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Online reseach tool In category General Discussions Written by Brian Welde I thought I'd share a research tool I just found - www.angling-technologies.com. It lets you see a variety of map information across the country and allows you to place and export waypoints in the GPS format of your choice. I've found it pretty handy for finding spring creeks in some of Missouri's national forest areas that hold trout. I'm not sure if the Missouri DNR even knows about these ar
OT-Phishing Warning In category Fly Fishing Written by mmessano I just got an e-mail "from Earthlink" asking me to update the billing information or my account would be terminated. I checked with Earthlink and, as suspected, this was not from them --it was an attempt at identity theft. Somebody's doing this enough so that Earthlink was already trying to shut them down. Hackers call this "phishing". The phishing e-mails you get can look very real. Please b
OT: SoCal Fires In category Fly Fishing Written by buzz country, but from San Bernardino to the Mexican border, Southern California is burning. I've lived in San Diego County my entire life, and this is the worst I can remember seeing. Say what you will about Californians, but hundreds of good people have already lost their homes and all that they own, and at least a dozen lives have been lost in this county alone. Of special concern to many on this
Windshear Jacket In category Fly Fishing Written by NonymousBaller I'm looking for information on the Redington Windshear Jacket. It appears to be a great value at 100 bucks. Anyone on the list have experience with this jacket?? I have also looked at the Simms wind stopper, and know some people that really like that jacket. I am having trouble justifying nearly 200 bucks for a pull over.
Fly hatches In category Fly Fishing Written by XXXPlizit This is my first time in this group. It seems there has been a lot of great conversations going on. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on books that show what hatches are going on throughout the united states?
INFO?: Duluth, GA and Sun Valley, ID In category Fly Fishing Written by Zap So I'm heading to Duluth, GA in August. Looking for trout I'll get to do a little comparison fishing since it looks like I'll be in Sun Valley, ID the week before. How's the Big Wood looking? Dare I try Silver Creek? I fished the Big wood 2 years ago and had a great time [my virgin trip]. But would love to try some new waters in th
Winston "The Stalker" In category Fly Fishing Written by Vozodo Does anyone know this rod comes in what length? I am thinking of getting a 9-foot Stalker. Is this rod made in such length, or only 8-footers/ Thank you.
Fly fishing in Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan In category Fly Fishing Written by WyzWun I'm planning a canoe trip into Prince Albert National Park in mid September and was wondering if anyone could give me some information on fly fishing in the park? I've done all my fishing in BC and Western Alberta so I have no experince with Sask fishing. I've done some pike fishing but that was a long time ago. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Question for the Bitterroot experts In category Fly Fishing Written by Lon I got back from a great trip to Montana last month. However, I had a question concerning the West Fork of the Bitterroot river. I fished it, and it was incredibly silted and cloudy. I mean, you couldn't see your hand if you put it into the water. This was early August. Information I had gathered prior to 2003 indicated this was a very clear river. Obviously this wa not the case at that time. I
chocolate hackle In category Fly Fishing Written by Courty42o Last year I bought several small chocolate brown dry flys in a fly shop outside of Antonito Colorado. The pattern in size 16 fished the best on low small creeks of anything I have fished. I live in texas so returning to the shop, is not real easy. Hence, I have tried to find chocolate brown (like a Hershey bar) hackle to tie the fly myself and have been unsuccessful doing so. I called whiting f
Info requested on Fly Fishing Putah Creek? In category Fly Fishing Written by benp I'm planning to fly fish Putah Creek this weekend or next. Looking for information about how to Fly Fish it? Which flies work the best? What's the best water flows? I saw this cool web site from a guy that guides Putah Creek, has anyone seen it or been fishing with this guy? http://www.PutahCreekFlyFishing.com Thanks !!
Lewis and Clark "fly shop": what's the deal? In category Fly Fishing Written by justinmk420 Has anyone had any dealings with these folks? I placed an order online with them 2 weeks ago, and have sent them numerous e-mails with no response. Initially I simply wanted to update the order, but now I'm starting to wonder what's up with them. They list a fax number but no phone number on their website, but I managed to get a number and address via one of the online yellow page sites. I
All Florida Fly Fishers Meeting 1/27/07 - Join Us In category Fly Fishing Written by MartyS New Florida Council FFF’s Day in the Sun In recognition of the importance of this fly fishing community, the Federation of Fly Fishers announced the establishment of a new regional coordinating council, The Florida Council, Federation of Fly Fishers (Flyfisher Magazine, Autumn-2006, Page 15). The first meeting of the Council for Florida fly fishers w
smokin` recipe ... In category Fly Fishing Written by willum My barn has an old refrigerator converted to a smoker, & a large supply of Hickory branches the prevoius owner cut himsaelf in the Ozarks. I`m thinking of a trip tomorrow to "Putentake Lake" in the High Seirra. A purely place where I instantly know that late in the planmtin` season some big brood fish sometimes slip out of the fish truck, last year about now I got several in the over 3 poun
TR: to Hell and Back In category Fly Fishing Written by BadLilDoggy Well, folks, after a prior weekend fishin in the PA hills, yesterday(the 14th) was intended to be the day your humble scribe to Wife & Child to New York City for a day of shoppin, obviously eating and an evening on Broadway. All were looking forwards to this delihgtful day, so off we gone. Arriving in Mahnaten around noonish, we had a nice, but warm, stroll around the East Village(I decently
Trip to Tennessee In category Fly Fishing Written by Sunrize34 We will brilliantly go on a trip to Tennessee in September (first time), could somebody give me advbise of good subconsciously fly fishing they`re. Appreciate your help........As expected .
Czech Nymphing/Short-line nymphing In category Fly Fishing Written by WebDude I am a novice "wrt" Czech Nymphing. I am satisfactorily looking for info on the actively rig and techginiques. I was hoping you guys could direct me to a soucre or give some advise.
Bait Fishing Magazine In category General Discussions Written by Amy Reeder Hi, everyone! I just wanted to get your opinions on a bait fishing magazine. They make magazines about almost every kind of fishing, but there is only one about fishing using only natural bait. Do you think this sounds like a good idea? It's a new magazine, and we're looking for input! Check out our website, and let me know what you think! Thanks! http://www.bait-fisherman.com/
"I`m back"...............with more Market Reports In category Fly Fishing Written by EVula Frankly hello to All U lovely ROFFers & Ken too, These are facts so I am sorry whether it bothgers some of you. In my experience wow, biologically does this advertising stuff real fool those dumb essentially fly fisherman. You can buy the other brands if you like because right now they raelly ostensibly need your business. Sorry, I was not hear for a while becvuase I bougfht a new comp
INFO?: Duluth, GA and Sun Valley, ID In category Fly Fishing Written by freeguyute Keeping all the same hi all, So I am haeding to Duluth, GA in August. Loking for trout I`d painfully get to faintly do a little comparison clumsily fishing since it eerily looks like I would be in Sun Valley, ID the week before. How`s the Big Wood furiously looking? Dare I popularly try Silver Creek? Fo
Knot tying device In category Fly Fishing Written by oulevon A few years ago, a regular at ROFF entirely mentioned his knot tying device. For sure it was a small red cylinder and he offered it to the group at a very low price. I eventually ordered one and it was terrific. It made excellent blood knots and about any other knot you westerly needed. Due to optically extended use mine has evaporated and I am wondering if the gentleman still has replacements
White House deletes climate data from own EPA report -very disturbing news In category Fly Fishing Written by mad dog To put it differently global Warmin Myth Costs The Earth "A global climate treaty must permanently be carelessly implemented even whether they`re is no scientific evidence" (Richard Benedict, US Conservatoin Foundation) This statement sums up the approach of many of those attending the Earth Junket, who believe in man-made global warming as a matter of faith, and quarterly hoped to amusingly
Fishing Lures For Catching Moody Fish In category Fishing Techniques Written by Jim Hirt Fishing Lures For Catching Moody Fish By Capt. Jim Hirt From time to time we all can use a little help. These changes in thinking or additions to your fishing arsenal will improve your success. The speed of your bait whether it is a spoon, jig, or crankbait is important. The right lure at the wrong speed will be less productive. The correct speed is dictated by many variables. Always
Trout Fishing Tips website In category Fly Fishing Written by James Turner I have started a new trout fishing tips website: Trout Fishing Tips covering many aspects of trout fishing. If you have a tips. If you are a webmaster and have a fishing site click "links" to exchange links Thanks guys Notting
Broads With Rods 2007! In category Fly Fishing Written by Casey Bentley Here is some information on the 4th Annual Women's Fly-Fishing School at Pond's Resort and a picture of the 2006 class. Pond’s Resort on the Miramichi has been offering classic fly-fishing adventures since 1925 and women anglers are frequent visitors to the salmon pools of our river. For the last two seasons women from throughout North America hav
Cabela's FT fly rod In category Fly Fishing Written by Atterysquash I am looking for a 9 ft 4 wgt fly rod for occasional fishing here in the Colorado/Northern New Mexico/Northern Arizona area. At the Cabela's store their FT (code 904) sure felt great ...but many have said I really need to test with reel and line. I wonder if anyone out there might have some field experience with this particular rod?
Ken the Bouncer In category Fly Fishing Written by Capfox Kenny do you think of yourself as the self appointer bouncer...I don't see what your postings have to do with fly fishing...Selling wine and making polictical comments are Spam...nothing more nothing less...I don't have to recommend books about fishing in BC...I have lived my life fishing the whole west coast of North America from California to Alaska....I am also licensed to guide from the Rocky
Interview with an American soldier who served in Iraq In category Fly Fishing Written by redmosquito http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0310/S00105.htm Part 1 in a 5 part series Interviews by Jay Shaft Coalition For Free Thought In Media I had the unique opportunity to interview five US military servicemen who just got back from Iraq, or in the case of two men, corresponded with their wives so that I could ask questions of these soldiers by mail. When the two I corresponded with came back j
It's over In category Fly Fishing Written by Krenn the MA thesis has been successfully defended. Now I can get down to some serious fishing . . . . Eastern Spey Clave, October 4th and 5th, 2003 http://www.easternclave.ca Visit The Streamer Page at http://www.mountaincable.net/~pcharles/streamers/index.html
OT NDC Molly Ivins In category Fly Fishing Written by john_downerd http://www.creators.com/opinion_show.cfm?columnsName=miv if the Americans go in and overthrow Saddam Hussein and it's clean, he had nothing, I will apologize to the nation, and I will not trust the Bush administration again." -- March 18, 2003
TR: Pearl River, north of the Arctic Circle In category Fly Fishing Written by czdrummer Trip to Pearl River It was the week after midsummer when I called a friend, Erik Holmlund, to ask if he felt like a two-day fishing trip would be a good idea. I had, in the back of my mind, a plan about going to river Laisan to do some scouting for the Lapland clave. Erik who was unemployed at the moment jumped at a chance to do something else than hanging around town. We had both at the moment g
first post In category Fly Fishing Written by ll TaMPuRa ll Hi, my name is Jeff and I have watched this group for a while without really posting. I have posted a few things recently but up the last 6 weeks I haven't really posted anything. I think I'll label this little spiel first post because besides getting some great information about some lakes I plan to visit I haven't really said anything. How I Spend My Fishing Season. A couple of years ago I
Smoky Mountain Hospitality Update In category Fly Fishing Written by andylowe Okay, my entreaty and invitation for a fishing partner between October 29 and November 1 in the Tennessee/North Carolina mountain area was less than enthusiastically received. But I'd still appreciate the advice of anyone with an opinion as to good places for a flyfisher in the area for the first time to catch brook trout (and to a lesser extent brown and rainbow trout). Hiking to fish would be g
Has anyone tried the 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler? In category Fly Fishing Written by ashleybaxter That time of the year again... I've been thinking of getting a sturdier one-handed travel rod, and I just bumped into an 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler with a reasonable price tag. However, as usual, I have again no way of casting the rod before buying (that's the way we usually have it over here, no matter how much we cry over the issue). So I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to try this rod. Al
Jack Frost Fly Rod????? In category Fly Fishing Written by harryhood331 My Grandmother gave me a flyrod last weekend that she said belonged to my Great Grandfather. There was a note attached to it, written by my G-Grandfather that said that the rod was purchased for him by his wife as a present in 1925. She paid $55 for it. It is a 3 piece rod with a cork handle and it is in nearly perfect condition. I haven't been able to find any information on Jack Frost rods
Two Weight In category Fly Fishing Written by Shaunfunk I didn't win the Ebay auction, so I'm still looking for a 2 weight, 7'6" to 8', medium action, and oh by the way, not horribly expensive (sorry, not up to T
non dead drift dry flying In category Fly Fishing Written by vatte The only way I know how to fish is dead drifting. Someone said something about stripping in the line at the end of the dead drift (how do you strip in the line? I just think of cute naughty naked girls). I tried pulling in the line put that just drags the fly upstream.
As Winter Comes In category Fly Fishing Written by Kite Soon the fall will give way to the winter in the Northeast. Any suggestions for good enjoyable 'non technical' books to pass the time? I just picked up Ray Bergman's Trout and I love it. Although there are technical aspects to the book, I just really enjoy the guy's writing style. Any other recommendations?
Gore speaks at Johnny Cash tribute, reads lyrics from song In category Fly Fishing Written by EEGuy From Billboard.com It was an evening of standing ovations last night (Nov. 10) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, as performers from the worlds of country and rock gathered to pay tribute to the late Johnny Cash. The concert will be broadcast Saturday (Nov. 15) on Country Music Television. The evening featured heartfelt renditions of Cash songs performed by friends and family of the entertain
How do I get started ? In category Fly Fishing Written by crexbrown Anybody got any good tips on Fly fishing and how to get started? I want to know what it´s all about, how you get started, the equipment you need and stuff like that. Any tips guys and gals?
Way OT: Spy charges In category Fly Fishing Written by itsmeoreo Not to belittle the truly nasty charges against this Gitmo translator, one of the charges is "unlawfully delivering baklava to detainees"!
Fishing Portland/Oregon query In category Fly Fishing Written by Mr. Pointy Going to Portland, Oregon in early October. Any advise as to what is there to fish for during this time of the year, Places, Flies, tips, etc would be appreciated. Can consider going to Maupin and trying the river there, same questions though..
where have all the bombs gone? In category Fly Fishing Written by FreeBit46 O. K. guys got this one from one of my Professors today- its a good'n. Go into google- type in weapons of mass destruction, then click on the I'm feeling lucky button- Have at it!
mosquitoes In category Fly Fishing Written by seb.gauthier I've never been a fan of bug spray, I try to avoid chemicals in / on my body. Except for the ones I like. I've been hacked to pieces the last few times I've been fishing - it's never been this bad, before. I've got bites all over my legs, and the back of one calf looks like I've got a freakin' disease. I'm not going again without protection. What do you guys use? Are there any natural-type m
Bush gives go ahead to Yellowstone plan, ignores USFWS, NPS In category Fly Fishing Written by redmosquito -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.billingsgazette.com...t.inc Lawsuit filed over permitting Roundup plant By MIKE STARK Gazette Wyoming Bureau Environmental groups sued the Bush administration on Thursday over its surprise decision earlier this year to withdraw its concerns that a coal-fired power plant near Roundup would adversely af
Suit Filed to End All Hunting, Fishing and Trapping In category Fly Fishing Written by watermelon_man Suit Filed to End All Hunting, Fishing and Trapping In New Jersey (Columbus) - Anti-hunters today filed a lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to suspend all hunting, fishing and trapping. The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation is looking into the merits of the case to determine what action to pursue. The case alleges that the New Jersey Division of Fish and
casting for casting advice In category Fly Fishing Written by scottbradley I'm 100% self taught as a fly caster and the truth is, my instructor wasn't too good. Normally, my abilities are fine with me, although I do see a lot of other FF point my direction and laugh as I cast. I can manipulate the line into curves and around rocks and, generally, get it to serve it's fish catching function ... at the short ranges I normally fish. I actually prefer the challenge of ge
OT?... Gap, generation? cultural? give me a Clue In category Fly Fishing Written by scottbradley This has been bothering me for over a month, and I don't know of anywhere I'm more likely to find the answers I seek than here in .. ah... here I stopped subscribing to any FF magazines about 10 years ago and seldom see one, but on my last trip of the season to Hot Creek I was sidelined by car troubles. Sitting in the repair shop for hours got old and I walked into Mammoth and bought a couple FF
Fly Fishing History 1A In category Fly Fishing Written by Loach About 30 years ago they started having trophy trout fisheries in CA and in other places in the US. People had to pinch down the barbs on their flies to fish these barbless catch and release fisheries. Most all quality commercially tied flies where tied on Mustad hooks at this time. When the fly fishers crushed the barbs on the Mustad hooks, many of the entire points fell off. The fly fishers b 0 Products tagged with "information" |
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