.Looking for a little bit of an extended handle as my short handled net is an issue when landing fish and I will be getting into the euro nymphing soon so imagine it would only be worse with the longer rod. Most fish are …Waterloo, IL. Mar 1, 2019. #1. I decided to post here because it seems the closest type of watercraft to a canoe, although drift boats might also suffice. I am 69 and still own 5 canoes. My 3 workhouses are a Mad River MR explorer, an MR revelation (which is a 17 ft explorer hull), a Kevlar prospector, and a Bell Northwind at 40 lbs.For PRIVATE sales, swaps or wanted ads for fly fishing related goods only. For COMMERCIAL posts first register as a Business member, pay the nominal fee and post in the Business Classifieds. In the unlikely event of a dispute please handle this privately or advise Admin. No Bumping please!The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews...I’m looking for a 8‘6“ 4 weight, medium-fast action, trout rod that will be used in small to medium sized streams. 20-30’ casts being the norm, max 50’. Mostly dry and dry-dropper fishing with #14-20 size flies. Normally, I would be looking at the mid-range options (Loomis IMX, Sage, Scott...Indices Commodities Currencies StocksLocation. Sisters, OR. Apr 5, 2023. #17. Ok - I'm back and have a report. The rollers come in a 10 pack - they are far smaller than I anticipated - as small as a small tippet ring. They are plastic so if you use forceps to work with, you have to be careful not to squish them. So they are $2.5/piece.#1 · Aug 3, 2018. Has anyone else tried to access the North american Forum today?. Seems to be down and I can't get on it. hno: Sort by Oldest first. Guest Discussion …The North American Fly Fishing Forum. Let's talk about fly fishing in the North American Fly Fishing Forum. Share your fly fishing adventure & experiences, …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. The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu Log in Register Home. Forums. General Fly Fishing Discussion. General Discussion. Southeast Fly Fishing Forum. Thread starter tthrower; Start date May 11, 2010; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. T ... Contact us; Help;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. Squirmy wormy's may "lessen the experience" for you. For some of us we are still learning and enjoying any experience we have. Some of us live in places where we don't get to "dry fly" fish all day long. We have to do what we can with what we have. I can tell you that in my first 10 years of fly fishing I could dry fly fish all day.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.Feb 19, 2021 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu Log in Register Home. Forums. General Fly Fishing Discussion The numbers: Not great. The American luxury leather goods maker reported revenues of $1.22 billion for the quarter ended June 29, an increase of 5.8% from the same period a year be...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.Questions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...2,825. Location. Oslo. Feb 18, 2023. #3. Guideline are known to offer some very good rods, both sh and dh. The sh NT:8 #7 is the only one in their current line up i’v fished with, and I fancy it a lot. I’v had some Guideline rods over the years. My first was part of a mid priced rod/reel/line package I had as a student.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. If you’re a truck driver or have ever taken a long road trip, chances are you’ve come across a Flying J truck stop. With over 750 locations across North America, Flying J is one of...The North American F-86 Sabre is regarded by many as the last pure fighter plane. Find facts, photos, and specifications for this classic airplane. Advertisement The North America...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. Tia4. Apr 4, 2014. #4. Fluorocarbon is a good tippet material for nymphing and streamer fishing. I use mono for dry flies. Frog Hair makes some really good tippet materials for dry fly fishing. Dedicated tippet materials are more supple than lines made to be used for main line. Hope this is useful.Thermopolis, Wyoming is a hidden gem for avid fly fishing enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of the Big Horn Basin, this small town boasts some of the best fly fishing opportunities...Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds. 50 POST RULE! Read This Before Posting.In this comprehensive guide, we share the best ways to fly to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from North America with points and miles. We may be compensated when you click on pr...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.At G. Loomis, Gary Loomis, a machinist by trade, designed and built his own rolling machines. The increased pressure he could now apply minimised trapped air bubbles, greatly …Rules for flying the American Flag fall under several categories: the folding and unfolding of the flag, the method of display, the definition of a flag and flag proportions. All f...Flying 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...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. 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.The Blue Ridge Fly Fisherman's Forum is an open community of fly fisherman, fly tyers, guides and fly shops. Primarily focusing on southern states including NC, VA, GA, SC, …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.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.Jan 13, 2022 · Fargo/Bozeman. Jan 13, 2022. #2. camlloyd said: Hello all, I am going to Kalispell the last week of June with my wife and six-month-old. I'm going to do a guided trip but think I will only be able to convince the wife to let me do a half-day trip. Any guide recommendations? I am staying on the Flathead River near the lake but am unsure if ... Sep 18, 2018. #3. I just picked up a 'glass rod I intend to use in the salt: A Fenwick Feralite FF85 (8.5' 7-8-9wt). Compared to the other Fenwick Feralites I use (FF75 and FF806), there is no doubt in my mind it's up to the task. Its action and ability to throw tight loops into the wind are similar to what you'd expect from graphite rods.Nov 24, 2011 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. ... Basically Dry Fly and Streamer Fishing Discussion not nymph or Indi posts. 1; 2; 3 ... Apr 17, 2022 · Colorado. Apr 18, 2022. #15. Many years ago I created a fly box and insert system so I could always use the same 4 fly boxes and just swap out inserts based on where I went fishing. Mostly I organize them first by fly type (dry, streamer, EN, wets, nymphs/emergers) then within that I group them by insect (or fly). As far as fish-fighting ability, the GS 884 is fine, maybe even a little better than the others because of the light tippet one fishes on that river. It is really more the weather conditions that dictate the selection of rod …Post any comments or questions regarding fly reels...Nov 24, 2023 · General Discussion. General discussions regarding fly fishing as a whole. Ask questions. Get answers... Location. West Virginia. Mar 19, 2022. #8. I did Chile and Argentina freestyle in 1997 for a month and had a ball, used some untrained boatman 2 times and had a lot of fun. Fished Chile in the Pucon area and Argentina in the Junin de los Andes area, used a rental truck from Temuco Chile. They really like $100 dollar bills.Talk about anything somewhat related to fly tying... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.Flying 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.... The Orvis Recon I own now sells for $150 more than I originally pMinimal price difference between Ross and Abel. I beg to di Reaction score. 21. Location. Atlanta GA. Nov 5, 2021. #11. COTater said: I have a Cheeky Launch 350 that I share between 5 weight and 6 weight. I did the triple play bundle - Reel and two spare spools, its a good deal. 1st spool WF5F, 2nd spool WF6F, 3rd spool 6 weight intermediate sink. Talk about anything somewhat related to fly tying... When y I had noticed recently that some shops have had the G Loomis IMX Pro and IMX Pro Short Spey rods on closeout. I was wondering if they were going away altogether, but I just received an email announcing three new series of rods: two (the IMX-Pro V2 and the IMX-Pro V2 Shortspey) look to be the "new and improved" versions of the … ...
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