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A friend is leaving our fishing committee after a number of years. We would like to mark the occasion with a gift. In some ways it is easy you can always find use for a cape, a reel, a fly box, a line, the list is endless… Perhaps a good strong fly box that could take a small inscription would be a permanent reminder, does anyone have any suggestions? — Ellis Morgan

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A friend is leaving our fishing committee after a number of years. We would like to mark the occasion with a gift. In some ways it is easy you can always find use for a cape, a reel, a fly box, a line, the list is endless… Perhaps a good strong fly box that could take a small inscription would be a permanent reminder, does anyone have any suggestions? — Ellis Morgan

I’ve seen Wheatly fly boxes that people have engraved. Paul

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I’ve used a UK company which specialises in fishing gifts: http://www.justfish.co.uk I’ve had resin fish for the wall, cards and fishing related ornaments etc.  The catalogue is pretty good, in fact I think they sent out a Xmas one recently – might be worth requesting one ?

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In reference to my previous post for justfish.co.uk, the resin fish sculptures are quite nice – they are not very big mind.  I ordered one last year for the wall – only 12 x 8 inches – under

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Say Lou, yesterday I stopped in the LLBean outlet in Perryville.   I got to chatting with one of the staff there about fly fishing, where I go, etc. Happened to mention Penns Creek & the ROFF clave.   He says there was just a guy in there recently who mentioned an upcoming trip to Penns with some internet group.  Was that you, or just a coincidence? Joe F. (Damn near bought some new waders, but managed to get out with my wallet intact.)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What does the Ballet, Opera, and a Pennsylvania Road Construction site have in common? Answer: They are three places you will not see Pennsylvania road construction workers. Went up to Coburn today and as promised, have a brief scouting report of travel conditions:   Rte. 322–a bit of construction thru stretch near 83/PA turnpike intersections, and about 3 miles of roadwork narrowing highway just past Lewistown. Otherwise, seems pretty good condition. Found the optimum route to campground from 322, will post details later  Rte 45–trouble free from Millheim east to Lewisburg  I-80–a few miles of construction, but otherwise trouble free across PA  Rte 15/11–no construction from Lewisburg to Selingsgrove. Spring, Penns, Elk and Pine were all running a normal early Spring levels. This would translate into fairly deep and moving quickly. Water in all was limestone greenish, but clear enough in shallows. Water temps reported in upper 40’s to about 50 degrees by late afternoon. Probably a bit colder than that Saturday, due to very cold temps overnight Friday into Saturday.  All in all, things look pretty promising so far Saw the new deflectors, plus a few naturally fallen trees littering the Axelrad stretch above Coburn. Weather today was nippy, with a real good wind going at times. Not a soul fishing, but a few others out walking around. The folks at Hemlock Acres are awaiting the ROFF crew. The Handyman’s trailer is situated on Bishop Road, right off the road to the tent area. Went over final arrangements for clave issues at campground. I think all will be happy with their accomodations. Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell.                                                       Tom L

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Gentlemen, Where Tom drove to scout road conditions is, like, totally in the opposite direction, or maybe well pas where he drove to get the stream report.

Actually, just a slow circular route. What I’m trying to say here is that he spent the better part of a day away form his family and not fishing just to try and make it easier for some of the folks that are driving in . . .he deserves a big roffian ‘thank you.’

Lest you give them the idea that I was heroic, I did have to meet up with Handyman Mike at the newly-arrived trailer. Plus, I told the camp ownership that I would settle up current finances(actually got money back, somehow) and finally Not to mention that I’ve seen what he drives and rode with him once – and for this report he was most definitely risking his life! john

John, John, John!!! Now, if you will remember, through the haze, I have a new, improved fishing car. I won’t cease to be safe until 2003 sometime. I will, of course drive it until about 2005.                                    thanks for the kind words, though                                      Tom

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Mighta been me. — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply.

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Howdy All     Got my trailer down to Hemlock Acres Friday. Winds were wipping me and it all over the hiway 50 MPH max speed most of trip hell i went faster on rte 880 from Carroll to Millhiem. For those comming from the east i don’t think they will be done with construction by clave time. 84 east and west construction free. Around Scranton construction here and there on 81 south maybe they will make it a three lane prepare to go speed limit maybe slower. 80 east and west construction in the old exit 31a and b areas single lane for 4 miles all in all not a bad ride.     All you guys staying at the Cherry Run (aka N.C.Cabin) bring your tents cabin burnt to the ground last week. ( just kidding) Dave have a good trip to Coburn in April.     Handyman   Mike

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Gentlemen, Where Tom drove to scout road conditions is, like, totally in the opposite direction, or maybe well pas where he drove to get the stream report. What I’m trying to say here is that he spent the better part of a day away form his family and not fishing just to try and make it easier for some of the folks that are driving in . . .he deserves a big roffian ‘thank you.’ Not to mention that I’ve seen what he drives and rode with him once – and for this report he was most definitely risking his life! john

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Went up to Coburn today and as promised, have a brief scouting report of travel conditions:   Rte. 322–a bit of construction thru stretch near 83/PA turnpike intersections, and about 3 miles of roadwork narrowing highway just past Lewistown. Otherwise, seems pretty good condition. Found the optimum route to campground from 322, will post details later  Rte 45–trouble free from Millheim east to Lewisburg  I-80–a few miles of construction, but otherwise trouble free across PA  Rte 15/11–no construction from Lewisburg to Selingsgrove. Spring, Penns, Elk and Pine were all running a normal early Spring levels. This would translate into fairly deep and moving quickly. Water in all was limestone greenish, but clear enough in shallows. Water temps reported in upper 40’s to about 50 degrees by late afternoon. Probably a bit colder than that Saturday, due to very cold temps overnight Friday into Saturday.  All in all, things look pretty promising so far Saw the new deflectors, plus a few naturally fallen trees littering the Axelrad stretch above Coburn. Weather today was nippy, with a real good wind going at times. Not a soul fishing, but a few others out walking around. The folks at Hemlock Acres are awaiting the ROFF crew. The Handyman’s trailer is situated on Bishop Road, right off the road to the tent area. Went over final arrangements for clave issues at campground. I think all will be happy with their accomodations. Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell.                                                       Tom L

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He drives like you fish  In all honesty, thanks Tom.  You are the most involved and dedicated Clave Meister around.  Maybe thats why Penn’s is turning out to be the Pennultimate (pun intended) ROFF clave.  saaaaa-LUTE! — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply.

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@slb3.atl.mindspring.net: Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell. Give me a head’s up if this happens, I don’t think I want to camp on the hillside.  I’ll have to look around for better options.  Who knows, maybe I’ll squat on the NC Boys cabin grounds  : ) The Finn

Count me and Joe for two tents for the duration–at least until about thursday.  I might have one more tent for the beginning of the trip, and Andy Cooper will join us sometime.  He sleeps in his voyager. Is the meadow flatter than 75?  Maybe we should take that and forget 75.  I think we can only fit 4 or 5 tents there.  Are there any issues that aren’t coming into play here?  How far is the meadow to the bathroom? Scott

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He drives like you fish  In all honesty, thanks Tom.  You are the most involved and dedicated Clave Meister around.  Maybe thats why Penn’s is turning out to be the Pennultimate (pun intended) ROFF clave.  saaaaa-LUTE! — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply.

ditto….. you da claveman tom…. you da claveman. –wally

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What does the Ballet, Opera, and a Pennsylvania Road Construction site have in common? Answer: They are three places you will not see Pennsylvania road construction workers.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Went up to Coburn today and as promised, have a brief scouting report of travel conditions:   Rte. 322–a bit of construction thru stretch near 83/PA turnpike intersections, and about 3 miles of roadwork narrowing highway just past Lewistown. Otherwise, seems pretty good condition. Found the optimum route to campground from 322, will post details later  Rte 45–trouble free from Millheim east to Lewisburg  I-80–a few miles of construction, but otherwise trouble free across PA  Rte 15/11–no construction from Lewisburg to Selingsgrove. Spring, Penns, Elk and Pine were all running a normal early Spring levels. This would translate into fairly deep and moving quickly. Water in all was limestone greenish, but clear enough in shallows. Water temps reported in upper 40’s to about 50 degrees by late afternoon. Probably a bit colder than that Saturday, due to very cold temps overnight Friday into Saturday.  All in all, things look pretty promising so far Saw the new deflectors, plus a few naturally fallen trees littering the Axelrad stretch above Coburn. Weather today was nippy, with a real good wind going at times. Not a soul fishing, but a few others out walking around. The folks at Hemlock Acres are awaiting the ROFF crew. The Handyman’s trailer is situated on Bishop Road, right off the road to the tent area. Went over final arrangements for clave issues at campground. I think all will be happy with their accomodations. Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell.                                                       Tom L

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Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell.

Give me a head’s up if this happens, I don’t think I want to camp on the hillside.  I’ll have to look around for better options.  Who knows, maybe I’ll squat on the NC Boys cabin grounds  : ) The Finn

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Went up to Coburn today and as promised, have a brief scouting report of travel conditions:     All in all, things look pretty promising so far  Tom L (snipped a great report)

Thanks for the update Tom.I can hardly wait! Regards,Flypaint(Shawn)

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Went up to Coburn today and as promised, have a brief scouting report of travel conditions:   Rte. 322–a bit of construction thru stretch near 83/PA turnpike intersections, and about 3 miles of roadwork narrowing highway just past Lewistown. Otherwise, seems pretty good condition. Found the optimum route to campground from 322, will post details later  Rte 45–trouble free from Millheim east to Lewisburg  I-80–a few miles of construction, but otherwise trouble free across PA  Rte 15/11–no construction from Lewisburg to Selingsgrove. Spring, Penns, Elk and Pine were all running a normal early Spring levels. This would translate into fairly deep and moving quickly. Water in all was limestone greenish, but clear enough in shallows. Water temps reported in upper 40’s to about 50 degrees by late afternoon. Probably a bit colder than that Saturday, due to very cold temps overnight Friday into Saturday.  All in all, things look pretty promising so far Saw the new deflectors, plus a few naturally fallen trees littering the Axelrad stretch above Coburn. Weather today was nippy, with a real good wind going at times. Not a soul fishing, but a few others out walking around. The folks at Hemlock Acres are awaiting the ROFF crew. The Handyman’s trailer is situated on Bishop Road, right off the road to the tent area. Went over final arrangements for clave issues at campground. I think all will be happy with their accomodations. Given relatively sparse number of campers, we may be back on site 75, but time will tell.                                                       Tom L

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Parked at the Point Pleasant park (space for three cars), and decided to follow the Tohickon Creek down to the River.  Got there, and Oops! Forgot it was Saturday.  The river was packed with folks in inner tubes.  Personal watercraft zipped and roared back and forth between them.  Boaters went up and down the river, kids stood on the shore throwing rocks into the water.  Crowd of folks upstream having a party; cans and styrofoam cups floating downstream. Naturally, I decided to stay and fish. How do the fish respond to this kind of pressure on a sunny afternoon? Hide out and wait until evening to feed?  Apparently not all of them. Caught 6 smallmouth in about an hour and a quarter.  The biggest – 14" – caught right in the wake of a powerboat.  Go figure. Headed back upstream, and caught a nice redbreast sunfish under the new aqueduct.  (The aqueduct carries the Delaware canal over the Tohickon Creek.) And that’s that. Timothy Juvenal

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When fishing navigable rivers, it often pays handsomely to cast into the wake of boats. There are a number of reasons for this. Boats will stir up the bottom dislodging food, and this attracts fish.  Quite often, a power boat will hit a shoal of small fish, and this invariably results in a few being killed or damaged. The predatory fish are used to this occurence, and will actually "home in" on powerboats, hoping for a free meal.  This behaviour is especially noticeable with Pike and Zander.

This is true of muskellenge as well.  In fact a very effective technique employs the use of large plugs being trolled in the propeller wash of a boat running between 5 and 7 knots.  It’s called speed-trolling.  It’s outlawed in the state of Wisconsin. Mu

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Naturally, I decided to stay and fish. Brave and dedicated! Caught 6 smallmouth in about an hour and a quarter.  The biggest – 14" – caught right in the wake of a powerboat.  Go figure. I used to make some of my best largemouth catches from a johnboat after the big guys whizzed by.  I figured the big engines’ wakes just scared them over to me and they were happy to see a friendly lure waiting for them. Strange phenomenon — glad you got to avail yourself of it. Sandy

When fishing navigable rivers, it often pays handsomely to cast into the wake of boats. There are a number of reasons for this. Boats will stir up the bottom dislodging food, and this attracts fish.  Quite often, a power boat will hit a shoal of small fish, and this invariably results in a few being killed or damaged. The predatory fish are used to this occurence, and will actually "home in" on powerboats, hoping for a free meal.  This behaviour is especially noticeable with Pike and Zander. I have no experience of bass, but it would seem safe to assume that the reasons are similar. TL MC

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for this. Boats will stir up the bottom dislodging food, and this attracts fish.  Quite often, a power boat will hit a shoal of small fish, and this invariably results in a few being killed or damaged. The predatory fish are used to this occurence, and will actually "home in" on powerboats, hoping for a free meal.  This behaviour is especially noticeable with Pike and Zander. I have no experience of bass, but it would seem safe to assume that the reasons are similar.

I have found that bald eagles will follow my canoe as I go down river (never follow when I’m going up), but only the local eagles. Any that are migrating are generally too shy of people.  And they’ll keep a good eye on, though not follow, power boats going by if I’m in that section of the river. — rbc:  vixen    Fairly harmless remove invalid or hit reply to email. Though I’m very slow to respond. http://www.visi.com/~cyli

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Naturally, I decided to stay and fish.

Brave and dedicated! Caught 6 smallmouth in about an hour and a quarter.  The biggest – 14" – caught right in the wake of a powerboat.  Go figure.

I used to make some of my best largemouth catches from a johnboat after the big guys whizzed by.  I figured the big engines’ wakes just scared them over to me and they were happy to see a friendly lure waiting for them.  Strange phenomenon — glad you got to avail yourself of it. Sandy

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Don’t tell me that all of us haven’t told the occaisional little fib about where the good fishing is from time to time to keep a good spot to ourselves, or at least keep the crowd down a little. Fisherman have had a reputation for being outrageous liars since man started using worms for bait and I know we haven’t come down out of that tree yet. I have told my share in the past and i can pretty much guarantee that I will continue to do so, especially as my favorite spots become more and more crowded. Sure, the mob scene on the tailwaters can be fun, the fish still outnumber the people on most of them, but a guy has to be alone in the mountains every once in a while. John Before you buy.

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Actually although not specific, these are my close in favorites. As for fishermen lying, I’m sorry but I have no reason to lie. I actually fished a lake where the bass averaged over ten pounds(had to spool a zebco 404 with35lb test to hold them out from pilings. One bass I caught out of that lake had to have his tail bent to go in a freezer door after beheading. Unfortunately the state of Florida deemed it a dieing lake and drew it down. I caught Stump knockers out of  it on the fly. I had to use a 5wt. they went 1 to 2 pounds. Right now the speck (crappy) minimum limit is 12" for Lake Monroe. If you choose not to believe it so be it. John Popp in Sanford Fl. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Don’t tell me that all of us haven’t told the occaisional little fib about where the good fishing is from time to time to keep a good spot to ourselves, or at least keep the crowd down a little. Fisherman have had a reputation for being outrageous liars since man started using worms for bait and I know we haven’t come down out of that tree yet. I have told my share in the past and i can pretty much guarantee that I will continue to do so, especially as my favorite spots become more and more crowded. Sure, the mob scene on the tailwaters can be fun, the fish still outnumber the people on most of them, but a guy has to be alone in the mountains every once in a while. John Before you buy.

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Here in Oregon the general feeling is that any  GREEN fly will work. After fishing the Harrison, I think those ugly (but great fighters!) fish will take almost any fly presented to them. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Harrison River has a good sized chum salmon population. Tips:  The trick is to get them early enough as to still be quite strong, and to try to hook most of them in the mouth.  I usually use an orange #10 corkie, on 6.5

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Mr. G. has taken a trip to California and then to Florida shortly after that.  The Gink Staff will be glad to answer any questions posted to anyone needing advice or help on an upcoming trip. Gink Fly Fishing Staff "Gink Keeps It Up!"

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Mr. G. has taken a trip to California and then to Florida shortly after that.  The Gink Staff will be glad to answer any questions posted to anyone needing advice or help on an upcoming trip. "Gink Keeps It Up!"

Not according to the "cheap" whores in California and Florida..;)

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Mr. G. has taken a trip to California and then to Florida shortly after that.  The Gink Staff will be glad to answer any questions posted to anyone needing advice or help on an upcoming trip. "Gink Keeps It Up!" Not according to the "cheap" whores in California and Florida..;)

I simply can’t read beyond "The Gink Staff" without bustin’ a button. — TimW Halfordian Golfer

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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

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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)

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: 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

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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

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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

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There is only one place in Guatemala, Iztapa. Pangas go for $300 per day with lunch and drinks, 31′ Bertrams around $800. There are hotels at around $15/ person, but they’re pretty scuzzy. You’re much better off with the best places at around $75 per night, double. You can get there by renting a car, a hired van or a bus, but you’ll waste a whole day by taking the bus. If you want more details call me at 516 668 2019. I can set up everything for you.   Gene Kelly

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I just got back from Guatemala and caught one sail on the fly rod. We caught eight on standard tackle the first day but we had my wifes cousins with us and I didn’t try the light tackle. The second and third days were slower and we had trouble with too many dolphin around. I arrange trips throughout Central America and can help you out. Give me a call at 516 668 2019 and I’ll give you all the details about the cheap way to go as well as the moderate way to go.                                 Gene Kelly

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Looking for any info on opportunities in Guat, particularly Pacific side. Would appreciate any advice, contaacts, starting points etc.

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: Looking for any info on opportunities in Guat, particularly Pacific side. : Would appreciate any advice, contaacts, starting points etc. Ken Johnson at Guatemala Unlimited has all the info and can make the arrangements. Guatemala Unlimited http://members.aol.com/guatemala1/html/guatunl.htm good luck, james

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Please keep the politically correct crap in alt.idiocy anc not in rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.  Thanks

We couldn’t agree more! Sincerely, Noranda Mining Company Canada "Coming Soon to a Wilderness Area Near You!"

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Please keep the politically correct crap in alt.idiocy anc not in rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.  Thanks

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Pc idiocy? what pc idiocy? edwin

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I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in South America. I often travel to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile on business.  I am interested in finding some nice trout or Salmon streams in these countries. I look forward to your response. John — John Oren Export Specialist Grand Rapids, MI Compuserve:71542,1773

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<I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in South America. I often travel to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile on business.  I am interested in finding some nice trout or Salmon streams in these countries. I was born and raised in Chile and lived in the southern part of Chile for many years.  Am very familiar with the fishing in Tierra del Fuego and the Punta Arenas region.  Also have friends accross Chile that could hook you up with some great fishing situations. Would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have about fishing in Chile.                                              MARCOS VERGARA

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: I am interested in any information you may have about Fly-Fishing in : . . . : John Oren         I’m a proud chilean fly angler, and at this moment, our trout season has just started (1 month ago). Chile has a lot to offer in trout streams and lakes. Most of the best fishing spots are located some 1000km south from Santiago (Pto. Montt).         A little information on places:         * Pto. Montt and its sourroundings. Pto Montt is located some 1000 Km south from Santiago (where I live). It’s about 12 hours in a very comfortable bus (U$60 round trip) or 2 hours by plane on a U$130 round trip. You can take different buses from Pto. Montt that take you to the most famous (and overcrowded) fishing spots. You can rent a car paying something equivalent to U$250 week. A short distance from this city there is:                 – Rio Puelo (100Km South from Pto.Montt). Excellent rainbow and brown trouts averaging 4 pounds (and more). You can take a guided tour contacting "TROUT" (daily rate: U$200)(see info below).                 – Rio Petrohue (40km south from Pto Montt). Abundant rainbows and browns.                 – Rio Negro (Hornopiren, located 120km south P.M.). The same.                 – Rio Pescado ("Fish river", 40km west P.M.) a little overcrowded but still with lots of rainbows, browns, atlantic Salmon.                 – Rio Petrohue Spring Creek (private). This is managed only for  catch & release fly fishing, by a Fly Fishing Shop in Santiago They offer daily guided tours, starting from Ensenada (small town, 50km from P.M.) and ending at same place. You can find excellent and cheap hotels (more like Guest Houses or Motels). The daily rate is U$120, including transportation from & to Ensenada, lunch, guide (every 2 anglers), and lots of trouts. Info on:     "TROUT",                                  Alonso de Cordova 4060,                                  Santiago CHILE . . . Phone:208 0237.         * Pta. Arenas and sourroundings. About 2500 Km south from Santiago. Ussually cheaper and better to make the trip by bus to Pto. Montt and take a round trip airplane ticket to Punta Arenas for about U$120 (just the plane). Round airplane trip from Stgo. is U$370. This is the southern most city of the world. From there you can reach:         – Rio Serrano (Torres del Paine National Park) : where you can catch Rainbows, Browns and even Steelheads averaging 6 or 7 pounds. Additionally I think the park is the most beautiful part of the world I know. (Located 4 hrs. by car from Pto. Natales, which is some 180 miles north from Pta. Arenas). There are many buses that make the trip (U$20 round) from Pta. Arenas to Pto. Natales. And you can rent a car, or take a small bus to the Park.         – Rio Penitentes : filled of aggressive 2 pound brown trouts (Located half way from Pta. Arenas to Pto. Natales).         – Rio San Juan: 40 miles south of Pta. Arenas which it’s been known to produce good rainbows and a couple of 16 more pounders every summer.         – Rio Grande, Isla Riesco: incredible Rainbow river, 100 miles north east of Pta. Arenas.         – Laguna Parrillar: located 35 miles south-west of Pta. Arenas, which forms a forest reserve and where I caught nearly 20 trouts in 3 days. Most of the trouts I caught were spawning 3/4-pounds Brook Trouts. I also caught a few 4 pound Browns and incredibly jumping rainbows.         – I also heard about:                 + Laguna Sofia: good 4 (and more) pound Rainbows,                 + Rio Condor, Tierra del Fuego: also known for producing many Rainbows over 12 pounds (I think tou can catch some Chinook or Coho too).                 + Lago Blanco, Tierra del Fuego: where a common angler can catch 10 or 15 trouts averaging 5 or 6 pounds in a day.                 + Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego: sea-run browns, salmon, etc.                 + many, many more . . .

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Hi. I have no info on your request, but have a similar request re: Tierra del Fuego.A friend requested  help about this area. Here is his message. I am collecting information about destinations/guides/place to stay/etc,while doing some flyfishing and gold prospecting in Tierra del Fuego. My buddy and I are experienced placer gold prospectors and would like to work some rivers there, as well as the beach deposits ( a source with which we have no experience, but are eager to attempt). To relax, we expect to cast some flies to the wily sea-run brown trout.We plan to camp and stay at hotels, but don’t want to pay for the fishing lodge scene. Nonetheless, we would like to find qualified guides for both fishing and propecting. If renting a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is possible, we would like to do some work in remote areas as we make our way from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. We have considered taking in the Festival du Trucha in Rio Grande, if that is worth the effort.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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