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Fly Fishing & Tying 3
#16870146 - 09/18/12 05:23 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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I wanted to create a thread for all those Shroomery members who are active fly fishermen/women. A place to talk about gear, fly patterns, biology, reading water, and of course a place to share pictures of recent catches.
I started my fly fishing journey around 4 months ago and have spent way to much money and time in a short period. I am already tying my own flies, constantly planning adventures and trips to local river systems, and reading every fly fishing book and magazine I can get my hands on. Here are some pictures of my tying desk and its evolution...this happened only over the three months that I have been tying:
It Starts:

The Obsession grows:
 
Full Blown Addiction:

I will post a few patterns I have tied to this thread at a later time, for now I am curious who else out in Shroomery land has been hooked by the fly fishing bug?
Edited by EvilMushroom666 (09/18/12 05:24 PM)
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Been tying since 5th grade. My room became heaps of hackles and skins. Kept getting hooks stuck in my feet. Got to a point where I tied all the flies I needed for a decade. Now I just do a couple dozen up before a trip. Also tamed the mess and Got it all in a traveling case. Funny how hackles went up when girls started using them in their hair.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: SheikCorp]
#16871712 - 09/18/12 10:08 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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i personally don't usually use a fly rod unless im wading. but i do enjoy tying my own flies.
here is some advice on how to best catch your fish though. i have a tacklebox with all different types of simple bait with different colors. most all types of fish will like the same shiny parts, or the same jigglers or spinners however color preference changes from water system to water system. but the color preference can change. Here's how i go about figuring it out.
so if you find a good spot. my best advice would be to try a few different types of flies. see what you get some hits on. because diff shapes and textures also play a roll. after you find that, figure out which color they like. (i always take my fly tying box with me when i go on trips) then after you find out those two things, make a fly or two that fits the situation on the spot.
my setup that i typically use for trout fishing is:
ultra lite casting rods (1/250th of an oz - 30/250ths of an oz) because these are light, portable, and they can get those really light weight things out where you need them (you might like fly rods better but i just have good aim with the more traditional type)
i also have several ultra light spinner reels, and a few light bait caster reels. i like these because you can easily aim your cast with your rod and stop'n'drop the bait where it needs to go.
i typically use 2-6lb test fluorocarbon fishing line. it is more expensive but i typically fish for trout in spring fed spring systems so you need stealth. and fluorocarbon has the same light refraction as water so it turns invisible under water.
in the way of bait i like to use flies and you always have to try diff reeling speeds and jerks because it takes JUST the right one for them to hit it. otherwise they'll just look the other way. so find what works for you! the colors i have found to work well are white, yellow, orange and light greenish/brown.
if i'm feeling lazy ill travel up to the power bait section and put a split shot weight 2-4 ft up the line from a size 10-12 short hook with a powerbait ball on it (the reason for the hooks is you can completely conceal the hook inside the power bait, but you must position it so that the sharp tip of the hook is BARELY sticking out for it to be effective) then you just cast out to a good spot where you feel fish would hide. make sure the power bait is floating in the middle to bottom of the stream and wait for a fish to swallow it.
~~~IMPORTANT~~~ only use the above method if you intend to clean and eat the fish. because they will swallow it. and to get it out you either usually rip up their insides or stick the hook in them and snap the line. you will loose some hooks this way but you can get most of them back when you clean the fish just be sure to not let the stomach slip away from you! i have gotten many a nice fly for free and several of mine back from checking whats inside trouts stomachs :P
hope this helps some of you! take care
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: geckomage]
#16875798 - 09/19/12 04:29 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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I shifted towards fly fishing from ultra light spin casting for pan fish and bass...I figured that it was time to start tossing even lighter imitations and see what happened. I did not really think much about fishing for trout or other species at the time...but after catching several hundred pan fish I got the hunger for catching new species. Some great information and tips gecko!
I am about to have a shower and then sit down at the tying bench to spin a few up...may post some pictures if I remember
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Fresh Water Shrimp (Scud):

Hook: Mustad Size 10 Scud Thread: Brown 6/0 Body: Grey Scud Dubbing Back: Swiss Straw
Scud:

Hook: Size 14 Mustad Scud Body: Grey Scud Dubbing Shell: Thin Skin Ribbing: Small Copper Wire Antennae: Crawfish hen feather
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nice setup btw you went all out!
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I am an all or nothing kind of guy...can get expensive lol.
Right now I am trying to acquire a Red Fox pelt so I can keep tying foxee clousers...they are deadly for small mouth and have hooked into but not landed a few large browns with them...a pelt would allow me to tie thousands I would figure over the years.
Will hopefully have some time to tye this week, will share it with you all. Trout season closes in 7 days around my area...think I am going to call in sick to work for a day and get out on the water lol.
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12-14" Brown caught on a size 16 griffiths gnat:

Caught on a size 16 scud nymphed through a foam line:

These fish below I caught using a size 16 freshwater shrimp (scud) fly I showed above. It was deadly for the little guys today, I stopped taking pictures after the first few but hooked into 7-8 within 10 minutes:

I downsized today to a 5X leader and 6X tippet (2.6lb test). The difference was HUGE to say the least. I was hooking into a lot more fish, had an easier time getting a natural drift and it appeared to increase the amount of fish that took an interest in my fly. I have been trying to focus on presentation more and more...and after today I feel like I am finally getting some techniques and methods down...it was a blast. The first fish of the day was the larger brown on a size 16 griffiths gnat. I watched it rise, take the fly and dart back into the depths. As it turned its head I set the hook. It was a good little fight and such a beautiful fish. I had a blast today and look forward to at least one more before the season ends.
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am headed to our annual fall fish-in...is a group of flyfisherman in BC that gather 2 times a year...spring is the family trip....fall is for the adults...our Saturday evening dinner usually has 100-150 fisherman/woman who get pretty rowdy...never a cross word...while I fish a bit on these trips, its more about catchin' up with old friends and making new ones....all the while swilling Fireball and beer...and of course sharing my harvests...we have cops, lawyers, doctors, rednecks...and then there is me....hehehe...nice tying station 666...I got out of fishing for about 25 years...but am in full-on fish mode the past 8 years...enjoy your new hobby!!!
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That sounds like a great time mojo. I have just started looking into the different fly fishing seminars and events. I am going to a HUGE event in the coming weeks..its an all weekend event and should be lots of fun...hope to get a wicked prize from the raffle they are holding.
I also signed up for an upcoming fishing clinic...reasonably priced, get to learn lots about steelhead and then head out onto the water with the instructor to actually catch some steelhead.
It is an obsession that has hooked me as deep as growing edible and medicinal mushrooms... I have a feeling it is only going to get worse lol. If you ever want to swap patterns, fly tying materials or finished flies let me know brother.
P.S what are you getting into fishing for this fall?
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I did not end up getting out today...but I did get a chance to spend a few hours at the tying bench, here are some black beautys and RS2's.

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don't wanna burst your bubble....but steelhead are not nick-named "the fish of a thousands casts" for nothing...took me 3 years of weekend trips to get my first....but what a rush.... hook one and you will be back...as for my targets this fall...its all about stillwater rainbow....good hunting.... ))
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Yeah its really frustrating you can see HUGE fish jumping in you face and your smacking them on the nose with everything in your box cast after cast. but then that one perfect cast BAM you fucking reels screaming! I really feel like the only reason the bite is you pissed them off enough. Of course once you hook it its really a coin flip if you'll land him. Especially with barbless hooks and whatnot. Slack the line for a second and one head shake and hes off. They jump too and your usually landing a huge fish on angel hair line. But landing one has to be one of the best experiences angling has to offer. Of course alotta days I'm just happy to get a hook up. It's really hit or miss some days they bite like crazy otherdays they're really tight lipped. Weather I think plays a huge part along with fly size and color but like I said somedays...
listen to everything the guide says man they no the fish prob better than the fish. They have learned from many many hours of experience.
Nice flys too I can tell your honing the craft.
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Nice to see other fishermen here. I never realized all these New sub forums were here.i approve!!! I've been fly fishing for about nine years here in Maine. i fish for brook trout,rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. my brother and i like to head to the mountains and camp in remote locations. the fishing is superb. last two years we've enjoyed bringing san Pedro and changa . love me some camping in Maine.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Lifted1]
#16917335 - 09/26/12 09:10 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Glad to see a familiar face, and even more glad to hear of a common obsession....I mean interest;-)
Sounds like a good time out in the wilderness camping and fishing...my kind of party minus the mind altering substances, but to each their own;-)
Do you tie your own flies brother?
I have pondered the idea of trying to get a Shroomery Fly Swap together...3-10 people...however many are interested get together, agree on a certain class or style of fly be it dry, wet, nymph, streamer, caddis, etc. and tie up the same number of flies as their are members of the swap. Then all members send the entries to the swap master and he takes one of each, repackages them and ships them on to each member. I think its a great idea and gets the creative juices flowing..if anyone is interested let me know and we can see if its worth doing.
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Well, when I first started fly fishing I got my feet wet ( har har )a little with tying. But I have so many hobbies, and so little time. I own a business, I have a 9 year old daughter, softball, snowboarding, golf, motorcycle, music... I just only have so much room in my life for time consuming hobbies. These days though, I am sort of getting the tying bug back a little bit. I would definitely be interested in a swap if I ever get my ass into gear and start tying again. I need a bigger house, with a big man cave where I can close my god dam door.. lol
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Lifted1]
#16917488 - 09/26/12 09:33 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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I understand totally...I have the same issues minus the daughter...for now at least lol.
Between my crazy work hours, my small business, family, and other oddball hobbies it can be hard to find time to fish yet alone tie flies to fish. I have throttled back with growing edible and medicinal mushrooms to take on learning about fly fishing and tying...I go through tunnel vision obsessions for years at a time...and can at times neglect other responsibilities and whatnot in order to be able to partake in the hobby or current obsession...I am only human I suppose lol.
If you ever get around to tying, need some materials to get back in the game, or just want a few flies to fish let me know...would love an excuse to tie a few more flies, and seeing others catch fish on them is just as thrilling as catching them myself.
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Quote:
EvilMushroom666 said:
I go through tunnel vision obsessions for years at a time...and can at times neglect other responsibilities and whatnot in order to be able to partake in the hobby or current obsession...I am only human I suppose lol.
I am exactly like this.
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EvilMushroom666 said:
If you ever get around to tying, need some materials to get back in the game, or just want a few flies to fish let me know...would love an excuse to tie a few more flies, and seeing others catch fish on them is just as thrilling as catching them myself.
And now I'm like this:
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Lifted1]
#16923424 - 09/27/12 09:07 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Some Pheasant Tail Nymphs I tied up tonight...not my best work but I am sure they will catch fish.
The pattern is from Charlie Cravens Basic Fly Tying:
Size 20 hook:

My ties for tonight sizes: 12,14,14,16,18,20:
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Pt. Excellent choice my man. Nice work.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Lifted1]
#16984865 - 10/07/12 03:27 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Just got back from a Steelhead Clinic and I must say I had a blast. I did not hook into anything but I learned LOTS and the instructor was generous enough to lend me a reel matched to an expensive spey rod I won to play around with until the end of the season.
Planning on getting out tomorrow and Tuesday to try my luck at hooking into a steelhead, several people have started landing them, including a 12+lb chromer at the same runs we were fishing today.
How is everyone's fishing adventures going?
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That sounds really awesome! I too am taking up spey\switch casting this season. Heading back out to the Trinity river tomorrow for a few days. I've seen lots of salmon and a few steelhead moving upriver, just lacking the time and being in the right place to connect.
I pretty much put the spinning outfits aside for the summer and managed to do fairly well on trout in mountain streams and lakes on flies. Flyfishing seems more satisfying the older I get..
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
#16985092 - 10/07/12 03:59 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Spey/switch casting is interesting for sure...I ended up winning a really nice $600 12" 6/7 wt. spey rod at a large fly fishing event last week..now to get out to the casting lessons that were included to get a good education.
Fly fishing is one of the few hobbies that has bitten me like mycology did...I have picked up a spinning rod once since I started fly fishing this summer to fish with the girlfriend... now I am trying to get her into fly fishing lol.
I am in love...something about tossing line 50-100 feet effortlessly with a two handed rod is just satisfying on so many levels.
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Evil, what are you using as a go to rod, say, for those browns in your previous post. I'm gonna guess: Orvis 5 wt?
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Lifted1]
#16985431 - 10/07/12 04:48 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Okuma Tempest 9 foot 5 weight matched with 5 weight floating line, 5X 12 foot leader, and around 2 feet of 6X tippet material.
https://www.okumafishing.com/product/view/combos/fly/tempest
I also have a Scientific Angler 8'4" 5/6 wt rod matched with a loop XACT 5/8 reel...the line is off tho...I cannot get a good cast with it unless I am tossing weightless flies, and the loading point seems off...A friend recommended over loading the rod with heavier line, will be checking into it in the near future as funds free up...its a nice rod and reel, something is just off with it tho.
http://www.looptackle.se/website1/1.0.1.0/147/1/index.php
My 12 foot spey rod is a Snowbee 6/7 wt. and I plan on matching it with an 8/9 reel and not to sure on the line/head setup yet...
I plan on buying a nice reel that can be used both on my 12 foot spey rod, and a 7/8 wt. switch rod..figure that is the best way to spend $500-600 and get setup for two handed casting as well as switch rodding...I like the flexibility offered with a switch rod as opposed to a two handed rod and even played with the idea of trading it in for a switch.. but chances are I will eventually want to move to two handed spey casting so I figure this is the better option.
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About ten years ago, I drove from Maine, through Canada, and into Alaska to live and work for about 8 months. I was about 24 years old.. I wish I'd been more into fly fishing and less into drinking at the time.. By the way: must return to the Yukon.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: geckomage]
#16992387 - 10/08/12 04:54 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
geckomage said: i personally don't usually use a fly rod unless im wading. but i do enjoy tying my own flies.
here is some advice on how to best catch your fish though. i have a tacklebox with all different types of simple bait with different colors. most all types of fish will like the same shiny parts, or the same jigglers or spinners however color preference changes from water system to water system. but the color preference can change. Here's how i go about figuring it out.
so if you find a good spot. my best advice would be to try a few different types of flies. see what you get some hits on. because diff shapes and textures also play a roll. after you find that, figure out which color they like. (i always take my fly tying box with me when i go on trips) then after you find out those two things, make a fly or two that fits the situation on the spot.
my setup that i typically use for trout fishing is:
ultra lite casting rods (1/250th of an oz - 30/250ths of an oz) because these are light, portable, and they can get those really light weight things out where you need them (you might like fly rods better but i just have good aim with the more traditional type)
i also have several ultra light spinner reels, and a few light bait caster reels. i like these because you can easily aim your cast with your rod and stop'n'drop the bait where it needs to go.
i typically use 2-6lb test fluorocarbon fishing line. it is more expensive but i typically fish for trout in spring fed spring systems so you need stealth. and fluorocarbon has the same light refraction as water so it turns invisible under water.
in the way of bait i like to use flies and you always have to try diff reeling speeds and jerks because it takes JUST the right one for them to hit it. otherwise they'll just look the other way. so find what works for you! the colors i have found to work well are white, yellow, orange and light greenish/brown.
if i'm feeling lazy ill travel up to the power bait section and put a split shot weight 2-4 ft up the line from a size 10-12 short hook with a powerbait ball on it (the reason for the hooks is you can completely conceal the hook inside the power bait, but you must position it so that the sharp tip of the hook is BARELY sticking out for it to be effective) then you just cast out to a good spot where you feel fish would hide. make sure the power bait is floating in the middle to bottom of the stream and wait for a fish to swallow it.
~~~IMPORTANT~~~ only use the above method if you intend to clean and eat the fish. because they will swallow it. and to get it out you either usually rip up their insides or stick the hook in them and snap the line. you will loose some hooks this way but you can get most of them back when you clean the fish just be sure to not let the stomach slip away from you! i have gotten many a nice fly for free and several of mine back from checking whats inside trouts stomachs :P
hope this helps some of you! take care 
I like your style . I've been fishing ultralight for the last 20 years. I've actually caught many trout over 7 lbs on 4lb and a five and a half foot rod.
Here's a five lb. brown I took one winter morning at first light. 
I prefer small spinnters or tiny jigs but will use bait I find in the area also. I also will use streamers occasionally. I really don't fly fish anymore however. I used to tie and make my own fly rods.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
#16999928 - 10/09/12 05:57 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Very nice fish!
I will have to try ultra light fishing for trout and other species down the road for sure.
Wanted to share todays project with everyone, it is somewhat fly fishing related. Having recently won a $600 fly rod I wanted to build a rod rack that would protect my current and future investments.
I went and got a cheap T.V stand at a thrift store for $10 and modified it to suit my needs. I spent around 2 hours and had scrap wood,screws etc kicking around so this project only cost me $10 and my time.
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Sweet, now get out there and fish. Try Yellowstone sometime for some great flyfishing. I used to hitch hike there from Seattle every summer for several years to meet a friend who flew out from Michigan. When the cutthroat are spawning out of the big lake there the feeder streams can be some of the best fly fishing imaginable for surprisingly large fish. Try a basic Adams on those cutts.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
#17000582 - 10/09/12 07:23 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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I got out a few times this weekend after the seminar hoping for steelhead. Had a few nips, a few hook ups into smaller fish that got off (did not get a good view) and that was about all. I did however get to play around with my new two handed rod and a reel that my instructor lent me for the fall. I have spey casting lessons two weeks from now, and plan to get out for the morning hopefully next week and perhaps hook into some steelhead...I have seen pictures from this year in the same run I am fishing of some monsters...right place, right time, right technique
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I've watched youtube vids of that type of fishing. Looks like a blast. I've been fishing hard since I was a tiny boy. We had a beautiful little brook trout stream on our farm back in Michigan. I'm about 60 now. My fishing days are coming fast to a close. It one of the things that has made my life worthwhile. I hope you get half the pleasure from it that I have.
These were taken trolling flys from a canoe on this lake near my home in late spring.

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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
#17001167 - 10/09/12 08:38 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have been fishing on and off since I was very very young. It was my mother who first placed a fishing rod in my hand and planted that seed.
Several years ago I was heavy into fishing...going out 4-5 times per week, every week all season long. I was targeting bass mainly and caught some hawgs. Near the end of that stretch of time I got into ultra light fishing for bass and panfish...was hooked again. After that point my life got very busy and I only got to fish a few times each season. This year I took a trip into Northern Ontario to visit family, got out bassin and it sparked the obsession again that ended up leading to fly fishing and tying...I would not change a thing...nothing like sitting on a raging river at 7:20am as the sun rises, near freezing temperatures, ready to go toe to toe with a large silver adversary...its a magical thing.
Those trout are beautiful, very vibrant.
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Sounds like you are fairly near the Boundry Waters. That's an amazing fishing experience that I most highly recommend. In spring we were able to take large pike up to 12 lbs. on streamers in the shallows. What a spectacular fight in water about 2 ft. deep. Great leaps and splashes and runs. Great smallmouth and walleye too. A canoeists dream. Those were the days. About 35+ years ago now.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
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amazing thread! i started fly fishing this year; i'll post my own flies this weekend. thanks for sharing
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
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Fly fishing is a very strong addiction in those who take part it seems lol.
Right now I am tying up a dozen flies for a monthly fly swap on another forum...I tie up 12, send them to the person running the swap and then they send 12 back all tied by a different member. Sounds like a whole lot of fun to me
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I quit and moved to ultralight when I wanted simplicity and found myself moving around a lot. I also found myself catching, or at least hooking more large trout.
I never considered myself a particularly good fly fisher. With ultralight however I found myself fishing like I was always hoping to. And I find doing it well is almost as challenging as flyfishing. Like most things in life only a small percentage of fisher people really consistently catch good fish.
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another boring and frustrating sunday. here's some of the flyes i'm been waiting for months for release.

this one is made with and Owner hook triple edge cutting point
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
#17029161 - 10/14/12 12:04 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Here's my tying bench disaster zone and all the steelhead bugs I've been wrapping for the last 2 days. Assassins, herniators, egg sucking leeches, rubber-legs stonefly nymphs, comets, glo bugs, silver hiltons and skaters.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
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Nice, just think of the fun you'll have losing those to some big fish.
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#17038539 - 10/15/12 09:37 PM (12 years, 3 months ago) |
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Or trees!
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
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I tried fly fishing once, but it was such a hassle, I pretty much slay trout everywhere I go with my spinning rod and a panther martin spinner
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It's work but there are great rewards for those who put in the required time and effort. I don't anymore. I'll go with a yellow body panther martin with a black tail with a little red in it. It's the most effective spinner I've ever used. The body shape and weight casts far and sinks deep.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
#17160242 - 11/04/12 03:23 PM (12 years, 2 months ago) |
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I have spent countless hours researching these beautiful fish, how to catch them, their biology, habits and history...you name it I would read it to try and get a better grasp on what I was up against. I even went as far as to enroll in a Steelhead clinic to try and learn any tips and tricks that I could to land my first steel beauty.
After coming back from seven trips empty handed I choose to head to a river that feeds a great lake I have yet to fish this year. I showed up at the bridge at around 8:15am and was shocked to see 20+ cars parked on the side of the road. As I parked and got setup I noticed 2-4 people exiting a few of the cars...I estimate that there was easily 40-60+ people fishing up this stretch of the river this morning.
I tied on a fly a friend of mine had given me to start off my trip. It was a black salmon hook, a bit of purple and blue flash, bluejay hackle, and some jungle cock eyes. I worked my way upstream from the bridge seeing as most of the float fisherman were sitting downstream and started into the groove of swinging flies. I worked my way up to the bottom of the first pool and started working the far side as I could see a few seams, changes of current and a bit deeper water. I worked this pool up the side for around 45 minutes at which point I switched over to a mcflyfoam egg and started wading further upstream. I was tossing in big mends to try and get my egg down to the bottom but I was not having all that much luck. I spent another 45 minutes or so wading up to the bottom of the next pool and started working a nice section again on the far side of the bank with some nice seams and deeper water.
At this time I watched a few float guys walk up to the start of the last pool I had fished. The first cast one of them had on a nice fish and I started to ask myself why can he pick a fish out of a run that I just went through without any luck. My first train of thought went to getting my fly down to where the fish are holding. I took off my intermediate leader and exchanged it for a 10' fast sinking rio leader. To this I tied on about 3 feet of 12 pound test tippet material and then tied on another egg and started working back through my current run. This started to get my egg down into where I figured the fish were holding so that was a good start.
Around this time the float fishermen below me walked back into the woods looking for other waters to fish and I figured I would wait a while and then wade down and try the pool again. I figured that there had to be a reason the fish he had caught was holding in that pool, and perhaps another fish would take up the cover or feature if I waited a bit. I was not feeling confident with the egg at this point so I tied on my confidence fly. A size 6 Foxee Clouser tied with red flash in the tail and a red dumbbell eye. I waded down and started to work the pool from a logjam right at the start of the run. I would toss my fly straight across the pool and allow it to swing through with the current. I worked my way down and right at the tail of the pool my swinging fly was struck hard. I set the hook and was into what felt like a good sized fish.
Excitement welled up inside of me and I started to pay very close attention to what I was doing. I let the fish run a bit while keeping tension on her and started my first dance with the chrome beauty that had haunted my dreams. I would let her run and then bring in the slack and try to direct her into shallower water so I could net her. Each time she would come into shallower water panic would strike and she would make another run for the pool. We sat and played this back and forth game for several minutes until the fight in her started to wind down. At around the three minute mark I was able to coax her into shallower water, wet my net and finally land her safely...my chest swelled as I stared in awe at the beauty of my prey. I grabbed my camera that is always at the ready in my wader pocket and snapped a quick picture while she was still

I then gently positioned my hemostats to remove the foxee clouser from the inside of her mouth. I gently placed her in the shallower water beside my rod for one more quick picture...the quality of both pictures are not all that great, they were very quick and hurried as I wanted to return this beauty back to the river system as quickly as possible unharmed.

After the picture I grabber her by the tail, positioned her into slower moving current on the sides of the river and waited for her to recover. Once I felt her strength return I let go and watched as she briskly swam downstream.
I stood in wonder, my heart pounding as I basked in the experience of what just transpired seconds before. I had achieved my goal. I thought back on my previous trip...the 7th outing in a row spanning 2 months. Not a single hit, a single whiff of the presence of fish, or an ounce of luck. Even at that moment I still had the want and drive to continue forward towards my goal of landing a chrome beauty...and as I stood triumphant in the brisk November air I was glad that I never faltered or let doubt creep into my mind.
Side Note: For those interested in size and weight, length was 21-22", which would put this fish at around the 3.5-4lb mark from what I can tell.
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Awesome catch Glad to see your efforts paying off, it does take putting in time. Even just watching the river and fish swim by or watching others do their thing.
I too just returned home a little early this evening due to circumstances. it was turning out to be the best days fly fishing I've ever had. Left yesterday afternoon to stop and make some casts or a run or two in Del Loma on the Trinity river. Caught a small native hen swinging a Brown rubber legs at sunset. Had dinner, slept in the car on a gravel bar as the campground was already closed for the season. Woke up @ 6 to hike in and fish said campground, only to show up to a crowd on a thin, clear river. Didn't get the best of spots, not too many fish moving like last week, did see a black bear on the opposite bank taking a drink, Didn't stick around to long there.
Moving down river towards Junction city brought on too much drift boat traffic, though I did land a strange looking maybe hybred brown trout steelhead? Finally right after noon i made my way down to pigeon point, probly where I should have started this morinng anyway. I had the whole run to my self, here, and this so happens to be where all of the fish seem to be holding! At this point I was swinging a #6 black herniator and with in the hour was well worn from three steelies. The first one I got barely qualified for an adult ,but spent more time in the air as it did water. I wanted to break for lunch but they kept biting for several successive cast. Then I made myself stop for lunch and left to go fetch water & eat & whatnot.
So i go back to the same run at pigeon point, which is now occupied by three more fly fisherman and their boat. I get above them more just to watch and after a half hour they move on after not getting bit. I step in and on the first swing get bit and landed another nice hen. So I retired the herniator and tied on another rubber legs this one with a black tensile chenille head. First cast and swing ,gets bit and this fish just launches straight in the air, runs all over the place. 24 inch native buck around 6-7 pounder. Smooth release after an epic battle, only to snap my rod on the next cast..
Nothing says go home and be responsible on Monday morning like breaking a 500$ fly rod on Sunday afternoon..
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You're hooked dude.
I know it well. I've fished for almost 60 years.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: Icelander]
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Beautiful Fish - Congrats on your first steely
I cannot say that I am a fly fisherman, but I sure can appreciate fishing, being out on the river, and certainly landing a 'first'. You didn't mention if you actually tied the fly that you caught him on, but that would have made it that much sweeter. I'm also not sure what the size limits are but Im assuming that was a legal fish.. so I think the fact that you released it to fight another day is awesome and will bring you good fishing Karma.
I myself have hard earned my rights to my 'first'..for me the King. Made many expensive trips to Manistee without a bounty. Not knowing what the hell I was doing other than I had satisfy the urge to catch one.. reading, researching, spending money on tackle, etc. It was a humbling experience. Will never forget when I finally found the right combination and had a King screaming on the end of my reel. Now I have it down pretty good...but I still get that 'search-search-search-search-FOUND IT!!!!' feeling just like my first. It just never gets old...
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: AbbeyRoad]
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Sorry for the late replies...I had my work vehicle robbed on Monday night and had $1200 worth of personal tools stolen from me...have not really been on the ball as of late.
Red: You are hardcore my friend, that is dedication for sure. I also could not imagine breaking a high end rod...I am hoping I never know that feeling....have you thought about contacting the manufacturer and asking about a replacement?
Iced: I am beyond obsessed...they will be holding an intervention soon lol.
Abbey: Thanks man, I did tie the fly that I caught that beauty on. It was a size 6 Foxee clouser, a nice crayfish/minnow imitation that has caught me all sorts of different species of fish.
I am sure next year I will be after the kings...I tend to target a species until I can hook them consistently and then move onto something else for variety..my fly fishing venture started for panfish...after catching 800-900+ this season as well as tons of small bass I made a decision to move on to fishing for trout...steelhead...next year salmon will enter the mix I am sure lol.
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I got snow here today....my mountain excursions are over for the season...
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just an idea:
how if i replace the hooks of a standard bait casting line for flyes? name it soft hackles, woolly buggers or nymphs.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
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not quite sure what you mean but if you wish to use flies on a bait casting rod you'll find the problem lies in the wieght. you can't throw a feather across a room it doesn't have the mass. Idk what you call them but what you need is a bobber but I find they spook trout with a loud splash
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CHeifM4sterDiezL said: not quite sure what you mean but if you wish to use flies on a bait casting rod you'll find the problem lies in the wieght. you can't throw a feather across a room it doesn't have the mass. Idk what you call them but what you need is a bobber but I find they spook trout with a loud splash
i will place a sinker in the tip of the rig. example of the convertion:
this

to this
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
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That will work too. Just not for dries.
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And when your drifting use as last little weight possible (while still giving enough to cast) to avoid snags.
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great!
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
#17190700 - 11/09/12 01:28 PM (12 years, 2 months ago) |
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today i tied this albine klinkhammer type fly:

i know the hackle is huge and don't will float but could be used as a wet fly.
Edited by x7x_x7x (11/09/12 02:35 PM)
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how is tied this fly? i'm asking how make the parachute without the centra pole.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
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I'd say the hackle is tied standard around the shank then bunched up and secured with dubbed x-wraps. I'm guessing, never saw that style hackle before, but I like it..
Edit: Yeap, that's how it works, just tied a sample of it myself. Use two hackles for size 12- 14, one for any smaller. I only used one on a size 12 for the test fly and the wing came out a little sparse..
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Quote:
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Red: You are hardcore my friend, that is dedication for sure. I also could not imagine breaking a high end rod...I am hoping I never know that feeling....have you thought about contacting the manufacturer and asking about a replacement?
Yes, make SURE to fill out any warranty info when making a purchase of this caliber. Most of the better fishing equipment manufacturers have killer warranty guarantees and quick turn-around times. I should be back in business by the middle of next week.
Hopefully..
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albine soft hackle:
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RedSnapper said: I'd say the hackle is tied standard around the shank then bunched up and secured with dubbed x-wraps. I'm guessing, never saw that style hackle before, but I like it..
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
#17191063 - 11/09/12 02:35 PM (12 years, 2 months ago) |
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St Croix has sent me like three top halves of rods that I shut in car doors...100% for free. Orvis always made me pay prob unless its manufacture defect. What kinda rods you guys working with? For trout my go to is a 6'6" 3wt llbean pocket water (painted to look like bamboo!)with a stream light ultra reel. Its a fucking sweet rig let me tell you. Especially since most streams around here you could jump across so a 6'6 if just perfect. Although I've hooked some fish that I've felt under equipped to handle with a 3wt. But thats my game I'm an ULTRA ultra light type of fisherman lol.
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My set up for steelhead consists of a Buelah platinum switch rod 7wt. 10'8" matched with a Ross CSA reel and Rio short skagit shooting head. For trout, a Redington 5wt. 8'6" match with a Redington reel and orvis 5wf floating something fancy line. Just enough to punch #6 weighted rubberlegs into the wind on alpine lakes between gusts. Not a bad little set-up, I carried it on the plane to Mexico a couple of summer ago and caught a 3 ft. barracuda on it off the rocks in PV..
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: x7x_x7x]
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Quote:
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i know the hackle is huge and don't will float but could be used as a wet fly.
just try it in water and the thread is visible trough the white dubbing! looks like the spinal cord of the bug. i'm tying more with assorted colors.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
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Barracuda on the fly! What kinda fly? Did it survive(the fly)? last year I caught the biggest barracuda of my life trolling off shore for king mackerel. I didn't even measure it but it was def the biggest she fell back before we could measure it cuz it wasn't really even hooked but like hanging on by its tooth lol.
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It was a fun catch, Pacific barracuda are kinda long and rather slender compared to their Atlantic cousins. Toothy and feisty non the less. I was throwing a small red & white tarpon style streamer, it's laying around somewhere, still. The tips of the tail feathers missing.
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I also could not imagine breaking a high end rod...I am hoping I never know that feeling..
back in the day I spent a winter and a lot of scarce cash building the perfect fly rod. I then for the first use hitch hiked out to Yellowstone from Seattle. On my last ride into Boseman where I would meet my friend I caught a motor cycle. I had my back pack on and the rod in a rod case. The rod case nicked the back wheel going about 50mph, broke it open and the rod hit the pavement and shattered. I never got to use it and had to use a really crap extra rod my friend had luckily brought along.
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My latest work: 
Egg-sucking bunny leech. I have landed 3 steelhead this week, before and after the storm on the drop..
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which hook you use?
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Very nice ESL...looks DEADLY.
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This one is tied on a shank with a trailer hook set up. I do have a few tied on log shank# 4-6 heavy wire nymph hooks with smaller egg beads. It take a certain bead with a larger hole to fit the hook. the smaller one are also productive. This pattern real comes freakishly alive in the water.
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It is that time of the year again...time to sit down at the vice and turn out boxes full of flies for the coming season...anyone else stocking up the boxes these days?
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Haha weird was thinking bout this thread today. Thought of doing a winter trout trip. If bang out ton of work early 2moro i will. Try to head up. Heard good ice reports so gonna prob dust off tip ups this weekend
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EvilMushroom666
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I am currently waiting for my waders to come back from repair...so no fishing for me but plenty of tying:
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CHeifM4sterDiezL
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Yeah i usually dont go for many winter trips as the rivers i like are a bit of a drive and i find winter to be very hit or miss. Some days theyre not hungry at all. But somedays wake up make the drive to the river to find the most popular stretch to be empty. Not another fisherman in sight or even for miles. You crunch you way to the snow covered bank and take a deep breath of crisp cold air. You observe the fog swirling just above the current. Stepping over the ice you stick your feet in an think not too cold today. Maybe after several casts your clearing ice from ur guides n notice the sun has hit the river. Then something magical. A winter caddis hatch. Suddenly every cast results in a fish. N always seem to hook the biggest fish on a size like 23 midge or winter caddis
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EvilMushroom666
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A friend of mine got into a 31" steelhead swinging a half size intruder fly a few weeks ago...saw some pictures today...she was a beauty. I am thinking of getting out to a few places that allow winter fishing for steelhead and trout before spring...I am having a hard time not fishing this winter lol.
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We got nail by a pineapple express in December, stormy & windy as hell for weeks. The rivers here are finally shaping up and I've gotten out for a few casts, at least, for the last coupla days. It should look pretty good for the weekend. There's something special about standing in thigh-deep freezing cold flowing water, chuckin' feathers. Its kinda cleansing and I attribute most of my sanity to it..
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CHeifM4sterDiezL
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Just stay safe out there guys someone round me always seems to fall in
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RedSnapper
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Yes, I will take your warning now as a jinx, Chief. I tripped on a rock and took a minor dunk this morning exiting the river crossing. Its all good tho, I caught the first steelhead of the morning. Before being ran off by the rain. A nice 12# class bright, fresh native buck with big shoulders. He made a long run all the way into my backing then turned around and ran right back under my feet. Line went slick and I thought for a sec that he came off the hook, only to make another run just as long. A little disappointed I didn't get a photo op with it, I'll post a shoot of the fly he bit..
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RedSnapper
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Definitely a fishing fly, ugly as hell otherwise. Notice the bead applied to the trailer hook line. I've been getting short strikes from the leech patterns with the bead attached to the head of the fly, so try the reverse? success..
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CHeifM4sterDiezL
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Thats suck man. At least you didnt drown or anything. That shit always fucking hurts alot tho! Happens to the best of us. Did your waders fill? Best of all you didn't fall AND get the skunk
Edited by CHeifM4sterDiezL (01/09/13 12:16 PM)
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RedSnapper
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It was raining so luckily I had my rain jacket zipped al the way up. So I only swamped my sleeves up to my elbows catching myself. Coulda' broke the rod, again. Now I know that merino wool is way more absorbent than capiliene, and take longer to dry out..
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r00tuuu123
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Quote:
EvilMushroom666 said: Spey/switch casting is interesting for sure...I ended up winning a really nice $600 12" 6/7 wt. spey rod at a large fly fishing event last week..now to get out to the casting lessons that were included to get a good education.
Fly fishing is one of the few hobbies that has bitten me like mycology did...I have picked up a spinning rod once since I started fly fishing this summer to fish with the girlfriend... now I am trying to get her into fly fishing lol.
I am in love...something about tossing line 50-100 feet effortlessly with a two handed rod is just satisfying on so many levels.
You should definitely get a copy of this though mostly written for one handed rods the techniques are pretty much the same. An excellent resource. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cast-ed-jaworowski/1103279157 You should be able to throw 100 feet with any rod, I build all of my own rods and set them up to do that with 2 or 3 back casts. Even my 3 WT is capable of 115ft I have a 2 wt that (when I have time) I will try to set up like that but by my thought is maybe closer to 75 - 85.
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EvilMushroom666
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I have added that book to my list, many thanks
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RedSnapper
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Bump..
I'm cleaning off my tying bench and organizing materials atm. Long time coming and slightly major accomplishment, so I figure announce it to the world..
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EvilMushroom666
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
#17728623 - 02/01/13 07:47 PM (11 years, 11 months ago) |
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I have been spending a lot of time at the bench myself, have tied up a lot of dries and nymphs getting ready for trout season. Also have been stocking my steelhead and bass boxes. What do you have on the agenda to tie?
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r00tuuu123
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Clousers ,Clousers, and more Clousers . Maybe some crawfisk patterns too Smallies will be on the bite in about 6 weeks.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: r00tuuu123]
#17732090 - 02/02/13 11:44 AM (11 years, 11 months ago) |
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Bunny leeches, pink ones. There I said it, pink ones, obnoxiously bright pink. Along with some squidros and intruders. I tie what I think is going to work for current water conditions and so far its working out great. Never thought I'd throw big pink flies but the guys pulling plugs in the drift boats say thats what gets bit more and harder. Can't argue with that..
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EvilMushroom666
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
#17732193 - 02/02/13 12:03 PM (11 years, 11 months ago) |
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Gotta throw what they like. I tie a lot of bluegill flies in pink, they hammer them around my area. Same goes for steelhead, lots of pinks, purples, blacks and blues. I think I may try to tie a few classic salmon/steelhead flies today...feeling a little adventurous.
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r00tuuu123
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EvilMushroom666 said: Gotta throw what they like. I tie a lot of bluegill flies in pink, they hammer them around my area. Same goes for steelhead, lots of pinks, purples, blacks and blues. I think I may try to tie a few classic salmon/steelhead flies today...feeling a little adventurous.
Do you have any of the blue grey pheasant feathers? They make for really good speys and steelies can't resist em.
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tscott1632
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Just found this thread and I like it. here is a few of mine.





And yes I do love my streamers.
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RedSnapper
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: tscott1632]
#21244282 - 02/08/15 03:04 PM (9 years, 11 months ago) |
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You tie some good looking bugs, nice crab pattern. Thanks for bumping this thread, full of good memories, still making more..
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tscott1632
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: RedSnapper]
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Thanks. Im just glad i found the great outdoors forum. Kind of random for the shroomery but a great idea.
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Re: Fly Fishing & Tying [Re: tscott1632]
#21284941 - 02/16/15 06:58 PM (9 years, 10 months ago) |
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just popping in to save this threadQuote:
tscott1632 said: Just found this thread and I like it. here is a few of mine.





And yes I do love my streamers.
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