Jim Bartschi, President and chief rod designer at Scott Fly Rods, explains why fly rods have grown increasingly expensive, along with a great many other things about fly rod pricing.
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The Itinerant Angler Podcast
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Why Are Fly Rods Getting More Expensive? - Ssn. 4, Ep. 12
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Northern Exposure with Patricia Edel - Ssn. 4, Ep. 11
25 May 2009 | 4:08 pmPatricia Edel is the owner of the Blue Fly Guide Service in King Salmon, Alaska. Listen to her highly entertaining interview about the quirks of life in King Salmon; from $10 milk, to bears with pink paws, to the huge runs of salmon and enormous native rainbows. -
Kent Edmonds' Tour of Georgia - Ssn. 4, Ep. 10
11 May 2009 | 4:01 pmGar, shoal bass and striper, with Kent Edmonds. As one of Georgia's best known guides, Kent Edmonds and his methods of fishing are frequent topics of conversation in southeastern chat rooms and fly shops. Listen in as he describes Georgia and Florida's unique shoal bass (perfect for fly fishing) as well as tactics for more extravagant species like longnose gar! -
Paul Puckett Spins His Hits - Ssn. 4, Ep. 9
4 May 2009 | 4:00 pmPaul Puckett is a well-known face among southeastern anglers and patrons of the Fish Hawk fly shop in Atlanta. Soon he'll be even better known nation-wide for his artwork, which range from near photorealistic depictions of angler catches to unique etching designs more commonly seen in 19th century texts. In his many travels, he's picked up quite a few interesting stories, too -- like the time he sold Dick Cheney a fishing license. Don't miss this exciting new podcast. -
Technicolor Trout with Derek DeYoung - Ssn. 4, Ep. 8
28 Apr 2009 | 5:24 pmDerek DeYoung is arguably the hottest young painter working in the outdoor world right now. Tune in to understand his philosophy, his market, and why he just loves to paint trout.
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Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast
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Top Five Fly Fishing Tips for Fishing Unfamiliar Waters
26 Jun 2009 | 1:35 pmUnfamiliar waters don't have to be intimidating. In this podcast Tom gives 5 tips to address both fresh and saltwater situations. If you have suggestions for a future episode of this podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or leave us a message on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook. Download this podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Top_Five_Fly_Fishing_Tips_for_Fishing_Unfamiliar_Waters.mp3 -
Tom Rosenbauer's Tips for Fly Fishing in the Surf
23 Jun 2009 | 11:39 amYou never know what you are going to encounter when you fish the surf and in this podcast Tom helps you be prepared for whatever comes your way. To get started grab a stripping basket, practice your double haul and download this podcast. If you have suggestions for this podcast, drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com or leave us a message on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Tom_Rosenbauers_Tips_for_Fly_Fishing_in_the_Surf.mp3 -
Father's Day Special: Teaching a Child to Fly Fish
16 Jun 2009 | 5:53 amWe will have a new podcast for you this week, but as a bonus and in honor of Father's Day, we are running one of our first podcasts that Tom recorded a year ago. In this Podcast, Tom has some advice on taking a child fly fishing for the first time. Included are some great tips for fly fishing for panfish. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, would like to make a comment or would like to subscribe to this podcast, please visit www.orvis.com/podcast. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Teaching_a_Child_to_Fly_Fish.mp3 -
Fly Fishing Tips for Small Streams
9 Jun 2009 | 7:26 amThe fish may be smaller, but it sure is a lot of fun! In this podcast, Tom shares tips on fly fishing small streams. Join us on Facebook at http://www.orvis.com/facebook to leave us suggestions for future podcasts, or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Fly http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/Fly_Fishing__Tips_for_Small_Streams.mp3 -
Tips on Fly Fishing the Baetis / Blue Wing Olive Hatch
4 May 2009 | 7:33 amThe baetis hatch is Tom's favorite and in this podcast he shares his tips for making the most of it. Join us on Facebook at www.orvis.com/facebook to leave us suggestions for future podcasts, or drop us a line at podcast@orvis.com. Subscribe to this podcast at www.orvis.com/podcast Download the podcast directly at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/orvisffguide/The_Orvis_Fly_Fishing_Guide_Podcast_EP31.mp3
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Fly Fishing News - MidCurrent
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Fly Fishing People: Tom Lionvale
4 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am71-year-old Tom Lionvale has hiked the John Muir trail and all 35 east-west passes of the Sierra Nevada crest., all with an original 1965 Kelty external-frame backpack. Where did he get his love of wilderness? From his dad, who was president of the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club in San Francisco. "From a young age, Lionvale had a fly rod in his hand, accompanying his family on trips to Lake Almanor in northeastern California and the Rogue River in Oregon." Brett Wilkison in the Visalia Times-Delta. -
A Colorado "Ant Hatch"
3 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amMost of us think of terrestrials only when most of the early- to mid-summer hatches wane, making it easy to forget that unique opportunities can arrive in almost any warm weather. Case in point: a carpenter ant "hatch" that provided lots of action in Estes Park waters last week. As Mike Oatley notes: "Excess queens leave colonies, fly off and drop their wings, with the intent of starting a new colony. For a few days, maybe a week or so, these big, black ants are everywhere, and the trout gorge on them." In the Estes Park Trail-Gazette. -
Tom Rosenbauer On Reading Unfamiliar Waters
3 Jul 2009 | 6:50 amTom Rosenbauer's latest podcast covers reading high- and low-water conditions in trout streams, saltwater tide conditions, food availability and current flows. "When the water is really low, you want to look for the main flow in the stream, the thalweg. If you trace the main flow of water through the stream. And you can find that line by looking for a debris line or foam line -- all the bubbles that trace a line down the thalweg. So the fish are going to be closer to that current because that's where the food is." Rosenbauer's recent revision of his classic Orvis Guide to Prospecting for… -
Fly Shops and Real Estate: The Perfect Mix?
3 Jul 2009 | 5:11 amAn article in the Redding, California Record Searchlight notes that The Fly Shop -- a virtual institution in northern California and one of the largest online retailers in the business -- has partnered with Signature West Properties Inc. in real estate marketing. Why does it make sense? "Less than 3 percent of The Fly Shop's retail business" starts in their local area, says The Fly Shop owner's Mike Michalak. Of course Orvis has been in the real estate business for some time, and Cabela's Trophy Properties is another extension of their brand, but those businesses service worldwide locations. -
Eight Ways to Avoid Breaking Fly Rods
2 Jul 2009 | 6:09 amIn this week's MidCurrent ask-the-expert column, Phil Monahan suggests eight simple ways to protect your fly rods from accidental breakage. "Some of these rules might seem obvious," he says,"but you'd be amazed by how often otherwise savvy anglers break them...and their rods."
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Hatches Magazine
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Six Thousand Flies
by Russ Forney and Tim Scott How long does it take to tie 6,000 flies? Grab a calculator and run the numbers: tying at a sustained rate of 10 flies per hour for 15 hours a day, you would need 40 days to tie that many flies. If you bumped production to 15 flies an hour, you could s -
CDC Paraloop Mayfly Emerger
by John Terje Refsahl Hook: tmc 2487 #14Body: two pieces of antron yarn, wovenThorax: alpakka dubbingParaloop: cdc paraloop AdsenseThe paraloop is made with cdc on this one, but i also sometimes combines both cdc and ordinary hackle when making the paraloop. The cdc soft -
The Alaska Chronicles Excerpt
by Miles Nolte We have a unique group in camp this week. The ringleader and financier (we'll call him Jake) has been fishing up here with Ken for fifteen years, since this place was only four tents and two guides. Jake is a very wealthy individual who runs a successful -
Still a Place for Tradition - Hackling Mayflies
by Dave Wiltshire I am a fan of the parachute hackle. Easy to tie, durable, lands correctly and with an effective footprint as well. To be honest, most of my hackled dry flies now sport the parachute. On the small streams I tend to fish in the UK, if t -
Eyes for Tying
by Russ Forney Winter is fly tying season in northeastern Wyoming. As fresh snow piles up behind the garage and mercury shivers in the thermometer, I am filling boxes and bins with flies for the coming year. The short days and long, cold nights are tailor-made to fly tying; with a c
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Fly Fish Chick
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Through Melrose Colored Glasses
29 Jun 2009 | 11:01 amFrom my perspective life is pretty rosy over here on the Big Hole. We spent the last two days fishing and finding all sorts of new friends in & around Melrose. Come to think of it, I always seem to meet good people in this town! We’ve been kickstarting our days at the Sunrise Flyshop in Melrose where our new buddy Joel talked us through our float plans, gave us some intel about bugs, and helped us out with the shuttles. Day One we actually hooked quite a few fish. Although we never landed anything gargantuan, we had a great float with plenty of action, sunshine and laughs. In all… -
Dirty Shame
29 Jun 2009 | 10:12 amRolled into southwest Montana last Friday and The Professor and I went straight to Virginia City for dinner at Bandito’s. Do you think Justin is excited to see me or telling me to hit the bricks? We decided to interpret it as a warm welcome. The Professor ordered up one of Justin’s badass margaritas and as always the food at Bandito’s was divine. We timed things perfectly as our buddy Scott, also the proprieter, cruised in and we had a nice catch up with him over wine & chocoalte dipped in chili powder. And on the way out, this poster caught my eye. A rockin’… -
The Monster Mash
26 Jun 2009 | 7:31 amWe did the mash. We did the monster mash. After a couple of tough days on the Missouri we were prepared for a fun float yesterday, managing expectations and hoping to drag a few up from the bottom of this swollen river. We ventured out late in the afternoon and it didn’t take long for Birthday Bob and the Senator to hook up on nymphs. I was on the oars and quickly anchored up when we spotted a single rising fish pretty tight to the bank. Bob pulled out his 4-wt which was already rigged up with a dry, a small caddis pattern. After much polite deliberation about who was going to fire… -
Blue Ribbon Trout Water
25 Jun 2009 | 8:05 amThe Missouri continued to rage at over 11,000 cfs yesterday so we had to go low. No, not with nymphs, but to the bottom of the cooler where the beer was really really cold. In fact while others had great success running teeny nymphs about ten feet down, we were stubbornly determined to catch them on top. The Senator spotted a pod of rising fish not long after we put on the river and we literally cast to them for three and a half hours. The currents were funky. We were anchored a little far. And the wind was having its way with us. We threw a thousand flies at them (ok, perhaps a tinge of… -
Gittin’ Craigy With It
24 Jun 2009 | 6:39 amWell my first day back in Craig was everything you’d hope for — other than a raging river about 10K cfs, lots of wind, and few rising fish. But conditions aside, it was a blast to see old friends and the fishing season in Camp Craig is in full swing. It was a highlight to run into my buddy Mark Raisler who is a proprietor at Headhunters Fly Shop and writes one of the funniest fishing blogs around. Check it out, he wrote a lovely post about welcoming me back to town. Thanks Mark!! And look for a team post we are working on in the next couple of days. Mark and I go way back in the…
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Fly Fishing News - MidCurrent
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Fly Fishing People: Tom Lionvale
4 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am71-year-old Tom Lionvale has hiked the John Muir trail and all 35 east-west passes of the Sierra Nevada crest., all with an original 1965 Kelty external-frame backpack. Where did he get his love of wilderness? From his dad, who was... -
A Colorado "Ant Hatch"
3 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amMost of us think of terrestrials only when most of the early- to mid-summer hatches wane, making it easy to forget that unique opportunities can arrive in almost any warm weather. Case in point: a carpenter ant "hatch" that provided... -
Tom Rosenbauer On Reading Unfamiliar Waters
3 Jul 2009 | 6:50 amTom Rosenbauer's latest podcast covers reading high- and low-water conditions in trout streams, saltwater tide conditions, food availability and current flows. "When the water is really low, you want to look for the main flow in the stream, the thalweg.... -
Fly Shops and Real Estate: The Perfect Mix?
3 Jul 2009 | 5:11 amAn article in the Redding, California Record Searchlight notes that The Fly Shop -- a virtual institution in northern California and one of the largest online retailers in the business -- has partnered with Signature West Properties Inc. in real... -
Eight Ways to Avoid Breaking Fly Rods
2 Jul 2009 | 6:09 amIn this week's MidCurrent ask-the-expert column, Phil Monahan suggests eight simple ways to protect your fly rods from accidental breakage. "Some of these rules might seem obvious," he says,"but you'd be amazed by how often otherwise savvy anglers break them...and...
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Fly Fishing Information Center
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Celebration of Fly Tying - Grand Rapids - Feb 28 2009
The Grand River Fly Tiers, a FFF club, is hosting a Celebration of Fly Tying on February 28, 2009. This is going to be an outstanding event you won't want to miss. -
New Magnum Taper Fly Line by SA
Scientific Anglers has just released a new sharkskin taper and called the fly line the "magnum taper". Ray Schmidt has casted the new fly line and offers this short review. -
Sage ZXL - The SLT replacement for 2008
Most of you probably know that Sage discontinued the SLT. What you may not know is the replacement. It is called the ZXL. -
Sharkskin Fly Line by Scientific Anglers
Shark Skin: Scientific Angler's Innovative New Fly Line . Get the scoop on the most radical change to fly line since silk was replaced - -
Michigan Fishing Report - Nov 8 2007
Strong winds continue to keep fishing pressure low around the state. Most anglers have given up their fishing poles for the firearm deer opener November 15.
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Fly fishing
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Here and there
1 Jul 2009 | 11:56 amWhere: The beach, Cedar River When: The last few weekends Conditions: variable Flies used: Clousers, Pat's Rubberlegs, Shock & Awe Species pursued: Sea-run cutthroat, Resident Silvers, Trout, Suckers Song of the day: "Numb," Linkin Park Haven't been doing much lately, at least in terms of catching. I didn't think the AK thing would have burnt me out as much, but I guess it did. Despite my lazy attitude of late, I managed to force myself outside over these past few weekends, doing a few things here and there. Like catching suckers in the Cedar. And fighting these guys off for hours while… -
AK fishing trip recap
17 Jun 2009 | 9:27 amWhere: The beaches, but not our beaches When: Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday Conditions: Overcast, muggy, sometimes windy Flies used: Clousers, Shock & Awes, chum babies, Bjorn's Stinger Prawn Species pursued: Sea-run dolly varden; king salmon (briefly) Songs of the trip: "Take It On The Run," REO Speedwagon; "Here I Go Again," Whitesnake; "Mud On The Tires," Brad Paisley; "Pepper," Butthole Surfers; "Clubbed To Death," Rob D; "Where It's At," Beck; "Silence (Tiesto Mix)," Delerium, featuring Sarah McLachlan After a couple of years of staying local, the itch to do something different… -
Upcoming Event: Puget Sound Fly Co. Anniversary Sale
8 Jun 2009 | 10:19 amNo report for this week--I headed out for a morning on the Sound Saturday, but just couldn't bring myself to fight the wind. Besides, I've been distracted by preparing for an upcoming trip I'll be taking next weekend--Alaska beaches, here I come! Instead, I wanted to share the details of some screaming deals, a rod giveaway and, of course, free food and drink, courtesy of Puget Sound Fly Co. This coming Saturday, June 13th, in observation of their sixth successful year, they're thanking the fly fishing community for their support by hosting this soiree and offering an incredible one-day sale… -
Breaktime's over
1 Jun 2009 | 10:13 pmWhere: The beach When: Saturday Conditions: Sunny, warm, windy Flies used: Clousers Species pursued: Sea-run cutthroat Song of the day: "Who Can It Be Now?," Men At Work The cost of a three-day weekend is double the work. That's what I faced last week and despite my best efforts, I just couldn't muster the energy to write about my fruitless, yet relaxing, trip to a few Seattle-area beaches. I'll do my best to catch you up: I found a great place to stash my gear while I spent a little time in the sun... ...and snacked on these tasty little morsels. And since fishing was slow... Long story… -
Unexpected
19 May 2009 | 10:03 pmWhere: The beach When: Sunday Conditions: Sunny, warm, light to medium wind Flies used: Clousers Species pursued: Sea-run cutthroat Song of the day: "Freedom Isn't Free," aka "Freedom Costs A Buck o Five", Team America World Police Soundtrack Since coho fishing seems to have died down for a bit, I decided to hunt around for some cutthroat. By now, I figured most of them would be out along the beaches, possibly chasing down the remaining groups of out-migrating chum fry or simply roaming for easy meals in general. Armed with a 5 and a 6 weight and a few clousers, Don and I headed for the…
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ALAMO FLY FISHERS
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July 4th - Overnight North Jetty Trip, Port Aransas, TX
10 Jun 2009 | 11:59 pmStart: 2009-07-04 18:00 End: 2009-07-05 10:00 Jon King: Former State Record 42" Red Fish.The second group jetty trip of the year is planned for Saturday night July 4th. As usual, we will take the last Jetty Boat run of the day, leaving Fisherman’s Wharf at 6:00pm, and camp out on the jetty all night. The North Jetty is a remote location, only accessible by boat, but still within view of Port Aransas. Jetties are manmade fish magnets, and you never know what you might catch. During tide changes, strong currents of water move bait around the rocks, and attracts the predator fish to feed. -
President's Message June 2009: Summer Safety
10 Jun 2009 | 11:44 pmby Rob Burlingame, AFF President Things are heating up on the Texas coast, and it’s not just the fishing! As I write this, I have just returned from a quick trip to the coast on a new sort of fishing adventure. I was invited to join Palmer Simpson and a friend on a fly fishing adventure chasing sharks and other offshore fish out near our coast’s closest oil rigs. The gulf was irregularly flat and the winds were mild. The day was nearly perfect, except for the lack of cooperation on the fish’s part. Regardless of catching results, the trip was wonderful and went off without a hitch. -
Outings Outlook - June 2009
10 Jun 2009 | 11:41 pmby Todd Fleming, AFF Outings Director Summer is on the horizon, and we are approaching the beginning of my favorite fishing season of the year. I enjoy catching anything that will stretch a fly line, but I am addicted to sight casting to redfish in shallow water. I try to fish somewhere year-round, and I follow the prime time fishing seasons for whatever species will take my fly, but my mind is never far from dreaming of tails – redfish tails that is. Saltwater is a twelve month fishery, but there are certainly better times of the year to fish than others – especially for the fly… -
Outings & Events
22 May 2009 | 12:54 amWe have a lot of exciting outings and club events scheduled for this year. CLICK HERE for a complete list of upcoming events. -
Redfish Spot Contest 2009
22 May 2009 | 12:52 amWe are pleased to announce a new contest we are starting for 2009, the Redfish Spot Contest. The goal of the contest is simply to catch and photograph a redfish with the most spots. It is free to enter and is open to all club members. Contestents must photograph one side of the redfish and e-mail the photo to either Todd Fleming or Rob Burlingame. The contest for 2009 will begin on Memorial Day and will end on Labor Day. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the contest. All submitted photos will be added to the Redfish Spot Contest gallery and we will be posting the current leader's…
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Saltwater Fly Fishing News And Reports WorldANGLING
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Permit 101: Chasing Del Brown’s Record
25 Jun 2009 | 10:42 pmIf ever there was a school for permit fishing, and Permit 101 was the first course, the first thing they would teach you about is a man named Del Brown. Del Brown caught the most permit in the world; 513. It took him about 25 years fishing 100 plus days a year. The next thing [...] -
Grand Slam Season: Open Dates Available With Will Benson
25 Jun 2009 | 4:23 pmAs the big tarpon migration winds down and all the out-of-town guides pack up their skiffs and head back out west, I feel a sense of relief. Although the quest for big tarpon is the most exciting thing in saltwater fly fishing, it’s always nice to be done with the crazy rodeo atmosphere and on [...] -
South Florida Tarpon Fishing: Everglades, The Keys Are Heating Up
6 Jun 2009 | 7:08 amI’m not too sure where to start… its been a busy spring/early summer. Jeff Legutki and I have been using every available day to chase tarpon here in the everglades and get it on film for our upcoming everglades movie. Our main focus has been the laid up fish that show up in the spring [...] -
Saltwater Fly Development: Think Inside The Canal.
26 Apr 2009 | 9:54 pmChannel 02 on the old VHF handheld radio does not sound good right now. A STRONG ATLANTIC RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL EXTEND ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES OVERNIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLOWLY WEAKEN AS IT SLIDES SOUTHWARD WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR [...] -
Guadeloupe Fly Fishing Report: Tarpon, Snook, Bonefish and Permit
26 Apr 2009 | 8:32 pm2009 has been on on fire. Bones, Snook, and Tarpon said “yes we want to play”. The bones have been more than willing to play in good numbers, and I have had the pleasure to guide all “newbies” to their first bonefish on the fly. Some bones above 7 pounds were lost, but many schools [...]
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floridakeysflyfish.com - forum
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Greetings from the West Coast (FL)!
Forum: Around South Florida Author: MagicSFK Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:00:57 -0500 Last post: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:04:06 -0500 Topic: Saw a small tarpon roll in my canal behind the house the other day...guess who's been blind casting ever since?! LOL I'm betting that some tarpon & snook will take refuge in the canals this winter and I'll be ready! Thinking about installing a snook light on the dock... -
Skinny Dip
Forum: Suggested Reading Author: seef Posted: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:51:11 -0500 Last post: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:01:11 -0500 Topic: Seef, if you like Hall & Hiassen's books, you'll love Randy Wayne White. Randy is a former fishing guide so when he writes about fishing, boats, and being on the water, he knows his stuff and can be very descriptive. "Doc" Ford is the central character and I feel as if I know him! -
Tarpon season 2009
Forum: The Keys Author: Stu Posted: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:37:06 -0500 Last post: Wed, 27 May 2009 06:39:57 -0500 Topic: [b]Well done to Bob Gaines on landing his first big tarpon…[/b] In Bob’s words: "Pulling that tarpon to the boat was definitely the highlight of my last trip! The one I hooked and jumped two years ago is still fresh in my mind, and I can replay the whole sequence of leaps like a video playback forever lodged in my memory. But with each passing year I began to feel like my goal of catching a tarpon on fly was like an endless quest for the Holy Grail. It took years, but it… -
Looking to rent a fly rod
Forum: Classifieds Author: Cogs1 Posted: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:53:35 -0500 Last post: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:28:09 -0500 Topic: Wish I could be of more help on your question... You can rent just about anything in the Keys including, boats, cars, bikes, homes, kayaks, dive gear, and on and on. But I don't know anyone who rents flyrods or reels. Perhaps it's because most of the fly rods and reels we use are somewhat expensive, averageing $1000 - $1300 for a typical 8 to 11 weight outfit. Might be a high risk item for a fly shop to rent... -
Scientific Anglers System 3 Tarpon Reel
Forum: General discussion... Author: Old Saltfly Posted: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:57:33 -0500 Last post: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:07:56 -0500 Topic: I'm not sure on the System 3 either. I checked a couple out that are for sale on ebay, but the description wasn't too detailed. They do look Charlton-esque. I imagine they would be fine for Tarpon. Honestly, I'm only famaliar with the System 2 reels and we sold plenty of them, good reel with a decent drag and good price point.
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The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog
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The Nature Conservancy Receives Grant For Big Springs project on Shasta River
4 Jul 2009 | 2:43 pmWe were overjoyed to hear the Nature Conservancy bought the Big Spring Ranch property in the Shasta Valley, knowing that finally – finally – we’d see some improvements in one of the biggest pieces of the Shasta River’s salmon puzzle (See “Woot! Woot! Nature Conservancy Buys Big Springs Ranch…”) Now, it appears the project has landed some economic stimulus money. (Ummm, you guys need a fulltime blogger on the project – one capable of checking fish populations via fly rod methods?) The Nature Conservancy is honored that our Shasta River/Big… -
The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-07-04
4 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amWorking like mad so I start my Montana fly fishing trip with clean slate. Why is exhaustion now a precursor of vacation? # Powered by Twitter Tools. -
Finally, the Extreme Nutrional Value of the Slaw Dog Scientifically Proven
3 Jul 2009 | 12:17 pmSent to us by Alert Underground Reader [we're not saying because it would only encourage him], we’re elated to offer up absolute, scientifically derived, government-approved PROOF that the vaunted Underground Slaw Dog is in fact a healthy, nutritious meal on a bun: There can no longer be any doubt that the Slaw Dog is good for you. Check out all that Vitamin C! (And know that a “C-” grade is just barely below average.) Given the rich, tasty goodness of the slaw dog, we wonder why anyone bothers to pop Vitamin C pills or drink orange juice. See you at Sonic, Tom Chandler. -
Isn’t This Going a Little Overboard?
3 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amOfficially speaking, the Underground is not a big fan of bass fisherman Mike Iaconelli’s histrionics. It borders on obnoxious, and yes – I think he’s playing to the camera to the point he’s becoming the Paris Hilton of the bass fishing world. On the other hand, the guy can catch fish – and he’s willing to do what it takes to land fish (it comes about 15 seconds in): Everybody has their own “I dived into the frothing waters” or a twisted “I landed a fish with the fly I broke off yesterday in his lip” story. It’s just that… -
The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-07-03
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amMassive 4-day carp extravaganza courtesy Carp on the Fly: http://bit.ly/5NkzN # More fly tying materials madness from Singlebarbed: Working on the Chain Gang: http://tinyurl.com/nq9w2z # Certified Anglers? You betcha: http://tinyurl.com/lrnc6l # Fly fishing obituaries at Wayward Fly Fishing (you'll shoot floatant out your nose) http://bit.ly/TxQ0n # The Columbia Basin's last, best hope for salmon may be a no-bullshit judge: http://bit.ly/9uDO3 # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Wayward Flyfishing
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Fly Fisher obituaries
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Fly Fishers Are Great Lovers
I've been collecting love letters from fly fishermen and fly fisherwomen over the years (OK, not all mine). Here are some typical ones that show the depth of our romantic feelings. They also show that our priorities in life are mature and not centered around fish. More . . . -
I saw it on the radio
I mean, I saw a kid fishing using a radio-controlled boat. There are actually a number of videos of people attaching fishing line and lure to the back of a radio-controlled boat. More . . . -
The end of a material life
You can't anticipate a time like this. Or I should say, everyone at some point comes to this, as if I ought to know what ought to happen at every point in one's life, let alone one's fly-fishing life. Let me explain this bit of nonsense. More . . . -
Fly fishging personals
Young fly tier looking for the ideal fly tying woman." I'm young, energetic, and can tie a full-dressed salmon fly like nobody's business. Woman must be willing to tolerate long hours of inactivity per week while I finish this month's fly. Must be able to add tags and tips to hooks, as needed. Hook sharpening skills a plus. More . . .
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All About Fly Fishing Blog
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Not Lucky On Emerald Lake
26 Jun 2009 | 8:00 pmIt looked somewhat promising. Partly cloudy and about 20C outside the kitchen window in Whitecourt, Alberta. Thus far during our little vacation with Colleen, my son and I have not had much opportunity to experience any fishing in Alberta. The days we thought we’d head out turned out to be rainy, chilly and windy - not conditions adverse to myself but not the best for a seven year old. A few days ago, we were in Al’s Sport Quest in Whitecourt and talked with owner Al about local fishing holes. As well, Ian Bews of Whitecourt’s “Castaways Fly Tying Club”… -
Can You Have Too Much Fly Fishing Gear?
17 Jun 2009 | 10:06 pmI’m wondering if it is possible. Am I there yet? Except, I wouldn’t part with any of it except to my sons or my best friend (if she decides to seriously take up fishing, she can have and use whatever I’ve got! It’s a deal, Colleen ). I’d lend some of it to others - as long as I were present while it was being used. But maybe I have too much. I’m planning a trip out west with my “wee man,” who will be 7 in August. I haven’t had time to do much research on what exactly the fly fishing opportunities are in the area I’ll be… -
Lousy Struggles, Good Struggles!
15 Jun 2009 | 8:20 pmI managed to get quite a bit done early today, and then scheduled some time to tackle an SSH server problem on a linux server here at the office. After about three hours of struggling with it, and not getting it to work correctly, I decided “enough lousy struggling for the day, let’s see what’s going on at the ponds.” It was a beautiful afternoon - sunny with cloudy periods and no thunder storms in the outlook like yesterday. So off I went to the pond, thinking it might be too bright for the fish but what the heck. I could use another few hours wetting flies and… -
Dinner Time
14 Jun 2009 | 4:18 pmIt has been sometime since I posted here - been a very busy spring both business and personal wise. The weather hasn’t always been co-operative either. Today, I felt as if I just needed to get out and wet some flies so I drove over to the ponds that are only about 7 minutes away. The afternoon was pleasant - partly cloudy skies and the temperature around 20C. When I arrived, I decided to take out one of the rowboats and after setting up my gear, I tied on a Malteser and rowed out so that I could drift into some holes I know. I love that Malteser fly! Within 20 minutes, I had a… -
Spring Time Fly Fishing Gear Tune-Up - Part 4 - Reels & Rods
7 Apr 2009 | 5:57 amYour rod and reel are the most important parts of your fly fishing gear. There are a few simple things you can do to make sure they give you years of great service. Reels There’s really not much to say about maintaining reels, other than … lubricate them as per the manufacturers’ instructions! As with anything that has moving parts, friction develops. The heat caused by excessive friction will cause wear and tear that did not have to happen if the part was properly lubricated. The best lubricant to use is lithium grease - don’t be trying to squirt 10W-30 inside your…
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Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Fishing Blog
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HIGH WATER FLY FISHING AT ITS BEST
13 Jun 2009 | 1:29 pmMost all rivers in Colorado have peaked in flow now and are leveling off, or dropping. The South Platte below Spinney has now dropped below 300 cfs and should now start to fish well. It has been somewhat inconsistant with high water flows, however, scuds and red or brown San Juan Worms with Barr's Emerger droppers have been working at times. The other sections of the Platte are just as inconsistant with Eleven Mile Canyon running 325 cfs and crowded to the Deckers area being somewhat higher at 700 cfs. All these stretches should start to drop some over the next week, providing excellent… -
CADDIS OLD SCHOOL
21 Apr 2009 | 5:25 pmThe long awaited Caddis hatch has begun in the Canon City area and should, because of low water, move up river fairly rapidly, proliferating the entire corridor over the next few days. Be prepared to pay close attention to fishing the pupa, because that's the stage of the lifecycle that produces the most fish and it does not have to be dead drifted. Be sure to stay on the river late and fish the egglayers and spent Caddis. Big fish don't get fat chasing live bugs.....they prefer the dead ones. Have fun. -
Stone Fly Nymphs Begin Molt
10 Feb 2009 | 10:31 amThe Arkansas has been fishing pretty darned well on these nice days, and the fish are starting to move to the outside seams from the deep runs and pools. That behavior is a little early, but I believe that Stonefly nymphs have started to molt and that along with a little increase in water temperature has changed things dramatically. The best time to fish is from about 10AM till 3PM and the best rigs are deep running Stone Fly nymphs trailing a #16 BH Prince, Chartruese Copper John, or a #20 Red Pure Midge. A few fish are coming to the surface to eat adult midges, but very few. On rivers like… -
Wright and McGill Superstore Launched
16 Oct 2008 | 9:34 amRoyal Gorge Anglers has launched a new web site featuring all Wright and McGill products. We have always been a big supporter of this old Colorado Company and since its foray back into fly fishing a few years ago, we have sold lots of W&M products to lots of satisfied customers. Now, everyone can buy these products on line and in addition, we are offering free shipping to all customers in the lower 48. Products are available directly from the factory, so availability will not be a problem unless the factory is backordered. Please go to the new site and take a look. Just click the title of… -
ARK Fishing
9 Aug 2008 | 6:17 pmThe Ark is looking good even with the rain over the past few days. I guided a half day trip this morning and fish were on Apes with a Red thunder or Red / Silver high voltage PT early in the morning and then Hoppers followed by the same droppers later in the morning. Remember fish are still in tight to the banks. Curtis
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Fly Fishing Utah - The Utah Fly Fishing Resource
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What about Ensenada , Mexico?
4 Jul 2009 | 1:13 pmAnyone fish the Ensenada, Mexico area? I did a quick look through the site and saw nothing mentioning Ensenada. I am looking for experiences and guide info. Brian -
Boat insurance
4 Jul 2009 | 10:19 amwith the cost of drifts being where they are I was looking at insuring my boat. I was just wondering if any of you have insurance on your boat. and if so who do use. it would really suck to get rear ended by an A-hole with no insurance and total out your boat -
Tropical fishing venue help please
3 Jul 2009 | 2:38 pmI have been blessed with the opportunity to pick a fishing venue within the next 12 months for my 2 brothers and myself. Only problem is I am the only one who fishes with the fly. Well I guess the other problem could be the brother who is footing the bill does not fish much and requires getting some fish on the end of his line. I am looking for suggestions of destinations, times, and outfitters for both fly and gear fishing. We would like a tropical venue with options. Costa Rica and Florida Keys have mostly been in the discussions but honesty I don’t know much about shit like that so… -
oneida narrows - what's a good flow?
3 Jul 2009 | 11:47 amwhat's a good flow rate as per the page to fish? ie, what's good to target? thanks! -
Helpful link for voicing your support of your 2nd ammendment rights.
3 Jul 2009 | 8:15 amI know this isn't directly FF related, but I know many FF'ers own guns, and All of us would be impacted by this. So I'm just throwing this out there. Utilize the link if you find it helpful for you. http://www.pointofview.net/site/Page...?pagename=HR45
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BassFan News
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Ike, Gluszek Look To Fill Educational Void
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm<i>(Editor's note: In observance of the 4th of July holiday, the BassFan staff will be taking Friday off. A new Top Story will be published on Monday.)</i> Much ...more -
Secluded Roadbed Held Key To Russell's Victory
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmNeil Russell had finished 3rd at the Columbia River Western FLW Series in both 2007 and 2008, and last week he climbed two notches higher to secure the ...more -
Wind-Protected Area Keyed Lane's Triumph
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmThe Potomac River Northern Stren was just the antidote to help Bobby Lane forget all about his dismal showing at the Mississippi River Bassmaster Elite ...more -
Late-Season Rally Puts Kennedy On The Prowl
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmWatch out, Bassmaster Elite Series anglers eying a berth in the postseason. A dangerous man is sneaking up on you, and he's going to one of his favorite ...more -
Morgan Will Try To Come From Behind This Time
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmFor the second straight year, Andy Morgan will go into the final FLW Tour event of the regular season with a shot at winning the <a href="http://www.bassfan.com/aoy.asp"><u>Angler ...more
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Dock Talk
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World record: video
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmHere's a look at some Japanese coverage of Manabu Kurita's potential world record bass from Lake Biwa. To the right are some additional photos of the ...more -
Record intel: pretty quiet
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmThe day has dawned in Japan and there's not much more to report on the Biwa fish other than it was caught by Manabu Kurita at about 12:00 in the afternoon ...more -
Biwa monster: Burke's reaction
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmMonte Burke's the author of the highly acclaimed book Sowbelly: The Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, published in 2005. Ironically, ...more -
Abu contest: first entries up
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmEntries are pouring in for the new Abu Garcia For Life! contest, and several were published today. Click ...more -
Possible world record? (updated)
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmUpdate 8:15 p.m. EST: Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune, who's long covered the quest for the record, has picked ...more
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BassFan Radio with Terry Brown
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Brent Ehrler
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmToday's episode features California pro Brent Ehrler, who discusses his incredible hot streak, the Angler of the Year race and the upcoming Kentucky Lake ...more -
Dan Morehead
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmThere's an interesting situation coming up in a few weeks. The Bassmaster Elite Series fishes Kentucky Lake June 3-6. The FLW Tour fishes it the week ...more
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Dock Talk
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World record: video
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmHere's a look at some Japanese coverage of Manabu Kurita's potential world record bass from Lake Biwa. To the right are some additional photos of the ...more -
Record intel: pretty quiet
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmThe day has dawned in Japan and there's not much more to report on the Biwa fish other than it was caught by Manabu Kurita at about 12:00 in the afternoon ...more -
Biwa monster: Burke's reaction
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmMonte Burke's the author of the highly acclaimed book Sowbelly: The Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, published in 2005. Ironically, ...more -
Abu contest: first entries up
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmEntries are pouring in for the new Abu Garcia For Life! contest, and several were published today. Click ...more -
Possible world record? (updated)
31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pmUpdate 8:15 p.m. EST: Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune, who's long covered the quest for the record, has picked ...more
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Fishing News
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Fishing fest Saturday
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Miss. agencies involved in red snapper research
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Fishing the North Coast: A rough ocean commands respect
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Man robbed while night fishing at tarn
1 Jul 2009 | 5:49 amA man was robbed while night fishing at a tarn in Bury. Shortly before 12.20am on Saturday June 20, the 38-year-old victim was lying down in his tent while fishing alone at a tarn off Garside Hey Road. -
Free fishing across MN... but there's a catch
1 Jul 2009 | 1:26 amJuly 1st 2009 will be a first for the state's anglers. "For the first time you will be able to fish for free in most Minnesota state parks," said DNR's Laurie Martinson.
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I am a bass fisherman
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• ICAST 2009 Previews
3 Jul 2009 | 2:43 pmICAST is the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades. Try saying that three times fast. Yeah. It's a trade show. It's being held in Orlando this year from July 15th to the 17th. I'm not going, but thousands usually attend this big event. http://www.icastfishing.org/Because most of us won't be going, we need to get the inside info. We want a sneak peek at what is coming. I have been -
• Off The Pier 6-27-2009 - Rinse & Repeat
27 Jun 2009 | 7:54 pmStarted fishing off the pier this evening around 8pm. Yes, the mosquitoes were already out and about. Fished the same technique that has been working for me the last couple of weeks. Like the post title says, rinse and repeat. My Patriarch was ready to go. The Scumfrog was still tied on. Worked the Scumfrog over duckweed first and eventually picked up a small one. Most of these fish under the -
• Off the Pier 6-25-2009
25 Jun 2009 | 7:09 pmThe only gear I had with me this evening was a Patriarch on a 7' rod, two pairs of hemostats, my license, a black Scumfrog, and a black Bronzeye frog as a back up just in case. I should have brought my scale, but I did bring my phone for taking photos. First cast was around 6:45pm. Only spent about 90 minutes out there. Fished the same few spots I've been hitting over duckweed. Water beyond the -
• Off the Pier 6-19-2009
19 Jun 2009 | 9:07 pmBy now, you probably know that whenever I fish off the pier, I only catch one or two bass. I call that a good day by pier standards. If I happen to catch more than that, I consider it a spectacular day. The area around the pier offers only so many casting options and let's face it, if the fish aren't there, as so often is the case, nothing is going to bite anyway. The Summer heat has settled in -
• Slow Scumfroggin' Over Duckweed
15 Jun 2009 | 3:38 pmFor many of us, frogging is usually a cast and retrieve chore. When we find the green stuff, we work the frog over it with occasional pauses. Slowing down is usually not in the froggin' vocabulary. When it comes to hollow bodied lures like Scumfrogs and SPRO Bronzeye frogs, the story can be very different. Because these lures float, slowing down is relatively easy, especially when covering slop
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Fishing.com
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Largemouth Bass Bait – Easy To Use Bass Baits
18 Jun 2009 | 7:21 amWhen it comes to largemouth bass bait it seems as if the choices available to anglers are almost endless. Some bass baits are easier to use than others and in this article I’m going to discuss some of the more “easy to use” bass baits. Does this mean that these bass baits can be tied on, thrown into the water, and the result will be bass being caught? More than likely not because fishing, as any seasoned angler knows, is about more than just throwing a bait into the water and catching fish in most situations. -
What To Use For Trout – What Are The Best Baits For Trout Fishing?
4 Jun 2009 | 5:51 amThere are many types of bait that can be used for trout fishing, both live and synthetic, but which ones are the best? In this article I will use my twenty plus years of trout fishing experience to answer this question. Although it is impossible to say which bait is the best, it is possible to list the trout baits that have always been productive for me. Then you can try them and determine which type of bait works best for you. -
Best Time To Fish – When Is The Best Time To Be Fishing?
23 May 2009 | 8:27 amAs anglers, especially anglers who want to catch more and larger fish, there is an understanding that some times are better for fishing than others. The problem can be that we aren’t exactly sure how this all works. Although there are many theories out there that try to explain why one time is better than another for fishing, one of the simplest (and easiest) ways to determine the best time to fish is by paying attention to Mother Nature. -
Thoughts about fishing!
14 May 2009 | 2:50 pmI found this site and wanted to learn more about fishing.us. I hope to be active and share thoughts about fishing.
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Fishing.com Forum
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Largemouth Bass Bait – Easy To Use Bass Baits
18 Jun 2009 | 7:21 amWhen it comes to largemouth bass bait it seems as if the choices available to anglers are almost endless. Some bass baits are easier to use than others and in this article I’m going to discuss some of the more “easy to use” bass baits. Does this mean that these bass baits can be tied on, thrown into the water, and the result will be bass being caught? More than likely not because fishing, as any seasoned angler knows, is about more than just throwing a bait into the water and catching fish in most situations. -
What To Use For Trout – What Are The Best Baits For Trout Fishing?
4 Jun 2009 | 5:51 amThere are many types of bait that can be used for trout fishing, both live and synthetic, but which ones are the best? In this article I will use my twenty plus years of trout fishing experience to answer this question. Although it is impossible to say which bait is the best, it is possible to list the trout baits that have always been productive for me. Then you can try them and determine which type of bait works best for you. -
Best Time To Fish – When Is The Best Time To Be Fishing?
23 May 2009 | 8:27 amAs anglers, especially anglers who want to catch more and larger fish, there is an understanding that some times are better for fishing than others. The problem can be that we aren’t exactly sure how this all works. Although there are many theories out there that try to explain why one time is better than another for fishing, one of the simplest (and easiest) ways to determine the best time to fish is by paying attention to Mother Nature. -
Bait Rigs – The Best Way To Present Worms As Bait
30 Apr 2009 | 9:40 amWhen it comes to using live worms as bait for fishing there are some ways that are much more effective than others. This is what this article is about, the best way to present worms as bait. For the most part I'm referring to live worms, although these bait rigs also work well with synthetic worms such as Berkley Power Worms.
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Gamefishing Fiji
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Cheap Flights - Flight Specials - Air Pacific
24 Jun 2009 | 6:12 pm$863 -- Fiji from Los Angeles (Roundtrip), incl. Taxes Fares to Fiji from Los Angeles have been slashed to an amazing price of $863 roundtrip, including taxes. This fare is available for travel June 10 - Dec. 30 on Air Pacific to Nadi on Fiji's the main island of Viti Levu. This sale ends July 14. Click here to purchase tickets directly with Air Pacific. Look for the "Get Packing" fare at a base fare of $565. Final price will include approximately $298 in taxes and fees.Cheap Flights - Flight Specials - Air Pacific"Bite Me" Matava Resort Kadavu Fiji Islands www.matava.com -
THE INVITATIONAL INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT 2009
23 Jun 2009 | 6:17 pmTHE INVITATIONAL INTERNATIONALGAME FISHING TOURNAMENT2009SPONSORED BY VODAFONE FIJI LTDIn association with Fosters Group & ShimanoThe International Game Fishing Club is proud to announce that the Invitational International Game Fishing Tournament is to take place on 24th-28th June, 2009 at Club Oceanus - 1 Atoll Place, Pacific Harbour.3 days fishing, daily weigh-in, prize giving luncheon and events.Team entry (4 anglers) ONLY $400 Additional anglers (max 2 per team) $100Contact Rebecca on 9422380 or 3450 498 to secure your place in Fiji's most prestigious game fishing event!International… -
World Record !
22 Jun 2009 | 2:55 pmDay two of our ultra-light tackle World Record hunting quest turned into a day to remember when we found the first wahoo pack....With three rods set and a Boone Sundancer teaser run down the prop wash, carnage ensued when the wahoo pack mass attacked. Three reels instantly lit up and a seriously mauled teaser flashed a mayday as it was repeatedly struck by multiple wahoo. We didn't stand a chance as one after the other, we got bitten off. With such a large pack right under Bite Me and lines cris-crossing the surface waters, anything moving got chomped...including leaders, swivels, plaited… -
World Record Hunt - Day 1
21 Jun 2009 | 4:07 pmIts that time of year again when I take a few days off, join with a couple of friends and have some fun World Record hunting for trophy gamefish on ultra-light tackle. I was once again joined by Tim Simpson, Editor of BlueWater magazine and world renown biologist and photographer Bill Boyce, both of whom are experts in the field of ultra-light gamefishing.We began the hunt on 4kg (8lb) IGFA Line class tackle trolling small Halco & Bluewater F18 minnows for wahoo and Zacatack skirted lures rigged with Pakula Katana hooks for Pacific sailfish. We also ran coke can & daisy chain teasers… -
International Game Fish Association :: Wegmans Goes Marlin Free; Endorses Take Marlin Off the Menu C
11 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pmWegmans Food Markets, Inc. (www.wegmans.com), based in Rochester, N.Y., reaffirms its commitment to selling sustainable seafood by becoming the first supermarket chain to endorse the Take Marlin Off the Menu Campaign (www.takemarlinoffthemenu.org) and refusing to sell marlin, sailfish and spearfish at its 72 stores located throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. In recognition of Wegmans' commitment to not selling marlin, the Take Marlin Off the Menu Campaign, launched eight months ago by three leading marine conservation non-profits, wants consumers to know they…
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Steel Valley Outdoors
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Happy Independence Day!
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Ohio State Parks Reminds Visitors to ‘SwimSafe!’ this Summer
3 Jul 2009 | 3:37 pmImage via Wikipedia Adults reminded to ‘keep an eye on the kids’ around water COLUMBUS, OH – As Ohioans prepare the celebrate the 4th of July weekend, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Recreation reminds adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the focus of the SwimSafe! beach safety program. “Safety is an important part of a successful family outing in our state parks,” said Dan West, chief of Ohio State Parks. “Our SwimSafe! program is a reminder that in addition to… -
BALD EAGLES NESTING IN 49 COUNTIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
3 Jul 2009 | 3:31 pmJust 20 years after the last eaglets were brought into Pennsylvania from Canada, bald eagles have recorded remarkable nesting successes here, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. And, with the Fourth of July just around the corner, the opportunity for Pennsylvanians to see a bald eagle in the wild continues to increase, thanks to the recent completion of a bald eagle nest viewing platform on State Game Land 180 in Pike County. “The story of the bald eagle’s recovery is living proof that responsible natural resource management and conservation make Pennsylvania a better… -
Boating Safety for July 4th
2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pmImage via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft encourages boaters to enjoy fireworks shows and to stay sober and boat safely on the July 4th holiday weekend, which represents among the busiest boating weekends of the year. Accidents happen quickly on the water and often come with no warning, which makes staying alert, staying sober and keeping a proper lookout for swimmers, objects in the water and other boaters a top priority. Properly wearing a life jacket also saves lives. Here are some basic safety tips to follow anytime while… -
New Doe License Process for Pennsylvania Hunters
2 Jul 2009 | 3:28 pmImage via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – With full implementation of the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today reminded hunters that county treasurers will begin accepting antlerless deer license applications three weeks earlier than in past years. Applications from resident hunters will be accepted by county treasurers starting Monday, July 13; nonresidents on Monday, July 27. For the 2009-10 license year, antlerless deer license fees are the same as they have been since 1999. However, there is a 70-cent transaction fee…
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Anglers Diary
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This Blog Is Moving
7 Jun 2009 | 4:50 amFor a number of reasons I've finally decided to move this blog to a new web address, all the posts on Anglers Diary have been reproduced on my North West Carp Blog and I've listed every entry below in case anyone wants to have a look back through the archive posts.If you have a link to Anglers Diary I'd be grateful if you moved it to my new site which is Here. If you receive email updates for Anglers Diary you can register your email address the same way for North West Carp and if you view Anglers Diary via the rss feed you can also update to the new North West Carp feed at the adress… -
Carp Fishing - Day Ticket Carp Fishing Trip
31 May 2009 | 2:09 amI must admit I’m not a big fan of day ticket carp fishing, mainly because of the silly prices fisheries are charging for a 24hr session these days!. If I do fish a day ticket water I want to be sure I’m on the type of water that offers me big fish, after all, if I’m paying over the odds, I want to be in with a chance of a big carp. I’d actually given up day ticket carp fishing many years ago when I thought Linear Fisheries were getting greedy and starting to charge too much, my opinion of Linear hasn’t changed and I haven’t been there for a while now.The one day ticket water that… -
Carp Tackle Review - JRC Stealth Brolly
17 May 2009 | 4:43 amSpring is well under way now and summer is just around the corner, after a winter of day only carping I’ve started fishing nights again in the last month or so and I’d forgotten just how handy it is having a decent brolly for overnighters.The JRC Stealth Brolly is my chosen system for overnighters, the stealth covers my bedchair and sleeping bag easily and leaves me with plenty of room to store my gear at the back of my bedchair. What I like about the stealth brolly is how fast you can get set up, I’m a short session carp angler and I’m always watching the water and looking to move… -
Carp Fishing - Winter Carping Pt7
3 May 2009 | 1:36 amAfter opening my 2009 carp account with a 14lb 6oz common last week I was back at the lake the following Saturday which was the 24th January. On my way to the lake is was getting increasingly agitated as the fields either side of the road were white with frost. The closer I got to the lake the worse the frost seemed to be and I had a nagging feeling that I might be driving towards a frozen lake!. I was already most of the way there so I didn’t bother turning the car round and going home. When I arrived I found the lake half frozen but fishable although I needed to do a bit of work to reach… -
Carp Fishing - Winter Carping Pt6
12 Apr 2009 | 1:42 amI can’t believe just how cold its been over Christmas and new year!. Prior to this fishing session I’m writing about now, which took place on Saturday 17th January, my last winter carp session was on boxing day!. With the lakes iced over for a few weeks I eventually decided to make a start on reviewing some of the fishing gear I use and my first review was on kryston silkworm braid, a hooklength material I've been using for over 15 years now. As I've used this material for so long it seemed logical to review one of my favourites first. I’ve also added a few new links to this blog,…
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DEADLIEST REPORTS
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F/V Maverick to be at the Pacific Commerical Fishermen’s Festival!
3 Jul 2009 | 9:39 pmThe Pacific Commerical Fishermen’s Festival in Astoria, Oregon, takes place September 19th & 20th and if you’re a traveling ‘Deadliest Catch’ fan, this is a must stop for you! Make sure to check out all the details at www.PacificFishermenFestival.com F/V Maverick (image--Discovery) Not only will Rick and Donna Quashnick be there, but their beloved F/V Maverick will be home and docked at the local pier for the first time in three years! Again, you may want to keep track of the event on the festival website as additional details may be in the works. Would you… -
Captain Sig’s Fish Cakes
3 Jul 2009 | 5:33 pmSig Hansen cooking up a storm on 'After the Catch', episode 3, season 3. (image Discovery) Over the years some of the featured skippers have shared a few recipes with us, such as Ragnhild from the Farwest Leader, the Hillstrands, Phil Harris on the Paula Deen show, and even Sig & Edgar Hansen in a TV Guide issue. Well now we have more recipes to try out as one of the show’s fishermen is cooking up seafood during each episode of ‘After the Catch’. While I can’t say I’ll be trying out Edgar’s Fish Head Soup anytime soon, Sig Hansen’s… -
‘Deadliest Catch’ July 4th weekend Marathon
3 Jul 2009 | 10:15 amIf you’re like me, you’ve already been watching the July 4th ‘Deadliest Catch’ marathon for several hours! If not, hurry up and turn on the tube because it’s going to be ‘Deadliest Catch’ pretty much 24/7 for the next three days! Tune in and take advantage of Discovery’s generosity towards us ‘Deadliest Catch’ die-hard fans and celebrate Independence Day while catching up on the last five seasons! discovery image Posted in television Tagged: Alaska, Crab Fishing, Deadliest Catch, Discovery, King crab, marathons, Opilio, television -
A Slap in the Face or a Kick in the Butt!–’Deadliest Catch’ tonight
30 Jun 2009 | 5:45 pmphoto courtesy of Discovery ‘Deadliest Catch’–Episode 12: A SLAP IN THE FACE OR A KICK IN THE BUTT! Late into the season, each skipper faces his own personal brand of hell. Frozen crab, frozen gear, and a frozen harbor chill the hearts of even the most callous fishermen. On the Cornelia Marie, Skipper Phil gambles on the theory that air bubbles on the water means crabs are farting down below. On the Time Bandit, Captain Andy enters St. Paul harbor—now frozen enough to walk across. Five pack-a-day smoker Sig Hansen tries his hand at quitting the habit. When a huge storm… -
‘Deadliest Catch’ ep. 12 preview: Payback Time
30 Jun 2009 | 5:27 pmAfter a successful season on the Northwestern, Mother Nature gives Sig and his crew some major payback. 2009 season 5 more about "‘Deadliest Catch’ ep. 12 preview: Pay…", posted with vodpod Posted in Uncategorized
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Fishing Asia
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Shopping for Fishing Tackle in Japan?
4 Jul 2009 | 7:39 amJapan is a shopper’s paradise, whether you are shopping for clothes, sports gear, food, anything… I never fail to be totally amazed by this country, the second largest economy in the world after the United States of America. The country is so clean, the people so polite and the degree of efficiency of the country has to be felt to be believed. You have to be there to personally experience a country that runs like clockwork, 24hrs a day, without fail. True, Japan’s economy has been in the doldrums for many years now, but hey, when you are at the peak of efficiency, it makes… -
Welded Loops for your Fly Lines!
29 Jun 2009 | 3:53 amEver bought commercial fly lines and wondered how they have nice beautiful loops done at both ends. Sure it is convenient to have them pre-done for you at the factory, but what if, the loop wears out and you need to make a new one? Well, what I had done in the past was use braided loop material to splice my own loops and attached them to the end of the fly lines. These work extremely well when done properly but needs alot of care in splicing. If you eyesight are failing you, they are a bitch to make… so here’s a another way to create loops that looks like these. The above picture… -
Fishing Luggage at its Best!
12 Jun 2009 | 9:28 pmHaving fished so many years in a variety of places, I’ve always been in search for the perfect tackle bag. I’ve gone through many and few last me anything more than a year. Something new always comes along that is better looking and more practical. Also in most of our fishing trips, we almost always bring more than we need to carry, and we need a good luggage system with lots of pockets for everything! Some years back, I thought I had found the perfect travel tackle bag when I bought the ABEL “Holds Everything Tackle Bag”. It was handsome, had pockets for everything… -
Into the Backing…
6 Jun 2009 | 9:10 amEver had a freshwater fish take you into the backing. I had the one and only experience and this was caught on film (or digital version of film)… Fact is, few freshwater fish has the stamina and strength to take you into the backing unless you are thinking about big Salmon or fishing in a fast running river. Well, Salmon are strong but they are actually a Saltwater fish that comes to freshwater to breed. And of course a running river don’t count as the current works in favor of the fish to take you into the backing. Well, taking these factors aside, few freshwater fishes in… -
The Stealth Cast…
29 May 2009 | 5:04 pmCaution : Please read this article with a pinch of salt! The ability to creep up on a spooky fish is highly priced in fly fishing, especially when fishing in gin clear water, where it is as easy for the fish to see you as it is for you to see the fish. Fly anglers all over the world have their own well guarded secret of how to do this, be it in fresh or salt water. In one of our fishing trips to the Maldives, one innovative fly angler (Henry Lau of Coho) developed a new stealth cast technique for bonefish… complete with goggles and snorkels (see picture below)… now called the…
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Blog
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Fishing Action is Hot This Summer in Fort Lauderdale
20 Jun 2009 | 9:18 amSummer is here and the weather is getting hot. The action on the reef is heating up too as the big schools of bonitos and kingfish make their way down the edge of the gulfstream. Our daily drift fishing trips have been getting some awesome catches of kingfish and bonitos lately. When a school of bonitos swims anywhere near the boat, every line we have in the water gets bit. It can be pretty exciting at times. Mixed in with these bonito schools are kingfish and the occassional tuna and/or wahoo. Sportfishing trips have been very good lately too. On our longer trips, 6 hours or… -
Summer Fishing Action in Ft Lauderdale
2 Jun 2009 | 8:44 amDaytime Drift Fishing The fishing in early June is always good action off the South Florida coastline.In Ft Lauderdale, we’re seeing an abundance of activity on the reefs.Large bait schools are trying to make their way northward, but are getting beat up hard by huge schools of kingfish.On our daytime drift fishing trips, we are finding kingfish all over the 100’ reefs.The kingfish have been ranging in sizes from little 4 pounders, all the way up to the occasional 20 pounder.Bonitos have begun to show themselves on the reefs this summer with the first few schools hitting us hard last… -
Great Deep Sea Fishing This Week in Ft Lauderdale
24 May 2009 | 2:52 pmThe deep sea fishing was great off Ft Lauderdale this week. The drift boats have been catching kingfish after kingfish after kingfish. There have been a lot of kingfish on the reef. Action has been good on our morning and afternoon drift fishing trips. The night tirp has been great for snappers of all species. Yellowtails, mangorves and mutton snappers are what we are targeting on our night anchor trips, but we catch a million other types of bottom fish too. Pretty much fishing in general has been great. Sportfishing trips are coming in with some really awesome big game fish this… -
2 Swordfish on the Friday Night Swordfishing Trip
11 May 2009 | 7:39 pmIt was a beautiful night on the Friday Night Swordfishing Trip this week. The weather was superb, and the fishing wasn’t half bad either. We started off trolling offshore, out to swordfish grounds. We hooked into and caught one small dolphin on the way offshore. It was a little 5 or 6 pounder. Captain Adam found a nice little color change offshore. It’s still daylight out till almost 9 PM these days, and the days are getting longer. Captain Adam and his mate Josh assisted everyone with getting their lines and buoys set. It wasn’t long before we got the first… -
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing in May
6 May 2009 | 3:54 pmMay is here and what a beautiful month. The action in Fort Lauderdale this month has been on the reef. Sure, there are some dolphin biting here and there offshore, but they have been few and far between. Kingfish are biting like mad just a mile our shore, so we haven’t ventured out too much farther than that. My dad always said to me, “The first rule of fishing is never leave fish to find fish.” Kingfishing in on the 80′-150′ reefs has been action packed this month, and I’m looking forward to an action packed summer as well. Our 4 hour drift…
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The Bait Barn
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Butter Worms, Trevor worms, Chilecomadia moorei
3 Jul 2009 | 9:04 amButter Worms, Trevor worms, Chilecomadia mooreiButter worms are in (Limited Quantity), they are well known for their trout, panfish catching ability. They are also an excellent source of protein for exotic pets.Order yours today! -
Catalpa Worm Sale until July 4th
2 Jul 2009 | 5:55 amIn celebration of the Independence of America, we have discounted our Catawba Gold Bait Catalpa worms to only $5.00 a dozen until the evening of July 4th, 2009. The best catfish bait in the world! Maximum of 15 dozen per customer. This is Online and in the store. Happy birthday America! -
Catalpa Worms for shipping
1 Jul 2009 | 3:40 pmWe experienced some difficulties with the website processing catalpa worm orders, the weight was not adding up correctly again. To eliminate this, I reprogrammed shipments of 5, 10 and 15 dozen with the weight of each container. We apologize for the inconvenience. So if you calculated the shipping of catalpa worms and the shipping came out very high, please try again. Catalpa Worm ordering section -
The 12th Anniversary of The Bait Barn SALE
30 Jun 2009 | 9:31 amOne Day ONLYJuly 1, 2009 is our 12th anniversary. We will be having IN-Store specials all day long such as Barbie and Cars kids fishing pole combos for $10.00 (Limited Quantity), fish stringers .50 cents, 6 foot cane poles $4.00, catfish alarms bells .50 cents, plastic fishing pole holders .50 cents. If you would like to order over the phone and have shipped to you, call 317-545-2248. There will be a $5.80 shipping charge with this order for Priority mail. -
Walter Koehler's Fish
27 Jun 2009 | 1:54 pmToday Walter Koehler came into the Bait Barn at 8am, purchased a few dozen crappie minnows and headed towards Geist Reservoir for some fishing. When he returned around 4 PM he brought his catch to show us. Not bad, for a days work!
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Live and Let Fly
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Single Haul: Happy 4th of July
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Single Haul: Happy Father's Day
21 Jun 2009 | 11:57 amHelping Dad land a rainbow trout on the Lower Mountain Fork River in the fall of '08.Happy Father's Day,-Parker -
Double Haul: New Friends
12 Jun 2009 | 4:04 amMet some good folks/new friends last weekend in Beavers Bend. Eugene had taken his grandson, Hunter, fly fishing for the first time and we made our acquaintances along the Lower Mountain Fork River. And for the record...Hunter did quite well for a first time fly fisher. Eugene even landed himself a very interesting albino trout and he kindly allowed me to take a photo.It was great meeting yall and I hope we cross paths up there again. Thanks for the flies Eugene! -Parker -
Wind Rows of Foam
9 Jun 2009 | 4:04 amIf you remember back to the post on the 24th of April around midnight, I let everyone know that Kyle and I were on our way down to Key Largo for a short stay at the Key Largo Inn before we were to meet up with our guide early that morning to fish out of Islamorada. We were excited to say the least and our goals were set high with thoughts of tarpon and bonefish...and just maybe a shot at a permit. Little did we know we would be up against it with terrible fly fishing conditions and only less than a handful of chances at a tarpon.That Saturday morning we were up and ready to go around 6:15am. -
Single Haul: Photo Op (3 of 3)
3 May 2009 | 4:04 amAnd the final installment of the three part series of Single Hauls.
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San Francisco Bay Area Boater
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Blue Angels Arrive in San Francisco for Fleet Week
4 Jul 2009 | 4:51 pmThe time has come again for Fleet Week in the little town of San Francisco, and the spectators and residents should wear their ear plugs and have binoculars at the ready. The sights will be amazing, as the Blue Angels will be flying for four consecutive afternoons. Thursday and Friday sessions are for their rehearsals while Saturday and Sunday will be the main performances. The Blue Angels are an elite fighter pilot team, flying F/A-18 Hornets. They are well trained in flight maneuvers, able to fly within inches of each other and perform all sorts of complicated maneuvers. They arrived on… -
Fishing Report: July 4th, 2009
4 Jul 2009 | 8:40 amThe fish are still biting in the lakes this week. The trout are still biting around 15 feet below the water in Amador, where you will also find Bass about five feet lower. Over this past weekend, someone caught a 14 lb catfish. There seems to be plenty of trout between the Dam and Hat Island in the Camanche, with Bass swimming in the narrows and the main lake. The catfish here are still plentiful, especially along the camping areas in the north shore and south shore. The best times for trout in the Chabot are during the midmorning hours and early evening hours. The Bass are beginning to move… -
Obexer’s Boat and Company Marina, Lake Tahoe
4 Jul 2009 | 4:49 amObexer's is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Phone: 530-525-7962 Fuel Dock: Yes, this marina does offer a fuel dock. Pumpout: This facility does provide a pumpout service. Services Available: This is definitely a full service marina and everything under the sun that you could ever require can be found here. The chandlery is simply incredible and offers numerous repair services as well as preventative maintenance. They also offer special restoration services for aging boats. What You Need to Know: This is an incredibly historic marina that first opened in 1911. Since that time it has… -
Bullards Bar Lake
3 Jul 2009 | 4:34 pmBullards Bar Lake is located in: Nevada City, CA Phone: (530) 288-3231 About the Lake: This gorgeous lake covers 4700 acres and is located near Nevada City. The North Yuba butts up against the lake and this is considered to be one of the tallest dams in California. The lake is more than 16 miles long and the dam itself is reason enough to visit. Boat Launches: Emerald Cove Resort & Marina Near the dam on the south end of the lake just off Marysville Rd. Launch ramp, no fee. Dark Day Boat Ramp On east side of lake, Hwy. 49 to Marysville Rd. Launch ramp, no fee, picnic area nearby. Camping:… -
I Ate the World Record Wahoo, Cape Canaveral, FL, Trophy Catch V1C3
3 Jul 2009 | 4:28 amThis post is from SFBoater Trophy Catch Jackpot I. Got a trophy catch? Get paid for your fish stories I Ate the World Record Wahoo?? By Ron I have only caught one really big fish in my life and I am 64. Back in August 1973, I lived in Merritt Island, Florida. My neighbor bought a new 23 foot boat and after several average fishing trips, he and I were talking one day. I told him that I always caught fish a few years earlier when I had my own boat. So naturally, he invited me to go fishing one weekend. We left Port Canaveral early on a Saturday morning and I told him to head 45 degrees (NE)…
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Fish On Yukon
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Pike Poetry from a Yukon Outdoor Woman
17 Jun 2009 | 6:26 amThis past weekend I found myself fishing with over a dozen women. It was my second year teaching the Yukon Fish and Game’s Yukon Outdoor Women Program. It was a great time with lots of laughter, stories, learning and fishing. As we discussed fishing for Yukon Northern Pike, Zoe referred to some poetry called Pike by Ted Hughes. Here are just a few excerpts but I highly recommend reading the entire thing: Pike Pike, three inches long, perfect. Pike in all parts, green tigering the gold. Killers from the egg; the malevolent aged grin. They dance on the surface among the flies. In… -
Some Random Thoughts About Yukon Family Fishing With Kids
7 Jun 2009 | 8:49 amTook the family fishing yesterday to Little Atlin Lake in search of a pike dinner. The lake is about an hour from Whitehorse and requires a boat so it took a little more prep than standing on shore on a stocked lake. It was a great trip which everyone enjoyed; but I thought I would document a couple of thoughts so I could improve it for next time. 1) Snacks - gotta have more next time for the kids and probably something refreshing and frozen like a yoghurt tube. It was hot and the little blast of cold would have been nice. 2) A ban on Holeys. In an aluminum boat with fish slime… -
Dropping in on Pumphouse Lake
4 Jun 2009 | 1:52 pmI love dropper rigs. Why not double your chances and see what is working, especially when you are searching for fish. http://whatsupyukon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1211&Itemid=199 -
Tandem Chironomid Rigs are Deadly this Time of Year
21 May 2009 | 11:00 pmA great post on the Hooked on Yukon Fishing Facebook page that I had to share. It is almost chronie time at the pothole lakes. With the ice off and the weather warming, the water will be adrift with chronomid shucks. I love this time of year. Floating lines with 15 ft leaders and strike indicators are the ticket. Ice cream cones, colaborators and san juan worm flies will all work well. Focus on greens and browns with silver beads in 12-16. Simply cast out, wait 5 mins for the fly to sink to depth and do a slow finger strip retrieve. For best success tie on a chronomid pupa with a blood worm… -
Get Your Lawn Chairs out Early with the YFGA’s Family Fishing Days
22 Mar 2009 | 10:46 amThis is a great deal of fun. Have a look here for pictures of the Pine Lake event a few years ago. Family Fishing Day - Lake Laberge April 5, 2009 (Sunday) 10:00 AM -3:00 PM free prizes, giveaways, advice, hot dogs, beverages & cake Family Fishing Day - Pine Lake, Haines Junction April 18, 2009 (Saturday) 10:00 AM -3:00 PM free prizes, giveaways, advice, hot dogs, beverages & cake
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Updates from Deneki Outdoors
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Spey Fishing for Trout, Part 2 - Gear
4 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amWorkin' the little rod on the Arolik.Photo: Cameron MillerWe've posted previously about why we think you should spey fish for trout. Today we talk about how to set yourself up.RodsIn the past few years, a few major fly rod manufacturers have come out with some pretty amazing spey rods in the 4- to 5-weight range that make spey fishing for trout fun and practical. Rods like the Sage 5126-4 Z-Axis and the Echo Dec Hogan 4119 are light and really fun to cast, but still have the power to throw moderate sinktips and some surprisingly big flies.LinesCoupled with the release of these cool little… -
Kalik - Beer of the Bahamas
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amMike Sanders likes Kalik.Photo: Ric Fogel/SportfolioOne of our favorite things about fly fishing is that it's an excuse for us to visit some far-flung, authentic, rural parts of the world. Reading books on local anthropology is great and all, but we think that when you visit a new place it's pretty important to drink the local beer.At Andros South, the local beer is called Kalik-- named after the sound of the bells during Junkanoo, a huge festival in December featuring street parades through the Bahamas. As it says on the label, Kalik is the official "Beer of the Bahamas". It's brewed in… -
Spey Fishing for Trout, Part 1 - Why
2 Jul 2009 | 9:21 amDec Hogan covers the Arolik, bank-to-bank.Photo: Cameron MillerOver the past few years, spey casting has become the method of choice in most fisheries around the world that involve presenting swung flies to anadromous fish. On the Kola Peninsula, and in Iceland, and on the Hoh River and in Tierre Del Fuego, anglers chase Atlantics and steelhead and sea run browns with spey rods. Visit Alaska West or BC West when the kings or steelhead are in the river, and you're going to see a whole bunch of anglers with spey rods in their hands.Within just the last couple of years, lightweight spey tackle… -
Our Most Popular Posts from the First Half of 2009
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amWow, 173 posts so far this year, all about fishing.Photo: Cameron MillerYesterday marked the start of the second half of 2009. We've had a bunch of new readers checking out our blog lately, so we figured we'd take the opportunity to make sure no one has missed our 10 most popular posts to date during 2009.Here they are, with the most popular at the top, and duplicates from roundup posts removed.King Rig Roundup We profile in quite a lot of detail how 6 veteran guides and spey instructors set up their two-handed rigs when fishing for king salmon on the Kanektok.Steelhead Rig Roundup The same… -
Trout Fishing: Terminology
1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amGarrett Sullivan fishes the bucket. What a surprise.Today we start a series of posts about classic trout fishing tactics. In this series, we're not talking about the salmon-part-eating rainbows of Western Alaska-- we're talking about the mainly-insect-eating critters of the Rockies and the Northeast and our 'classic trout' fishery in Southern Chile.Much of our content in this series will in fact come directly from Chris Price, our manager at Chile West. The approaches that we use when we chase the rainbows, browns and brookies of Southern Chile are of course applicable wherever these critters…
