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Thanks for the report.  I’ll have a few days in September to make it to Central Oregon and I’m looking forward to that.  Speaking of theft, I’m still looking for my goretex wading jacket in the green waterbag from May. I think I’ll put a tag on my stuff with my email.  Honest flyfisherman will know what to do, and the rest can go to ….

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The Mid-Willamette Fly Fishers held their annual outing at East Lake (SE of Burns) this weekend. Fly fishing was good for rainbows and browns to the mid teens size wise. Morning and evening seemed to be the best, and there were many types of insects hatching. Despite being there 3 days, I invested all of 1 hour wading the NE corner, casting dries, and landing 2 nice rainbows. Otherwise I went x-country hiking and lounged around taking pictures. The partial bummer this year was the crowds. Evidently Davis Lake, Wickiup and many other traditional summer time lakes in the Cascades are showing severe signs of drought, so speculation is that everyone is rushing to the spring fed East Lake and Paulina Lake, where my guess is the water level is down all of  6" (six inches). The East Lake campgrounds were the fullest I have seen them in 5 years, and the NE beaches in the evening had dozens of motor boats and float tubes beached on them. Which brings me to a warning. I was surfing another forum, and saw a very recent posting from someone who had a raft stolen at one of the Century Lakes Drive (e.g. Lava Lake, Craine Prairie, Davis Lake, a zillion other lakes) campgrounds. When the police officer arrived to take a report, this individual learned that there has been a rash of thefts from many campgrounds. The speculation is that there is a "gang" making early morning (4 am) rounds. Everyone in our club has felt so safe at many of the mostly fly-fishing only lakes that we have been leaving our tubes on the beach rather than haul them back to camp. Thomas Gilg

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has been a rash of thefts from many campgrounds. The speculation is that there is a "gang" making early morning (4 am) rounds. Everyone in our club has felt so safe at

My beloved 78 yr old father had his 9.9 Evinrude stolen off the back of his drift boat while at Cresant Lake last weekend. They cut the lock and hauled it off. They left the gas tank which was on the front porch of the cabin less than 20′ away… I’ll leave the assessment of the relative intelligence of said scumbags to your own imagination. Cos

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The Mid-Willamette Fly Fishers held their annual outing at East Lake (SE of Burns) this weekend. Fly fishing was good for rainbows and browns to the mid teens size wise. Morning and evening seemed to be the best, and there were many types of insects hatching. Despite being there 3 days, I invested all of 1 hour wading the NE corner, casting dries, and landing 2 nice rainbows. Otherwise I went x-country hiking and lounged around taking pictures. The partial bummer this year was the crowds. Evidently Davis Lake, Wickiup and many other traditional summer time lakes in the Cascades are showing severe signs of drought, so speculation is that everyone is rushing to the spring fed East Lake and Paulina Lake, where my guess is the water level is down all of  6" (six inches). The East Lake campgrounds were the fullest I have seen them in 5 years, and the NE beaches in the evening had dozens of motor boats and float tubes beached on them. Which brings me to a warning. I was surfing another forum, and saw a very recent posting from someone who had a raft stolen at one of the Century Lakes Drive (e.g. Lava Lake, Craine Prairie, Davis Lake, a zillion other lakes) campgrounds. When the police officer arrived to take a report, this individual learned that there has been a rash of thefts from many campgrounds. The speculation is that there is a "gang" making early morning (4 am) rounds. Everyone in our club has felt so safe at many of the mostly fly-fishing only lakes that we have been leaving our tubes on the beach rather than haul them back to camp. Thomas Gilg

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Check with Fish First Fly shop in Chico. 167 E 3rd St. Chico CA 95928 Tel (530) 343-8300 Fax (530) 343-8934 Their web site is www.fishfirst.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just resently moved to Chico and I love to flyu fish.  I’m don’t know where any good local fishing spots are near by.  If anyone could help me with some streams to fish and some flys to use here in Butte County I would appreciate it Thank you.

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I just resently moved to Chico and I love to flyu fish.  I’m don’t know where any good local fishing spots are near by.  If anyone could help me with some streams to fish and some flys to use here in Butte County I would appreciate it Thank you.

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Does anybody how the fishing is there right now. Jay

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Should be good – no snow around yet Mo — British Columbia &  Western Canada Information at = http://www.cvnet.net/modrew/Index.htm ;o) delete "nospam" to e-mail me – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anybody how the fishing is there right now. Jay

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for what? With the exception of the Yakoun the best steelhead runs are usually late in the Winter. All the coho are either dead or a lovely combination of cherry red and cream coloured fungus. Might be ok for cutts and dollies using glo-bugs or streamers in some of the lakes – but I’d check the reg’s first as I’m not sure if they are even open. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Should be good – no snow around yet Mo — British Columbia &  Western Canada Information at = http://www.cvnet.net/modrew/Index.htm ;o) delete "nospam" to e-mail me Does anybody how the fishing is there right now. Jay

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I’m going to be in Ft. Myers, Florida in August.  Does anyone have any suggestions for fly fishing spots that are accessible on foot in the Ft. Myers beach, Sanibel Island area? –

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-  GEORGE ,

You can cast for snook and trout right from the beach in the morning. It’s fun! Stop in at a fly shop and ask for some local patterns. You may even see some tarpon. Best of luck, Gary C. Floridian Fly Fisherman "Lie ? Me ? Never!  No, no, no, the truth is far too much fun !" – Captain Hook

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Anyone been to the MacKenzie Trail Lodge in B.C…… we saw the owner at the sportsman show in denver and are thinking about going next summer….would like some feedback on the place if anyone has been there.

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Anyone been to the MacKenzie Trail Lodge in B.C…… we saw the owner at the sportsman show in denver and are thinking about going next summer….would like some feedback on the place if anyone has been there.

I have visited Tsasha Lake and stayed with Bill the last 4 years. The dry fly fishing on the Blackwater is excellent. I fished in June, July, and August and found the fishing good any month but I prefer June. The weather is cooler and it has a better chance of rain but the fishing makes up for it. Lots of fish-a 50 fish day on the Blackwater is probably below average if you spend any time and effort. I only counted fish one day (my first) and easily topped 100 fish. The real trick on the Blackwater is getting into larger fish 16". There are fly outs available and some of the lakes offer larger fish. Bill will steer you to the spot that will meet your needs. There are a few walk in lakes that offer good fishing. One has very nice fish but it is possible to get skunked. I always give it a shot and catch fish about 1/2 the time. I tie flies for Bill and give seminars after the feasts they call dinner. So factor in my biasis. Perhaps others will have more to say. — Vic Brockett Vic’s Fly-By-Night http://www.navicom.com/~vic

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Piragis, the Boundary Waters Catalog people, offer a fishing rod holder that clamps to the gunwale.  I’ve used it for spinning and baitcasting rigs and I think it’ll hold a flyrod.  You can call them at 1-800-223-6565.  They also have a web site: http://www.piragis.com/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone have any ideas on where to get or how to make fly rod holders for a canoe? — Paul Bunchuk Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

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Anyone have any ideas on where to get or how to make fly rod holders for a canoe? — Paul Bunchuk Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

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I would like to buy waders for my wife, a very small woman. I want gore-tex or supplex or a very light well made pair – any suggestions? Thanks, Fred Lebow

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I would like to buy waders for my wife, a very small woman. I want gore-tex or supplex or a very light well made pair – any suggestions?

    Simms makes their Gore-Tex waders in a wide range of sizes including some that are more suitable for women than the normal cut.  If you can find a local store than handles them, they should be able to call Simms and get direct advice as to the best size to order. — Lloyd Fortney http://www.phy.duke.edu/~fortney/lrf_home_page.html has links to my garden, flower, flyfishing, and travel JPEG images as well as teaching, research, and stuff like that

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Seems like a reasonable trade. TimW {I just *love* that joke, it is ageless}

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Seems like a reasonable trade. {I just *love* that joke, it is ageless}

As evidenced by the number of times you’ve used it…:) Ross

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I would like to buy waders for my wife, a very small woman. I want gore-tex or supplex or a very light well made pair – any suggestions?

Two sources are Orvis and Damselfly. I’m at work or I’d post the phone #’s from my catalogues (both at home). — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Disclaimer: Over 30 and born in Fredericton, NB

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Hi Ian. I live in Gloucestershire and have fished many stillwaters in England. E.mail me if I can help. If I cant help, then I know a man who can.     Tight lines. Dave Tait. Hi there, I’ve been reading this group for the last week, and wish to find out if there is any UK-based readers of this group.   I have recently taken up fly fishing and wish to converse with more experienced fly-fishers in the UK. Ian Hutcherson

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Hi there, I’ve been reading this group for the last week, and wish to find out if there is any UK-based readers of this group.   I have recently taken up fly fishing and wish to converse with more experienced fly-fishers in the UK. Ian Hutcherson

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Hi there, I’ve been reading this group for the last week, and wish to find out if there is any UK-based readers of this group.   I have recently taken up fly fishing and wish to converse with more experienced fly-fishers in the UK.

Hi Ian, Another from the U.K. here. I live on the edge of the English Lake District and fish the local rivers for salmon and trout and also several of the lakes for trout mainly by boat. If I can help or advise in anyway let me know. John Buchanan Ian Hutcherson

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Hi there, I’ve been reading this group for the last week, and wish to find out if there is any UK-based readers of this group.   I have recently taken up fly fishing and wish to converse with more experienced fly-fishers in the UK. Ian Hutcherson

Hi Ian I’m certainly not an expert, (the trout prove that every time I go out), but I’ll be happy to help you if I can. I do most of my fishing for trout & grayling on the upper Tweed in the Scottish Borders where I live, and on some of the smaller rivers and lochs in the area. — Hugh Simmons

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My wife and I attended a 4-day Orvis flyfishing class at Clearwater House in July five years ago.  We had Orvis instructors (Dan Gracia, who posts to this group, was one) rather than the Clearwater House guides, but the "hearsay" I have since picked up from time to time has been positive.  I can attest that the accomodations are nice, the location is great, and that when we were there the food was excellent.  If you go, please tell me how it turned out.                        Dopug Larson, Glendale, CA

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I also cannot say enough about Clearwater House.  I’ve stayed there three times before and have booked two classes there for the upcoming year.  The staff and guides are excellent!  The Area is beautiful, and the house itself has a terrific "homey" feeling.  If you’re thinking of staying there … do it! Kim Woodward – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you have stayed at the Clearwater House on Hat Creek, I would appreciate feedback regarding the guides, fishing experience, lodging and food. Thanks!  S. Brainerd

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(Sherry Brainerd) writes: If you have stayed at the Clearwater House on Hat Creek, I would appreciate feedback regarding the guides, fishing experience, lodging and food.

We run some of our schools at the Clearwater House and I have to tell you the place is first rate.  It’s basically a bed and breakfast type place that caters to fly fishers and serves all meals, not just breakfast.  Noel and company set entirely too good a table and the setting is really pretty – nestled in between Mt Shasta and Mt. Lassen.  Last year had a friendly raven (the bird) that would fly down to your feet and walk around with you for a while.  I reached out towards it and it tried to remove my wedding ring off of my finger with its beak.  Lot’s of wildlife such as deer, osprey, Canada geese, muskrat, otters, etc.  Good fishing is right out the back door and you can fish Hat Creek, The Pit River, Fall River, the McCloud River or float tube if you like up at Lake Manzanita.  Great spot.  All of Dick’s guides are top rate.  If you have a copy of the latest California Fly Fisher, the young lady on the cover is not quite as young as she looks.  Marishka is ~20 and went through Dick’s apprentice guide program a couple of years ago.  She still guides for him periodically and she is an accomplished fly fisher, fly tyer, and guide.  Don’t hesitate to ask about the various guides specialties as they bring a wide variety of techniques to fishing the available water.  I’ve actually stayed in the house twice in the last 5 years, and it’s a far cry from the "guides ghetto" (next to the their tackle shop) where I usually bunk.  It is the only Orvis Endorsed Lodge in California.  If you get a chance to go, GO! Don’t eat too much and watch out for that bottomless jar of homemade chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies.                                                           Dan Dan Gracia                                                               Orvis West Coast Fly Fishing Schools If you kill that big fish you can’t catch ‘em again.  So what if they eat other fish?  If you kill the big ones there will only be little ones left (funny how that works!).

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If you have stayed at the Clearwater House on Hat Creek, I would appreciate feedback regarding the guides, fishing experience, lodging and food. Thanks!  S. Brainerd

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If you have stayed at the Clearwater House on Hat Creek, I would appreciate feedback regarding the guides, fishing experience, lodging and food.

Nothing but good things to say about Dick Galland and Clearwater. I stayed there many years ago before the present arrangement (with cooking and all) but even then, thought the hospitality and advice was excellent. I see Dick occassionally when walking the path near his place while fishing the waters nearby.                 Draper, Utah Wherever you go….. There you will be

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I heard that the Lil’ Red and the White River are good trout rivers.   I’m looking for some information on how and where to go, are they wadable and is there any decent camping on the rivers or nearby.  I would also love a good appraisal from anyone familiar with river.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  

I’m not all that familiar with the Little Red, but I’ve been fishing the White and North Fork rivers for 20 years or more.  They are world-class trout streams, and as of 1/1/95 boast lengthy sections of catch and release water. Wading is *very* tricky, and since they are tailwaters, you must play the "water-game."  Your best bet is to contact Blue Ribbon Fly Shop in Mountain Home, Arkansas for the latest water conditions.  Beware they have been running a great deal of water lately, so fishing conditions have been poor. –Jeff

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In response to: I heard that the Lil’ Red and the White River are good trout rivers. The Little Red is not a good trout river. It is a great trout river.

I’ve heard the same about the White but haven’t fished it. The Little Red is best during winter. Nov.-January. There are good camping facilities. Try an area called "Cow Shoals". It is wadable, but dependant upon Corps of Engineers and the water releases from the dam.

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There is a good campground near the bridge in Cotter, Arkansas. I have worked with several men who were serious fly fishermen and that was their favorite place. I have been there and you can rent canoes and go down the White River at your leisure, fly fishing as you go. Cotter, Arkansas is dubbed the "Trout Capital of the World." Of course there are probably other cities that call themselves the same. I think there is an old hotel in Cotter, and eating places as well as antique shops, etc. It is a neat place. When I was there years ago, the Corps of Engrs would open up the locks at the dam, and it was unbelievalbe how fast and high the water would rise and how furiously it rampaged. They sound an alarm before they open the dam gates, and usually it was in the evening after dark. In the daytime the water was crystal clear, ice cold, and shallow (wadeable) in a lot of places. Cotter is a beautiful area in the Arkansas mountains.

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