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Scott G2 or GS 883- one of the best small fly, long leader, medium distance rods ever made. Winston Pure 763 - nice small water current production rod. Winston BIIILS 763 delicate small water stick. Winston IM6/WT 763 one of the finest ever made in this config. Winston IM6/WT 8'3wt- ditto above.Nov 24, 2011 · Re: A Thread for the Dry Fly Purest; Hi Ard, You've pretty much summed up dry fly fishing for me. Yvonne and I would rather catch bluegills on drys, than dredge a nymph for deep trout. Blue-Winged Olives are a particular favorite, and we can usually get something to rise to a small BWO of the temperature is above 50 degrees. 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.Feb 7, 2014. #1. Been looking real hard at one of these. Thinking about getting one for my Sage ONE 8'6" 4 wt. Since it is a light weight and shorter rod. Always wanted to try a click/pawl reel and this rod will be used strictly for trout on smaller streams so I think this might be a perfect combo. It is the lightest reel made that I know of.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 …The 590 reminds me of my Sage SP 590 but possessing a more precise and reactive front 1/3. Sunday I took it to a local reservoir known for the size of its fish as it is C&R. 15' leaders with light chronomid and scuds suspended under an indi. Great. 6' with a 4" Catch All fishing drop offs and weedbeds @ 30'.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. Nov 18, 2015 · The UK Fly Fishing Forum. Salmon Fishing Forum. Sea Trout Forum. Thomas Turner. Menu Log in Register Home. Forums. General Fly Fishing Discussion May 5, 2022 · I also picked up a commando smooth for my FF85 small river steelhead swinging, but mostly for bass and pike, casting big chickens a very long distance rivers and lake fishing, I know it sounds pretty redneck but fishing Mille Lacs for 5lb smallmouth and pike in the 15 lb range wading in the shallows clear sand beaches, or casting out of a canoe ... 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 …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.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.Introducing the New Cheeky PreLoad 2.0 Fly Reels, the perfect ready-rigged solution. Like its predecessor, the New PreLoad 2.0 comes rigged with plenty of Cheeky Premium 20-lb backing, an all-new green, floating, weight-forward fly line and a 9-foot leader. Just tie on a fly and you are ready to...Vintage Tackle Blog from Thomas Turner Fishing Ant. Threads. 500. Messages. 523. T. The Allcock’s Aerial reel, is it a good investment? Yesterday at 6:12 PM. Thomas Turner.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 ... The 590 reminds me of my Sage SP 590 but possessing a more precise and reactive front 1/3. Sunday I took it to a local reservoir known for the size of its fish as it is C&R. 15' leaders with light chronomid and scuds suspended under an indi. Great. 6' with a 4" Catch All fishing drop offs and weedbeds @ 30'.One of Gary Borger's favorite easy to tie patterns are collared leeches. When a fly is stripped, the fly creates a pulse or sound wave as the fly pushing the water aside and forward. A muddler minnow or fly with a "collar' such as a collared leech creates a larger "bow wave" as it is retrieved.Aug 13, 2023 · Stillwater Fly Fishing. Discuss stillwater techniques, patterns used, ask questions, get answers on the best way to fish stillwaters. 1. Jul 20, 2020 · If I were to get another 3 weight it would either be the glass FS6634 or the FS7235. The FS7235 is a 5 piece rod and packs down to 18" if you plan on doing some hiking. The shopping is half the fun. I have the GS844, my favorite dry fly rod, a 3 weight in that series would be in the running as well. Tutorial on making white trim bands using India ink. Let's do it again!! Build a fly rod, that is!!Vintage Tackle Blog from Thomas Turner Fishing Ant. Threads. 500. Messages. 523. T. The Allcock’s Aerial reel, is it a good investment? Yesterday at 6:12 PM. Thomas Turner.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. 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 …4. 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.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.Fifth-freedom flights from North America can offer some terrific value when redeeming points or miles. See which routes and carriers are the best to book. Editor’s note: This is a ...What's new | The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner. Home. What's new New posts Latest activity. Latest posts. Anyone …A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews...North American Fly Fishing. Sharing Knowledge & Tactics, Photographs, Stories, Conservation Efforts, even the occasional beer.Whenever I can’t entice fish to rise for dries, or I can’t see fish rise I pack my dry rod, and use euronymphing or streamer setup. As soon as I see fish raise, I pack euro rod. Nothing beats dry fly take. Make the strategy to become versatile angler. I now have new toy: trout spey 11ft 4wt. Plus my friend gifted me 11ft 6/7wt switch rod.A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews...A forum community dedicated to fly fishing and sporting enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, rivers, reviews, accessories, …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.American Airlines is one of the largest and most prominent airlines in the United States, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights. When flying with American Air...Traveling can be stressful, especially when you have to make multiple connections and switch planes. American Airlines offers nonstop flights to many destinations, making your jour...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.There are a few miles of flowing river (White River) just below Beaver Dam, depending upon the level of Table Rock. Not nearly as well-known as the tailwaters of the White and North Fork below Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, but decent fishing. A little farther away yet is Lake Taneycomo in Missouri south of Branson, great trout fishing.Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...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.On the one hand, the Payload was introduced after the Bass II was discontinued and both were designed for throwing big flies with compact head/overweighted lines. But there's a 10" difference in length for most models (most Payloads are 8'9", but the 10 and 11 wts are longer), so that suggests a completely different rod.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.Sep 2, 2010. #2. I have only casted the ZXL 590-4. It is a buttery smooth casting tool that feels light in hand. It will help deliver dry flies effortlessly at any distance. It has enough butt to it to throw weighted flies, but don't expect to be throwing the long bomb with them. I use a ZXL 490-4 mainly as a dry fly and soft hackle rod, but it ...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 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.JetBlue Airways is a popular American low-cost carrier that operates flights to various destinations across the Americas. JetBlue serves over 100 destinations in North, Central, an...Kayak/SUP Discussion. Discuss the use of kayaks and SUP's for fly fishing. 1.May 24, 2010 · I've fished the 8'6" 5wt version of Redington's new fly rod a few times now, and it really fits the mold of a practical work-horse. Its not a parking lot rod that will easily lay the whole line out there and wow the crowd. That's a good thing, as those rods don't do well at most types of trout fishing. This rod excels at short precise casts ... Another great sub surface fly is a soft hackle fly.I tied a couple last year just goofing off and was amazed at how well the bluegill love them.They like the peacock body soft hackle and one i tie with a red floss body with a small piece if gold tinsel wrapped on the hook for the butt.Almost never fail to catch fish on these 2.They work great ...It kind of depends on where your sympathies lie. The G2 is the better of two (G2 and GS) for dry flies, which relegates the GS to the second-best dry fly rod ever made. The GS has a little more punch, which makes it a little better in the wind, and can handle nymphing a little better than the G2. T.Sep 2, 2010. #2. I have only casted the ZXL 590-4. It is a buttery smooth casting tool that feels light in hand. It will help deliver dry flies effortlessly at any distance. It has enough butt to it to throw weighted flies, but don't expect to be throwing the long bomb with them. I use a ZXL 490-4 mainly as a dry fly and soft hackle rod, but it ...Reaction score. 112. Location. On a trout stream/Suburban Pittsburgh. Apr 5, 2016. #6. 8'6 is an ideal rod length for the Driftless, especially if you only have one rod. You're in great shape. 8'6 #4 was my most used rod on the smaller streams but I'd fish a 9'0 on the larger water.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 …Nov 22, 2023 · 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. Jan 27, 2015 · This reduced weight combined with the superior dependability of 6061 bar stock aluminum, provides a reel that is as bulletproof as it is light." The Sage Click website says, " Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum. Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity". Dec 25, 2018. #6. The 907-4 Radian is quite a soft rod and in my opinion, not a great streamer rod if full sink lines and larger flies are going to be used. It simply has too weak of a tip to be a great streamer stick in my opinion. I would personally choose a 7wt Meridian or an 8wt Radian if it was me.North American seagulls do migrate, but the distances of migration vary among species. For example, Franklin’s Gulls migrate from Canada to Mexico while Herring Gulls fly from Cana...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. 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.1. Apr 4, 2018. #1. Hi all, I have been collecting the old Orvis Graphite fly rods for some time now and accumulated Orvis catalogs from 1975 to 2003. In order to share the information and streamside experiences I started a Facebook page Vintage Orvis Graphite Fly rods. Should you want any information, please post a question there.Reaction score. 72. Aug 30, 2020. #15. I like the SA euro nymph kit especially for beginners. Give both the fly line and leader a good stretch, tie on your tippet and nymphs to the ring and go fish. I tried using the 20# maxima as line and the SA line has less coils and better handling feel.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.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...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.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.Traveling can be a stressful experience, but with the right airline, it doesn’t have to be. American Airlines offers nonstop flights to hundreds of destinations around the world, m...Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds. 50 POST RULE! Read This Before Posting.South of the Catskills. Sep 30, 2013. #7. OK, lets be clear; reels like the no-name, presumably Chinese reels on e-bay are not made by "Clark" or even for Clark. Chinese boiler-plate reels are a dime a dozen and are produced by the container-load. One goes to the giant fishing trade show there (which I have …Mar 21, 2018 · Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds. 50 POST RULE! Read This Before Posting. Simple Cooking with Heart offers this tasty fish with a kick in under 10 minutes. This recipe combines a delicious seasoning that's perfect with our strawberry kiwi salsa. Average ...Northern California. Mar 19, 2012. #9. A guy came into the fly shop with an inexpensive new Eagle Claw that he got from the flea market. He wanted to figure out whether to put a 4 or a 5 weight line in it, and it would be a good starter for his kid. The rod snapped at the ferrule after a few minutes of casting.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.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.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.Reaction score. 112. Location. On a trout stream/Suburban Pittsburgh. Apr 5, 2016. #6. 8'6 is an ideal rod length for the Driftless, especially if you only have one rod. You're in great shape. 8'6 #4 was my most used rod on the smaller streams but I'd fish a 9'0 on the larger water.Jan 27, 2015 · This reduced weight combined with the superior dependability of 6061 bar stock aluminum, provides a reel that is as bulletproof as it is light." The Sage Click website says, " Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum. Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity". American Airlines is one of the largest and most prominent airlines in the United States, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights. When flying with American Air...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 …Aug 13, 2023 · Stillwater Fly Fishing. Discuss stillwater techniques, patterns used, ask questions, get answers on the best way to fish stillwaters. 1. 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.Nov 22, 2023 · 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. 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 ...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 …Fly fishing for coarse fish, salmon, trout, sea trout, and grayling - infact anything!Also played the the 10’10” 2wt Diamondback ideal nymph, and ~270 fish on it, I can say it’s a serious contender for mid range king, at 2.9oz on a 10’10” 2wt it’s a seriously light rod, couple that with how light of a reel it can run at about 5.5-6oz, it’s a rod that’s comfortable to fish literally all day it strains me no more ...Location. Prague, Czech Republic. May 14, 2021. #1. Hey guys! I'm considering Euro rod for trophy parts (where you can encounter trouts 20-30 inches / 50-70cm). These rivers are usually mid to large size, with deep pools. I wanna use it for heavier nymphs and streamers on mono leader. Since most of my regular nymphing is done for …. Mar 1, 2018 · If you are making an I-40 rA zucchini slaw is a refreshing and unique twist for this Mexican, se 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...I'm toying with the idea of buying a new 10' 7wt fly rod for trout fishing mostly in lakes from the banks. I am after a rod aimed a catapulting streamers on intermediate or sinking line at the longest possible distance all day. So the rod must be built for distance, but also for sensitivity and positive hook up at distance without "bouncing ... Flying with American Airlines? It’s important 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 … At G. Loomis, Gary Loomis, a machinist by trade...

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