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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay, I realize this may be a tall order, but I’m looking for any helpful info on fishing (mostly stream) the upper peninsula of Michigan. Will be staying just outside Kenton the first week of September, and I’m thinking my already sub-par knowledge of Arkansas tailwater ff will only carry me so far in this strange new land. Since the UP seems to be teeming with fishable water, I was mostly hoping someone could help me narrow things down a bit. A Google search of the group revealed multiple references to the area, but little in the way of straightforward advice. If it helps, I’ll be limited to wading with a 5wt. outfit, and probably won’t get much further than 1-1.5 hours from Kenton during the trip. I will have access by boat to one particular small lake. Other than that, I’m pretty much at a loss for where to go/what to use. (I don’t even know the name of the lake.) Heaps o’ thanks in advance. As you can probably guess, I’m excited as all get out. JD

Kenton sits right on the east branch of the Ontonagon river.  Lots of good trout water.  Sparrow rapids, about two miles downstream from town is a popular spot to put in and fish.  There’s also a campground there. Get a good map (the DeLorme atlases are about as good as you can get and are available in most sporting goods stores and bookstores) and explore.  The Paint, the Net, Cook’s Run, Trout Creek, the Jumbo, the Sturgeon, and the other branches of the Ontonagon are all within an easy drive, as are many other small streams. Wolfgang

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Justin, I am sure your "sub-par" knowledge of AR tailwaters is considerably more than my "extremely limited" knowledge of that area. I plan to visit the North Fork in a month or so and then again in the fall or winter. Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated. I too am limited to wading and light to medium weight flyfishing equipment. Thanks in advance, guy

already sub-par knowledge of Arkansas tailwater ff will only carry me so

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Kenton sits right on the east branch of the Ontonagon river.  Lots of good trout water.  Sparrow rapids, about two miles downstream from town is a popular spot to put in and fish.  There’s also a campground there. Get a good map (the DeLorme atlases are about as good as you can get and are available in most sporting goods stores and bookstores) and explore.  The Paint, the Net, Cook’s Run, Trout Creek, the Jumbo, the Sturgeon, and the other branches of the Ontonagon are all within an easy drive, as are many other small streams. Wolfgang

I fwd’d your reply to my trip buddy this morning and received a 4-word response: "Wolfgang is our friend." Thanks so much for the help. Along with the DeLorme and a copy of Michigan Trout Streams, a printout of your advice should provide ample direction throughout the week. Thanks again… JD officially foaming at the mouth

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Justin, I am sure your "sub-par" knowledge of AR tailwaters is considerably more than my "extremely limited" knowledge of that area. I plan to visit the North Fork in a month or so and then again in the fall or winter. Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated. I too am limited to wading and light to medium weight flyfishing equipment. Thanks in advance, guy

Dang. I knew I shoulda left that part out. Aside from an ample supply of light tippet, woolly buggers and sow bugs, the best piece of equipment you can take is a cell phone with the Bull Shoals/Norfork powerhouse number, 870.431.5311. The North Fork is right under Norfork Dam, so any amount of generation means you’re outta luck. I spent four days there this spring. Reading. If you’re that close, you should consider the short trip (4 miles and onward) to the White as well (under Bull Shoals dam). Much better help than mine, along with decent maps, access points and reports can be found here: http://www.ozarkangler.com/river/ There are numerous other places on the web to find info. Just stay attuned to water levels at all times. When it starts to rise, get out. Immediately. On the upside, North Fork goes down quickly when generation stops, and is a only few miles long, so you can hear the powerhouse siren nearly all the way down to the White. Oh, and the fishing rocks. You can also track generation (it can give you some idea about current schedules, but don’t set your watch by it) here: http://www.swpa.gov/generation.htm Finally, talk to the locals. They’re good people. They’re usually taking up all the really good spots, but they’re good people… JD

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Thanks Justin! Greatly appereciate the information. I will follow up on your sources as well as keep an eye on the generation schedules. I was there this spring and did a fair share of reading myself. I asked one of the locals "how high was the water compared to a regular fishable flow?" He said "The dam would have to break for the water to go any higher". I smiled and kept on reading. guy

My pleasure, man. Best of luck. JD

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You’re welcome. Wolfgang

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Thanks Justin! Greatly appereciate the information. I will follow up on your sources as well as keep an eye on the generation schedules. I was there this spring and did a fair share of reading myself. I asked one of the locals "how high was the water compared to a regular fishable flow?" He said "The dam would have to break for the water to go any higher". I smiled and kept on reading. guy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Justin, I am sure your "sub-par" knowledge of AR tailwaters is considerably more than my "extremely limited" knowledge of that area. I plan to visit the North Fork in a month or so and then again in the fall or winter. Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated. I too am limited to wading and light to medium weight flyfishing equipment. Thanks in advance, guy Dang. I knew I shoulda left that part out. Aside from an ample supply of light tippet, woolly buggers and sow bugs, the best piece of equipment you can take is a cell phone with the Bull Shoals/Norfork powerhouse number, 870.431.5311. The North Fork is right under Norfork Dam, so any amount of generation means you’re outta luck. I spent four days there this spring. Reading. If you’re that close, you should consider the short trip (4 miles and onward) to the White as well (under Bull Shoals dam). Much better help than mine, along with decent maps, access points and reports can be found here: http://www.ozarkangler.com/river/ There are numerous other places on the web to find info. Just stay attuned to water levels at all times. When it starts to rise, get out. Immediately. On the upside, North Fork goes down quickly when generation stops, and is a only few miles long, so you can hear the powerhouse siren nearly all the way down to the White. Oh, and the fishing rocks. You can also track generation (it can give you some idea about current schedules, but don’t set your watch by it) here: http://www.swpa.gov/generation.htm Finally, talk to the locals. They’re good people. They’re usually taking up all the really good spots, but they’re good people… JD

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Okay, I realize this may be a tall order, but I’m looking for any helpful info on fishing (mostly stream) the upper peninsula of Michigan. Will be staying just outside Kenton the first week of September, and I’m thinking my already sub-par knowledge of Arkansas tailwater ff will only carry me so far in this strange new land. Since the UP seems to be teeming with fishable water, I was mostly hoping someone could help me narrow things down a bit. A Google search of the group revealed multiple references to the area, but little in the way of straightforward advice. If it helps, I’ll be limited to wading with a 5wt. outfit, and probably won’t get much further than 1-1.5 hours from Kenton during the trip. I will have access by boat to one particular small lake. Other than that, I’m pretty much at a loss for where to go/what to use. (I don’t even know the name of the lake.) Heaps o’ thanks in advance. As you can probably guess, I’m excited as all get out. JD

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Bob, If either of you go, or any Roffian for that matter, please try to find these guys and let me know: Acheson Technologies, LLC 6337 South Jamaica court Englewood, CO 80111 (888) 302-0067 They allegedly manufacture the RodRack, which transports fully assembled fly rods on the exterior of vehicles. Rod locks inside unit, unit locks to vehicle. El Paso Bob with another fly fishing specific question – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –   Is the Denver FF show coming up on Jan. 6 & 7th a worthwhile event? Any Roffers going?  Normally, I wouldn’t drive that far but I have a daughter (and sis-in law) in Denver and there’s always shopping for the wife.  (Might have to drop by Charlie’s and pick up some more books.) Snoop

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Thanks for the heads-up on this show. Where is it being held? I haven’t seen any ads for it.

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There is a web site with a complete list of things going on at www.flyfishingshow.com Laurence

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  Is the Denver FF show coming up on Jan. 6 & 7th a worthwhile event? Any Roffers going?  Normally, I wouldn’t drive that far but I have a daughter (and sis-in law) in Denver and there’s always shopping for the wife.  (Might have to drop by Charlie’s and pick up some more books.) Snoop — —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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I picked up a brochure, and it looks like it will be a pretty good show. This is the first year for a show of this format in Denver, but it looks pretty good, with world renowned tyers, book signings, and all sorts of demos. I’ll even put you up for a night or two, if you’re so inclined.

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I picked up a brochure, and it looks like it will be a pretty good show. This is the first year for a show of this format in Denver, but it looks pretty good, with world renowned tyers, book signings, and all sorts of demos. I’ll even put you up for a night or two, if you’re so inclined.

Charlie,   Thanks for your kind offer.  Got beer????   I’m heading to the Bighorn tomorrow for a couple of days.  I’ll see what kind of shape I’m in when I return & decide whether or not to make the trip.  I would like to visit you and Pat for one day if I come down.  I suppose I should visit my daughter too, but she doesn’t fish:)   Are you going to the show? Snoop — —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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  Is the Denver FF show coming up on Jan. 6 & 7th a worthwhile event? Any Roffers going?  Normally, I wouldn’t drive that far but I have a daughter (and sis-in law) in Denver and there’s always shopping for the wife.  (Might have to drop by Charlie’s and pick up some more books.) Snoop

Charlie Framinski show is on the 6th & 7th of January.  Chuck says the turn out will be at least 4 – 5,000 people, which is a lot of fly fishermen.  Doug Swisher and I will be attending.  I will have a rather straight forward, plain booth with some of our general products along with bamboo fly rods anyone is welcome to inspect and see for themselves what is is we are doing today. Shopping in general at the Mart is a rather complete place from what I understand.  I think the show is at the intersection of I-25 & I-70, which is the MouseTrap area of Denver.  There is a Quality Inn on the location, I understand.  Its been a while since I’ve been in that area but I did live in Colorado for many years.   I will be landing at Jefferson County Airport and will just rent a car. This show is 100% FLY FISHING, so the turn out won’t be in the hundreds of thousands as they are with all purpose sports shows Snoop.  Yet, I’m going to attend and may be in Denver on or before Friday because I think the booths set up on Friday, is my guess.  I just got the packet but haven’t had time to read it yet. I think it may well be your while to attend, if only to try some fly casting and getting some bargains on all sorts of fly fishing stuff. These shows are usually good places to find fly tying materials and for getting good ideas. Hope to see you there.  Drop by and say hello.  Hope this helps others who are thinking of attending Chucks All Fly Fishing Sports Show in Denver this coming weekend. — (C) George Gehrke 2001 http://www.gink.com/shopcart/index.html     fine bamboo flyrods & blanks

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I understand the Denver Fly Fishing Show is next weekend. There is a remote possibility I will drive over from Kansas. Any of the Colorado poster’s going to try and attend? Wayne

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I understand the Denver Fly Fishing Show is next weekend. There is a remote possibility I will drive over from Kansas. Any of the Colorado poster’s going to try and attend?

      Ain’t gonna "try" to attend, I will absolutely be there. Last years’ show was the first time they’ve done the all-flyfishing format, and it was a great cure for cabin fever. This year’s show promises to be even better.       How shall we try to spot each other? Pink bridesmaid’s hats?

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i am planning on dropping by…haven’t been before… thought i might check it out… richard / colorado

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      How shall we try to spot each other? Pink bridesmaid’s hats?

I’ll be coming from Kansas, look for the Ruby Slippers As I said, it is a REMOTE possibility, due to driving the daughter to the Wichita airport on Friday and some other such stuff. If it looks like I can make it, I’ll send you an email late Friday night or early Sat morning before I leave with my pager and cell number so we can meet up. That is, if you were going to be there in the afternoon. Wayne

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"Wayne Knight" As I said, it is a REMOTE possibility, due to driving the daughter to the Wichita airport on Friday and some other such stuff. If it looks like I can make it, I’ll send you an email late Friday night or early Sat morning before I leave with my pager and cell number so we can meet up. That is, if you were going to be there in the afternoon.

     Okee doke. Don’t be offended if I don’t answer anything prior to Fri evening, we’re heading over to Aspen in a couple of hours and won’t be back until late Fri.

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I understand the Denver Fly Fishing Show is next weekend. There is a remote possibility I will drive over from Kansas. Any of the Colorado poster’s going to try and attend?

I’ll meet you in the Cathy Beck autograph line at noon. — The Halfordian Golfer

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Wayne Knight: I understand the Denver Fly Fishing Show is next weekend. There is a remote possibility I will drive over from Kansas. Any of the Colorado poster’s going to try and attend?

Charlie Wilson:       How shall we try to spot each other? Pink bridesmaid’s hats?

I should be easy to find. I’ll be wearing a flannel shirt and a ball cap. (Seriously though, it shouldn’t be too hard to come up with something more or less unique. Bolo ties would do the trick. After all, it’s either that or else those giant foam rubber cowboy hats.) — Rusty Hook Laramie, Wyoming

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Hi everyone I have been a coarse angler for 40 years But now  I am switching to fly fishing I have recently purchased two fly rods a) 8-0 foot brook rod b) 9-1/2 foot reservoir rod can anyone advise me what type of lines I need and any other advice Thanks Dennis

Dennis, I am in the same place as you (just starting) and I found a great site that shows several of the knots that are needed in fly fishing.  Hope this helps. http://www.killroys.com/knots/knots.htm  I wish I could help with your line selection. — All fishermen are liars ‘cept you n me, and I’m starting to have doubts about you! www.fishticker.com

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Hi everyone I have been a coarse angler for 40 years But now  I am switching to fly fishing I have recently purchased two fly rods a) 8-0 foot brook rod b) 9-1/2 foot reservoir rod  can anyone advise me what type of lines I need and any other advice Thanks Dennis

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Dennis Walker writes: Hi everyone I have been a coarse angler for 40 years But now  I am switching to fly fishing I have recently purchased two fly rods a) 8-0 foot brook rod b) 9-1/2 foot reservoir rod can anyone advise me what type of lines I need and any other advice Thanks Dennis

Hi, Dennis.  You don’t give the line weight of the rods or how you will be fishing them (dries, nymphs, streamers).  For example, if you are going to fish streams with dry flies, a floating line (weight forward or double taper) would be in order.  The same for nymphing.  If, however, you are going to be casting streamers, a sinking line would be better. Dave LaCourse

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Hi everyone I have been a coarse angler for 40 years But now  I am switching to fly fishing I have recently purchased two fly rods a) 8-0 foot brook rod b) 9-1/2 foot reservoir rod  can anyone advise me what type of lines I need and any other advice Thanks Dennis

Contact Tony Deacon, hire him for casting & fishing lessons as well as consulting.  As a beginner in England, you will need some hands-on expertise to show you the ropes.  It will save you money and frustration. — Wayne (Tony, remit referral fee in form of 1/2 day chit good for chalk stream fishing in England/Scotland) To fish is human….To release Divine! Before you buy.

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My limited salt water flyfishing led to being bitten by a shark.  Vinnie and I were casting for perch from some tidal rocks at the James V. Fitzgerald wildlife preserve just south of Pacifica in Northern California.  It was an extra low tide and we were having moderate success.  We also had a bait rod set up and hooked a nice leopard shark on a strip of squid.  I took the hint and tied on a large white streamer of Vinnie’s design.  It worked and I was into a 4 foot leopard shark – a very nice leopard shark indeed.  It was a long, dogged fight that drew the attention of a group of people who were enjoying the tide pools.  As I landed the beautiful fish we were surrounded by onlookers.  I intended to keep the fish in the water and slip the hook out, but several people were asking for a look.  Here’s where I’m grateful for thick neoprene.  Now a leopard shark has relatively small teeth.  We’re not talking great white, mako or even blue shark here, but they do have teeth, so when I lifted the shark by the tail for my "audience" and he swiftly swung right up and onto my thigh, well I was a bit suprised.  The fish bit right into my upper thigh and proceeded to get his pointy little teeth stuck like velcro in my waders.  Well it brought a gasp from the crowd and sincere laughter from Vinnie.  The waders now have a very distinct "jaws" shaped area of leakage, but the leg went unscathed.  Had I been in shorts and bare legs this could have been a lot more interesting. JE * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping.  Smart is Beautiful

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Any time you step into saltwater you become a potential part of the food chain.

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Jonnie, what color/pattern were your waders? also size? wet or dry? i’m planning a lil shark fishin myself….

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Interesting story.  I was expecting  something worse, as there are MUCH bigger sharks that roam the Northern California coast…… —Muskie Before you buy.

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For practice, try standing with your off-side shoulder to your target (ie: your feet will point 90

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Can anyone tell me when and where are the 1998 East Coast wholesale dealer trade shows rumrunner

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Can anyone tell me when and where are the 1998 East Coast wholesale dealer trade shows rumrunner

There are no wholesale trade shows in the east that I’m aware of – just the IFTD and NAFTA shows in Denver and Salt Lake City. — Best regards, Dave Visit Dave Teffeteller’s Fly Fishing Guides Home Page http://www.olfart.com

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Let me know if you get an answer…interested too. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Can anyone tell me when and where are the 1998 East Coast wholesale dealer trade shows rumrunner

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If you leave them outside in a worm box, watch out for ants, they will go for the dead ones and really take over the whole box. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Why your yard ? Wait till the rain falls and the temp. is about 54-56 deg. Go out in a neighborhood that doesn’t have curbs and pick them up off the street NEAR the edge of the grass. Put them in the fridge (about 45-50 deg.) in a container of damp (use rain water)buss bedding (wal-mart) and they will keep for weeks.(pick out the dead ones once in a while)..Enjoy                                                                       SuqRivGui                                                       Allen

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got a old crank telephone and some wire and a couple of long rods???…use your imagination and wear rubber boots and gloves.be sure to go when it is wet .  they can jump about 2-3′ so cath them in a bucket as they fall.  no mess. It also help to read any storey about Mark Twain to them exactually 34 minutes before cranking the phone..  

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I have heard of a few things to gather earthworms. {snip} Oh, there is one more way.  Lay in the yard and make a sound like an apple.

EXCELLENT!!!! Seriously, I can’t stop laughing!!! Remember: a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Once you have gone fishing, put the extra worms in a flower bed, or in your garden.  They will help the soil, and soon, you will have a reliable source of wigglies.  Don’t poison them with insecticides of fertilizer, though. Steve, the DsrtTravlr

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try a 5 gallon bucket of soapy water on damp ground that you know contains crawlers 10–15 minutes should have all you need.

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conesus lake (finger lakes region) $500/week see http://members.aol.com/cobbshill/cottage.html for details http://members.aol.com/cobbshill

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At dusk just put the sprinkler on in the front yard,  let it run for an hour or two, until the ground is soaked.  After dark turn it off, get your flashlight and pail and go pick them up.  Because of the water in the ground they will be lying right on top.  It works like a charm in my yard although it is kinda of a muddy procedure.  Good luck.. Lorry…….I fish, therefore I am

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I am really intersted in trying to catch my own nite crawlers in my yard.  I’ve heard of sticking a pitch fork in the ground and wiggling it, watering the lawn, and a lot of other things, but from your personell experiences, what is the best way to get them?  Oh yeah, what is a GRUNT WORM?  Are they in Michigan or what?  And one more thing, besides this one, what is another good fishing newsgroup?  Thanks so much, talk to you later!

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I am really intersted in trying to catch my own nite crawlers in my yard.  I’ve heard of sticking a pitch fork in the ground and wiggling it, watering the lawn, and a lot of other things, but from your personell experiences, what is the best way to get them?  Oh yeah, what is a GRUNT WORM?  Are they in Michigan or what?  And one more thing, besides this one, what is another good fishing newsgroup?  Thanks so much, talk to you later!

Hi Matt, If you have them in your yard it won’t be hard. Some people use electricity to get them out, but it can be a little dangerous. We went out at night with a can or bag and a little flashlight in our mouth on our hands and knees. You would see the night crawlers shin and then just grab them. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY

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I am really intersted in trying to catch my own nite crawlers in my yard.  I’ve heard of sticking a pitch fork in the ground and wiggling it, watering the lawn, and a lot of other things, but from your personell experiences, what is the best way to get them?  Oh yeah, what is a GRUNT WORM?  Are they in Michigan or what?  And one more thing, besides this one, what is another good fishing newsgroup?  Thanks so much, talk to you later!

I always liked catching night crawlers in Upstate Ny.  The night dew would usually bring them out.  You can find them just about everywhere, especially in gardens and flower beds. Alos, you need to wear sneakers and walk very lightly.  When you grab one, do not pull too hard or it will break off.  I first just stop it from going back in, and then pull gently straight up or at the angle of the hole.  Usually can get about 12 dozen in about 2 hours.   You can keep them easily enough, too.  We would buy the worm bedding, or mix some dirt with moist dead leaves.  Keep them in a large container in the basement where it is always cool and damp.  They’ll keep all summer, and will even reproduce. Good hunting, Joe

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I have heard of a few things to gather earthworms. One is electricity.  It is hazardous. Alternating current worm getters were sold, and then recalled when people ended up laying in the grass and writhing along with the worms.  I have heard that the current from a battery charger will work.  With any electricity, you have to be very careful.   Grunting for worms is when you take two thin pieces of wood about 2-3 feet long.  Originally, they used two barrel staves.  One was held with one hand pushing it down into the ground.  The other stave was raked across the one in the ground with a violin bow motion making a "grunting" noise. The frequency of the sounds would cause the worms to become uncomfortable, and they would come to the surface.   I have also heard that spraying a light bleach solution on grass makes them come out.  Don’t know what it does to the yard. I think that the time of day has a lot to do with gathering worms, with the evening and very early morning hours being the best.  I have had good success after a rain, too.   Oh, there is one more way.  Lay in the yard and make a sound like an apple. Once you have gone fishing, put the extra worms in a flower bed, or in your garden.  They will help the soil, and soon, you will have a reliable source of wigglies.  Don’t poison them with insecticides of fertilizer, though. Steve, the DsrtTravlr

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I am really intersted in trying to catch my own nite crawlers in my yard. —  Thanks so much, talk to you later!

Find and get a product called "Worm-Up"  Believe me this stuff really works, is harmless both to the worms and your yard and you’ll get all the "Dew Worms" (which is what your "nite crawler" is usually called in Ontario!!!) that you’ll ever need!! Just follow the package instructions and you can pick ‘em up right  off the top of the ground, in broad daylight!!!!  Even in places where you’d never expect to find ‘em, like an asphalt driveway, maybe? I don’t have any commercial interest in this product, but I got a sample package at the "Canadian Sportsman Show" many years ago and when I found it really worked I went and bought some more! "Le Baron’s" always carries it in Canada, anyway. Phil

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Why your yard ? Wait till the rain falls and the temp. is about 54-56 deg. Go out in a neighborhood that doesn’t have curbs and pick them up off the street NEAR the edge of the grass. Put them in the fridge (about 45-50 deg.) in a container of damp (use rain water)buss bedding (wal-mart) and they will keep for weeks.(pick out the dead ones once in a while)..Enjoy                                                                       SuqRivGui                                                       Allen

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We are very pleased to announce the all new, FISHINTERNET AUSTRALIA http://www.fishnet.com.au/ This internet service is dedicated to the Australian recreational fishing scene. Sections cover all aspects of fishing in Australia with excellent information resources, fishing reports from around the country, full directory of all tackle shops, marine dealers, charters, guides, resorts etc. Please let us know what you think of this new service. Regards, David Dryden         Fishinternet Australia         http://www.fishnet.com.au/ I checked your page. It looks good. Can you help me with advice on fly-fishing for Barramundi in the Cairns / Port Douglas area, or even further north into Cape York. I’ve heard this is something of a new frontier in salt water fly fishing and that the Barramunid is excellent quarry. I will be in the area for 2 weeks in September. I’d like to know about seasons, flies, techniques, guides, etc. Thanks. Christopher Payne. Can you assure me of the availability of that nectar of the gods known

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We are very pleased to announce the all new, FISHINTERNET AUSTRALIA http://www.fishnet.com.au/ This internet service is dedicated to the Australian recreational fishing scene. Sections cover all aspects of fishing in Australia with excellent information resources, fishing reports from around the country, full directory of all tackle shops, marine dealers, charters, guides, resorts etc. Please let us know what you think of this new service. Regards, David Dryden         Fishinternet Australia         http://www.fishnet.com.au/

I checked your page. It looks good. Can you help me with advice on fly-fishing for Barramundi in the Cairns / Port Douglas area, or even further north into Cape York. I’ve heard this is something of a new frontier in salt water fly fishing and that the Barramunid is excellent quarry. I will be in the area for 2 weeks in September. I’d like to know about seasons, flies, techniques, guides, etc. Thanks. Christopher Payne.

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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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