Forum: Fly Fishing for Trout in Other States
07-11-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 722
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Forum: Fly Fishing for Trout in Other States
07-09-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 722
When we fly (usually every other year), we...
When we fly (usually every other year), we usually fly on SouthWest (bags fly free!) out of BNA to Denver, and each of us check two large duffles with everything except perishable food and fuel...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
07-05-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,080
Foam Ant Variants
I like more impressionistic flies.
Hook: #14 TMC 100
Thread: Black 6/0 UNI-thread
Body: Midge Diamond Braid (Red, Black or Chartreuse) covered by 2mm Black Foam
Hackle: Brown or Black...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
06-20-2012, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 993
Mtn Laurel v. Rhododendron
I can't answer your first questions but I've wondered the same about your last question. When they aren't flowering they look similar to me from a leaf perspective. The picture you took is of a...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
06-14-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 954
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Forum: Fly Fishing for Trout in Other States
06-04-2012, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
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Forum: Fly Fishing for Trout in Other States
06-03-2012, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
Corbo -
My wife and I are big fans of the...
Corbo -
My wife and I are big fans of the Acadia area, but I've rarely had the chance to fish during our yearly trips because it was usually a family trip. Now that we are semi-empty nesters I will...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
05-23-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,757
It is really sad how often people ask that...
It is really sad how often people ask that question...
I usually answer them with the affirmative, but at some point I'm just going to say, "you know, I never really thought about it", as I walk...
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Forum: In The Backcountry
05-22-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 911
Or carry a fly rod tube through an airport...
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Or carry a fly rod tube through an airport...
My favorite backcountry meeting was about three years ago. I was hiking up the upper Deep Creek Trail above CS#53 and I see a very attractive young...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
05-14-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
05-14-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Recent Purchase
I recently purchased a new one (with a $25 off coupon), and while I like it, it's not the end-all, be-all that I had hoped. I hate vests as well, I seem to end up carrying more flies and crap than I...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-26-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,001
Awesome Job!
Bob, that's a great looking rod, especially for a first time build. I have always wondered about bamboo, but since I can't cast a graphite rod with any skill, I've assumed that it would be best to...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-02-2012, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
Welcome to the Club!!
I have a love/hate relationship with Abrams (although I have to admit its mostly hate...)
Korkers: I have two pairs of them and absolutely love them. Mine are about 4 years old and use the older...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-26-2012, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Flies in the mail
Hi Guys, I got the flies back in the mail. Keep an eye out for them.
Buzz, I have yours, let me know when we can meet up.
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-23-2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Got all the flies
I have been traveling this week but hope to get the flies back in the mail today or tomorrow.
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-15-2012, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Home Stretch...
I have Stana's flies. Troutman's, Grannyknot's, Buzz's and GrouseMan's are either on the way or soon to be on the way....Mine are done as well....
I'll keep you posted.
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-01-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Time to Tie
Ok Guys, we are officially "on the clock". Since there are now six of us (welcome TroutmanBrook), we should each tie 25 flies. That way everyone gets 5 of each.
please send me an email at...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-26-2012, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-22-2012, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
I'll hold you to that...you missed Hans and I,...
I'll hold you to that...you missed Hans and I, and the ill-fated Green Drake hatch on Abrams last spring.
Been spending some time down on the Hi the last couple of months. I finally found your...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-20-2012, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-17-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Advanced Mathematics
Hi Shawn. We used to do a few of these a year between 2006 and Spring 2009, I'm not sure we have the same composition of folks we had then, so I'm not sure if I'll even get 4 other tiers interested,...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-17-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,230
Spring 2012 - "Guide Fly" Swap
It's been awhile since we've had a fly swap on the board (has it really been 3 years since the last one?..) I was thinking that it would be interesting to do a "guide fly" swap. In short, a guide...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
02-09-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,400
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Forum: Fly Fishing Around the World
10-25-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Dry Flies??
From personal experience I can assure you that Mr. George Edward MacKenzie Skues (aka Tennswede) does not fish with dries....
:biggrin::rolleyes:
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Forum: Website and Message Board
10-20-2011, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
I agree, but...
Let me say this first: LRO is my favorite fly shop, but LL Bean is my favorite store.
Honestly, LL Bean and LRO really aren't competitors. LL Bean carries 20,000 products in its inventories and...
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