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As for imparting a "taste," they can make a fly taste bitter, but after the numbness sets in, you really don’t notice it that much.

                  to the max. your friend in the old north state wayno

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    I use Rain-X brand windshield treatment. It seems to be pretty much the same stuff as WaterShed, but for the same price as WaterShed you get about ten times more.

I got some Rain-x to try on some flies, on your suggestion. I haven’t had the chance to try it on any flies yet, but it worked wonders on the old pitted windshield on my van. Thanks Willi

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<< I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, by which I mean some sort of post-tying, pre-fishing treatment << Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it leaves a "taste" on the fly? Any products to recommend or experiences to share? I use Water Shed on dry flys, when I have time to let it dry.  It seems to me to help, noticeably. I doubt that trout have time (generally) to taste a coating on a dry fly even if it is still wet, unless it somehow leaves a significant slick around the fly. Glenn GKT

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I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, by which I mean some sort of post-tying, pre-fishing treatment. My local fly shop was trying to sell me something (the guy is _always_ on to some new product). I’ve also seen it suggested that spraying dries with a coat of Scotchguard (sp?) helps. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it leaves a "taste" on the fly? Any products to recommend or experiences to share?

I use Hydrostop, although I’ll probably try Rain-X soon, thanks to Charlie W’s tip. These treatments have worked well for me. About the only thing that seems to defeat them is fish slime, and a few shakes in a powder/crystal floatant solves that problem very easily. As for imparting a "taste," they can make a fly taste bitter, but after the numbness sets in, you really don’t notice it that much. — Rusty Hook Laramie, Wyoming

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So has any one else used Rain-x with success Don I haven’t had the chance to try it on any flies yet, but it worked wonders on the old pitted windshield on my van. Be sure to use that stuff outside the house. Big Dale

Haven’t used that, but bought a spray can of Thompson’s Water Seal and it works great.  I have used it on my old canvas tent years ago and it worked good on that too.

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I use a goop called water shed…I think thats whats called.  Anyway this stuff is  permanant and will not come off.  The only drawback is that it needs at least 24 hours to cure…give it shot.  i think I paid around 3 or 4 dollars for it Go Oregon Ducks…The  Big Green Scoring Machine

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I use a goop called water shed…I think thats whats called.  Anyway this stuff is  permanant and will not come off.  The only drawback is that it needs at least 24 hours to cure…give it shot.  i think I paid around 3 or 4 dollars for it Go Oregon Ducks…The  Big Green Scoring Machine

So far it hasn’t impressed me much. I still have to grease my flies Flyfish

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    Rain-X comes in a squirt bottle. When I’ve finished tying a whole bunch of dries I place them in a small glass jar and spray them with Rain-X, then I shake them up real well to get them all saturated. I then dump them on a sheet of paper and let them dry for a day before putting them in fly

boxes. I got some Rain-X at the store last weekend. I’ll probably just refill my Hydrostop jar with it and soak ‘em that way. For drying the saturated flies, I hang them from a sort of clothesline I made just for that purpose. Lets the liquid sink into the flies instead of wicking away into the paper. Letting them dry for a full day is important, at least with Hydrostop. — Rusty Hook Laramie, Wyoming

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My dad used to make a concoction to waterproof his flies out of kerosene and parafin wax.  He would shave the wax and let it melt and then add the kerosene to the solution and then soak the flies in the mix.  Not sure the proportions nor how he melted the wax and then added the kerosene. He tried to get me to heat up the kerosene with the wax on the stove at the same time… but then I was never his favortie! <g

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So has any one else used Rain-x with success Don – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – haven’t had the chance to try it on any flies yet, but it worked wonders on the old pitted windshield on my van. Be sure to use that stuff outside the house. Big Dale

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –     I use Rain-X brand windshield treatment. It seems to be pretty much the same stuff as WaterShed, but for the same price as WaterShed you get about ten times more. I recently paid more than $6 for an ounce of Hydrostop while the Rain-X was sitting in my garage the whole time (ignorance is _not_ bliss)!  Do you find that Rain-X is best applied in the same manner as Hydrostop or Watershed, or do you use some other method?  Thanks for any input.

    Rain-X comes in a squirt bottle. When I’ve finished tying a whole bunch of dries I place them in a small glass jar and spray them with Rain-X, then I shake them up real well to get them all saturated. I then dump them on a sheet of paper and let them dry for a day before putting them in fly boxes.

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I got some Rain-x to try on some flies, on your suggestion. I haven’t had the chance to try it on any flies yet, but it worked wonders on the old pitted windshield on my van. Thanks Willi

I used that stuff on my truck when it was new.  Put a base sticker on the windshield.  Base sticker couldn’t handle the Rain-X.  Peeled off somewhere around Cherry Run. — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply.

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haven’t had the chance to try it on any flies yet, but it worked wonders on the old pitted windshield on my van.

Be sure to use that stuff outside the house. Big Dale

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I believe that 3M took Scotchguard off the market because it causes cancer. I keep hearing that, but they still advertise it anyway: http://cms.3m.com/cms/US/en/2-78/icFurFS/view.jhtml

I think it has been reformulated, according to cans I’ve seen lately. TC, R

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Weird. I’m sure I heard that they withdrew it. It must have been at least a year ago. I recall that they actually got publicity because they did it on their own initiative, and weren’t forced to by the government, which I guess was unusual. Maybe that’s just an obsolete web page that never got trashed.

Could be just an obsolete reference, or maybe they reformulated it? They did withdraw it in 2000: http://myphlip1.pearsoncmg.com/cw/mpviewce.cfm?vceid=1856&vbcid=4150 — Charlie…

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I believe that 3M took Scotchguard off the market because it causes cancer. I keep hearing that, but they still advertise it anyway: http://cms.3m.com/cms/US/en/2-78/icFurFS/view.jhtml Weird. I’m sure I heard that they withdrew it. It must have been at least a year ago. I recall that they actually got publicity because they did it on their own initiative, and weren’t forced to by the government, which I guess was unusual. Maybe that’s just an obsolete web page that never got trashed.

They have apparently created a *new* formula for the product under the same name.   http://products.3m.com/usenglish/home_leisure/home_leisure.jhtml? powurl=Z2GT0H3KWKbeGSHCV1ZFXKgeGST1T4S9TCgvV2G53V0FBRgl

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Hello, I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, by which I mean some sort of post-tying, pre-fishing treatment. My local fly shop was trying to sell me something (the guy is _always_ on to some new product). I’ve also seen it suggested that spraying dries with a coat of Scotchguard (sp?) helps. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it leaves a "taste" on the fly? Any products to recommend or experiences to share?

    I use Rain-X brand windshield treatment. It seems to be pretty much the same stuff as WaterShed, but for the same price as WaterShed you get about ten times more.

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I use shoe-waterproofing silicone liquid.  "Cavalier Ever-Dri" at the moment, but I suspect all brands are the same. Rather than dip the flies in it, I use a cheap "artrist’s brush"  to daub it on the fly.  That not only saves the stuff, but makes it possible to paint the flotating parts of an emerger but not the sinking parts. When I posted this some months ago, someone else said it doesn’t work very well, but it seems OK to me. vince

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Hello, I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, by which I mean some sort of post-tying, pre-fishing treatment. My local fly shop was trying to sell me something (the guy is _always_ on to some new product). I’ve also seen it suggested that spraying dries with a coat of Scotchguard (sp?) helps. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it leaves a "taste" on the fly? Any products to recommend or experiences to share? thanks, TyKo

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I’ve also seen it suggested that spraying dries with a coat of Scotchguard (sp?) helps.

I believe that 3M took Scotchguard off the market because it causes cancer. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/

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… I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, …

I rub in a drop or two of Water Shed when I take my dry flies out of the vise. — Ken Fortenberry

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Hello, I’m wondering if anybody waterproof’s their dry flies, by which I mean some sort of post-tying, pre-fishing treatment. My local fly shop was trying to sell me something (the guy is _always_ on to some new product). I’ve also seen it suggested that spraying dries with a coat of Scotchguard (sp?) helps. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it leaves a "taste" on the fly? Any products to recommend or experiences to share?

I use a product called "Water Shed."  It’s billed as a "Pre Fishing Treatmetnt for Flies, Tying Materials, Leaders and Lines."  Works pretty good IMO. — Warren change addy to yahoo for email Henry’s Fork Clave info and Bozeman, MT fishing info http://www.geocities.com/troutbum_mt3/HFclave.html

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I believe that 3M took Scotchguard off the market because it causes cancer. I keep hearing that, but they still advertise it anyway: http://cms.3m.com/cms/US/en/2-78/icFurFS/view.jhtml

Weird. I’m sure I heard that they withdrew it. It must have been at least a year ago. I recall that they actually got publicity because they did it on their own initiative, and weren’t forced to by the government, which I guess was unusual. Maybe that’s just an obsolete web page that never got trashed. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/

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I believe that 3M took Scotchguard off the market because it causes cancer.

I keep hearing that, but they still advertise it anyway: http://cms.3m.com/cms/US/en/2-78/icFurFS/view.jhtml — Charlie…

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Some natives of ROFF are fairly wild. Some natives elsewhere, may object to being called "wild", but might accept "uncivilised", coupled perchance, with "indigenous"?  Some wild things are not necessarily native, or indeed indigenous, and are seldom civilised. Fishery biologists are not always native, and seldom uncivilised, although they may be wild. My "experience" of Florida, admittedly pure hearsay, is limited to hearing or reading about kidnappings and murders of unsuspecting, ( apparently mostly German), tourists, on or in the daily news. No information with regard to the respective professions of these people was usually tendered, although it may well be that one or the other group consisted either partly, perhaps even mainly, or indeed possibly even exclusively, of wild uncivilised native fishery biologists, with large ears and short hair, some of whom were driving too slowly, in the lane reserved for overtaking. Whether or not this was the reason for the kidnapping, and / or murder, is not clear. Somehow seems a sensible supposition nevertheless. Such instances appear to be rare in North Carolina, whether this is due to the absence of overtaking lanes, the lack of tourism, international news coverage, or the veritable plethora of legal eagles who it seems are still practising in that state, presumably thus rendering such activities less profitable, is a matter for considerable conjecture. It would certainly appear that some fishery biologists, whether native or not, although presumably  indigenous to somewhere or other, possibly even to Florida, may in fact be more civilised than others, notwithstanding the short hair and long ears, or even the florid complexion, and the tendency to slow driving in the wrong lane, all of which may, or may not,  be typical of fishery biologists, "Floridians", or tourists in general. This is demonstrated quite clearly by the peculiar propensity of this particular group,( although admittedly, as of yet, a statistically invalid sample ), for publishing apologies on ROFF. Complex terminology,  invariably indicative of considerable, in some circumstances, even colossal commitment, and indefatigable endeavour, perhaps finely tempered with a modicum of civilisation, on the part of those professions constrained to its use, in order to effect understandable and readily definable communication among themselves, may often cause confusion among large groups of the population, not currently conversant or capable, concerning such concepts. Interchangeable  use of specific professional terminology by the public at large should generally be avoided. Hope this clears everything up. Oleum et operam perdidi, hinc illae lacrumae.  Quot homines, tot sententiae, quis leget haec? TL MC — "If you have tried everything you know, and nothing works, then perhaps it is time to accept that you don

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Al, I’ve been doing this for the last 3 years.  I use a pair of needle-nose pliers and just crimp the barb down.  In some cases, it actually cracks off.  I do it when I open the lure package and put the lure in my tackle box.  I’ve lost a couple of fish I might otherwise have landed but I fish mostly catch-and-release so it’s not a big deal. The only time I don’t do this is with live bait so the bait will stay on the hook.  Rumor has it that is why the barb was invented in the first place. Tom Kadlec I was reading that you can flatten the barb down (with forceps) on the waterside to achieve the same effect as a barbless hook. I’m trying to picture this and what they mean by waterside. The book says that if you maintain pressure on the fish you do not need the barb. It is easier to remove from the fish. Al

Tom Kadlec

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<snipped The book says that if you maintain pressure on the fish you do not need the barb. It is easier to remove from the fish. Al

Easier said than done.  :) I started de-barbing at the end of last season… just squash it down so it can’t catch on anything, I use pliers.  Back to the point… I’ve lost more fish than usual, but I get lazy about keeping the pressure on… gonna have to work on that now, I guess.  :) — – goat (Mark S’) www.goatlike.com – art & design

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Other point that are interesting is that if you use over size trebles you may cause unnecessary damage to to the fish, especially loose hooks outside the fish’s mouth, because they can fly around and catch the fish’s eye. You might say why care? I care because there is some opposition to fishing.  I have a close relative that at an early age was eager to fish but some how developed an adversion to fishing. It is important to have in your arsenal this knowledge to support this sport. I’m looking for a one step tool that can remove a hook or if i so choose cut the barb off. Ideally it would be like predator pliers with a cutting edge on it. Al

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I was reading that you can flatten the barb down (with forceps) on the waterside to achieve the same effect as a barbless hook. I’m trying to picture this and what they mean by waterside. The book says that if you maintain pressure on the fish you do not need the barb. It is easier to remove from the fish. Al

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Jajwuth writes I was reading that you can flatten the barb down (with forceps) on the waterside to achieve the same effect as a barbless hook. I’m trying to picture this and what they mean by waterside

Just crimp the barb down with pliers or whatever so the barb’s point is against the hook’s bend. I assume by "waterside" they mean you can do it while you’re out fishing, no advance work needed. . It is easier to remove from the fish. Easier to remove from the fisherman too.

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To catch squawfish, fish for stripers on the Sacramento River. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – in the northwest they bring $5 @ over 12". anyone know where i can find information on how to catch "em?

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in the northwest they bring $5 @ over 12". anyone know where i can find information on how to catch "em?

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It’s pretty easy to catch them. Just fish like you would for Trout. They eat about the same things. I actually enjoy catching them when I can’t catch anything else  2 years ago I was fishing Mayfield Lake in Washington and the Small Mouth fishing was a bit slow so we headed over to a shallow bay and started fishing the shoreline with some Beadhead Hairs ears. As we slowly stipped the fly away from the shore they would nail it as it dropped off the edge. My friend and I must have caught a couple hundred in a few hours! It was a lot of fun and saved what up to that point had been a really slow day of fishing. Gary —

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – in the northwest they bring $5 @ over 12". anyone know where i can find information on how to catch "em?

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To catch squawfish, fish for stripers on the Sacramento River. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org)

To Mr. Gillespie’s response: ROFLMAO!!! To add to what Mr. Gillespie has already pointed out, one can catch sqauwfish simply by fishing for ANYTHING in California’s Russian River. Fred, these fish aren’t too picky. They take roe intended for salmon and steelhead; streamer flies meant for smallmouth bass (they also take dry flies & popper flies). Crawlers work as well as livers. I’ve seen some in the 6 pound range caught in the Russian on livers intended for catfish. Bryan

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The major problem with Squawfish fishing and reduction is that when you hook one, it releases chemicals that warn the others in the school of danger.  If you find a school in the river, lots of schools in the Eel above Lake Pillsbury, you will catch maybe 2 and then nothing will bite for a while. By The Way Dale, I think the politically correct name is now Sacramento Perch Bill

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – To catch squawfish, fish for stripers on the Sacramento River. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org) To Mr. Gillespie’s response: ROFLMAO!!! To add to what Mr. Gillespie has already pointed out, one can catch sqauwfish simply by fishing for ANYTHING in California’s Russian River. Fred, these fish aren’t too picky. They take roe intended for salmon and steelhead; streamer flies meant for smallmouth bass (they also take dry flies & popper flies). Crawlers work as well as livers. I’ve seen some in the 6 pound range caught in the Russian on livers intended for catfish. Bryan

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Good idea. I have written a couple of fishing reports where I mentioned catching squawfish. I think Sacrament Perch is an improvement. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – By The Way Dale, I think the politically correct name is now Sacramento Perch Bill

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No, it’s Sacramento Perch, unless you are Catholic and catch it Sunday while playing hooky from church. Bill

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Good idea. I have written a couple of fishing reports where I mentioned catching squawfish. I think Sacrament Perch is an improvement. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org) By The Way Dale, I think the politically correct name is now Sacramento Perch Bill

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A Freudian slip. One of my Sacraments is fishing. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No, it’s Sacramento Perch, unless you are Catholic and catch it Sunday while playing hooky from church. Bill Good idea. I have written a couple of fishing reports where I mentioned catching squawfish. I think Sacrament Perch is an improvement. — Dale Gillespie Boating and fishing the Californiadelta(.org) By The Way Dale, I think the politically correct name is now Sacramento Perch Bill

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It’s pretty easy to catch them. Just fish like you would for Trout. They eat about the same things. I actually enjoy catching them when I can’t catch anything else  2 years ago I was fishing Mayfield Lake in Washington and the Small Mouth fishing was a bit slow so we headed over to a shallow bay and started fishing the shoreline with some Beadhead Hairs ears. As we slowly stipped the fly away from the shore they would nail it as it dropped off the edge. My friend and I must have caught a couple hundred in a few hours! It was a lot of fun and saved what up to that point had been a really slow day of fishing. Gary

As the first poster mentioned, there is a bounty on squawfish in Washington since they eat baby salmon and roe. Not sure if it’s for all waters though, could be just the Snake and Columbia. I’ve heard of some people who make themselves some good money off squawfish bounties, though. Heck, if I lived near enough to either of those rivers, I’d be out all the time. Fishing for money with squawfish bounties is like having your cake and eating it too, since you’re being paid for fishing and helping salmon at the same time Mega Man fans visit alt.games.megaman Quint’s page of Rockman manga scans: http://www.crosswinds.net/~sakugarne

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I’m curious: is this bounty actually justified, or is it like the bounty on Dolly Varden and (I think?) Bull Trout many years ago which decimated those fish. Again, just curious. Alex – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s pretty easy to catch them. Just fish like you would for Trout. They eat about the same things. I actually enjoy catching them when I can’t catch anything else  2 years ago I was fishing Mayfield Lake in Washington and the Small Mouth fishing was a bit slow so we headed over to a shallow bay and started fishing the shoreline with some Beadhead Hairs ears. As we slowly stipped the fly away from the shore they would nail it as it dropped off the edge. My friend and I must have caught a couple hundred in a few hours! It was a lot of fun and saved what up to that point had been a really slow day of fishing. Gary As the first poster mentioned, there is a bounty on squawfish in Washington since they eat baby salmon and roe. Not sure if it’s for all waters though, could be just the Snake and Columbia. I’ve heard of some people who make themselves some good money off squawfish bounties, though. Heck, if I lived near enough to either of those rivers, I’d be out all the time. Fishing for money with squawfish bounties is like having your cake and eating it too, since you’re being paid for fishing and helping salmon at the same time Mega Man fans visit alt.games.megaman Quint’s page of Rockman manga scans: http://www.crosswinds.net/~sakugarne

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in the northwest they bring $5 @ over 12". anyone know where i can find information on how to catch "em?

I believe that both Washington and Oregon pay a bounty for Squaws fish caught on certain waters.  For the last few years in the state of Oregon  there has been classes on how to catch them and tournements.   I’ve heard of some fishermen making a good summer wage off of harvesting Squaws.  Check with the fish and game or the BPA, i’m sure they can help you out. Sharp Hooks, Pat Holdzit Fishing Products Inc. http://www.holdzit.com Before you buy.

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Snip, Snip! As the first poster mentioned, there is a bounty on squawfish in Washington since they eat baby salmon and roe. Not sure if it’s for all waters though, could be just the Snake and Columbia.

Apparently, there is talk of a squawfish derby for the Eel River in California. See http://www.fishsniffer.com for details. On the homepage, scroll down to the section titled "ARTICLES" and click on the "Pike Minnow Derby" for more info. Maybe derbies for the Russian and Navarro Rivers will arise in the near future Bryan

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Everyone knows there isn’t any real good fishing in CA. If you wantgood fishing you have to back East ’bout Carolina way…  ;-) There are a few well known places however that are descent…you might try the Trinity River or the Sacremento. -Greg

Greg, Bad info.  The last known trout in NC was caught by a bait fisherman while trespassing in Matt McCray’s back yard about a month ago.  He told us the gory tale on this very newsgroup. Nope, NC’s NOT the place. Tom — Tom Brown The Signal Group Wake Forest, NC "Never send a ferret to do a weasel’s job."

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Bad info.  The last known trout in NC was caught by a bait fisherman while trespassing in Matt McCray’s back yard about a month ago.  He told us the gory tale on this very newsgroup. Nope, NC’s NOT the place. Tom —

and he tasted damn good! waldo

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greg, Bad info.  The last known trout in NC was caught by a bait fisherman while trespassing in Matt McCray’s back yard about a month ago.  He told us the gory tale on this very newsgroup. Nope, NC’s NOT the place. Tom — Tom Brown The Signal Group Wake Forest, NC "Never send a ferret to do a weasel’s job."

Right you are Tom. The slackjawed redneck killed the last Appalachian Brookie known to man. Of course I had to sacrifice his life, Them redneck hides make good rugs you know! The hair off the back ties a good bugger too, I just haven’t figured out how to get that chili dog/sweat smell out of ‘em. Any ideas? Matt M

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I just haven’t figured out how to get that chili dog/sweat smell out of

‘em.  Any ideas? Shoot, Ah don’t see wah’ yer so worried ’bout that.  Jes’ soak the whole mess of ‘em in a big ol’ pot o’ Luzianna Hot Sauce.  That’ll clean up purt’ near anythin’, and them fish jes’ LUVS it!  Uh…you ARE fishin’ fer catfish, raht? — Bob "…I could’a been a Bubba…I could’a been somebody!" Jarvis Mail address hacked to foil spammers!

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are certainly much better places to fish in Northern CA (by far)

Greg, I would be very interested and appreciative if you would list off a couple of those places.  I just moved to the east bay and have weekends off for the first time in 4 years, so I am almost insane to go fly fishing.  Any places (just general areas) you could point me would be greatly appreciated.  Don’t want/can’t afford any guides though, I just want places to go. Levi -Whether you’re rich or poor, it’s nice to have money

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are certainly much better places to fish in Northern CA (by far) Greg, I would be very interested and appreciative if you would list off a couple of those places.

Everyone knows there isn’t any real good fishing in CA. If you wantgood fishing you have to back East ’bout Carolina way…  ;-) There are a few well known places however that are descent…you might try the Trinity River or the Sacremento. -Greg

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. If you wantgood fishing you have to back East ’bout Carolina way…  ;-)    that statement is an obvious, shameful misrepresentation.  all the

trout in the north carolina mountains fled for the tennessee side of the smokies years ago.         wayno, shootin ya straight

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Hello friends, is there a possibility for flyfishing north east of San Francisco (tex Nappa Valley) between mars and april? Harry

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Call Sweeney’s Sports in Napa.  They should be able to help you. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hello friends, is there a possibility for flyfishing north east of San Francisco (tex Nappa Valley) between mars and april?

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I haven’t found much in Napa Valley proper, but the large creek that drains Berryessa (sp?) is not that far to the east.  I’m sure someone lurking knows the name of it.  Also, the Russian River is not much further north and it has smallmouth bass and supposedly trout too. Good luck. —                                                       -dnc- Harald Heisserer wrote – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – is there a possibility for flyfishing north east of San Francisco (tex Nappa Valley) between mars and april?

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Hi Harry, Your best best in/near the Napa Valley is "Putah Creek". It flows out of Lake Berryessa. You might want to consult a map of the area. There are certainly much better places to fish in Northern CA (by far) but Putah is the closest to Napa. If you are here in March you might try the Russian River as the steelhead are usually still here. This however is more hit and miss (as all steelhead fishing is). -Greg – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello friends, is there a possibility for flyfishing north east of San Francisco (tex Nappa Valley) between mars and april? Harry

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Planning a mid October trip and havent’t yet decided between: A) Green River in Utah B) San Juan in New Mexico The trip would be approximately 1 week with two other guys. We are just not sure based upon the weather and fishing conditions. Our budget precludes the possiblility of hiring guides. We are best described as "intermediate"; I guess. Need to get tickets very soon. Appreciate any informed advice. Thanks in advance!

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Planning a mid October trip and havent’t yet decided between: A) Green River in Utah B) San Juan in New Mexico The trip would be approximately 1 week with two other guys. We are just not sure based upon the weather and fishing conditions. Our budget precludes the possiblility of hiring guides. We are best described as "intermediate"; I guess. Need to get tickets very soon. Appreciate any informed advice. Thanks in advance!

Hiya Jerry, I know its way off what you’re talking about … but – ever thought of fishing in southern Africa?. We’ve got probably the strongest, fastest, freshwater fish on earth – the tiger fish – as well as some outstanding saltwater sport. Trey Combs thought Mozambique was real special in his book Bluewater Fly Fishing. Our fully-inclusive Orvis-Endorsed expeditions start from around $3200 for an eight night tour: flights, guides, accommodation, boats, fuel, taxes – the whole thing except for booze. You can call me Toll-Free in Johannesburg on 888 2461750 or e-mail to: details. Tight lines Mark

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I told my wife that I was going fishing today and to have that god damned dinner done when I get home. TimW <g <seriously ….big <g <no kidding….it’s a joke, see… <I said laundry, not dinner… <g

So are you bringing a couple home for dinner? -burton — L. Burton Hawley           2330 NW Hummingbird Corvallis, OR

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I told my wife that I was going fishing today and to have that god damned dinner done when I get home. TimW <g <seriously ….big <g <no kidding….it’s a joke, see… <I said laundry, not dinner… <g

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I told my wife that I was going fishing today and to have that god damned dinner done when I get home. TimW

Hi Tim Your name is changing a lot and if you treat your wife as mentioned above you could end up ‘minus’ something special. My friend, do what I did, give her the hug she deserves. By the way, my valentine, Gretchen, say hello. Take care and … — Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT http://www.flyshop.com/Expo/Specialty/BTsPdcts/index.html

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Thinking of taking the family to Fla for a week in Feb.  I would appreciate any suggestions for a flyfisher (me) and two non-fishers (my wife and 6 yr. old daughter).  We’ve done the Keys and were thinking of the West coast, maybe Sanibel???

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Strongly encourage you to investigate Gasparilla Island/Boca Grande.  I traveled there before becoming a fly fisherman and love the place because it is the antithesis of high-rise condo beach resorts.  To me it feels like most of FL must have been in the early part of this century.  If you want the fast lane go somewhere else.  For geographic perspective, Gasparilla is roughly two offshore islands north of Sanibel. Boca Grande claims to be the tarpon capital of the world.  Don’t know how much local boosterism that relies on, but judging by the number of fishing guides something’s going on under water.  As I said I haven’t fished there, but have since investigated because I plan to return.  I’ll try to answer any specific questions you may have. Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thinking of taking the family to Fla for a week in Feb.  I would appreciate any suggestions for a flyfisher (me) and two non-fishers (my wife and 6 yr. old daughter).  We’ve done the Keys and were thinking of the West coast, maybe Sanibel???

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After reading all the posts about upland bird hunting and grouse stocking in the ff’er group, it got me to thinking (Hmmm… thought I smelled wood burning!) about the proper shotgun for trout.

An English side-by-side with a splinter fore end and a straight stock, only, and *only* over a pointing dog.   Waxing my Barbour coat and waiting for a call from my broker, David

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: Say! what about going after grouse with a 6 weight rod?  I have heard about : people catching pigeons with a threaded piece of dried corn. Time to re-hash the stories about bat-casting….

i always practice C&R on them…and ouzels…not much meat on a bat, but the wings (I’ve heard) make excellent jerky. TimW

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – After reading all the posts about upland bird hunting and grouse stocking in the ff’er group, it got me to thinking (Hmmm… thought I smelled wood burning!) about the proper shotgun for trout. It would seem to me that you might want to go with variable chokes depending on if trout were feeding on the surface or not. The AR folks could always practice blast and release. Say! what about going after grouse with a 6 weight rod?  I have heard about people catching pigeons with a threaded piece of dried corn. Regards, Frank. Self appointed treasurer of the Mountain Home Benevolent Trout Fishers Assosciation. Motto:  Your dues are due. P.S.  I’m going nuts.  I haven’t been able to fish for awhile, and if I don’t soak my lower half in some cold water soon, I’m done for.

Hi Frank I’ve got some yellow Brazilian Velour that should make a great corn fly. — Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (97 catalog)

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After reading all the posts about upland bird hunting and grouse stocking in the ff’er group, it got me to thinking (Hmmm… thought I smelled wood burning!) about the proper shotgun for trout. It would seem to me that you might want to go with variable chokes depending on if trout were feeding on the surface or not. The AR folks could always practice blast and release. Say! what about going after grouse with a 6 weight rod?  I have heard about people catching pigeons with a threaded piece of dried corn. Regards, Frank. Self appointed treasurer of the Mountain Home Benevolent Trout Fishers Assosciation. Motto:  Your dues are due. P.S.  I’m going nuts.  I haven’t been able to fish for awhile, and if I don’t soak my lower half in some cold water soon, I’m done for.

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I’m in the market for a good 5 wt. rod and have looked at the GLoomis GL3 and IMX models.  I have not had an opportunity to cast either yet, but was wondering if people thought the IMX was worth the extra bucks. I can pick up a GL3 for $CDN 265 and the IMX for $CDN 395.  What are your thoughts? Paul Keywords:

We’d buy the GL3 for your first (good) rod. It’s tougher, it won’t cast as well but it will certainly send a 90 foot line. The IMX is more expensive and I enjoy the extra punch but I’m not sure you will notice a big difference if you havent done a lot of casting. Dennis & Geroge Altantic Fly Fishing School Brookfield NS, Canada   – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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I’m in the market for a good 5 wt. rod and have looked at the GLoomis GL3 and IMX models.  I have not had an opportunity to cast either yet, but was wondering if people thought the IMX was worth the extra bucks. I can pick up a GL3 for $CDN 265 and the IMX for $CDN 395.  What are your thoughts? Paul Keywords:

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Paul, Don’t buy without casting the rod.  And if you cast both and cannot tell the difference, well. . . .   Phone the Loomis Rep and ask how you can try out the rods.  S/he should be happy to oblige.  BTW, if you want to spend money, take a look at T&T or a Scott rod. Cheers – Erik

: I’m in the market for a good 5 wt. rod and have looked at : the GLoomis GL3 and IMX models.  I have not had an opportunity : to cast either yet, but was wondering if people thought the : IMX was worth the extra bucks. I can pick up a GL3 for $CDN 265 : and the IMX for $CDN 395.  What are your thoughts? : Paul : Keywords: — Burnaby, BC

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