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The Sylvania Tract, a little west of Ironwood, has geat smallmouth fishing.  It is all canoe, catch and release, barbless hooks only, and if you stay in overnight, has only primitive camping.  It is possible to rent a canoe and go into Clark Lake in the morning, fish the day, and get out before dark.  It’s not that big a lake.  We fished in June and caught bass to 21 inches.  I expect if you do a search on Sylvania Tract you will quickly find info. good luck

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I’m heading up to Ironwood, Michigan for a wedding in mid August.  Does anyone have any advice on some good fishing spots nearby?  Any type from fly-fishing for trout to trolling for walleye would be appreciated. Thanks, SB

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I was up in that neck of the woods last summer and did some fly fishing in two general locations in that area. The Porcupine mountains are a few miles northeast from Ironwood. I didn’t catch too much there, but it sure is a pretty place with some beautiful vistas and backcountry. If you take Rt. 2 east to Watersmeet, you’ll come to the Ontonogon River. Easy to wade and full of cooperative brookies. I had great luck with small royal wolffs. When you buy your license, get a free copy of Michigan’s Inland Trout and Salmon Guide, which has maps of the whole state and its trout streams. Good luck. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m heading up to Ironwood, Michigan for a wedding in mid August.  Does anyone have any advice on some good fishing spots nearby?  Any type from fly-fishing for trout to trolling for walleye would be appreciated. Thanks, SB

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I’m heading up to Ironwood, Michigan for a wedding in mid August.  Does anyone have any advice on some good fishing spots nearby?  Any type from fly-fishing for trout to trolling for walleye would be appreciated. Thanks, SB

    If you are daring and have a bit of cash book a charter out of the harbor about 45 min north of there (The name escapes me right now Black River Harbor???) .  The Salmon should be just offshore by then.  Otherwise you have world class musky and walleye waters about 30 minutes south in the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Wisconsin.  No Trolling allowed but this is world class water with many opportunties.  Clear and dark waters lie in the flowage and boat rentals as well as local info are available.  Night fishing may be the key for some really big fish by then.    As for trout streams the Montreal can yield some good catches late in the season if the water remains high enough and is only 15-20 minutes to the west.  Then you do have the Brule to the east, but personally I believe it is overrated and overfished. Good luck.  Both to you and the future wedded couple. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Has anyone tried fly fishing for catfish? What type of flys did you use have suggestions.

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Has anyone tried fly fishing for catfish? What type of flys did you use have suggestions. Try hand grenades.  Be sure to use a tapered leader.

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I went to the San Jaoquin last year and it was great!!  Go to any of the local FF stores and purchase a handful of Sierra Bright Dots 16 – 18.   Also and of the beadhead nymphs worked on dropper rigs with a large dry works great too.  The "river" is actually pretty narrow and shallow this time of year, so hip waders or lightweight waders are the best choices. As to how to get there, go towards the Mammoth ski area and take the road towards Devils Postpile.  Its a long and naroow road down to the valley.  You’ll past a small lake then turn right into the 1st or 2nd campground and the stream is right there.   You’ll catch a ton of small fish but they’ve pulled some nice browns out of there.  Good luck! Bill

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When You get to the area stop by any store and pick up a copy of the " Anglers guide to the Eastern Sierra" by John Barbier, its a good reference on most lakes and rivers in the area. If you dont mind the hike Lane lake is a good spot for cutthroat and brookies, The trail head starts at Levitt meadows and is well marked. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I will be taking a weekend trip to the Eastern Sierras next weekend (Sept. 13,14,15).  Any suggestions?  Plan to try the San Joaquin (I’ve never fished it, and am curious on how to get there, "hot" spots, and how to fish it), the Owens, and possibly the East Walker.  I’m a fly novice, so any specifics would be greatly appreciated.

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I will be taking a weekend trip to the Eastern Sierras next weekend (Sept. 13,14,15).  Any suggestions?  Plan to try the San Joaquin (I’ve never fished it, and am curious on how to get there, "hot" spots, and how to fish it), the Owens, and possibly the East Walker.  I’m a fly novice, so any specifics would be greatly appreciated.

Make sure that you stop by Hot Creek (which I would go to over the East Walker).  The lower section is a little easier than the upper (at least with my rod).  The San Joaquin is a blast!  You have to drive there  prior to 7 am–after that the only way to get in is via shuttle.  I think that the shuttle might stop by running by LaborDay(so you may be able to drive at any time now).  In  the higher Sierra creeks small Adams and caddis work well.  Even with no visible hatch theese small fish will rise. Have a great time up there! Aaron

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  Plan to try the San Joaquin (I’ve never fished it, and am curious on how to get there, "hot" spots, and how to fish it), the Owens, and possibly the East Walker.

Excellent selection.  As far as the SJR goes, the further from the road, the better.  Hike down to Rainbow Falls, fish the pool, go a bit further downstream and have a good time.  Just about any old small fly will work, dry or nymph–these fish will be hungry.  In the old days, you had to drive in before the bus service starts, 6 AM?  8 AM? The East Walker is tougher fishing, but bigger fish.  If you’re a confident wader, explore downstream from the bridge (a mile or so below Bridgeport Res.).  There’s a dirt road that cuts to the right, just at the bridge, follow it down a ways to where the terrain opens up a bit, and get on the water.  Above the bridge, the water is slower and flows through a meadow, below the bridge it’s more like pocket water.   If you’ve got a float tube, don’t miss fishing the lakes in the vicinity. Good luck, Anglerboy

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I will be taking a weekend trip to the Eastern Sierras next weekend (Sept. 13,14,15).  Any suggestions?  Plan to try the San Joaquin (I’ve never fished it, and am curious on how to get there, "hot" spots, and how to fish it), the Owens, and possibly the East Walker.  I’m a fly novice, so any specifics would be greatly appreciated.

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I will be taking a weekend trip to the Eastern Sierras next weekend (Sept. 13,14,15).  Any suggestions?  Plan to try the San Joaquin (I’ve never fished it, and am curious on how to get there, "hot" spots, and how to fish it), the Owens, and possibly the East Walker.  I’m a fly novice, so any specifics would be greatly appreciated.

You can get to the eastern section of the San Joaquin by taking the road out of Mammoth Lakes that runs down to Devil’s Postpile.  I don’t recall the number but it’s pretty easy to find on a map.

You might want to revaluate your choice of user id if you’re going to hang around in this newsgroup long. — John Fereira Isis Distributed Systems – Ithaca, NY

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A good friend of mine is an outfitter in Montana and has just finished   his new web site. He was to bashful to post the address on this BB, but I’m not! Check it out at: http://www.iigi.comos/montana/diamondn/diamondn.htm Catch ya later Dale Owens

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Correction on the web site address: note that all slashes are forward. I typed one in as a back slash by mistake. Dale

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I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide?   Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks

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Gary Gilman writes: I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide?   Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks

Go to www.google.com Type:  "fly fishing" + "british columbia" You will get thousands of hits – everything you could ever hope to know about BC and fly fishing.  hth BTW, you aren’t *that* Gary Gilman are you?   <G Dave

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Gary Gilman writes: I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide? Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks Go to www.google.com Type:  "fly fishing" + "british columbia" You will get thousands of hits – everything you could ever hope to know about BC and fly fishing.  hth BTW, you aren’t *that* Gary Gilman are you?   <G Dave

I hope you ain’t wonderin’ if he is *that* Gary Gilmore. Op

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I hope you ain’t wonderin’ if he is *that* Gary Gilmore.

"Let’s do it." — Charlie…

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I’ve seen several very pretty little streams heading north past Whistler.  In particular, IIRC Birkenhead Creek looks very good and is supposed to be excellent late summer. One of the Whistler sites talk about fishing. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide?   Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks

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www.sportfishingbc.com has maps and all sorts of stuff you will find useful it is a government website enjoy…

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve seen several very pretty little streams heading north past Whistler. In particular, IIRC Birkenhead Creek looks very good and is supposed to be excellent late summer. One of the Whistler sites talk about fishing. I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide? Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks

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http://www.sportfishingbc.com has maps and stocking info as well as water testsing stats all you should need to fish in bc enjoy.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve seen several very pretty little streams heading north past Whistler. In particular, IIRC Birkenhead Creek looks very good and is supposed to be excellent late summer. One of the Whistler sites talk about fishing. I’m very interested in fly fishing smaller streams in British Columbia for trout, also some for steelhead on the coastal areas.  In general are the rivers and streams accessible by bank and do you have to have a guide? Is there a good Web site out there listing the streams and rivers? Thanks

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I am going to a place called "Ts’yl-os Park Lodge" this summer which is on Chilko Lake in B.C. You fly there from Vancouver. It has been run by the same family for 30 years and has very limited access. They have 12 miles of river and 2 mountain lakes. The fishing is supposed to be wonderful. The setting is supposed to be gorgeous. During the summer, large rainbows are supposed to be keyed into large dry flies, salmon in the fall. I had a friend tell me that he enjoyed it as much as Alaska. The price for a week of guided fishing including lodging and meals is $1,495 (US). The round trip plane from Vancouver is another $300. Their phone:604-398-4103. I would be interested in any other responses you get. Good Luck! Steve Rosenblum

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I think that should be Sumallo Grove. It’s where the Sumallo River joins the Skagit. "freeway" to Hope, then continue east on Hwy. 3 (toward Princeton) for about 1/2 hour.  This river is part of the Skeena watershed and is chock

That should be Skagit not Skeena. full of big rainbows.  I was there a couple of summers ago in early August.  The ONLY FLY needed seemed to be Green Drakes, tied Haystack style on #10!

Try a Hares Ear Nymph too. Brad

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Don’t fool around….take the Coquihalla and come to Kamloops.  From the city we have hundreds of lakes with Kamloops (rainbow) Trout. Check the www site http://www.netshop.net/Scouts/ for more information.  This is where they held the World Fly Fishing Championships in 1993….and as an avid FFF (Fly Fishing Fool) I sorry to say I will not be able to fish all the lakes in this area if I had 2 lifetimes to do it. Let me know if you decide to come into this area, and I will advsie as to fly’s etc. Tight Lines, Ken —— — K.W. (Ken) Martens, A.H.C. Kamloops, BC  Canada Member of the Door Hardware Institute

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Vancouver.  Just go up the "freeway" to Hope, then continue east on Hwy. 3 (toward Princeton) for about 1/2 hour.  This river is part of the Skeena watershed and is chock full of big rainbows.  I was there a couple of summers ago in early August.  The ONLY FLY needed seemed to be Green Drakes, tied Haystack style on #10!

It’s Sumallo and has nothing to do with the Skeena watershed.  It actually flows into the Skagit River.   If they can get to Vancouver Island there is a big run of Pink Salmon.  The closest river is the Oyster.  There will be Coho in Tofino that are fun to catch on a fly. For a list of flyshops that you can call or visit check out my Flyfishing pages.   Roy

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Hi Roy…..I’m heading to Hi Huim Lake next weekend ….have any tips or fly suggestions ? Thanks in advance

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Folks, my brother and my father are going to BC this summer, during the first part of August. They will be staying in Vancouver and they would like to do some fresh water fishing (fly fishing) for Salmon / Trout nearby (let’s say within 6 hrs of Vancouver). Any suggestion will be appreciated (places, flies, guides, phone numbers, personal experience). I am posting for them, since they do not have internet access. I would appreciate if you could send me e-mail, if enough people are interested, I will gladly assemble a list of the answers and post it. Thanks in advance, -Vittorio Castelli Hi Folks, my brother and my father are going to BC this summer, during the first part of August. They will be staying in Vancouver and they would like to do some fresh water fishing (fly fishing) for Salmon / Trout nearby (let’s say within 6 hrs of Vancouver). Any suggestion will be appreciated (places, flies, guides, phone numbers, personal experience). I am posting for them, since they do not have internet access. I would appreciate if you could send me e-mail, if enough people are interested, I will gladly assemble a list of the answers and post it. Thanks in advance, -Vittorio Castelli

"freeway" to Hope, then continue east on Hwy. 3 (toward Princeton) for about 1/2 hour.  This river is part of the Skeena watershed and is chock full of big rainbows.  I was there a couple of summers ago in early August.  The ONLY FLY needed seemed to be Green Drakes, tied Haystack style on #10! Bob Lundy IWFFC Mississauga, ON http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/rlundy — Bob Lundy IWFFC Mississauga, ON, Canada http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/rlundy — Bob Lundy IWFFC Mississauga, ON, Canada http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/rlundy

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Hi Folks, my brother and my father are going to BC this summer, during the first part of August. They will be staying in Vancouver and they would like to do some fresh water fishing (fly fishing) for Salmon / Trout nearby (let’s say within 6 hrs of Vancouver). Any suggestion will be appreciated (places, flies, guides, phone numbers, personal experience). I am posting for them, since they do not have internet access. I would appreciate if you could send me e-mail, if enough people are interested, I will gladly assemble a list of the answers and post it. Thanks in advance, -Vittorio Castelli

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I have a Tempo and camp/fish every other weekend. I love it!  It is a great car but space is somewhat limited.  I’m sure the car can handle the drive but you will have to pack wisely.  Space is adequate for 2 on short (1 week) journeys, but I suspect you may run out of places to store your gear if you will be out longer than that. Jim

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[ Article crossposted from rec.travel.usa-canada ] [ Author was Ray F Pero ] My wife and I will be travelling around the Yukon from late July until late August this year.  We will fly into Whitehorse, rent a car and drive around the territory.  We also hope to hook up with some local (inexpensive) outfitters for a guided wilderness experience. I need answers to three questions to help me plan our trip. 1) The best rental car deal appears to be for a Ford Tempo.  Would a Tempo be good enough for the drive up the Dempster Highway to Inuvik and back? 2) We intend to camp along the way to save some money on accomodations.   How much can I expect to pay per night at the campgrounds?  Is it necessary to reserve space ahead of time or can I just show up? 3) Many of the trips listed in the brochures I’ve received in the mail regarding wilderness adventure travel are prohibitively expensive.  Would there be any local guides who we could hire by the day for a more reasonable amount of money?  I don’t expect anyone to carry my gear or cook for me, I simply want someone who knows the local terrain and conditions and who could add an element of safety to the trip.  I’m hoping I can save money with the added benefit of tailoring the trip to meet our wishes.  How much would a local guide charge per day for such a trip?  We will bring all of our own equipment (except possibly for a canoe should we decide upon a river trip). Any help with the above questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[ Article crossposted from rec.travel.usa-canada ] [ Author was Ray F Pero ] My wife and I will be travelling around the Yukon from late July until late August this year.  We will fly into Whitehorse, rent a car and drive around the territory.  We also hope to hook up with some local (inexpensive) outfitters for a guided wilderness experience. I need answers to three questions to help me plan our trip. 1) The best rental car deal appears to be for a Ford Tempo.  Would a Tempo be good enough for the drive up the Dempster Highway to Inuvik and back?

Yes, I think you would make it.  It is a really well kept gravel road in comparison to any gravel roads in the lower 48, and high clearance is not a requirement.  Make sure to bring at least one if not more spare tires in good shape and full of air as the gravel really eats up the tires. The only challenge on this road is the remoteness should anything go wrong. I blew one tire and it was shredded by the time I got the car stopped, the gravel is very unforgiving.  Also slow WAY down and/or stop and pull over as far as you can to the right whenever a truck is oncoming as they throw lots of gravel and don’t slow down for you.  Much better to take a gravel spray stopped than moving.  Also stop in Dawson before you start the trip and check on the current conditions at the visitors center.  They have nice videos to preview the trip and really get you excited and informed before you go.  Also plan on more days than you think for the trip. 2) We intend to camp along the way to save some money on accomodations.   How much can I expect to pay per night at the campgrounds?  Is it necessary to reserve space ahead of time or can I just show up?

No need to reserve space, there is no overcrowding, although if you are worried about getting a choice campsite then stop early in the day, like 4 or 5pm instead of 8,9, or 10pm.  Although all the campsites are great and firewood is included in your self registration fee.  Be sure to bring some sort of axe though as it is not pre-chopped. 3) Many of the trips listed in the brochures I’ve received in the mail regarding wilderness adventure travel are prohibitively expensive.  Would there be any local guides who we could hire by the day for a more reasonable amount of money?  I don’t expect anyone to carry my gear or cook for me, I simply want someone who knows the local terrain and conditions and who could add an element of safety to the trip.  I’m hoping I can save money with the added benefit of tailoring the trip to meet our wishes.  How much would a local guide charge per day for such a trip?  We will bring all of our own equipment (except possibly for a canoe should we decide upon a river trip).

Local guides are definitely available; just look for flyers in resteraunts and on posts, in sporting goods stores, asking around, etc. They are definitely the best way to go IMHO because they are usually locals who have lived there for a good long time and have a lot of character.  My personal recommendation is to plan to spend some quality time in Teslin, south of Whitehorse.  Teslin Lake is large, but provides excellent fishing opportunities, especially for Lake Trout.  There is also great fishing in the streams that feed the lake, and many challenging hiking trails.  I’m sure even canoeing would be a possibility.  We arrived in Teslin and wanted to fish for Lake Trout, found a flyer describing a guide, at the general store, went to the resteraunt and found a pay phone inside. We proceeded to make the call and it turned out the guide was in the resteraunt and answered on his mobile phone.  It was hilarious.  So we booked him for the next day and we had a blast.  I would definetly recommend him and if you would like his info I may be able to find it at home.  He also had all kinds of tips for the rest of our trip.  He informed us of where the locals tell people to fish and where the locals fish.  He also did guided hiking, rafting, etc. Well worth the $, and much cheaper than an outfitter. Any help with the above questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Have a great time; I wish I was going again. Feel free to email me with more questions. Ken Koca — Lockheed Martin Astronautics   (303) 977-5464 Mail Stop: T-3725 P.O. Box 179                   "Don’t think about Denver, CO  80201              memories, make them."

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I’ve fished the Newport area several times, both from a boat and from shore.  Two suggestions: 1) contact The Saltwater Edge (Orvis dealer in Newport).  They are very helpful.  2) Get a copy of "Striper Moon" by J. Kenney Abrames.  It’s got a lot of Newport-area intelligence.  Good luck!

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I fish the Newport area often, what infor do you need?

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Do you know where abouts you plan on fishing?

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Try contacting The Saltwater Edge. http://www.saltwateredge.com

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 I have been scouting from Pawcatuck R. to Westport R. nothing yet. Any day now the fishing fleet should be picking them up in their offshore drift nets. I will check with them this week. rec. outdoors       outdoor adventure

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Plan to fly fish striped bass this spring in Newport,RI.Any pointer-advice?

Would be interested, too. Can you forward messages you get? Thanks in advance,                            Thomas

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Plan to fly fish striped bass this spring in Newport,RI.Any pointer-advice?

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Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac — Earl ‘Mac’ McReynolds                            Clanranald of Lochaber Sacramento, CA                                    "MY HOPE IS CONSTANT

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McReynolds) writes: Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac — Earl ‘Mac’ McReynolds                            Clanranald of Lochaber Sacramento, CA                                "MY HOPE IS CONSTANT

Mac-     Don’t know for sure, but I read (In the California Fly Fisher Mag) that there were about 2000 fish left after the kill off(?!) after about 24000 before the kill off. Is it worth it at that point?

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Heenan is dear to our club, The High Sierra Flycasters — but we don’t have any particularly good knowledge of what happens this fall.  The fact that some fish survived last fall’s die-off is enough for now.  Our club volunteered to man the checking station last year and I was in the barrel the weekend of the die-off.  It looked bad and frankly I was willing to accept that all fish were dead.    But both the CAL and NV departments got eggs this year.  I think the 2,000 fish referred to were the number from which eggs were taken — but am not sure. To compound the problem, the lake went over the top this year and dumped hundreds of fish into Monitor Creek, an intermittant stream.  The CAL Dept. salvaged many and stocked them in other streams.  Some of our "sportsmen" also had a ball while they were in Monitor. There is some good news.  As part of the purchase of the Slash Bar H ranch in Carson Valley, hopefully by Douglas County, there’s an opportunity for the State of California to purchase 3,000 acre feet of water rights for Heenan and the State has already issued a letter of intent to do so — I think for about 7 million.  Up to now, California has owned the lake bed but not the water., Back to whether Heenan will open.  Ask CF&G but the rumour we hear is that it will not open and my guess is that if an opening is proposed our club will object. Hope this helps.  Incidentally, does anybody have email addresses for CAL Dept. of F&G.  It would be nice to get the answer from the Horse’s mouth – – or other parts of its anatomy, for that matter. Regards to all Dick Hubbard

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McReynolds) writes: Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac-    Don’t know for sure, but I read (In the California Fly Fisher Mag) that there were about 2000 fish left after the kill off(?!) after about 24000 before the kill off. Is it worth it at that point?

That would be about one fish per angler on a Saturday… The definitive word on Heenan’s status would probably come from Judy Warren who you can reach at the Alpine Co. Chamber of Commerce.  She’s probably done more to keep this thing going than anyone, including snowmobiling up to the lake during the winter to auger holes in the ice.  I think they moved some of the Lahontans from Heenan into other lakes in the area to make sure they survived.  Keep hunting… Ross  

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Bob. From a post I see you mentioned the California Fly Fisher Magazine, can you tell me about this mag? Who can I contact, etc. Thanks loads Michae

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Still don’t know for sure whether Heenan will open this fall but got word from Judy Warren that the Department does plan to open it is year.  I have a call in to judy asking he to advice us — High Sierra Flycasters —  on what position we should take on this.  We’ll consider her recommendations on the 16th.  I’ll post the outcome. Dick Hubbard

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Mike and Sue Solgat of the Fish Connection in Gardnerville, NV — a fly fishing specialty shop — produce regular fishing reports for the "Fish Sniffer."  I help type and submit them.  If there is interest, I’ll post abbreviated versons for the Carson Pass/Alpine County and Western Nevada areas.  Or you can call "The Fish Connection" direct at (702) 782-4734 for the latest information.  We have some great fly fishing up here, so come up and check it out.       Let me know if you’re interested in reports.  e-mail me: Dick Hubbard,

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(RICHARD HUBBARD ) writes:

I help produce a N California flyfishing report that is fax’d to interested parties in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Your info will be most helpful.  You can send info e-mail or fax to Fish First ! 510/528-2613

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| |     fishing AND backpacking AND caving AND biking AND…oh well | I couldn’t have said it better myself, and, you beat me to it! Not only is it more and more difficult to find a  male fishing partner as we all (stretch) get on in years, but such a female companion is amost an oxymoron.  One of these days I would really like someone to prove me wrong on that point…nudge,

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| |     fishing AND backpacking AND caving AND biking AND…oh well | I couldn’t have said it better myself, and, you beat me to it! Not only is it more and more difficult to find a  male fishing partner as we all (stretch) get on in years, but such a female companion is amost an oxymoron.  One of these days I would really like someone to prove me wrong on that point…nudge, Believe me, we exist!

Peggy                             "A friend walks in when everyone                                    else walks out"

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|   | Believe me, we exist! |   | Peggy                             "A friend walks in when everyone |                                    else walks out"    At least my faith has been restored  Now, if I can just find y’all (must be looking in the wrong    places, or hell, maybe it’s just me!) and catch a few trout this weekend, life’ll be perfect!    On another note, anyone out there know anything about the fishing conditions on the Perquimans River    in eastern NC?  I was telling someone about this river (used to be GREAT fishing on it, especially in    creeks) but it’s been years since I’ve been there…Last time I was the grass was so dense it was    real hard to fish thru…It used to go in cycles, a few years full of duckweed, a few years of almost    no grass, then back to tons of seaweed…How is it these days?  I’d hate to recommend a place that’s    difficult to fish…                                                         — scott

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| |     fishing AND backpacking AND caving AND biking AND…oh well | I couldn’t have said it better myself, and, you beat me to it! Not only is it more and more difficult to find a  male fishing partner as we all (stretch) get on in years, but such a female companion is amost an oxymoron.  One of these days I would really like someone to prove me wrong on that point…nudge,

Never they are out there to be found!! My wife is an example she loves rock hunting, spelunking(caving), fishing , hunting , camping, everything I always wanted. Don’t give up they are there. —    Spike                                 "Life is fun enjoy while you can"                                           I enjoy short-term "Investing"!

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Hi, I’m female and I love to fish! I even put the worms, live bait, etc. on the hook, and I even take the fish off the hook     myself (except for if it has big teeth!).  I’d rather be fishing right now!   Carol

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| Hi, | | I’m female and I love to fish! I even put the worms, live bait, etc. on the hook, and I even take the fish off the hook     | myself (except for if it has big teeth!).  I’d rather be fishing right now!   |   | Carol    Damn, and I live in Virginia!!!  ;-)                                 — scott

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| That s rry on the bride and groom and the bass boat is nothing…. | Oops, typo….story that is…. | I proposed to my wife during a moose hunting trip in northern Quebec (she | said afterwards she’d want it no other way).  She allows me to spends huge | amounts of money for hunting/fishing gear, and usually outshoots me at | grouse hunting.  But fishing…..now that’s where she comes to life!  You | take her fishing in the surf and camp on the beach.  She’s up before dawn | and waits until it’s light enough to see, and only returns for lunch and | when it gets dark!  And that’s even if the water’s dirty and nothing’s | biting!  She just won’t quit!  When a shark started taking fish off my | stringer, she just moved away from me.  She busted a rod last year on a | sting ray.  She almost always outfishes me, and sometimes guys are out | there trying to see what colors of plastics she’s using BEFORE she starts | catching them.  She plans on trying a little fly fishing in the surf this | year.  The only time she’s tried it was in Vermont with me, when she ended | up taking a swim in February.  The mild case of hypothermia didn’t faze her | one bit.  If somebody is hardcore, she’s it.  It’s scary.  And it’s that’s | not enough, she’s "model-quality" beautiful, and finishing her last year | of her veterinary degree at LSU so she can earn far more than I do.  Why | she loves me I’ll never know   |       | Andre |     fishing AND backpacking AND caving AND biking AND…oh well     By the way, anyone from Va have any suggestions for what flies might work     this coming weekend, besides the ole standbys?  Going out Sunday and need     to replenish my flies (lost 1, broke 1 and 3 came unraveled last week)…     I saw what looked like a mayfly while I was hiking but I’m not sure…I     haven’t decided if I’m going to the Bullpasture or somewhere in the     Shenendoah…                                         — scott

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