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Does anyone know how to build one? And are they harmful to fish? …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Ari Ari & Gaelle Bert                                   +27 (0) 83 232 9903 & +27 (0) 83 236 5308 +27 (0) 11 443 9984 / +27 (0) 11 882 8537 (fax)                 www.troutfishing.co.za www.africanfishing.com Physical Address: 72 Swemmer Rd, Sunningdale, 2192 Postal Address: P.O.Box 79067, Senderwood, 2145, South Africa

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says… Does anyone know how to build one? And are they harmful to fish? …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Ari

Ari, You’ll get more knowledgeable responses, but did you try searching the group for the Electrofishing thread a few weeks ago?  I though Mike had put up quite a bit of detail about various equipment and techniques. Rob

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Did he? I’ll look but I probably missed it. Ari You’ll get more knowledgeable responses, but did you try searching the group for the Electrofishing thread a few weeks ago?  I though Mike had put up quite a bit of detail about various equipment and techniques. Rob

Ari & Gaelle Bert                                   +27 (0) 83 232 9903 & +27 (0) 83 236 5308 +27 (0) 11 443 9984 / +27 (0) 11 882 8537 (fax)                 www.troutfishing.co.za www.africanfishing.com Physical Address: 72 Swemmer Rd, Sunningdale, 2192 Postal Address: P.O.Box 79067, Senderwood, 2145, South Africa

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<2 lines of text followed by 18 friggin’ lines of sig You really need to learn some netiquette. Do a Google on RFC1855 and read it. — Ken Fortenberry

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Sorry buddy, my email was linked to my newsreader. It should be sorted out now. Apologies once again. Ari <2 lines of text followed by 18 friggin’ lines of sig You really need to learn some netiquette. Do a Google on RFC1855 and read it. — Ken Fortenberry

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Ari Bert wrote Does anyone know how to build one? And are they harmful to fish? …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Ari It is best to buy a "ready-made" machine. It is very dangerous to experiment.   They can be harmful to fish, and a lot of other things, including humans. In most places, it is illeagl to use them without a licence. TL MC

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You will find some info here. Take particuar note of the safety instructions; http://water.usgs.gov/nawqa/protocols/OFR-93-104/fishp11.html TL MC

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<< Ari: Does anyone know how to build one? Yes.  With a certainty that you won’t stun yourself and drown?  No. And are they harmful to fish? Frequently. …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Unless said waters are your personal property, probably not legal.  Checking with my town’s lakes biological services provider, not legal in NJ without a permit from DEP. GKT

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I recall one landowner I worked with who spoke of his bass pond.  They had overpopulated, and were stunted as a result.  He got the idea to plug in his battery charger and throw the jumper cables into the pond, to sort of thin the population out. "That," he said.  "Did the trick probably a little too well." Pete Collin

Does anyone know how to build one? And are they harmful to fish? …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Ari

* Ari & Gaelle Bert +27 (0) 83 232 9903 & +27 (0) 83 236 5308 +27 (0) 11 443 9984 / +27 (0) 11 882 8537 (fax) www.troutfishing.co.za www.africanfishing.com Physical Address: 72 Swemmer Rd, Sunningdale, 2192 Postal Address: P.O.Box 79067, Senderwood, 2145, South Africa

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Hand cranked generator from an old telephone.  Two ten ft lengths of wire. Works in small creeks and fish ponds don’t know about bigger lakes and rivers.

Does anyone know how to build one? And are they harmful to fish? …and no I won’t count any fish caught in this manner as a fly-caught fish. I just want to start doing a census on some waters around me. Ari

* Ari & Gaelle Bert +27 (0) 83 232 9903 & +27 (0) 83 236 5308 +27 (0) 11 443 9984 / +27 (0) 11 882 8537 (fax) www.troutfishing.co.za www.africanfishing.com Physical Address: 72 Swemmer Rd, Sunningdale, 2192 Postal Address: P.O.Box 79067, Senderwood, 2145, South Africa

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I saw a crew electrofishing in Yellowstone last August. It looked really interesting. I’d pay money to try it. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/

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Good story Mike, I often wondered how you got your expertise. Ernie Harrison

<snipped an good fish tail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Apparently as soon as I had left the table the gentleman who had been standing there watching all the time had asked him who I was, and whether I was one of the more well known dressers there.  My friend had told him that this was indeed the case, and that I would be back later to continue the demo. "Oh, I don’t need the demo", the gent replied, " I don’t know who the bloke is, but he must be a genius, I only showed him how to tie some of these patterns at my stall in the flea-market shortly before the show started, and he sat and tied them here even better and faster than I can, I was just amazed that someone can learn so fast", and he then left the scene. Mike Connor

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says… <Snipped for berevity Very heartening story… I spent the better half of the evening trying to tie a variant of the yellow stimulator pattern that looks a lot like the one a friend from work showed me. I now have a new foe to vanquish and elk hair is thy name!!! http://www.troutflies.com/flies/yellowstimulator.htm I also need to work on gauging how much to cut and put on. Also keeping it from sliding around is a real challenge! Needless to say I got tow four tied. Two abortive and two looking like frankenstiens brides… I need to start building up a good collection of good quality hackles. Trying to tie dry hackles with saddle feathers is making me mental. I am also deathly afraid of going into fly shops as I am spending altogether too much on gather supplies! Tonight I managed to improvise a dubbing twister from a garbage bag tie. It works but it aint pretty! I think I shall prevail upon Tom at work to show me that pattern again at lunch! I’d love to visit one of those shows. I’ll have to keep my eyes open when one comes around my area. — Michael Era

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Am planning to have my car break down in Eugene within the next day or so. Can anyone tell me about the good fishing holes or give me the phone number of a fly shop that might give me directions. Thanks! Bruce

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Am planning to have my car break down in Eugene within the next day or so. Can anyone tell me about the good fishing holes or give me the phone number of a fly shop that might give me directions. Thanks! Bruce

Try calling the Caddis Fly in Eugene. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY www.kiene.com

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Hi Scott I’ve been to Puerto Escondido in Baja – where, exactly, is the one to which you refer ? Dave

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Hi Scott I’ve been to Puerto Escondido in Baja – where, exactly, is the one to which you refer ? Dave

Actually, I was talking about the Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, but any info about light tackle flyfishing would help!

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Does anyone have information about fishing in Huatulco/Puerto Escondido, Mexico area? I am planning a trip for mid august, but the only problem is, with less then a month left, I still have no idea what to expect. I will only be able to bring a 7/8 weight, and I will probably fish the bays in Huatulco and Puerto Angel….any other hot spots in the area???? I need to know what kind of fish are availible to me, and of course what flies (specific patterns?) or type of flies (shrimp? baitfish?) and what sizes i should tie them in….also handy would be possibly guide recommendations and leader strengths? Actually, any information at all would be great! I just need all the help I can get! Anyway, if you have any ideas, please either email me OR reply to this message!                                 Thanks in advance,                                 Scott

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone have information about fishing in Huatulco/Puerto Escondido, Mexico area? I am planning a trip for mid august, but the only problem is, with less then a month left, I still have no idea what to expect. I will only be able to bring a 7/8 weight, and I will probably fish the bays in Huatulco and Puerto Angel….any other hot spots in the area???? I need to know what kind of fish are availible to me, and of course what flies (specific patterns?) or type of flies (shrimp? baitfish?) and what sizes i should tie them in….also handy would be possibly guide recommendations and leader strengths? Actually, any information at all would be great! I just need all the help I can get! Anyway, if you have any ideas, please either email me OR reply to this message!                                Thanks in advance,                                Scott

You can find some information about fishing in Huatulco and Puerto Angel on my web page.  You can start with http://www.eden.com/~tomzap/hfishing.html Tom Penick             Web page:             Austin, Texas            http://www.eden.com/~tomzap

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Does anyone have information about fishing in Huatulco/Puerto Escondido, Mexico area? I am planning a trip for mid august, but the only problem is, with less then a month left, I still have no idea what to expect. I will only be able to bring a 7/8 weight, and I will probably fish the bays in Huatulco and Puerto Angel….any other hot spots in the area???? I need to know what kind of fish are availible to me, and of course what flies (specific patterns?) or type of flies (shrimp? baitfish?) and what sizes i should tie them in….also handy would be possibly guide recommendations and leader strengths? Actually, any information at all would be great! I just need all the help I can get! Anyway, if you have any ideas, please either email me OR reply to this message!                                             Thanks in advance,                                                       Scott                                  

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I’m going to be in Bozeman the first week of March.  Is Nelson’s worth fishing?  Is anything else worth fishing? Do people float the stone then?

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I’m going to be in Bozeman the first week of March.  Is Nelson’s worth fishing?  Is anything else worth fishing? Do people float the stone then?

Hi Fishing at that time of the year is usually great but dependent on the weather. Madison, Jefferson, Gallatin, Nelson’s, and the Yellowstone are all good options. Bead head nymph would be my choice with a few midges hatching in mid-day. — Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (97 materials catalog) http://www.flyshop.com/Expo/Specialty/BTsPdcts/index.html

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nelson’s can be worth it, but in March it always depends on the weather. Kee p in touch with the gentleman at Dan Bailey’s, Al Beatty or let me know right before you come.  It can be very cold in March and then again not so bad.  Floating the stone is also an option if the weather is OK.  Good luck. Rich – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m going to be in Bozeman the first week of March.  Is Nelson’s worth fishing?  Is anything else worth fishing? Do people float the stone then?

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Limited to 12 students, we’ll have six guides, you’ll work with three. Covering everything from equipment (both spin and fly) to fly tying, reading water, proper presentation etc. Evening seminars after fishing, all equipment, meals, deluxe accommodations right on the river’s edge. $350./person Nov. 18, 19, and 20 E-mail for specifics — Bill Fling                     Tel. (315) 298-3044 SALMON RIVER ANGLERS LODGE     FAX  (315) 298-2619 P.O. Box 353                   Rt. 13, Rome Road Pulaski, NY 13142-0353   ‘SALMON RIVER/LAKE ONTARIO SPORTFISHING REPORTS’             ‘http://www.salmon-river.com’

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We’re putting together a Steelhead school to be held November 18-20 here on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY Price includes upscale lodging, all meals, guides, equipment and related materials. Limited to 12 students. Will cover all aspects of steelhead fishing using both fly and spin tackle techniques. e-mail for details. Bill Fling Reg. ME Master Guide Lic. NYS Guide — Bill Fling                     Tel. (315) 298-3044 SALMON RIVER ANGLERS LODGE     FAX  (315) 298-2619 P.O. Box 353                   Rt. 13, Rome Road Pulaski, NY 13142-0353   ‘SALMON RIVER/LAKE ONTARIO SPORTFISHING REPORTS’             ‘http://www.salmon-river.com’

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I NEED INDIVID’S WILLING TO USE THEIR TALENTS TO REFURBISH THE THE LATE                                           1) THE POOL IS COLLAPSED ON ONE SIDE—–NEED AN ENGIE TYPE WILLING TO SWAP FISHING FOR HIS OPINION.                                                        2) THE CESTE FOR FRESH WATER IS IN NEED OF MAJOR REPAIR.                                                       JOIN MAJOR SALTWATER FLYFISHING LEGENDS FOR A WEEKEND OF YOUR CHOICE AND HELP US RE-ESTABLISH THE BANG-BANG CLUB AS THE BEST BONEFISHING DESTINATION IN THE                                       PEACE,   CAPT. RAHE                                                          305-293-8088

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I NEED INDIVID’S WILLING TO USE THEIR TALENTS TO REFURBISH THE THE LATE                                           1) THE POOL IS COLLAPSED ON ONE SIDE—–NEED AN ENGIE TYPE WILLING TO SWAP FISHING FOR HIS OPINION.                                                        2) THE CESTE FOR FRESH WATER IS IN NEED OF MAJOR REPAIR.                                                       JOIN MAJOR SALTWATER FLYFISHING LEGENDS FOR A WEEKEND OF YOUR CHOICE AND HELP US RE-ESTABLISH THE BANG-BANG CLUB AS THE BEST BONEFISHING DESTINATION IN THE

Hey, "Capt." Rahe, Your previous two posts show you to be an a–hole (not surprising considering the aol address) and furthermore, see that little key labeled "caps lock" over to the left on your keyboard? TURN IT OFF!!! David B.

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I am looking for a new or secondhand Hardy #4 fly reel to match a Loomis #4 IMX rod. Marquis #4 or #5 , Golden Prince 5/6 or JLH Ultralite #4 or #5. Any info will be of great help. Thanks

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I am looking for a new or secondhand Hardy #4 fly reel to match a Loomis #4 IMX rod. Marquis #4 or #5 , Golden Prince 5/6 or JLH Ultralite #4 or #5. Any info will be of great help. Thanks

Contact Timeless Tackle in Edinburgh Scotland at 44-131-667-1407 or FAX 44-131-662-4215.  They deal in used and antique fishing gear and their list always seems to have a large selection of Hardy equipment. Ken Barry

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Hey.  Lately I have been fishing a small stream which contains a good population of wild brookies.  Have had great success in getting them to rise to my dry flies, but have had little or no success hooking them.  I fear a deficiency in my dry fly technique; any hints regarding hook setting would be greatly appreciated.  The fish average about 5 inches long, and are hitting various parachute-style dries (Royal Wulffs, Adams, Hare’s Ears, etc.) in mostly sizes 12 and 14.  I am sure I am doing something wrong, I just don’t know what. Thanks, Tom.

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 Hey.  Lately I have been fishing a small stream which contains a good  population of wild brookies.  Have had great success in getting them to  rise to my dry flies, but have had little or no success hooking them.

Little brookies like that will turn on the dry fly in an attempt to drown it first.  Don’t pick up the line — they will likely take it after it’s under the water.

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Hey.  Lately I have been fishing a small stream which contains a good population of wild brookies.  Have had great success in getting them to rise to my dry flies, but have had little or no success hooking them.  I fear a deficiency in my dry fly technique; any hints regarding hook setting would be greatly appreciated.  The fish average about 5 inches long, and are hitting various parachute-style dries (Royal Wulffs, Adams, Hare’s Ears, etc.) in mostly sizes 12 and 14.  I am sure I am doing something wrong, I just don’t know what. Thanks, Tom.

You may be attempting to set the fly. Let the trout take the fly and hook himself. If you do this you will most always find the fly hooked in the corner of his mouth this also make it harder for the trout to unhook himself. I have yanked many a dry fly out of the mouth of an interested trout. Norm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –  Hey.  Lately I have been fishing a small stream which contains a good  population of wild brookies.  Have had great success in getting them to  rise to my dry flies, but have had little or no success hooking them. Little brookies like that will turn on the dry fly in an attempt to drown it first.  Don’t pick up the line — they will likely take it after it’s under the water.

Also, the fly might be too large, try some #16 – # 20 next time out.

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Hey.  Lately I have been fishing a small stream which contains a good population of wild brookies.  Have had great success in getting them to rise to my dry flies, but have had little or no success hooking them.  I fear a deficiency in my dry fly technique; any hints regarding hook setting would be greatly appreciated.  The fish average about 5 inches long, and are hitting various parachute-style dries (Royal Wulffs, Adams, Hare’s Ears, etc.) in mostly sizes 12 and 14.  I am sure I am doing something wrong, I just don’t know what. Thanks, Tom.

Trout this small have VERY soft mouths which tear very easily.  You are most likely literally ripping their mouth apart with the fly.   Why even fish for 5" trout?  They don’t behave like their bigger brothers and sisters (they’ll hit just about anything) and they don’t fight worth a darn.  I guess I don’t see the sport here. — Richard Nelson Spokane, Wa. "Its not that life is so short, its that death is sooo long."  

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Hi. I will be going to the Argentinean Patagonia (Neuquen, Rio Negro, and Chubut provinces) this coming January. Does anybody have any suggestions regarding fly patterns to try? What about places to go? Thanks. Daniel Martinez

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Hi. I will be going to the Argentinean Patagonia (Neuquen, Rio Negro, and Chubut provinces) this coming January. Does anybody have any suggestions regarding fly patterns to try? What about places to go? Thanks. Daniel Martinez

Take a look at the lastest issue of "Outside" magazine.  There is an article on flyfishing Patagonia.   — John Fereira Pleasanton, CA

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