Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-22-2006, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 451
Coming up
Hey,
We are headed in to Elkmont next week. Been looking forward to this trip for six months. With these rain storms and high water, I was wondering how long it generally takes for the streams and...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-13-2006, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 590
Re: Need suggestions for Helen, GA
You are in for some great fishing. Although I am in Dallas, my brother lives in Alpharetta, GA and fishes Helen all the time. When I am over we do not stay there as the drive is short. Check out the...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-01-2006, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 833
Re: The Right Leaders?
Have tried all 3. Super Strong is my preference for leaders. Tippet material will be dependant on what I'm doing. Super Strong for up top and Mirage for dropper rigs, wets, and such. Was intrigued by...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
04-01-2006, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Re: 3 wt rod
Second on the previous post about TFO's. Have a 5 wt that I use on bigger water and I rank it right up there with my other more expensive rods. In 3 wt rods, TFO has the Finesse line which are 4...
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Forum: Tackle and Gear
03-27-2006, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Re: Dry Fly Floatant recommendations?
The previous posts are all good. IMHO, what I've learned is that it's not so much the brand but what, when. I start with a paste prior to my fly getting wet, and only powder after that. My powder...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-25-2006, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,940
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-25-2006, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Re: Cellular Phone Coverage
I have Cingular and get spotty coverage - mostly on high spots. My sis-in-law has Verizon and always has a signal. We have camped out all over the place and she chats like she's never left Atlanta....
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-25-2006, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,424
Re: What's your favorite midge dryfly patterns?
David,
I'm like you in that I've had minimal luck with surface/dry midge patterns. However, as the other replies note, subsurface or in the film has worked fine. There are three patterns that Ihave...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-20-2006, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-20-2006, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Re: Yellow Caddis
Well, I'm not sure. I can't seem to find a consistant pattern for a Yellow Sally Stonefly and I know there is a yellow Stimulator. I tie my EHC in olive, gray, black, and tan. I was just thinking...
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Forum: General Fly Tying
03-20-2006, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Yellow Caddis
Do any of y'all use a yellow caddis when fishing the Smokies or surrounding waters? Or more apprpriately, what color caddis is/are most effective up there? Thanks.
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-20-2006, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 737
Re: Campgrounds
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. We'll try Elkmont. We like the idea that it's at a higher elevation. Seeing how school won't be out yet, crowds shouldn't be a problem. We were in Deep Creek...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-19-2006, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 693
Re: Anyone know of any holes in Georgia ?
Hey phil,
Although I'm in Dallas, North Georgia is like a second home for me. First, there is the Chattahoochee (The Hooch). Then there is Duke's Creek, Smith's Creek, The Ami, etc. - those are...
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Forum: New Members Board
03-16-2006, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 399
Fishing Reports
Hey guys,
I am new to the message board but y'all were real nice about suggesting campgrounds for us in May. Thanks. Wanted to let you know that I really enjoy the Fishing Report section. Living in...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-15-2006, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 737
Campgrounds
Hi. I am new to the message board, although I have been lurking for good info. We try to camp in the GSMNP a couple of times a year. Always trying different places because my brother and I want to...
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