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Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes.

Sorry, that was an inside joke.   Which leads me to another tip if you’re a usenet newbie:  http://groups.google.com is an archive of past posts from this & other newsgroups going back several years.   It’s not a bad idea to do a search there before posting a question here (or anywhere).   Chances are good it’s been asked before & answered 20 different ways; but you’re always free to be #21.   Just for fun, you could do a search on the M word (it was the subject of some spirited discussion a while back). HTH, Joe F.

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Thanks rb, Stan, Tom; Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes.

Benign?  BENIGN??!!  Why you littl…….sputter…….wheeze….if I eve…..aaaaarrrrgggghhhh! Wolfgang deep breaths….deep breaths….

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Thanks Guys, Found http://www.faqs.org/usenet/ is a good source of Usenet News Netiquette and Sundry.  Thanks to your suggestions. Goofed again thinking I knew how to post a link to a picture of a trout I caught with whirling disease, works…but to wrong photo.  Not sure if I can tell if I got the new posts cancelled which I attempted immediately.  Got Lots of studying before I post to other than ‘misc.test’ and such. Thanks for your patience, Scott

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –  With the message you want to cancel selected, go to the tab marked "message" click on it, select "cancel message" and you are done. It won’t be cancelled on all servers if it has been a while since the post was made, but unless it is reallllly a bad post don’t bother sending a cancel.

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That’s OK Scott, I’m an old fart hereabouts so I’ll say it for you…meniscus, meniscus, meniscus, meniscus, Wolfie sucks meniscus thru a straw!  There, I feel better now. (seg) Frank Church in Elkhart, IN bassbugr AT yahoo dot com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -}<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<(((o Thanks rb, Stan, Tom; Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes. Scott

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That’s OK Scott, I’m an old fart hereabouts so I’ll say it for you…meniscus, meniscus, meniscus, meniscus, Wolfie sucks meniscus thru a straw!  There, I feel better now. (seg)

He knows where you live.  He knows where you fish.  He will bide his time.  He is patient.  He is inexorable.  He is implacable. Not Pete

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Thanks rb, Stan, Tom; Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes. Benign?  BENIGN??!!  Why you littl…….sputter…….wheeze….if I eve…..aaaaarrrrgggghhhh! Wolfgang deep breaths….deep breaths….

– I’ve finally made my mind up about you Wolfgang.  You’re just like cancer.  Given enough time, you grow on people. Love your humor when it isn’t vicious. zoooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! deep breaths . . . *sigh* (C) George Gehrke 2001 http://www.gink.com/shopcart/index.html     fine bamboo flyrods & blanks

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And, for GOD’s sake, watch out for Waldo if he’s having a bad hair day..

In the past 2+ years I’ve fished with Waldo probably 12-15 times and until he opened that shop in Morganton I wasn’t aware that he was capable of anything *but* bad hair days –Steve

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks rb, Stan, Tom; Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes. Benign?  BENIGN??!!  Why you littl…….sputter…….wheeze….if I eve…..aaaaarrrrgggghhhh! Wolfgang deep breaths….deep breaths…. — I’ve finally made my mind up about you Wolfgang.  You’re just like cancer.  Given enough time, you grow on people. Love your humor when it isn’t vicious. zoooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! deep breaths . . . *sigh*

Took you a while.  He’s always vicious.  If it didn’t seem like it, you missed something.  Trust me. Not Pete damn, where did you guys pick this one up?

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Oops…is there a way for me (as the sender) to delete the post or have it deleted?

 With the message you want to cancel selected, go to the tab marked "message" click on it, select "cancel message" and you are done. It won’t be cancelled on all servers if it has been a while since the post was made, but unless it is reallllly a bad post don’t bother sending a cancel. — Don Thompson Another Thompson Scion – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Surprised that a post containing ‘<a href…etc’ was kicked back by the news server filter but it allowed attachment through if they are unacceptable. Saw that ‘alt.fan.bettie-page’ (that probably shows my age) had attachments but have no idea what ‘alt.’ means or which other allow for images besides ‘.binary.’ Are there any tutorials or faq for usenet newbies?  My isp (amexol) provides nothing.  Search for info did not cover such questions, mostly hows, not whats. Help, Scott Have pic of the most beautiful moss-back brown trout I have ever seen, beyond my abilities of description…are image attachments acceptable? Newbie to newsgroups.  Figure if attachments not allowed, wont go through…as I discovered with post containing HTML link being rejected. NO!   Image attachments are *not* okay here.   You should post them to a binary ng such as alt.binary.pictures.fishing.   Then simply post here that the pix are there.   And unfortunately yes, they did come through (all 92KB of them.); but nobody with a shred of sanity would open an unsolicited attachment anyway. HTH, Joe F.

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Thanks rb, Stan, Tom; Got it…all except never saying the ‘m’ word.  Sounds nasty, but my dictionary says it is pretty benign as far as the English form of the word goes. Scott

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Don’t try to sell stuff or use this forum as your personal soapbox.   Do tell us about yourself, your fishing trips, your tips & secrets.   If you make a nasty comment meant in jest, it’s not a bad idea to make that clear with a smiley or grin for the benefit of the humor-impaired.   Don’t say anything  here you wouldn’t say to a man’s face.  Don’t forget that this is an international forum.    Don’t ever say meniscus. HTH, Joe F.

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Have pic of the most beautiful moss-back brown trout I have ever seen, beyond my abilities of description…are image attachments acceptable? Newbie to newsgroups.  Figure if attachments not allowed, wont go through…as I discovered with post containing HTML link being rejected.

NO!   Image attachments are *not* okay here.   You should post them to a binary ng such as alt.binary.pictures.fishing.   Then simply post here that the pix are there.   And unfortunately yes, they did come through (all 92KB of them.); but nobody with a shred of sanity would open an unsolicited attachment anyway. HTH, Joe F.

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Oops…is there a way for me (as the sender) to delete the post or have it deleted? Surprised that a post containing ‘<a href…etc’ was kicked back by the news server filter but it allowed attachment through if they are unacceptable. Saw that ‘alt.fan.bettie-page’ (that probably shows my age) had attachments but have no idea what ‘alt.’ means or which other allow for images besides ‘.binary.’ Are there any tutorials or faq for usenet newbies?  My isp (amexol) provides nothing.  Search for info did not cover such questions, mostly hows, not whats. Help, Scott

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Have pic of the most beautiful moss-back brown trout I have ever seen, beyond my abilities of description…are image attachments acceptable? Newbie to newsgroups.  Figure if attachments not allowed, wont go through…as I discovered with post containing HTML link being rejected. NO!   Image attachments are *not* okay here.   You should post them to a binary ng such as alt.binary.pictures.fishing.   Then simply post here that the pix are there.   And unfortunately yes, they did come through (all 92KB of them.); but nobody with a shred of sanity would open an unsolicited attachment anyway. HTH, Joe F.

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Oops…is there a way for me (as the sender) to delete the post or have it deleted?

Some newsreaders (e.g. Outlook Express) allow a "Cancel Message" but it doesn’t always work, & I wouldn’t bother. Are there any tutorials or faq for usenet newbies?  My isp (amexol) provides nothing.  Search for info did not cover such questions, mostly hows, not whats.

Probably, but darned if I know where.   Undoubtedly someone here does & will jump in.   In general, though most of what you need to know will only come through experience.   Most groups have different "personalities" as far as the level of friendliness, abuse, hostility, etc. that goes beyond the how, what, & why.   With any group, it’s usually a good idea to just read all the posts for a while to get a feel for it before jumping in.   This group, for example, despite being primarily fly-fishing related, spends a great deal of time discussing other things.   In the right context, that is acceptable here; but some groups react badly to any off-topic discussions. Also in general, be respectful of basic societal norms and courtesies. Don’t be an asshole.   Pay attention if somebody tells you you are.   We cannot and do not keep total assholes from barging in here and being a nuisance, but we can at least have a great deal of entertainment at their expense (lemons from lemonade and all that).   You do not want to be on the receiving end of what some folks can dish out. Don’t try to sell stuff or use this forum as your personal soapbox.   Do tell us about yourself, your fishing trips, your tips & secrets.   If you make a nasty comment meant in jest, it’s not a bad idea to make that clear with a smiley or grin for the benefit of the humor-impaired.   Don’t say anything  here you wouldn’t say to a man’s face.  Don’t forget that this is an international forum.    Don’t ever say meniscus. Don’t think you’re smarter than us; you’re not.   The collective intelligence among the cast of characters here is amazing on a variety of topics.   If you ask for help, somebody will definitely know the answer if it’s fishing-related; and you’ve got a good chance even if it isn’t.   And be specific. We’re all human being behind these electronic facades, & it’s better when we act accordingly.   Read, pay attention, listen, join in.   It’s simple. HTH, Joe F.

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And, for GOD’s sake, watch out for Waldo if he’s having a bad hair day.. Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oops…is there a way for me (as the sender) to delete the post or have it deleted? Some newsreaders (e.g. Outlook Express) allow a "Cancel Message" but it doesn’t always work, & I wouldn’t bother. Are there any tutorials or faq for usenet newbies?  My isp (amexol) provides nothing.  Search for info did not cover such questions, mostly hows, not whats. Probably, but darned if I know where.   Undoubtedly someone here does & will jump in.   In general, though most of what you need to know will only come through experience.   Most groups have different "personalities" as far as the level of friendliness, abuse, hostility, etc. that goes beyond the how, what, & why.   With any group, it’s usually a good idea to just read all the posts for a while to get a feel for it before jumping in.   This group, for example, despite being primarily fly-fishing related, spends a great deal of time discussing other things.   In the right context, that is acceptable here; but some groups react badly to any off-topic discussions. Also in general, be respectful of basic societal norms and courtesies. Don’t be an asshole.   Pay attention if somebody tells you you are.   We cannot and do not keep total assholes from barging in here and being a nuisance, but we can at least have a great deal of entertainment at their expense (lemons from lemonade and all that).   You do not want to be on the receiving end of what some folks can dish out. Don’t try to sell stuff or use this forum as your personal soapbox.   Do tell us about yourself, your fishing trips, your tips & secrets.   If you make a nasty comment meant in jest, it’s not a bad idea to make that clear with a smiley or grin for the benefit of the humor-impaired.   Don’t say anything  here you wouldn’t say to a man’s face.  Don’t forget that this is an international forum.    Don’t ever say meniscus. Don’t think you’re smarter than us; you’re not.   The collective intelligence among the cast of characters here is amazing on a variety of topics.   If you ask for help, somebody will definitely know the answer if it’s fishing-related; and you’ve got a good chance even if it isn’t.   And be specific. We’re all human being behind these electronic facades, & it’s better when we act accordingly.   Read, pay attention, listen, join in.   It’s simple. HTH, Joe F.

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Are there any tutorials or faq for usenet newbies?  My isp (amexol) provides nothing.  Search for info did not cover such questions, mostly hows, not whats.

Go to www.google.com and enter the search phrase ‘usenet FAQ’. Generally binaries are acceptable in alt.binary.*** groups and possible a few others.  There’s lots of reasons for keeping attachments out of the text newsgroup hierarchies, which the FAQs will explain.  Joes’s suggestion to post of alt.binaries.pictures.fishing is appropriate as is sending the URL of a web page where the picture can be retrieved.  Note that some of the ROFF readers cannot get a.b.p.f., and a web reference reaches more people. Nice fish by the way. –Stan

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I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for fly fishing.  Any recommendations? THANKS

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I caught one last week with a Shakespear floating line rig. I am sorry to say that the sucker wiggled away when he paddled backwards and I wasn’t expecting it. Chuck Creekmore – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for fly fishing.  Any recommendations? THANKS

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Paul An excellent boat for fly fishing would be a Pungo made by Wilderness Systems.  This is actually a recreational kayak but is real stable and many fly fisherman swear by them. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for fly fishing.  Any recommendations? THANKS

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Paul, Check out Mohawk canoes – the Solo model looks great to me. Also – the Old Town Pack may work for you – perhps it may be more stable for fly fishing than the Mohawk Solo. I haven’t paddled either, though am trying to, and considering one of them for purchase. Good luck!! Lou – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for fly fishing.  Any recommendations? THANKS

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Try a Mohawk 14′ Challenger, lts a good boat to fish out of and you can even do some whitewater in it. I got one and I like it.

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Sawyer makes a nice 13′ solo boat that would work well.  They make it in several layups.  The least expensive layup is the Solo 13 which is the heaviest layup at 46 pounds but is the cheapest listing at $575.  The same boat in kevlar or a lighter fiberglass layup is called the Classic.  I own a Solo 13.  It is a nice paddling solo.  It was designed by the same guy that designed the Wildfire/Flashfire and Starfire for Bell.  The Bell boats are beautiful but more expensive.  The Flashfire looks to be a refined Solo 13 that has been designed for a little more experienced paddler and would have a little higher performance with the sacrafice of a little of the initial stability.

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No question about it being a useful fishing tool. However I retired it because of its sentimental value to me But not before teaching my son to fly fish with it. It now has a place next to my desk in my office along with the old remains of the old bamboo rod and my fathers willow creel. I was just curious about its value. It sounds to me, perhaps, that it is priceless. TimW

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No question about it being a useful fishing tool. However I retired it because of its sentimental value to me But not before teaching my son to fly fish with it. It now has a place next to my desk in my office along with the old remains of the old bamboo rod and my fathers willow creel. I was just curious about its value.

It sounds to me, perhaps, that it is priceless. TimW

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No question about it being a useful fishing tool. However I retired it because of its sentimental value to me But not before teaching my son to fly fish with it. It now has a place next to my desk in my office along with the old remains of the old bamboo rod and my fathers willow creel. I was just curious about its value. — Regards, Ken

Ken,         If it is Brass and has a Bulldog emblem, it would be the Pfleuger Progress reel, value about $55. Reed

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I have an old Pfluger fly real that was passed to me when I was kid (back in the ice age). It is the essence of simplicity and made mostly of brass. Small in size. It was mounted on an old cheap (as in originally didn’t cost much) split bamboo three piece rod. No label, guides or tip survived the ravages of storage in my parents basement. Question is, does the real have any value other then the obvious sentimental value? — Regards, Ken

Ken- Value, as in could you turn around and sell it for a Whoop of cash?  NO… ..but it’s still a plenty useful fishing tool.  I’d recommend taking it to the gas station and blowing air through it to remove all the dust, giving it a good wipe down and lube job and checking all the screws to make sure they’re tight.. cuz they’re getting tough to replace.  You may want to consider removing the screws and applying a drop of LocTite to them (or head cement) and then threading them back in place. I still have 6 old Pflugers and use them quite a bit….they tend to be rather heavy on the newer graphite rods and are tough to "balance" to an outfit, but it depends on the type (and volume!) of fishing you’re doing if this will pose a "reel" problem   =8^)) Larry #:)#

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No question about it being a useful fishing tool. However I retired it because of its sentimental value to me But not before teaching my son to fly fish with it. It now has a place next to my desk in my office along with the old remains of the old bamboo rod and my fathers willow creel. I was just curious about its value. — Regards, Ken Dry lines catch no fish! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ken- Value, as in could you turn around and sell it for a Whoop of cash? NO… ..but it’s still a plenty useful fishing tool.  I’d recommend taking it to the gas station and blowing air through it to remove all the dust, giving it a good wipe down and lube job and checking all the screws to make sure they’re tight.. cuz they’re getting tough to replace.  You may want to consider removing the screws and applying a drop of LocTite to them (or head cement) and then threading them back in place. I still have 6 old Pflugers and use them quite a bit….they tend to be rather heavy on the newer graphite rods and are tough to "balance" to an outfit, but it depends on the type (and volume!) of fishing you’re doing if this will pose a "reel" problem   =8^)) Larry #:)#

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I have an old Pfluger fly real that was passed to me when I was kid (back in the ice age). It is the essence of simplicity and made mostly of brass. Small in size. It was mounted on an old cheap (as in originally didn’t cost much) split bamboo three piece rod. No label, guides or tip survived the ravages of storage in my parents basement. Question is, does the real have any value other then the obvious sentimental value? — Regards, Ken Dry lines catch no fish!

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Little Grizzly Creek Ranch is accepting reservations for summer flyfishing at the head waters of the North Platte, near Walden, Colorado.  New accommodations, gourmet meals, guides, instruction, hosted bar and over ten miles of virgin streams never before fished by the public.  Five varieties of trout to 24".  For a free brochure, e-mail your regular address to:

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Please send a free brochure to; Chuck Rementer 20198 East Aintree Ct Parker, CO 80134 fish

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Someone posted a really nice list of web sites for flyfishing within the last week, but I inadvertantly deleted it.  Could you be so kind as to re-post it?

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Try http://www.eaglenet.com/PaxP/mstrs/fishing.html

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I’ll be on the San Juan River during the July 4th weekend, along with many others, I’m sure.  What is the best fly(size and color) to use then?  What part of the quality water is most productive?  What is the output of the dam?  Anybody got any good stories(?) to tell?                                 Chuck

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I’ll be on the San Juan River during the July 4th weekend, along with many others, I’m sure.  What is the best fly(size and color) to use then?  

I fish the Juan at least once a year and some years are better than others.  You will need a supply of San Juan Worms, approximately 1 1/2

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They are supposed to have legislation pending on that issue but as of right now, there are no restrictions.  They will try to dissuade you if you ask a park ranger or someone like that.  They will also give citations for not having a life preserver.  My friend received one. Curtis Fry:  Fry’s Utah Fly Fishing Page  http://www.et.byu.edu/~fryc

All anglers on the Green are required to wear life vests because they change the water levels frequently there, and people have gotten trapped midstream.   As for float-tubing the Green, you’d have to be pretty crazy.  Doug burton, who guides on the Green, tells me they rescue several upside-down float-tubers every season and also lose a few. —   The above opinions are of the author only, and are not endorsed by SET-BC.               Special Education Technology – British Columbia

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I used to live about an hour and a half from the Green and fished there regularly. do NOT float the Green in a tube!!! I have seen one accident and the body of another tuber that was not so lucky! This is a river, and as such, deserves more respect! Sean Clark

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I live in CO., and I’m planning on doing some fly fishing for lake trout this year.  I know several places to go, but I don’t know what flies or techniques to use.  Please post any suggestions on fly patterns and methods to use for lake trout.

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planning on doing some fly fishing for lake trout this year.  I know several places to go, but I don’t know what flies or techniques to use.  Please post any suggestions on fly patterns and methods to use for lake trout."     I’ve never ffed in CO, but in CA I’ve had some success with calebaetis sparkle duns, fished in shallow water near weed beds, during the mid-day hatch.  Fish were taking size16, but that was last Sept–maybe larger in spring.  Some swear by nymphs, like a PT, but I find drys easier & more fun when fish will take them.  By the way, the lake I’m talking about has a water temp around 47 deg F, even in warm weather, and I fish from a boat.  

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I live in CO., and I’m planning on doing some fly fishing for lake trout this year….

I go for lakers in NH on a regular basis.  Almost always trolling large (2,4 6X-10X) streamers, especially early in the year.  Gray ghost, red ghost, Lake St. John are some good patterns.  See American Angler on tying New England streamers from this winter.  Have fun. Martin

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I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in South America. I often travel to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile on business.  I am interested in finding some nice trout or Salmon streams in these countries. I look forward to your response. John — John Oren Export Specialist Grand Rapids, MI Compuserve:71542,1773

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<I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in South America. I often travel to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile on business.  I am interested in finding some nice trout or Salmon streams in these countries. I was born and raised in Chile and lived in the southern part of Chile for many years.  Am very familiar with the fishing in Tierra del Fuego and the Punta Arenas region.  Also have friends accross Chile that could hook you up with some great fishing situations. Would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have about fishing in Chile.                                              MARCOS VERGARA

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: I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in : . . . : John Oren         I’m a proud chilean fly angler, and at this moment, our trout season has just started (1 month ago). Chile has a lot to offer in trout streams and lakes. Most of the best fishing spots are located some 1000km south from Santiago (Pto. Montt).         A little information on places:         * Pto. Montt and its sourroundings. Pto Montt is located some 1000 Km south from Santiago (where I live). It’s about 12 hours in a very comfortable bus (U$60 round trip) or 2 hours by plane on a U$130 round trip. You can take different buses from Pto. Montt that take you to the most famous (and overcrowded) fishing spots. You can rent a car paying something equivalent to U$250 week. A short distance from this city there is:                 – Rio Puelo (100Km South from Pto.Montt). Excellent rainbow and brown trouts averaging 4 pounds (and more). You can take a guided tour contacting "TROUT" (daily rate: U$200)(see info below).                 – Rio Petrohue (40km south from Pto Montt). Abundant rainbows and browns.                 – Rio Negro (Hornopiren, located 120km south P.M.). The same.                 – Rio Pescado ("Fish river", 40km west P.M.) a little overcrowded but still with lots of rainbows, browns, atlantic Salmon.                 – Rio Petrohue Spring Creek (private). This is managed only for  catch & release fly fishing, by a Fly Fishing Shop in Santiago They offer daily guided tours, starting from Ensenada (small town, 50km from P.M.) and ending at same place. You can find excellent and cheap hotels (more like Guest Houses or Motels). The daily rate is U$120, including transportation from & to Ensenada, lunch, guide (every 2 anglers), and lots of trouts. Info on:     "TROUT",                                  Alonso de Cordova 4060,                                  Santiago CHILE . . . Phone:208 0237.         * Pta. Arenas and sourroundings. About 2500 Km south from Santiago. Ussually cheaper and better to make the trip by bus to Pto. Montt and take a round trip airplane ticket to Punta Arenas for about U$120 (just the plane). Round airplane trip from Stgo. is U$370. This is the southern most city of the world. From there you can reach:         – Rio Serrano (Torres del Paine National Park) : where you can catch Rainbows, Browns and even Steelheads averaging 6 or 7 pounds. Additionally I think the park is the most beautiful part of the world I know. (Located 4 hrs. by car from Pto. Natales, which is some 180 miles north from Pta. Arenas). There are many buses that make the trip (U$20 round) from Pta. Arenas to Pto. Natales. And you can rent a car, or take a small bus to the Park.         – Rio Penitentes : filled of aggressive 2 pound brown trouts (Located half way from Pta. Arenas to Pto. Natales).         – Rio San Juan: 40 miles south of Pta. Arenas which it’s been known to produce good rainbows and a couple of 16 more pounders every summer.         – Rio Grande, Isla Riesco: incredible Rainbow river, 100 miles north east of Pta. Arenas.         – Laguna Parrillar: located 35 miles south-west of Pta. Arenas, which forms a forest reserve and where I caught nearly 20 trouts in 3 days. Most of the trouts I caught were spawning 3/4-pounds Brook Trouts. I also caught a few 4 pound Browns and incredibly jumping rainbows.         – I also heard about:                 + Laguna Sofia: good 4 (and more) pound Rainbows,                 + Rio Condor, Tierra del Fuego: also known for producing many Rainbows over 12 pounds (I think tou can catch some Chinook or Coho too).                 + Lago Blanco, Tierra del Fuego: where a common angler can catch 10 or 15 trouts averaging 5 or 6 pounds in a day.                 + Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego: sea-run browns, salmon, etc.                 + many, many more . . .

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Hi. I have no info on your request, but have a similar request re: Tierra del Fuego.A friend requested  help about this area. Here is his message. I am collecting information about destinations/guides/place to stay/etc,while doing some flyfishing and gold prospecting in Tierra del Fuego. My buddy and I are experienced placer gold prospectors and would like to work some rivers there, as well as the beach deposits ( a source with which we have no experience, but are eager to attempt). To relax, we expect to cast some flies to the wily sea-run brown trout.We plan to camp and stay at hotels, but don’t want to pay for the fishing lodge scene. Nonetheless, we would like to find qualified guides for both fishing and propecting. If renting a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is possible, we would like to do some work in remote areas as we make our way from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. We have considered taking in the Festival du Trucha in Rio Grande, if that is worth the effort.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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<<responding to a fly-fisherman looking for Nova Scotia info … I was in Nova Scotia this past August and had time to do a little fishing. With respect to lodging, I would recommend the NormaWay Inn because of its proximity to the Marramee River, its fantastic accomodations, its fine Bill

That is the Margaree River for anyone confused by the spelling. Walter Hingley

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<<responding to a fly-fisherman looking for Nova Scotia info … I was in Nova Scotia this past August and had time to do a little fishing. With respect to lodging, I would recommend the NormaWay Inn because of its proximity to the Marramee River, its fantastic accomodations, its fine food, and the staffs general friendliness. If you book with them, they will advise you of the best time of year to come, and will  even arrange for a guide for you. It could get crowded on the Marramee, so you may want to make plans to move on after a few days to try new locations. If you get a chance, take a few days off of fishing and do Cape Bretton. It is a beautiful park. Sorry I don’t have any phone numbers, but Nova Scotia has a very friendly Tourist Bureau, and they _will_ help you with everything. Could their phone number be 1-800-Nova-Scotia? I guess not, but it’s something like that. Hope it helps, Bill —

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I would like to plan a trip to Nova Scotia next spring/summer/fall to flyfish for salmon. I’ve fished salmon in Quebec and New Brunswick but not NS and am seeking the information necessary to plan the trip: best time of year?, which rivers?, accomodations (where?, cost?), guide necessary?, what flys?, etc?. Any help would be appreciated. Naturally, I want to do the trip as inexpensively as possible but would hire a guide when and if necessary. Please email me at:

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