Forum: Fly Fishing
January 2nd, 2008, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Pontoon Boats
wrote:
This was touched on in another thread
I am inrterested in buying one to use on small rivers and lakes - esp our
own lake
How safe are thety on rivers?
I...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
December 21st, 2007, 07:27 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Gloves
Daniel-San wrote:
Gonna be doing some freezing . . . err . . . fishing in early January and
I'll need some gloves. Any recommendations?
These look good (and cheap):...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
December 7th, 2007, 09:14 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,770
Ankle support
Larry L wrote:
It's about time for a new pair of wading boots.
Having taken a bad fall rock climbing in my misspent youth, I have special
needs in ankle support. I always wear ankle...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
November 30th, 2007, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,481
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Forum: Fly Fishing
November 20th, 2007, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,126
Fast vs Slow Rods
Frank Reid wrote:
I understand that many folks really like the slow rods, hence the
comments about glass and boo. I, on the other hand, like a really
fast rod (for 4wt or heavier). I use an...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
November 5th, 2007, 09:19 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,525
Brodin Ghost Nets
Tom Nakashima wrote:
Anyone know much about these Brodin Ghost Nets?
I guess they're called ghost because they're clear.
http://www.brodin.com/Cutthroat%20_Ghost.html
-tom
I wish these were...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
October 19th, 2007, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,501
Fly Fishing Canoe
rw wrote:
Tim Lysyk wrote:
Willi wrote:
2. Pontoons
+ great for fishing, fair for covering distance, control with feet, some
models good for rivers
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Forum: Fly Fishing
October 12th, 2007, 07:37 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,773
Simms Aquastealth?
Tom Nakashima wrote:
For next season, I was thinking of purchasing new wading boots.
I noticed Simms has a new sole for their boots called Aquastealth,
aside from their felt and studded felt...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
September 28th, 2007, 12:49 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,658
Anyone Cast a 10' ?
Tom Nakashima wrote:
I was wondering if anyone here owns and cast a 10' 7wt. fly rod?
I've tried a 9'6" and thought that was a bit long. Most of my fly-rods
are under 9'. I was wondering...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
September 6th, 2007, 07:52 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,168
Scott Rod questions from a beginner
hunter wrote:
I purchased a Scott (SAS 909) 2 piece #16468 on Ebay
It appears in v good shape
The seller gave me a warranty card from the store but
it has a different number. I filled...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
September 4th, 2007, 09:13 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,046
Best place to buy fly rod blanks?
mdk77 wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations for where to buy fly rod blanks
online. Thanks in advance.
What are you looking for. Name brand(Sage, Winston, G Loomis.....).
Cheap, mid, or...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 31st, 2007, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,433
Furled Leaders Revisited
Ken Fortenberry wrote:
Tom Nakashima wrote:
I'm sorry you guys lost me, what are these tippet rings?
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=LL-295020-0000
Tippet...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 24th, 2007, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,383
Building your own fly rod questions
mdk77 wrote:
On Aug 24, 1:33 am, gordo wrote:
Making your own rod, even if it is ugly, is great once you get on the
water with it. I made a small 7 ft 6 inch 4 weight...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 20th, 2007, 10:27 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 5
Views: 930
Reel advice
mdk77 wrote:
On Aug 18, 2:03 pm, wrote:
On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:15:27 -0000, mdk77
wrote:
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 20th, 2007, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,110
Backup Rig
BobS wrote:
Been wanting to get a spinning rod/reel outfit as a backup for when the wind
is just to much for my fly casting abilities. Picked up a Shimano, Stradic
1000FH (2#-6#) at Bass Pro...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2007, 11:39 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,957
New Sage reel problem.
wrote:
Well thanks for the replies. It's a shame , I'm ...well..rather
"financially challenged", and made a decision based on name and
reputation and I'm sure it's a...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 13th, 2007, 09:30 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,572
Rio Line
BobS wrote:
Just a follow-up about some Rio line. As you may recall my earlier post
about what lines I should get for my brother and brother-in-law reels. SA
on one, Rio on the other in...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 13th, 2007, 05:59 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,490
3 wt. combo recommendations
Jim Edmondson wrote:
I currently own a 5wt. Orvis TLS/Battenkill MidArbor combo and found it
to be a little heavy during a recent trip to fish the smaller rivers
around Estes Park. I think...
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Forum: Fly Fishing Tying
August 2nd, 2007, 06:06 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,638
midge vise
Larry L wrote:
I'm perfectly happy with my Regal vise .... down to about #18 hooks.
Smaller than that ( starts about now with tricos and goes until the end of
the season ) I never seem to...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
June 26th, 2007, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,393
Force Fins
Frank Reid wrote:
This I hesitate to tell
you Frank, but you can walk with Force Fins on. It's not like walking
with shoes on, but it's doable. The curved blade keeps the tips from
digging...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
June 26th, 2007, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,393
Force Fins
Frank Reid wrote:
Okay, I've got my Buck's Bronco kickboat. Fins are getting a bit long
in the tooth and are in need of replacement. Does anyone here use the
float tube Force Fins? Are they...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
June 18th, 2007, 06:20 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,988
Is Winston Getting pathetic??!??!?
wrote:
I noticed Winston is now allowing entities that dont have a brick and
mortar store to sell their rods, ie
http://sierraflyfishers.com/
Can you imagine Sage...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
June 11th, 2007, 09:59 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,755
Pontoon boat recommendations
Steve Whittaker wrote:
The Scadden boats do look awesome. Any idea how the powder coated
aluminum and other components would stand up to sal****er?
Steve
I would take special care if I...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
June 7th, 2007, 05:58 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,755
Pontoon boat recommendations
Padishar Creel wrote:
On Jun 3, 10:45 pm, "Steve Whittaker" wrote:
I'm hoping someone can help me choose a pontoon boat. I'm looking for a
relatively lightweight boat...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
May 30th, 2007, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
TR a good couple hours link
Larry L wrote:
http://www.kimshew.com/flyfish/display_log.php?log_id=285
Nice Larry, Looking forward to this year's entries.
brians
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