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Hello Fred Bringman I recently got a good deal on several spools of WF-7-F Orvis Drift Boat Fly Line.  The problem is the flyline is a very bright fluorescent Orange. Can flyline be dyed?  If so can anyone give me some guidance on how to dye the line to get a much softer color.

Found this scroll to the bottom of the page http://www.greensboro.com/flyfish/news/1999_10.htm Thank you in advance.

you are welcome. Fred

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I recently got a good deal on several spools of WF-7-F Orvis Drift Boat Fly Line.  The problem is the flyline is a very bright fluorescent Orange.

OK, someone give me a clue: WTF makes a line a "drift boat fly line"? /daytripper (um…with a collection of…um…"non-drift boat fly lines"…)

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I recently got a good deal on several spools of WF-7-F Orvis Drift Boat Fly Line.  The problem is the flyline is a very bright fluorescent Orange. OK, someone give me a clue: WTF makes a line a "drift boat fly line"? /daytripper (um…with a collection of…um…"non-drift boat fly lines"…)

Because it’s orange (gotta tell this guy everything – sheesh.) Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://home.cogeco.ca/~pcharles/streamers/index.html

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fly lines dye particularly easily, much easier than it would seem. Here in New Zealand we use subdued colored lines and are used to dieing fly-lines of visiting U.S. anglers. We do about 3 a week at the lodge I am with. A standard Ritt dye in Dark Olive is usually pretty effective and gives a nice finish. The dye is mixed in a largish pot and brought to boiling point, then it is left to cool until you can just tolerate putting your finger in (Careful with this bit, of all the lines we’ve done we’ve never damaged one but a couple of fingers have been The line is then put into the dye in loose coils and weighted down so it’s submerged. it’s then left over night. In the morning a rinse is all that’s required to have the line ready for use. As a rule we usually only do the last 20 or so feet of line, but there’s no reason not to dye the whole thing. I know it would appear that the heat would destroy the plastic. The reality is, it doesn’t.

And this works, or seems to, for all line types, without apparent lessening of any factor?  The reason I’m curious is that it would seem that if it readily absorbs the dye, it would seem to readily absorb water.  I also have to wonder (really "wonder," not sarcastically "gotta wonder ’bout that" – I have no idea what chemicals are present, and so, have no idea of the possible effects) if the dye causes any ill-effects to the line, coating, etc.  And something else just occurred to me: if the water-based dye penetrates to the braid, what about the weight of the dye, and how long do you have to wait for the water to evaporate out – it seems simply rinsing and going would be using a "water- and dye-logged" line, but ??? My "cowboy logic" tells me that if this were both a good idea and readily-workable as "SOP," that someone would have marketed a white line with dyes available, given all the falderall over line color.  Of course, perhaps someone does, and I just don’t know about it <G… I’d like to hear more about this, please. TC R – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hope that helps. Clark

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello Fred Bringman I recently got a good deal on several spools of WF-7-F Orvis Drift Boat Fly Line.  The problem is the flyline is a very bright fluorescent Orange. Can flyline be dyed?  If so can anyone give me some guidance on how to dye the line to get a much softer color. Found this scroll to the bottom of the page http://www.greensboro.com/flyfish/news/1999_10.htm Thank you in advance. you are welcome. Fred

One note of caution for Airflo fans.  Their lines are polyurethane not PVC and melt at  much lower temperature.  I just found out the hard way when I used a heat gun to tighten some heat shrink tubing.   Peter Visit The Streamer Page at http://home.cogeco.ca/~pcharles/streamers/index.html

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And this works, or seems to, for all line types, without apparent lessening of any factor?  The reason I’m curious is that it would seem that if it readily absorbs the dye, it would seem to readily absorb water.

Not necessarily.  I’m no dye expert, but I do a lot of tissue staining in my day job, and I suspect that much of the chemistry is very similar.  The fact that a dye is in aqueous solution and that the dye is capable of penetrating a given material doesn’t necessarily mean that the water will be carried along into that material.  Remember that while a plactic may be hydrophobic, it cannot avoid coming into close contact with water it is immersed in. This, obviously, also brings dyes molecules into contact.  The individual dye molecules may or may not pass directly from the water into the surface of the plastic depending on the chemistry involved, and may also penetrate to some depth, again, without carrying any of the water. I also have to wonder (really "wonder," not sarcastically "gotta wonder ’bout that" – I have no idea what chemicals are present, and so, have no idea of the possible effects) if the dye causes any ill-effects to the line, coating, etc.

There is a wide range of chemical reactions which may take place in dyeing. Some of them can be very destructive to either the dyes or the substrates, or both, depending on their chemical and physical properties.  The addition of mordants or other adjuncts can also complicate matters.  That said, it is also obvious that dyeing is a hugely successful and pretty well understood practice.  There are doubtless all kinds of good references which would help one determine in advance whether a particular application is safe and effective for a given material, but they can be hard to ferret out.  It’s best to find out from manufacturers (if possible) what their recommendations are.  If that isn’t possible or practical, testing on scraps is the next best thing.  But, on the face of it, the mere fact that a dye penetrates into a material is no reason to be concerned that it reacts in any harmful way.  The bad news is that when damage DOES occur, it is not necessarily immediately obvious.  Some problems take a while to develop to the point where they are noticeable.  Meanwhile, if others have had success in using a given brand and color of dye on a particular line, I’m inclined to believe that it’s safe enough, but this does NOT mean that any dye will be effective and safe with any line.  Still best to err on the side of caution. And something else just occurred to me: if the water-based dye penetrates to the braid, what about the weight of the dye, and how long do you have to wait for the water to evaporate out – it seems simply rinsing and going would be using a "water- and dye-logged" line, but ???

All of the above notwithstanding, it IS possible that something in a dye will react with a line coating to reduce it’s hydrophobic qualities.  If this does happen, the ultimate result is questionable, but I suspect that the damage will likely be permanent and the line destroyed.  The problem is that some sort of chemical reaction has taken place and the odds that it will be reversed on drying are vanishingly small. My "cowboy logic" tells me that if this were both a good idea and readily-workable as "SOP," that someone would have marketed a white line with dyes available, given all the falderall over line color.

Much more profitable to sell someone another line, I should think. Of course, perhaps someone does, and I just don’t know about it <G…

I’ve never heard of any such either. I’d like to hear more about this, please.

Even more than this?     Wolfgang

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See articles on dyeing fly-lines here; http://www.flugfiskesidan.com/magazine/uk/current.asp http://www.greensboro.com/flyfish/news/1999_10.htm  ( Scroll down) http://www.steelheadsite.com/rigging/messages/2606.shtml http://www.iffa.org.uk/dyinglines.htm TL MC

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As you will see if you read the articles. At least one author says that dyeing the lines reduces their useful life up to 30%. My own experiments along these lines, ( sorry!), suggest that the dyeing process leaches out quite a lot of the PVC softeners, and there may also be some chemical reactions, which cause the lines to crack prematurely. I have dyed quite a few lines in the past, but don

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I was thinking of giving the pond a go at Wansford. Have you ever fished in the fly fishing part of the Canal? I am not sure if it is stil fly fishing only. I used to fish the normal bait part and there used to be some great Grayling in there. This was about 10 years ago mind you. A friend from work fishes Wykeham Lake at Scarborough quite a lot so I am going to give it a go also. I have done a bit of course fishing there also. Also maybe the lake at Pickering which I think is quite ‘easy’ for beginners.

I fished the pond at Wansford once last Oct.  It was a windy day and I managed 6 fish.  The pond is quite an unusual shape,  much like the letter U,  though it is fed at one end with water running in from the canal nearby. The trout station themselves in the  manner of stream trout at the feeding end,  though the flow is not so apparent in the rest of the pond,  as the depth deepens.   I looked at the canal near the post office,  and it was gin clear.  I enquired in the post office about the prospects of trouting, though I was told that there were no trout in this bit.  I asked him if he was sure that there were no trout,  and he told me that the whole  section had been electrofished recently,  and there were only 4 trout found.  I did drive up towards Driffield,  and see  "Flyfishing Only"  signs a couple of miles away from Wansford,  so I imagine that there might be some good prospects further towards Driffield.  When the spring comes,  I might conduct some further research in this area. The lake at Pickering is extremely easy for beginners indeed.  One day I went fishing with my Pa.  As we  set off from the house,  I foolishly told my Ma not to bother with food for the evening, as my Pa and I  would provide the food!  On arriving at the river  (Derwent near Hackness  (Scarborough)) my father and I were totally dismayed to see it in spate.  My Pops sarcastically suggested that I would be eating my words for my supper that night.   Mmm,  we thought,  "what can we do?"  We  would look rather silly if we came home with no fish, and after a little thought,  concluded  that Pickering is not too far away… . We certainly brought home a lot of fish  upto 7lbs.  Whilst we were getting our catch weighed in,  we asked the guy how many fish are stocked in his lake,  as there were very obviously a lot of fish in there.  We were told that in the summer in peak season,  upto 2000 fish a day are put in!!!! I think that you have made an excellent choice in your recent taking up of flyfishing;  I introduced some of my friends to flyfishing,  and they all took it up with relish,  even those who’d never fished before.  I would be delighted to offer you a day’s fishing on my usual water near Ripon sometime in the summer. I would love to join you at some time. Dinner or tea on me of course..

Cheers,  I’ll fix a day in May sometime.   The river is quite small (just over 1cubic metre per second mean annual flow),  though it is quite diverse over the 6 miles continuous double bank.  I like the river a lot,  and the trout are all wild.  What size rod did you get? All you’ll need is thigh waders, rod & reel. I can supply the appropriate flies if you want.  One thing though,  if you wear glasses/spectacles/contact lenses,  be sure to bring them,  as keen sightedness is essential! If you would like to read more about the rivers I fish,  and see photos of the river,  plus fish and read some text,  check out my website (completely non-commercial,  pure hobby stuff only)  for a log of my days out last season.   http://www.snapper.karoo.net/index.htm Keep in touch,  and I’ll get a day’s fishing arranged. Regards, Mike.

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There is a lake near Wansford that I have fished  and caught some rainbows, likewise there are many flooded gravel pits near Brandesburton that you can fish.  The Beck at Wansford is also a first class chalkstream,  however a formal club called "Sunhill" or something like that fishes it,  so it’s usually members & guests only there .

I was thinking of giving the pond a go at Wansford. Have you ever fished in the fly fishing part of the Canal? I am not sure if it is stil fly fishing only. I used to fish the normal bait part and there used to be some great Grayling in there. This was about 10 years ago mind you. A friend from work fishes Wykeham Lake at Scarborough quite a lot so I am going to give it a go also. I have done a bit of course fishing there also. Also maybe the lake at Pickering which I think is quite ‘easy’ for beginners. I think that you have made an excellent choice in your recent taking up of flyfishing;  I introduced some of my friends to flyfishing,  and they all took it up with relish,  even those who’d never fished before.  I would be delighted to offer you a day’s fishing on my usual water near Ripon sometime in the summer.

I would love to join you at some time. Dinner or tea on me of course.. Anyway,  if you need any advice  about flyfishing,  don’t hesitate to ask me. Regards, Mike.

Appreciate it – thanks, Steve

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Plus, I’d bet, based on the description, he has the "755" (or the larger 756?), which, IIRC, comes with 3 spools, no? Either way, you’ve got fine enough gear to learn on and enjoy, at what, around 100 UK/150US?  Trust me, you’re got decent gear at a reasonable value for price.  Hey, who needs their name on a Winston…

I fished my first 12 years of flyfishing with a battered rimfly reel,  a cheapo 8.5 foot #5,  and a flyline that was old before I even got it.  I chuckle when I look at the rod now,  as all the rings are seriously grooved, and the tip hayfork is nearly worn through!  However,  that being said,  it worked "ok" at the time,  I caught my fish and had my fun with it.

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If you want a day on the Driffield Beck, drop me a mail.  I may be able to ease your waiting list problems as well, I am still a member of several clubs with fishing in the area, and where I am not a member my brother is. I can not promise of course, but you never know. TL MC — "Where fishing is concerned, most anglers are basically manic excessives" http://www.mikeconnor.de – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Do you have the shakespeare traveller/aerial?  8 ft  #5/6? (I had   one until it became my 3rd broken rod ) Where abouts are you in the UK?  I live there (East Yorkshire)  too and do a lot of flyfishing.  Let me know if there is any other flyfishing info that you require,  and I’ll do my best to assist. Micheal, a small world indead – I live in E Yorks too – Hutton Cranswick… Steve Ah,  really smart,  I live about 20 miles away  (N. Ferriby),  and frequently drive through HC.  Have you taken a look at the Driffield Beck system of chalkstreams?  They are truly fantastic.  I once fished on DB at the club there,  but I was only ten  and fished with my father as he was a guest for the day.  I am on the waiting list,  but it will be a long time before I get to fish there. There is a lake near Wansford that I have fished  and caught some rainbows, likewise there are many flooded gravel pits near Brandesburton that you can fish.  The Beck at Wansford is also a first class chalkstream,  however a formal club called "Sunhill" or something like that fishes it,  so it’s usually members & guests only there . I actually do the vast bulk of my flyfishing in the streams up near Ripon, or down near Ashbourne,  and these are very nice waters.  I am a memeber of 2 clubs that allow me fishing on about 15 miles of 4 rivers (Dove, Mannifold, Ure & Laver) Now and then I will go up to Scotland to fish the wonderful waters there,  but Yorkshire & Derbyshire has a lot to offer nonetheless. I think that you have made an excellent choice in your recent taking up of flyfishing;  I introduced some of my friends to flyfishing,  and they all took it up with relish,  even those who’d never fished before.  I would be delighted to offer you a day’s fishing on my usual water near Ripon sometime in the summer. Anyway,  if you need any advice  about flyfishing,  don’t hesitate to ask me. Regards, Mike.

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Do you have the shakespeare traveller/aerial?  8 ft  #5/6? (I had   one until it became my 3rd broken rod ) Where abouts are you in the UK?  I live there (East Yorkshire)  too and do a lot of flyfishing.  Let me know if there is any other flyfishing info that you require,  and I’ll do my best to assist.

Micheal, a small world indead – I live in E Yorks too – Hutton Cranswick… Steve

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Do you have the shakespeare traveller/aerial?  8 ft  #5/6? (I had   one until it became my 3rd broken rod ) Where abouts are you in the UK?  I live there (East Yorkshire)  too and do a lot of flyfishing.  Let me know if there is any other flyfishing info that you require,  and I’ll do my best to assist. Micheal, a small world indead – I live in E Yorks too – Hutton Cranswick… Steve

Ah,  really smart,  I live about 20 miles away  (N. Ferriby),  and frequently drive through HC.  Have you taken a look at the Driffield Beck system of chalkstreams?  They are truly fantastic.  I once fished on DB  at the club there,  but I was only ten  and fished with my father as he was a guest for the day.  I am on the waiting list,  but it will be a long time before I get to fish there. There is a lake near Wansford that I have fished  and caught some rainbows, likewise there are many flooded gravel pits near Brandesburton that you can fish.  The Beck at Wansford is also a first class chalkstream,  however a formal club called "Sunhill" or something like that fishes it,  so it’s usually members & guests only there . I actually do the vast bulk of my flyfishing in the streams up near Ripon, or down near Ashbourne,  and these are very nice waters.  I am a memeber of 2 clubs that allow me fishing on about 15 miles of 4 rivers (Dove, Mannifold, Ure & Laver) Now and then I will go up to Scotland to fish the wonderful waters there,  but Yorkshire & Derbyshire has a lot to offer nonetheless. I think that you have made an excellent choice in your recent taking up of flyfishing;  I introduced some of my friends to flyfishing,  and they all took it up with relish,  even those who’d never fished before.  I would be delighted to offer you a day’s fishing on my usual water near Ripon sometime in the summer. Anyway,  if you need any advice  about flyfishing,  don’t hesitate to ask me. Regards, Mike.

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.  Hey, who needs their name on a Winston… Winston?   If it wasn

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FWIW, several years ago I conducted an experiment to compare fluorocarbon tippet with "standard" tippet on a spring creek where the fish were somewhat leader-shy.  There really did not seem to be a significant difference between the two.  When fish approached my fly from the leader side, they tended to refuse my offering, but would take the fly if they approached from some other direction.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – been using orvis super strong 6x & 7x  tippet with good results. found out today they make a fluorocarbon tippet. told it is invisible in water! its slightly larger in dia. per equivalent test of mono though. its also pricey. $10.00/25 meters. any one tried it?

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: been using orvis super strong 6x & 7x  tippet with good results. found out : today they make a fluorocarbon tippet. told it is invisible in water! its : slightly larger in dia. per equivalent test of mono though. its also pricey. : $10.00/25 meters. : any one tried it? I haven’t tried the Orvis line … however I found the brand I used very useful for getting (dragging) small wet flies (18-20) through scummy surface films in backwaters and the like.  It certainly helps sink small wets that may otherwise tend to float in still water. steve

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says… Forget about it for dry flies. It’s too stiff, so it ruins the drag. My impression is that it’s best for streamers in large-tippet situations, like bonefishing. I’m planning to take a couple of spools of 10lb and 13lb fluorocarbon tippet to Xmas Island.

Berkley’s got a new line out called Vanish… It’s a Fluorocarbon Line but it’s much more supple than the other kinds I have tried. I have a spool of 12lb test I use for my salt water Fly Gear. I also use it for part of leaders as well in the butt section to make it stiffer… — Michael Era

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Can someone direct me to a good web site for information on fishing the many trout streams in PA and NY states?  Thanks.

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Can someone direct me to a good web site for information on fishing the many trout streams in PA and NY states?  Thanks.

Steve, This site has some good info and up to date stream reports posted by anglers. http://www.paflyfish.easetech.com/ Tim

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Can someone direct me to a good web site for information on fishing the many trout streams in PA and NY states?  Thanks.

Steve My site uner ‘Links’ – ‘Destinations’ has about ten links to PA, ME, and VT flyfishing information sites. Cheers Visit The Streamer Page at http://www.cgocable.net/~pcharles/index.html

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Hi: hope to be in Key West 8/16 and 17.  I’m looking for a guide to take me inshore flyfishing.  I’ve been to Belize many times, but never to KW. would appreciate any suggestions and would also like to know if it is worth it in the summer heat.  I don’t mind the heat, but are the fish there? Adam

Hi Adam, I would call Nat Ragland as he will give you the straight scoop. 305/743-5806 Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY

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Try Florida Keys On-Line Guide. They have information about everything you could imagine in the keys.  I found it using Yahoo but you might be able to get the URL from any Chamber of Commerce in the Keys (I think there are 3 or 4) – all of them have 800 numbers as well.

: Hi: : hope to be in Key West 8/16 and 17.  I’m looking for a guide to take me : inshore flyfishing.  I’ve been to Belize many times, but never to KW. : would appreciate any suggestions and would also like to know if it is : worth it in the summer heat.  I don’t mind the heat, but are the fish : there? : Adam : : Hi Adam, : I would call Nat Ragland as he will give you the straight scoop. 305/743-5806 : Bill Kiene : Kiene’s Fly Shop : Sacramento,CA,USA : 800/4000FLY — Lori Dubay

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Hi: hope to be in Key West 8/16 and 17.  I’m looking for a guide to take me inshore flyfishing.  I’ve been to Belize many times, but never to KW. would appreciate any suggestions and would also like to know if it is worth it in the summer heat.  I don’t mind the heat, but are the fish there? Adam

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We come to the fisher world show in Denver SEPTEMBER 18,19,20 th We are 2 FRENCH Fisher It’s possible to go fly-fishing (SUNDAY , September 21 th) in the ar

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I like the foothills trail, and its connectors. a good 3 day is from upper whitewater falls to laurel valley. great views of lake joccassee, waterfalls, river crossings are bridged. Another three day is from Table rock to Ceasers head, side trail to top of Raven Cliff falls.

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East-West hike through North Carolina’s portion of the Great Smoky Mountains Natioal Park.  Avoid the crowded AT. Enjoy your trip. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go? Thanks for any advice…please email direct — Jason Daniels

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The best hike I’ve done in the east started on US Hwy 64 in NC, near Sapphire.  It consisted of going down the Horsepasture River, connecting with the Foothills Trail near the Lake Jocassee shore, over to the Toxaway River and back up the Toxaway to US Hwy 64.  It took 3.5 days, had some trail and some bushwhacking, a nice rappel down Windy Falls on the Horsepasture R. and was in some of the least travelled, most beautiful country I had been to in that area.

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New York’s Adirondak High Peaks! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go?

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Spruce Knob area of West Virginia very nice, the head of seneca is great. Day hikes to the big falls of seneca, to the top of spruce knob, highest point in WVA.  Also close to Seneca Rocks an easy place to spend a day. To see pics of area, follow link to my home page. http://www.ncweb.com:80/users/crbock/ CRBO

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If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go? Thanks for any advice…please email direct — Jason Daniels

Consider the Northville-Placid Trail. Length; 133 miles. 5 days going north to Wakely Dam or 5 days going south, and come back next year to finish. E-mail for more info. Rick Beardsley Olmstedville, which is arguably the center of the Adirondacks and thusly the universe

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If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go?

I’d go to Maine, but that’s not within your parameters. Gerry

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I’d go to Dolly Sods wilderness in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest. If you like to hike long distances it might be too small for 5 days, but is a great 3-day place. And if you want to do a leisurely 5-day, you can find plenty of things to occupy your time. It may not be quite as spectacular an area as some places farther north or farther south. But it has got a peculiar landscape that is dramatic, spectacular in its own right, intriguing and quite wild. I’ve been there dozens of times and, each time, I find something new and amazing.

As a former West Virginian (and no, I’m not unusually intimate with any of my family members, thank you) I have to agree that Dolly Sods is gorgeous, but it’s no place to go for a 3-5 nighter–way too small. There are other places nearby that are fantastic, so if you don’t mind leaving the wilds and re-entering, it’s an excellent area. A great place is the ridge that you can see above and behind Seneca Rocks. There’s a trail along the entire length. You will have to decend for water, though. I always considered Cranberry Glades wilderness kind of boring, as WV hiking goes. It is quite vast though. — –your favorite soils professional

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If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike:

Cranberry back country, Monongahela National Forest, West (by god!) Virginia. jeff Republicanism:  The haunting fear that someone poor may be happy.

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I’d go to Dolly Sods wilderness in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest. If you like to hike long distances it might be too small for 5 days, but is a great 3-day place. And if you want to do a leisurely 5-day, you can find plenty of things to occupy your time. It may not be quite as spectacular an area as some places farther north or farther south. But it has got a peculiar landscape that is dramatic, spectacular in its own right, intriguing and quite wild. I’ve been there dozens of times and, each time, I find something new and amazing. Rob – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go? Thanks for any advice…please email direct — Jason Daniels

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Jason, You might want to consider Vermont’s Long Trail.  It runs along the spine of the Green Mountains.  The nice thing about it is that you can see Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks and the White Mountains from Vermont summits. Let me know if you would like more info. James Ehlers Underhill, Vermont Uncle Jammer’s Guide Service Vermont Fly Fishing, Hunting, River and Woodland Outings http://pobox.com/~uncle

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If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go?

Adirondacks or Catskills in New York White Mountains in New Hampshire

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If you wanted  to go on the most beautiful 3-5 day backountry hike: As far north as New Hampshire As far sounth as the Carolina’s and as far West as West Virginia where would you go? Thanks for any advice…please email direct — Jason Daniels

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Hi, I am looking to buy a new fly rod.  Any suggestions or comments on certain brands of fly rods?  I would like to buy a rod under $300.00. Thanks, Ben Grady

I’d try a St. Croix Legend for around $200 you’re getting a great rod. The seats are kinda shitty but they fish just fine. Powell signature series is also nice and so are Loomis GL3. If you’re really tight like me try building one. You can get a kit through Angler’s Workshop in WA for about $150, I’ve buildt 2 of their " house" brand rods which were old IM6 blanks dumped by Loomis a few years ago.

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Hi, I am looking to buy a new fly rod.  Any suggestions or comments on certain brands of fly rods?  I would like to buy a rod under $300.00. Thanks, Ben Grady

Sage DS       Gene

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Regarding a fly rod for under $300, I spend a month every summer fishing the Livingston area of Montana and have used a rod that may suit you very well.  I have a 8′6" 5 weight Reddington rod that I enjoy.  It’s pretty fast and may load better (fish better) with a 6 weight line.  The "plus" is that it has a lifetime guarantee and over-the-counter "no questions asked" replacement policy.  I broke mine on the Missouri last summer (closed it in my truck tailgate) and Reddington "red-labeled" (UPS Second Day Air) me a new one.  They were very professional.  They run about $225-275.  Also, try the Sage Discovery Series.

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For general all purpose use a 81/2 to 9foot sage II discovery rod will meet your requirements. But first go to a fly shop and test the rod first. All top notch shops will be glad to help you,if they dont leave.  

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I am looking to buy a new fly rod.  Any suggestions or comments on certain brands of fly rods?  I would like to buy a rod under $300.00. Easy formula answer.  If you do not know what "IM6" means, buy the cheapest rod marked IM6 that suits your needs (right length and weight, feels good in the hand etc.)  The price will be between $50 and $100.  (If you know what IM6 means, you wouldn’t have asked exactly this question.  This was the latest and most expensive new rod material about 10 years ago.) — |  Donald Phillipson, 4180 Boundary Road, Carlsbad Springs,  | |        Ontario, Canada, K0A 1K0, tel. 613 822 0734         |

the answer is not quie so easy as the reply suggested.  IM6 is still very much in use in high end rods.  Pick up an IM6 Winston, and you will be holding $500+ worth of rod in your hands (and worth every penny).  On he other hand, there are other generations of graphite, such as IMX, that will be in your price range. The answer to your inquiry is to ry out al sorts of rods until you find what feels best to you and is in your price range.  No one can tell you what will be best for you. Lyman Lyman G. Hughes Dallas, TX Ennis, MT

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Hi, I am looking to buy a new fly rod.  Any suggestions or comments on certain brands of fly rods?  I would like to buy a rod under $300.00. Thanks, Ben Grady

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I am looking to buy a new fly rod.  Any suggestions or comments on certain brands of fly rods?  I would like to buy a rod under $300.00.

Easy formula answer.  If you do not know what "IM6" means, buy the cheapest rod marked IM6 that suits your needs (right length and weight, feels good in the hand etc.)  The price will be between $50 and $100.  (If you know what IM6 means, you wouldn’t have asked exactly this question.  This was the latest and most expensive new rod material about 10 years ago.) — |  Donald Phillipson, 4180 Boundary Road, Carlsbad Springs,  | |        Ontario, Canada, K0A 1K0, tel. 613 822 0734         |

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Hmmm…fighting fish up to 8lbs. in fast moving water on 6x tippet??…boy, I’d say what you have there is a spectator sport.  Hookem’ and watch them go!…all my flyfishing experts that a consult with on an almost daily basis tell me to keep the rod fairly high, and only lower the tip of the rod when the fish jumps.  They also tell me you shouldn’t expect to land many 8 pounders in fast water with 6x tippet.

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Can anyone give me some advice on how to land fairly large (up

to 8lbs.) brown trout on a 6x tippet? Try a .357 magnum. Otherwise, I would question whether it is the *tippet* that is bothering the fish in pocket water, unless you are still using nylon which does tend to be a bit stiff. Softer tippet material in a heavier weight may be worth a try. — Ken Clark Ft. Lupton, CO

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: strike.   The chemists of the world have done some amazing things with : tippet, and 6X is pretty darn strong these days.   Thank ya, thank ya very much!  I’m glad someone is paying attention.   Better fishing through chemistry. — Rick T. Rick Fletcher   –   http://www.chem.uidaho.edu/~fletcher/ Assistant professor of chemistry  |  That’s Idaho, not Iowa.    | ad hominem University of Idaho               |  Upper Left Hand Corner.    | ad hominem Moscow, ID 83844-2343             |  No, I don’t grow potatoes. | ad hominem

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Can anyone give me some advice on how to land fairly large (up to 8lbs.) brown trout on a 6x tippet?  I have heard that it is better to keep the rod tip low because sideways pressure doesn’t spook the fish as much as upward pressure does.  any thoughts on this?  My problem is that I fish the pocket water section of the Provo River and because of precarious footing, I can’t chase the trout up or down stream and if I use a heavier tippet, they won’t take the fly.  Help!!!!!! G-Man

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Man, you guys over there in the good ole US of A don’t know what you’re missin’ out on!! Seriously though some excellent fly-fishing is to be had in Tassie. My favourite moments are those when the fish is poking around in 4 inchs of water, spotted back and dorsals breaking the surface. The fish’s window of vision is so small the fly needs to land right in the fish’s path. Too close and the fish is spooked, too far and the fish won’t even notice the fly. I’ve spent up to two hours on a single fish until finally setting the hook. If you fancy a bit of polaroiding then Tassie’s sandy bottom lakes will make you happy (although their not all sandy bottomed!!!!). Large fish up to around 8 pounds cruise around in these crystal clear waters, some tarns are not bigger than an average family’s block of land. If you don’t mind inching your way around on your stomach trying to fool a brown, then Tassie is place for your next visit. Just remember Got any questions about Tassie then read a book! or ask ME..I live in Melbourne which just across bass strait for those of you not familiar. Tassie’s nice but I wouldn’t live there. By the way I am looking for female fly-fishing penfriends….leave a message and I’ll get back. Mark

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Man, you guys over there in the good ole US of A don’t know what you’re missin’ out on!! Seriously though some excellent fly-fishing is to be had in Tassie. Got any questions about Tassie then read a book! or ask ME..I live in Melbourne which just across bass strait for those of you not familiar. Mark

Or you con contact me. I live in the US but my Father in Law is in Tazzie and is Currently the President of Fly Fish Australia. Malcom (his name) and I are in the planning stage of arranging holiday packages for the fly fisherman who would like to try some of the BEST fishing in the world, Anyone interested should contact me, as he is not yet on the net, but we’re working on it. Thanks.

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