Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
11-05-2011, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 4
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Thingamabob
I TRIED THOSE ALSO.hAD PROBLEMS KEEPING THEM IN.tHE YARN THINGIES SEEM TO STAY IN PLACE BETTER WHILE ADJUSTABLE.i use a 6wt because a Bass will attack sometimes.Crap,fingers keep hitting the...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
11-05-2011, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 664
San juan bluegills?
While fishing the Trophy section in Cherokee,I saw a man using a strike indiicator made of yarn like mat'l.Bought a pack at Don's just out of curiosity(don't use indicators).I slipped one on to...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
07-27-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 592
Golden
North carolina,cherokee trophy section,bridge accross from high school,20' above bridge favoring left descending bank on a san juan red worm,2 lb tippet,0930,sunny day-no one around!
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
07-25-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 592
Golden day
Just thought I'd relate this.Fishing the trophy section 7/21 I caught the fish of a lifetime.A 21" GOLDEN trout.Couldn't believe it!!Absolutely georgeous fish,pale gold w/rainbow stripe!And me with...
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Forum: Fly Fishing Around the World
04-23-2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Andorra
For the globe-trotters,you might want to check this out.I've always been fascinated by Andorra,little country in the Pyrenees,and flyfishing.Surfing the internet,I foung on youtube-Flyfishing Lac...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
04-22-2011, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,452
Btf-baby turtle fly
Lots of green deer hair!Use hook w/shank appro lengh.I'd use a colored beadat rear to keep butt down.Densely pack hair.I'd use clump method side to side to keep most of hair on sides.Use plastic bead...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
09-03-2010, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 853
Population Control
Silvercreek-If they get lead banned,copper'll be next.This needs to be nipped in the bud.Hunters and fishermen HAVE paid for all of this.They banned lion hunts ni Cal. and joggers paid for it.Banned...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
08-24-2010, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 0
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New plan for nov
Couldn't get reservation Key West.Going to Daytona Beach,instead.Along with doing some surf fishing(spinning gear) I'm taking the 8wt + 11wt.Going to try around Ponce Inlet w/8wt.I can spey cast the...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
08-24-2010, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 350
Dragonflies?
Fished the Little Tenn. last month with chartreuse poppers and caught couple nice 20" smallies.Got to thinking(always dangerous!).Used to fish a small lake on Shell Island off Panama City,Fl. for LM...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
07-27-2010, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 446
Nov trip
Am planning trip to Key West in Nov.Need some thoughts on wade fishing.Have all req equipment.Will buy flats boots or take old stream boots.Bout worn out anyway.Might as well drown 'em in...
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Forum: In The Backcountry
04-26-2010, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Campsite
Congrats-nice cllean site.EEspecially like the tin cup!
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Forum: In The Backcountry
04-26-2010, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,734
Purify?
Can't help you there.I've been fishing in the smokies for 28 yrs.All I carry is a collapsable cup.Been drinking stream water for a long time with no ill effects.Just check for nymphs!
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-26-2010, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 775
Knots
LOok at it this way.If it always breaks at tippet knot,all you're losing is tippet.Better that than half or so of leader.BTW after tying numerous tippets and your leader gets too short,I save the...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-26-2010, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 775
Fc
Thanks,fellas.That's probably what I'll do.Reg lead and FC.Might have enuf Royal Bonny for thei season.With it I have literally fished a run w/o and no bites.IMmediately fished it again and caught...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-26-2010, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 775
Leaders&Tippets
Maybe ya'll can help me out.20 years ago or so,an old fellow clued me in on using Royal Bonyl as tippet mat'l.Works great but they quit making it long ago and I am running out!Been hearing about...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-26-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 644
Regional variations
As Burt Reynolds said in Smokie-"Depends on what part of the country you're from as to how stupid you are."I have heard other adages vary regionally.Being a towboat captain,I have found many that...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-24-2010, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 644
Wind & fishing
Byron-My wife's old Granny told her-wind from the East,fish bite least.Wind from the south,they close their mouth.Wind from the North,sally forth.Wind from the West,they bite the best.Don't know if...
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Forum: Photography
02-26-2010, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 711
Love it!
Three beautiful subjects.Can't wait to retire[Oct.7,2014]to get a dog to go along with all my shotguns.
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Forum: In The Backcountry
02-26-2010, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 751
Bourbon?
I'd think "Grouseman"would be imbibing 'famous Grouse scotch.Perhaps by the baggie full.
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Forum: In The Backcountry
02-26-2010, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 751
Don't!
You'll only shorten your fishing time.
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Forum: General Fly Tying
02-26-2010, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 564
Alternative to spinning deer hair
If spinning deer hair is disasterous for you,try the clump method I use.Someone probably invented this before,but if not,I'll take credit.Tip-use strong thread.When ready to start w/hair,use clump a...
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Forum: In The Backcountry
02-26-2010, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 751
Pillow tip
Hey Folks-My days of camping rough are over due to age and infirmity,but the mind is still there,so I envy ya'll and live vicariously by reading these posts.Anyhow here's a tip I thought of while...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-12-2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 783
Time to start thinking SPRING!
It's time!I've gotten out the tying stuff for bream and bass bugs.Will commence tonite!Weedless Smith Kickers first.Then bream poppers.Some weedless also.Green Kickers and yellow poppers!Can't wait!
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
01-12-2010, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,675
Teenager`
Spring 1964-Shenandoah.My father had died the prev September and my brother and I bought each other fly outfits for Christmas.Got out of school in May and inJUne we took off for Shenandoah...
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Forum: New Members Board
12-22-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 466
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