am thinking about purchasing either Pamlico Excel (adding the fishing opption)
I purchased a Pungo for fishing last spring, and spent quite a few summer evenings on small lakes in my area. I am more than pleased with it. It’s quite stable and easy to paddle. It’s hull has hard chines, so you won’t be turning on a dime, but it tracks well. You have to be a bit careful where you position the rod holder. That’s the one piece of equipment that could get in the way of your paddling. E-mail me if you’d like more info. Chuck
Thanks for the reply, did you buy the your boat with the fishing package installed? I have never used a kayak and need to be able to also paddle upstream on slow flowing river, so you think this boat is still a good choice? thanks pjb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – am thinking about purchasing either Pamlico Excel (adding the fishing opption) I purchased a Pungo for fishing last spring, and spent quite a few summer evenings on small lakes in my area. I am more than pleased with it. It’s quite stable and easy to paddle. It’s hull has hard chines, so you won’t be turning on a dime, but it tracks well. You have to be a bit careful where you position the rod holder. That’s the one piece of equipment that could get in the way of your paddling. E- mail me if you’d like more info. Chuck
Thanks for the reply, did you buy the your boat with the fishing package installed? I have never used a kayak and need to be able to also paddle upstream on slow flowing river, so you think this boat is still a good choice? thanks pjb
Paul: I installed the the package myself. Nothing to it. As far as paddling upstream on a slow flowing river, that should be no problem. What kind of fishing do you have in mind? Also, do you live anywhere near Wisconsin by any chance. There’ll be some good deals on Pungos at a kayak show there in the near future (no I’m not selling). Chuck
I HAVE THE PUNGO WITH OUT THE FISHING OPTION I LOVE IT ITS STABLE AND IT HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR MY FLY FISHIG GEAR ITS A GOOD BOAT EASY TO HANDLE AND CONTROLL AND YA GOTA LOVE THE LARGE OPENING IN IT I PERSONALY WOULD PICK THE COLOR YOU WANT AND ADD THE EXTRAS AS YOU SEE YOU NEED THEM BOU IF YOU WANT TO STAND UP TO CAST YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT WWW.TRIBALANCE.COM BUT I CAST A 8 FT FLY ROD SITTING DOW OUT OF MY PUNGO GOOD UCK SIK
I am thinking about purchasing either Pamlico Excel (adding the fishing opption) or the Pungo Angler. First does anyone have a used one they would like to sell? Second, what do you think of either of these boats? Third, how stable are they and are they good to fish out of? Fourth, does the added fishing hardware get in they way of paddling? Last, How difficult is the Pamlico Excel to paddle solo? Any Help? Thanks
I am thinking about purchasing either Pamlico Excel (adding the fishing opption) or the Pungo Angler. First does anyone have a used one they would like to sell?
I have used them both before. I used to sell these for a living. Second, what do you think of either of these boats?
I think you have made excellent choices in both boats. The Pungo seems to have been the most popular with fisherman in my past seeling days. Third, how stable are they and are they good to fish out of?
Very stable and very good to fish out of. They both have excellent initial and secondary stability. Fourth, does the added fishing hardware get in they way of paddling?
No. Just don’t add it where you think it may get in the way. You can add as much hardwear as you want to make the boat’s use exactly for what you want to use it for. Last, How difficult is the Pamlico Excel to paddle solo?
It’s not hard at all but turning it is a bit harder on your own just because of it’s length. On top of that you can take another person or even a dog with you at anytime you want. That’s the negative of the Pungo. The positive is that it will turn easier than the Pamlico. Courtney
My girlfriend and I are heading somewhere in the Caribbean this winter. Besides the usual sightseeing, I want to do some flyfishing for at least one and hopefully two days. I would like to do battle with any combination of the following: bonefish, permit, tarpon, jack crevalle etc. I don’t want an exclusive fishing resort. I was hoping for a regular tourist destination that I could hook up with a reputable guide, close by, who could take me out for the day. I have read some good things about the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico but am open to just about anywhere. Any suggestions? (Cuba is an option for us Canucks.) Tony Morrison London, Ontario.
Cuba via Mexico…..no problem…. john
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My girlfriend and I are heading somewhere in the Caribbean this winter. Besides the usual sightseeing, I want to do some flyfishing for at least one and hopefully two days. I would like to do battle with any combination of the following: bonefish, permit, tarpon, jack crevalle etc. I don’t want an exclusive fishing resort. I was hoping for a regular tourist destination that I could hook up with a reputable guide, close by, who could take me out for the day. I have read some good things about the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico but am open to just about anywhere. Any suggestions? (Cuba is an option for us Canucks.) Tony Morrison London, Ontario.
I clicked the URL and there she was Just shirt & boots & skin & fuzz Mercy me, shall I go blind? the beauteous glow of her behind did make my eyes bulge out of sockets and tightened the fabric about me pockets. Is this the heaven of which Wayno spoke? The reward for being a righteous bloke? Doth her rivers flow with milk and honey? Would she love me if I had no money? Too bad she was but 2 dimensional 72 DPI for screens conventional Alas, so it goes dear friends on ROFF Though perhaps for some you did get off. Torben’s a master of cruel tricks for his JPEG pulled your eager Johnsons. Moishe
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I clicked the URL and there she was Just shirt & boots & skin & fuzz Mercy me, shall I go blind? the beauteous glow of her behind did make my eyes bulge out of sockets and tightened the fabric about me pockets. Is this the heaven of which Wayno spoke? The reward for being a righteous bloke? Doth her rivers flow with milk and honey? Would she love me if I had no money? Too bad she was but 2 dimensional 72 DPI for screens conventional Alas, so it goes dear friends on ROFF Though perhaps for some you did get off. Torben’s a master of cruel tricks for his JPEG pulled your eager Johnsons. Moishe
damn if i don’t think you have some promise as a writer of doggerel; an occupation which, in my opinion, eclipses that of a seminary student. wayno – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I clicked the URL and there she was Just shirt & boots & skin & fuzz Mercy me, shall I go blind? the beauteous glow of her behind did make my eyes bulge out of sockets and tightened the fabric about me pockets. Is this the heaven of which Wayno spoke? The reward for being a righteous bloke? Doth her rivers flow with milk and honey? Would she love me if I had no money? Too bad she was but 2 dimensional 72 DPI for screens conventional Alas, so it goes dear friends on ROFF Though perhaps for some you did get off. Torben’s a master of cruel tricks for his JPEG pulled your eager Johnsons. Moishe
That’s Disgusting! And, like most disgusting things, freakin’ hilarious! "and tightened the fabric about me pockets" heh heh heh, I’m still chuckling. thanks Mu, — Levi Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. –Ernest Hemingway
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What was that URL again? Sounds like they have some new info to see errr read there. Warren
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Thanks Mu, for now, I have seen everything. Wayno & Asadi in the same header… don’t that beat all. obclave: BTW guys, I’ve been antsy all week…see ya sat. Waldo wonderin’ , what next? — Ezflyfish.com http://www.ezflyfish.com BRBG http://www.abebooks.com/home/BLUEBOOKS P.O. Box 5112 Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828)963-5001
I seen a FF trade show listed for Somerset NJ on Jan 22-24. Does anyone have the particulars. Location and Hours. Thanks Wes
I seen a FF trade show listed for Somerset NJ on Jan 22-24. Does anyone have the particulars. Location and Hours
Hi Wes, The flyfishing show in Somerset, New Jersey is scheduled for January 29, 30 and 31. The promoters have a website at: www.flyfishingshow.com Please check that site to confirm that these dates are correct. Regards, Anthony Ritter www.gonefishing-gs.com
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You don’t need a video to tell you that if the lines breaking you need a higher wt line. When guides say to you "there’s no way you need more than a 4lb tippet on that river" what they really mean is that IFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF you had the shuttle, boat and knowledge of where the holes were, that even though the current was raging back at the public fishing area you could fish 2-4lb leader in the deep wide holes they fish. They don’t know that you need a 10lb leader back where the currents raging and the fish can get out sideways in it. So when they tell you there’s no way you need anything bigger than a 5.1lb tippet (or whatever they claim is the max wt used by "real fishermen")
Unless one has no ability at all to play a fish properly, he will certainly land more fish on a heavier tippet. At the same time, it is certainly possible to successfully land a big fish on a very light tippet. On the Salmon River, though, (and anywhere for that matter) you need to balance more than just landing a fish against tippet strength. If you play a fish for 45 minutes on a 4 lb tippet, everyone around you has to keep their lines out of the water and thumbs up their asses while you have a good time all by yourself. And when you have it on the beach, it will be dead beat and no candidate for c&r if you are so inclined. On the other hand, boy was that fun. If you tie on a big heavy tippet, you’ll be able to put a lot more pressure on the fish and get it to the beach more quickly. Go too far in this direction, however, and you may as well be one of the brainless meat fishermen spin casting with 30 lb mono to haul ‘em in. For me, a guy of below average ability, I’ve found 8 or 10 lb to be quite sufficient on the Salmon R. to give me a good balance of sport, success, and courtesy. I will add that if you are breaking off a lot, be sure it’s not your knots.
You don’t need a video to tell you that if the lines breaking you need a higher wt line. When guides say to you "there’s no way you need more than a 4lb tippet on that river" what they really mean is that IFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF you had the shuttle, boat and knowledge of where the holes were, that even though the current was raging back at the public fishing area you could fish 2-4lb leader in the deep wide holes they fish. They don’t know that you need a 10lb leader back where the currents raging and the fish can get out sideways in it. So when they tell you there’s no way you need anything bigger than a 5.1lb tippet (or whatever they claim is the max wt used by "real fishermen") Tie your own tappered leaders. I was reading in a book on al fly fishing just the other nite that the author reccomends making your tappered leader from 40, 30, 20 and 18in of material of 25, 20, 15, and 10lb line respectively. Good luck, I hope this has been some help. Fished the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York with a fly rod this week and found the experience to be quite different from that of dry fly fishing. I hooked and broke off three fish and would like any recommendations on: books/videos relate to this type of fishing, recs on a good entry level rod and reel for
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You don’t need a video to tell you that if the lines breaking you need a higher wt line. When guides say to you "there’s no way you need more than a 4lb tippet on that river" what they really mean
<snip Amen. I have used a short (7 ft) 10 or 12 lb tippet on my sink tip, and a 12 ft 8 lb tippet for salmon and steelhead for years. Yep, I lose some still, but I have caught (and released) more than 150 salmon this fall alone.
I just got Flies for Steelhead by Farrow Allen and Dick Stewart from Lyons Press (~$20 softcover). The photography is quite good and it has a thorough collection of patterns from different regions of the country. The flies in the photos are tied either by the inventor of the pattern or by a well known tyer from the region of origin. Great Lakes Steelhead – A Guided Tour for Fly Anglers from Back Country Press ($20) is a great book by Bob Linsenmann and Steve Nevala (fun reading). There is a brief but very practical sections on techniques, equipment, etc in the beginning. The rest of the book is a collection of essays collected from these guys going fishing with a number of guides in their home waters. Fly Fishing for Salmon and Steelhead of the Great Lakes by Ken Filkins ($17 Wilderness Books – hard to find but available on www.amazon.com). This book mostly emphasizes chuck and duck type fishing but has a really good section on fish attitudes towards different types of flies & presentations thus explaining (or at least stating) why many west coast techniques are only effective during a short period of the steelhead’s migration into midwestern tributaries. I’ve been using a Scientific Anglers System 2m 8/9. It’s a reasonably inexpensive and very reliable disc drag reel. The regular System 2 is quite heavy but I don’t know if the 2m is still in production. As far as a rod is concerned I bought myself the cheapest one I could find, a St. Croix 9ft 9 weight Pro-Graphite. With all the brush I run through, the slippery rocks, ice, hands made numb and clumsy by the bitter chill, I wouldn’t want to risk damaging an expensive stick. Just letting you know what has worked well for me. I don’t have the experience nor the moeny to really tell you what other options are available to you. Good Fishing. Mu Young Lee Ann Arbor, MI o oooo o o o o o o o o – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fished the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York with a fly rod this week and found the experience to be quite different from that of dry fly fishing. I hooked and broke off three fish and would like any recommendations on: books/videos relate to this type of fishing, recs on a good entry level rod and reel for
Fished the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York with a fly rod this week and found the experience to be quite different from that of dry fly fishing. I hooked and broke off three fish and would like any recommendations on: books/videos relate to this type of fishing, recs on a good entry level rod and reel for
It seems to be normal to break off 3 fish in this sort of fishing: but not normal to break off 100 per cent of hookups. The range of tackle is from medium (say 6 weight rod with 2x or 6 lb. tippets) to strong (8 or 9 weight, tippets 0X or 12 lb.) This river is sufficiently free of obstructions that you can fish the lighter tackle — provided you have a first-class reel, because its drag is important. (Heavier tackle is useful in smaller Michigan or Ontario steelhead rivers.) Winter freshwater salmon and steelhead seem not to be leader shy. They may or may not avoid sideways drag: but the essential point is to be able to present the fly as deep as the fish’s holding depth, whatever that is. I have known people to make special sinking leaders (coated with powdered led embedded in glue) for this purpose. — | Donald Phillipson, 4180 Boundary Road, Carlsbad Springs, | | Ontario, Canada, K0A 1K0, tel. 613 822 0734 |
Fished the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York with a fly rod this week and found the experience to be quite different from that of dry fly fishing. I hooked and broke off three fish and would like any recommendations on: books/videos relate to this type of fishing, recs on a good entry level rod and reel for
I’m going to be camping and fishing at Lake Almanor this coming weekend (June 13 -14). Is there anyone out there who might be able to pass on some tips? Is it true that mid-June is the time of the Hex hatch there? Is fishing from a tube a must? All tips and hints are sincerely appreciated. Scott
Scott, The lake is high and cold. All the tributaries are pumping in snow melt and the laake is about three feet from being full. At this point the fishing is slow. What fish are being taken are full of midges and a few Hex. nymphs they are grubbing along the bottom. We normally look toward the 4th of July for our Hex hatch. This is still a little early and the hatch will be delayed until the water conditions are better. Try Yellow creek or look for some small streams, of which there are plenty in the area, to get some fishing in. Ralph Wood C & R Guide Service – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m going to be camping and fishing at Lake Almanor this coming weekend (June 13 -14). Is there anyone out there who might be able to pass on some tips? Is it true that mid-June is the time of the Hex hatch there? Is fishing from a tube a must? All tips and hints are sincerely appreciated. Scott
I would like to fly from Aruba to Venezuela and stay in Maracaibo. I need info on Maracaibo and a place to stay. Please write if you can help me. Thanks.
You could probably charter a fishing boat, fih your way across and schedule a return cheaper than flying. <GRIN On my last trip we went fishing and were within swiming distance of Venezula.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I would like to fly from Aruba to Venezuela and stay in Maracaibo. I need info on Maracaibo and a place to stay. Please write if you can help me. Thanks.
Hi, I am planning a ~7 day trip to Venezuela shortly. I’d like to get a glimpse of the country but will probably only have time for the coast – Merida, the mountains, the Amazon, etc. will have to wait for next time. I’ll only have time to either head east of Caracas, or west of Caracas – which is more interesting? I’d rather stay away from super-touristy-commercialized places. Also, I understand the security in situation in the Caracas is less than good. How are things outside the city – can a gringo (who speaks Spanish) survive? 
I know things always look and sound worse from the outside. Thanks a bunch, Aviv
I think is too late to respond, you are probably here… Visit East side. And yes, you can survive outside Caracas. I know things always look and sound worse from the outside.
It’s true, but be carefull. A Dios J Alberto ccs-ve — – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I am planning a ~7 day trip to Venezuela shortly. I’d like to get a glimpse of the country but will probably only have time for the coast – Merida, the mountains, the Amazon, etc. will have to wait for next time. I’ll only have time to either head east of Caracas, or west of Caracas – which is more interesting? I’d rather stay away from super-touristy-commercialized places. Also, I understand the security in situation in the Caracas is less than good. How are things outside the city – can a gringo (who speaks Spanish) survive? I know things always look and sound worse from the outside. Thanks a bunch, Aviv
— You should have told him about St. Regis, MT. I don’t think you can get an outastate licence outastate!
You can also get Idaho licenses in Missoula, at a big sporting goods store, the name of which I forget. — -Wayne Trzyna
Try telephoning (800)55HUNT5. Idaho Fish & Game will mail within two weeks. It’s a great service. By the way, a neat way to contribute to Idaho’s trout is to buy a season’s license no matter how many days you intend to fish. I’ve done it for years and it makes me feel good. (p.s. I live in West Des Moines, Iowa)
: Can anyone suggest a location to purchase an Idaho fishing licence in either : Coeur D’Alene or Wallace? I will be driving thru soon and need to pick up an : out-of-state licence. I used to buy them in St. Regis, but they stopped : selling them. Stop in Coeur d’Alene at just about any gas station or store. It’s risky to wait until Wallace… it’s a small town and besides… Wallace was destroyed by that volcano. Didn’t you see the movie? —
You should have told him about St. Regis, MT. I don’t think you can get an outastate licence outastate! Go Vandals! john wheaton (boise & plummer) my opinion is always my own…
Can anyone suggest a location to purchase an Idaho fishing licence in either Coeur D’Alene or Wallace? I will be driving thru soon and need to pick up an out-of-state licence. I used to buy them in St. Regis, but they stopped selling them. thanks! -John
Hi John In CDA you can get them at Tom’s Sportco on 4th St or in Wallace there is a sports shop (the name slips past right now) that is on the main st in town. Good luck on your trip. Email me how things turn out — I suspect you are going to the Joe. Take care & … — Tight Lines ….. Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products On line catalog – tips & tricks at: http://www.btsflyfishing.com
: Can anyone suggest a location to purchase an Idaho fishing licence in either : Coeur D’Alene or Wallace? I will be driving thru soon and need to pick up an : out-of-state licence. I used to buy them in St. Regis, but they stopped : selling them. Stop in Coeur d’Alene at just about any gas station or store. It’s risky to wait until Wallace… it’s a small town and besides… Wallace was destroyed by that volcano. Didn’t you see the movie? — Rick T. Rick Fletcher – http://www.chem.uidaho.edu/~fletcher/ Associate 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
Can anyone suggest a location to purchase an Idaho fishing licence in either Coeur D’Alene or Wallace? I will be driving thru soon and need to pick up an out-of-state licence. I used to buy them in St. Regis, but they stopped selling them. thanks! -John
I will be in the north-west at the end of august and beginning of september. where are the best fly fishing spots? i have a car and i am willing to drive around. thank you so much for your help. breckwm
I will be in the north-west at the end of august and beginning of september. where are the best fly fishing spots? i have a car and i am willing to drive around. thank you so much for your help.
Be sure to check out some of the following locations: Idaho – St Joe River, Coeur d’Alene River Montana – Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Park Flies – Hoppers, Bead Head Nymphs, attractors, caddis Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (96 catalog)
: Be sure to check out some of the following locations: : Idaho – St Joe River, Coeur d’Alene River Mr. Beatty is reminding you of the spots along the freeway. You might want to keep looking at the map. : Flies – Hoppers, Bead Head Nymphs, attractors, caddis I agree. — Rick T. Rick Fletcher – http://www.chem.uidaho.edu/~fletcher/ Associate 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
Central Washington: try the Yakima River from above the Roza dam pool to Lake Easton. Water levels drop after Labor day as irrigation needs fall off. good floating in upper canyon, above Ellensburg and below Cle Elum. Cle Elum lodging-Timber Lodge (509) 674-5966; good flyshop in E’burg on south Main (but I don’t remember name). Fishing is catch and release, barbless hooks. I try to get in a day or three every Sept-Oct. Tight lines! John Dodge
try the tributaruies of the skykomish along highway 2. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I will be in the north-west at the end of august and beginning of september. where are the best fly fishing spots? i have a car and i am willing to drive around. thank you so much for your help. breckwm
Sage blanks? Actually, you could save yourself some grief. Why? Because Sage will locate the location of the spine with removable white markings. I’ve built three SAGE rods and they all came with the spine marked out. The most difficult part is the coating. Try and get the FLEXCOAT package with syringes, cups and mixtures. There are two kinds of FLEXCOAT: one coat (thick) and several coats (thin). I’ve used the one coat and it works ok but for a more consistent finish, I would try the several coat version. Getting a slow rpm motor to turn the rod while applying the FLEXCOAT would help a great deal. If you can’t borrow one from the local flyshop, any BBQ motor will suffice. Not to worry, you’ll make a great rod! p.s. there’s a flyfishing digest on the net you could join.
I’ve used the one coat Flexcoat building many rods and I like it a lot. In order to make it a little more workable in a large finish area, I dilute the finish mix with a small amount of Acetone. It is very quick to evaporate and leaves me with extra working time in laying a great finish coat on all types of rods. The only pitfall is to make sure that you don’t use too much acetone or your flexcoat will never set up correctly. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sage blanks? Actually, you could save yourself some grief. Why? Because Sage will locate the location of the spine with removable white markings. I’ve built three SAGE rods and they all came with the spine marked out. The most difficult part is the coating. Try and get the FLEXCOAT package with syringes, cups and mixtures. There are two kinds of FLEXCOAT: one coat (thick) and several coats (thin). I’ve used the one coat and it works ok but for a more consistent finish, I would try the several coat version. Getting a slow rpm motor to turn the rod while applying the FLEXCOAT would help a great deal. If you can’t borrow one from the local flyshop, any BBQ motor will suffice. Not to worry, you’ll make a great rod! p.s. there’s a flyfishing digest on the net you could join.