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Count me in. Clark

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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Count me in.  Pattern to be decided. Chris No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple

– Chris Richer chrisratnostormspamdotca

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Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

Hi Tim. Wouldnt mind taking part. — Svend  1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy       Phone: (+1) 650 933 3618  Mountain View  California 94043  USA

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Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit http://home.bip.net/angler/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit

http://home.bip.net/angler/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…?

Add me to the list.  Not a great tier, but I know the bugs work on the Bighorn.

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…?

Hell, I’m always up for a bit of fun; but in that my favorite nymph is a GRHE, that doesn’t make it terribly exciting.   Been meaning to learn to tie a PT, but I don’t think you’d want to be a part of my learning curve.   I’m busy tying for my Salmon River trip until the 20th.   After that, if the crowd doesn’t get too big, count me in.   What the hey.   Then again, after tying size 8 & above for a couple months, clamping a 14 or 16 in the vise will be a jolt of reality. Joe F.

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…?

If you guys are up for receiving my crappy flies, I’m up for tying them. I’ll do some #16 (maybe 18) PT nymphs. — TL, Tim who just bought a lifetime (or one year, whichever comes first) supply of PT.

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…..Any other takers…?

I’m in, but lest we end up with hundreds of participants tying the same three favorites, I’ll wait a bit before deciding on a pattern. Wolfgang

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple

I’m game(y).  I will probably tie Zug Bugs. –Stan

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

Count me in for a tungsten-beaded sulfur nymph (assuming I can still find tungsten beads) if the total count doesn’t go above about 30 — Scott Reverse first field of address to reply

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

Sure. I’ll do an olive micro damsel that works well in the local lakes. Geo.C.

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Well more have jumped in, There is concern on limit, so how’s say 35 as a stopping point, the first 35 to say there in. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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Another note, for any of you that have done this before, when all arrive, what’s the best way to ship them, should I find some cheapo fly boxes, or maybe you can all send an empty box with the fly’s so I can send them back to you in a container..I dunno…option two sounds like the better plan. Also, maybe we should make the deadline around the holidays, get them shipped right before x-mas. The collection could make a nice gift for someone. Let me know your thoughts. I make up a list of everyone that has said there in and let you all know tonight. Well those who are in so far. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…?

I’ll tie my favourite version of a caddis pupae, with bead head. — Tight lines! / Roger Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman If you feel like it, visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ for info on flyfishing in Sweden

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Another note, for any of you that have done this before, when all arrive, what’s the best way to ship them, should I find some cheapo fly boxes, or maybe you can all send an empty box with the fly’s so I can send them back to you in a container..I dunno…option two sounds like the better plan.

The best way to do it is to have every swapper send you a self-addressed shipping package with correct postage affixed.   Then all you have to do is sort the flies, pack ‘em up, & head for the post office.   In the first DDFS, I honestly think I spent more time addressing packages than sorting the flies.   For some lessons learned from past swaps, I recommend reading the FAQs on Stan’s site at http://gula.org/roffswaps/faq.html#run Joe F.

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Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

Count me in…I don’t yet know what pattern I’ll do…but I’ll let you know shortly.

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  You can add me to the list, if it is OK to have some from the Great White North. I will see what I will tie a bit later.           Jim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

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Okie, I read stans notes, so I’ll just set ground rules now. I’m taking the first 35 peeps who give their name and what fly their tying. Flies will be due November 11th. And shipped out to tyers immediately. Send your flys with pre-prepared packaging to ship them back to you. Again the link that was provided by Joe should give you the idea . http://gula.org/roffswaps/faq.html#run   .Once  everyone is signed up I’ll send out individual emails with my address. Sound good? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? I’ll tie my favourite version of a caddis pupae, with bead head. — Tight lines! / Roger Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman If you feel like it, visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ for info on flyfishing in Sweden

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Once  everyone is signed up I’ll send out individual emails with my address. Sound good?

Now all you need is a catchy name. Joe F.

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I could always steal from an earlier post..Nymphomaniacs — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Once  everyone is signed up I’ll send out individual emails with my address. Sound good? Now all you need is a catchy name. Joe F.

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OK Tim, count me in…will decide on the fly and let you know later. Frank Church

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Now all you need is a catchy name. Joe F.

Churchgoers Toupee (Pupate) Knights who say Knymph Caddis Shack Rub a dub dubbing Gink Sinks Carpe Naias (yeah, I know, wrong nymph, but this one’s more fun) Weighted Above Averages Julianna’s Revenge TFISW (ThirtyFive In Size What!) Limbo Fly Swap – How low can you go It Could’a Been a Tupps Indespensible 2 PT or Knot 2 PT Wrap 3 times around the butt and whip it Dropper Hopper Pirate’s Wet Dream — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply

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Ill go through my books at home and decide on a pattern. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No problem on long distance…should be fun. So now we have 3 participants including myself. Any other takers…? — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com Hi Tim! Would you accept long distance participation? I would be interested. — Tight lines! / Roger Ohlund Daytime engineer Lifetime flyfisherman For info on flyfishing in northern Sweden visit http://home.bip.net/angler/ Hey, I hate confess but I fish nymphs more than anything else. And I was wondering about putting on a nymph swap, everyone’s favorite nymph pattern. If ya’ll are interested I’ll be more than happy to manage it. I never ran a swap before, but oh well. So let me know what ya’ll think. — Tim Apple www.flyfishingaddict.com

– Svend  1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy       Phone: (+1) 650 933 3618  Mountain View  California 94043  USA

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2 months?  Lucky bastard. Don’t go anywhere near Cherokee, especially this time of year (unless you enjoy being  overwhelmed with tourist-trap garbage). Trout are going to be iffy through the summer, but if you keep trying, you will catch some.  Get advice at the nearest bait seller as to how and where.  You’d be suprized at the size of the trout that are pulled from the slimmest streams. Got a boat?  Fontana offers trout, smallmouth, musky, etc.   Catch or not, relax and enjoy yourself.  You’ll be staying in one of the most spectacular regions in the country.  Avoid the crowds, find a trail up a remote mountainside, and breathe.

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What types of successful fishing is available on this river?  Are small mouth apt to be caught any time?  Are trout happening here?  I will be in the area where the river empties into Lake Fontana for about 2 months.  Thanks for the advice. Before you buy.

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I believe it is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.  Also, just north of there, on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, the Tribe regularly stocks their streams with trout.  You can pay them a fee and probably catch your limit of brownies and rainbows.  Take a fly rod if you have one. What types of successful fishing is available on this river?  Are small mouth apt to be caught any time?  Are trout happening here?  I will be in the area where the river empties into Lake Fontana for about 2 months.  Thanks for the advice. Before you buy.

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Hi all I have an unexpected opportunity to take a two week vacation in Alaska during the last half of June.  This trip was not planned so I have not done my usual home work. I am looking for recommendations on places to visit, unique places to eat, must see places or things to do and recommended places to camp. I would like to confine my vacation to an area of about 300 mi. radius around Anchorage.

300 Miles?  That’s a LOT of territory, and you would be hard-pressed to see it all in two weeks, unless you have access to a helicopter and unlimited fuel. Let’s see…. In Anchorage itself, you’ll want to try to get up to Elmendorf AFB to the museum there — if it’s still there.  It’s small, but it’s interesting.   There should also be a muesum out at the University campus. Do you enjoy walking?  Take a stroll down 4th Avenue.  Lots of shops to visit. I just started paging through my copy of The Milepost (information on everything and everywhere in Alaska) and saw about 30 or so pages of stuff about Anchorage itself, much less the stuff for 300 miles around.  Check with your local bookstore and order a copy.  Be sure to take it with you! — — //Steve// Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS Home Page: http://home1.gte.net/kb6ojs AOL IM:    "MSF Steve"

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Also just to let you know there is a marathon in Anchorage on June 19 — should be lots of people there from All over. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all I have an unexpected opportunity to take a two week vacation in Alaska during the last half of June.  This trip was not planned so I have not done my usual home work. I am looking for recommendations on places to visit, unique places to eat, must see places or things to do and recommended places to camp. I would like to confine my vacation to an area of about 300 mi. radius around Anchorage. 300 Miles?  That’s a LOT of territory, and you would be hard-pressed to see it all in two weeks, unless you have access to a helicopter and unlimited fuel. Let’s see…. In Anchorage itself, you’ll want to try to get up to Elmendorf AFB to the museum there — if it’s still there.  It’s small, but it’s interesting. There should also be a muesum out at the University campus. Do you enjoy walking?  Take a stroll down 4th Avenue.  Lots of shops to visit. I just started paging through my copy of The Milepost (information on everything and everywhere in Alaska) and saw about 30 or so pages of stuff about Anchorage itself, much less the stuff for 300 miles around.  Check with your local bookstore and order a copy.  Be sure to take it with you! — — //Steve// Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS Home Page: http://home1.gte.net/kb6ojs AOL IM:    "MSF Steve"

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Alaska has many state parks with reasonable rates ($8-15) per night – but don’t expect to have water and elec at the site – just woods, water and wildlife!  There are RV parks – you know the kind that resemble the parking lots at Sea World type of places and charge plenty!  I lived in Anchorage for most of 5 years and some in Valdez and still bought a Milepost to travel and sightsee (1-800-726-4707) If I knew more info, maybe I could help more. Are you camping with a self sufficient RV? Are you renting locally? Are you interested in native culture? Do you want to hunt and fish unguided? Are you "into" shopping? for what type of items? How physically active are you? DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE!!! I think the Milepost is the most comprehensive guide for Alaska and recommend that you get one in advance and let it help with your itinerary. Be prepared for mucho tourist traffic and tall tales by the local folks… Barbara "The herd may graze where it pleases, but she who lives the adventurous life will remain unafraid when she finds herself alone." (slightly modified)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all I have an unexpected opportunity to take a two week vacation in Alaska during the last half of June.  This trip was not planned so I have not done my usual home work. I am looking for recommendations on places to visit, unique places to eat, must see places or things to do and recommended places to camp. I would like to confine my vacation to an area of about 300 mi. radius around Anchorage. Mac

A couple of years ago we did an exploratory trip to Alaska.  We flew into Anchorage, rented a car and drove down to Seward where you can go ocean fishing or take sightseeing boats to the Kenai (take the one that goes the farthest). Then we drove up to Denali.  Took the evening bus trip into the park.  I do not know if we were just lucky, but saw tons of moose, bear, and other wildlife.  (Same on ocean cruise to Kenai Fjords: 3 kinds of whale, tons of birds, and sea life sunning on the rocks.  Had been on two ocean cruises off Maine and never saw a whale or a puffin.  My wife was ecstatic!) Did a circuit around Fairbanks and Tok.  Lots of miles.  Some sites. Liked the gold stuff around Fairbanks, but the Independence Mine between Willow and Wasilla is great too.  Great site seeing on the road east from Palmer, as well as south from Anchorage.  The gold panning in Fairbanks is nice.  Not sure I would recommend the riverboat in Fairbanks tho, too touristy. Drove and stayed at B & B’s.  Could have rented a motorhome for the same price.  Either way, you definitely need reservations in Seward and Denali.  Most of the other places, you should be able to find facilities when you drive in. Enjoy. jb —Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.—

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Hi all I have an unexpected opportunity to take a two week vacation in Alaska during the last half of June.  This trip was not planned so I have not done my usual home work. I am looking for recommendations on places to visit, unique places to eat, must see places or things to do and recommended places to camp. I would like to confine my vacation to an area of about 300 mi. radius around Anchorage. Mac

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You’ve "lucked" into one of the very best times to visit our area, although one of the busiest times too!  I live here so haven’t "camped" much.  It’s so hard to recommend anything without knowing more about you.  How adventurous are you?  There is some very wild river rafting on Six Mile Creek into Hope, rock climbing in the Chugach mountains, etc.  Flightseeing trips that circle Denali or that fly over the glaciers are great.  The Kenai Fjords out of Seward offer a big boat tour, sailing charters, or kayaking. I like to visit Exit Glacier when I go to Seward (not too far off the road and a short, easy trail to the glacier face or an arduous trail to the snow fields above the glacier).  Like to fish, try Homer or Ninilchik fishing charters both a different experience.  The Kenai river offers a chance at some Kings (very LARGE ones) or you can charter a rainbow trout float trip on the upper river (one of my favorites).  I like the Double Musky in Girdwood for unique dining, The White Spot in downtown Anchorage for a good "greasy burger".  Summit Lodge halfway between Anchorage and Soldotna is a good place to stretch your legs and fill your tummy.  They have good pies too.  Sorry, to run on here, reserve a rental car early as they can disappear fast in June, enjoy. Sharon   I have an unexpected opportunity to take a two week vacation in Alaska   I am looking for recommendations on places to visit, unique places to eat, must see places or things to do and recommended places to camp. I would like to confine my vacation to an area of about 300 mi. radius around

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Here’s a link that may provide you with the information you’re looking for. http://www.fedflyfishers.org/club_list.html#pa —                                                       -dnc- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for a fly fishing club in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area with a good percentage of women anglers or a women’s club.  My wife is learning and would like to meet other female ff’s.

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We’ve got you covered!  http://www.halcyon.com/wffn/clubs.htm Nationwide clubs listings (Canada too).

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I am looking for a fly fishing club in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area with a good percentage of women anglers or a women’s club.  My wife is learning and would like to meet other female ff’s.

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I am in the market for a new pair of float tube fins to replace the ones I currently use – which are Caddis fins. The new fins I am interested in buying are something called Force Fin float tube fins. They are advertised as being 40 – 60 percent more efficient than the average float tube fins on the market today. Here are some of my questions: 1. Has anyone used Force Fin float tube fins and found them better than the ones they previously used. 2. Does anyone knows how many models they have. 3. Do they (Force Fin) have a web site? Don. "May the fish be with you"

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I am in the market for a new pair of float tube fins to replace the ones I currently use – which are Caddis fins. The new fins I am interested in buying are something called Force Fin float tube fins. They are advertised as being 40 – 60 percent more efficient than the average float tube fins on the market today. Here are some of my questions: 1. Has anyone used Force Fin float tube fins and found them better than the ones they previously used.

Force fins are great if you have to hike in with them.  They are very light, and provide reasonable propulsion.   For most of my tubing, however, I use a longer, stiff scuba fin that gives me more power. 2. Does anyone knows how many models they have.

I think they have two, one fits all sizes, one comes in S, M. L. XL, etc. 3. Do they (Force Fin) have a web site?   Don’t know?

If you decide to buy them, I can put you in touch with someone who sells Force Fin cosmetic blems for a good price compared to full retail. John Woodling Sacramento, CA

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I’ve been using mine for three or four years and have no complaints. I do believe they are a little more powerful than my previous standard fins, and they are a little bit easier to "walk" in. Hope this helps! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am in the market for a new pair of float tube fins to replace the ones I currently use – which are Caddis fins. The new fins I am interested in buying are something called Force Fin float tube fins. They are advertised as being 40 – 60 percent more efficient than the average float tube fins on the market today. Here are some of my questions: 1. Has anyone used Force Fin float tube fins and found them better than the ones they previously used. 2. Does anyone knows how many models they have. 3. Do they (Force Fin) have a web site? Don. "May the fish be with you"

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Personally, if you are driving to the lake, or the walk is short, forget about anything but SCUBA PRO Jet fins.  With these large rubber fins you can tube for hours and hours and never tire.  Your maneuverablilty is unbelievable and best of all you can tube faster than most powerboats out there!!!

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Hi Donald: I don’t know if it really matters, but Force Fins are scuba fins.   They’re not super big hits in the diving community though.  It’s either because they don’t work as well as regular fins or because they look plain weird. Either way, I use regular, Scuba Pro-like fins for both diving and tubing.

<snip The thing is – I don’t want to pay $100+ for a pair of Force Fin fins if it does not perform at least as good as a pair of scuba fins.

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You may be right, I beginning to think that scuba fins are better than the Caddis fins, Flip fins, Force Fin fins, or any of the short float tube fins on the market today. One of the reasons I wanted to get a new pair of float tube fins is to be able to keep up with my friends who are using scuba type fins to propel themselves. But at the same time, I wanted to be able to wear my wading boots with my fins, something that Force Fin fins will allow me to do. I was also hoping that the Force Fin fins will at least allow me to have the same thrusting power as a good pair of scuba fins. But by some of the responses I have been getting from folks here, it seems that a good pair of scuba fins may be more superior to a pair of Force Fin fins when it comes to propelling one’s float tube on the water. The thing is – I don’t want to pay $100+ for a pair of Force Fin fins if it does not perform at least as good as a pair of scuba fins. On large lakes, one does not want to expend a lot of extra energy to propel a float tube after a 3+ hour hike to get to a high mountain lake. Don. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Personally, if you are driving to the lake, or the walk is short, forget about anything but SCUBA PRO Jet fins.  With these large rubber fins you can tube for hours and hours and never tire.  Your maneuverablilty is unbelievable and best of all you can tube faster than most powerboats out there!!!

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Look for fins that: 1- Cover your heel so you don’t chafe holes in your wet suit and don’t fill up easily with mud and sand when slogging around in the shallows. You can also wear booties to protect waders but it’s one more thing to buy, lug around and lose. 2- FLOAT. Diving fins are usually slightly negatively bouyant. Float tube fins do get scrubbed off when doing the heavy weed thing. Use tethers if your fins don’t float. 3- Flex rather easily. Diving fins are propelled by a slightly bent leg with most of the energy arising from the thigh, buttock and lower back. A float tube fin is propelled by the quads and a kick from the foot. Your legs will easily tire and your foot can cramp after heavy duty kicking with a long bladed, stiff dive fin. A flexy fin will sacrifice power up front but you’ll more than make up for it in the long run.    -Ralph – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You may be right, I beginning to think that scuba fins are better than the Caddis fins, Flip fins, Force Fin fins, or any of the short float tube fins on the market today. One of the reasons I wanted to get a new pair of float tube fins is to be able to keep up with my friends who are using scuba type fins to propel themselves. But at the same time, I wanted to be able to wear my wading boots with my fins, something that Force Fin fins will allow me to do. I was also hoping that the Force Fin fins will at least allow me to have the same thrusting power as a good pair of scuba fins. But by some of the responses I have been getting from folks here, it seems that a good pair of scuba fins may be more superior to a pair of Force Fin fins when it comes to propelling one’s float tube on the water. The thing is – I don’t want to pay $100+ for a pair of Force Fin fins if it does not perform at least as good as a pair of scuba fins. On large lakes, one does not want to expend a lot of extra energy to propel a float tube after a 3+ hour hike to get to a high mountain lake. Don. Personally, if you are driving to the lake, or the walk is short, forget about anything but SCUBA PRO Jet fins.  With these large rubber fins you can tube for hours and hours and never tire.  Your maneuverablilty is unbelievable and best of all you can tube faster than most powerboats out there!!!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You may be right, I beginning to think that scuba fins are better than the Caddis fins, Flip fins, Force Fin fins, or any of the short float tube fins on the market today. One of the reasons I wanted to get a new pair of float tube fins is to be able to keep up with my friends who are using scuba type fins to propel themselves. But at the same time, I wanted to be able to wear my wading boots with my fins, something that Force Fin fins will allow me to do. I was also hoping that the Force Fin fins will at least allow me to have the same thrusting power as a good pair of scuba fins. But by some of the responses I have been getting from folks here, it seems that a good pair of scuba fins may be more superior to a pair of Force Fin fins when it comes to propelling one’s float tube on the water. The thing is – I don’t want to pay $100+ for a pair of Force Fin fins if it does not perform at least as good as a pair of scuba fins. On large lakes, one does not want to expend a lot of extra energy to propel a float tube after a 3+ hour hike to get to a high mountain lake. Don. Personally, if you are driving to the lake, or the walk is short, forget about anything but SCUBA PRO Jet fins.  With these large rubber fins you can tube for hours and hours and never tire.  Your maneuverablilty is unbelievable and best of all you can tube faster than most powerboats out there!!!

As far as the wading bots go, I use scuba fins and a pair of good ol’ Converse tennies for boots, and they work great.  I can outrace my buddy in his force fins quite handily.  He gets into the tube and the water more easily, however.

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Good points all Ralph, but are you familiar with the "Jet Fin"?  It is quite flexible though it does not cover your heel.  By the way, how’s the situation at Martis?

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am in the market for a new pair of float tube fins to replace the ones I currently use – which are Caddis fins. The new fins I am interested in buying are something called Force Fin float tube fins. They are advertised as being 40 – 60 percent more efficient than the average float tube fins on the market today. Here are some of my questions: 1. Has anyone used Force Fin float tube fins and found them better than the ones they previously used. 2. Does anyone knows how many models they have. 3. Do they (Force Fin) have a web site? Don. "May the fish be with you"

I know that Force Fins are very popular in northern California with the float-tubers. They make lots of models, but the fly shops usually carry the original model and the Adjustable. The originals come in sizes small, medium, medium/large, large, extra large and xx-large. The Adjustable come in one size and will fit over a boot or almost anything. The original sells for $85 to $99 and the Adjustable sells for $119 to $135. We sell the Caddis to people that are not traveling great distances in a day of fishing. They don’t float, so get some teethers. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY

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0] : I am in the market for a new pair of float tube fins to replace : the ones I currently use – which are Caddis fins. The new fins I : am interested in buying are something called Force Fin float tube : fins. They are advertised as being 40 – 60 percent more : efficient than the average float tube fins on the market today. : : Here are some of my questions: : : 1. Has anyone used Force Fin float tube fins and found them better : than the ones they previously used. : : 2. Does anyone knows how many models they have. : : 3. Do they (Force Fin) have a web site? : : Don. "May the fish be with you" If you would like some entertainment, try posting this question in rec.scuba and follow the resulting thread/holy-war. Mike — Michael McGuire                     Hewlett Packard Laboratories Phone: (415)-857-5491               Palo Alto, CA 94303-0971

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Ole Ralph Garlalnd used to say, You never go fishing for striped bass untill the "Shad Bush" is in full bloom. Shad bush, (Forsythia), blooms in early spring, bright yellow blossoms!

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Sorry, forgot to say: check out my web page for some pics of the beasts weve caught in the past: www.nh.ultranet.com/~mikec/mikec – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area. I don’ know about NH, but the stripers are almost always running at the mouth of the Merrimack River by the first week in May. But, judging by reports I’ve already heard of schoolies hitting in Rhode Island, I think it’s going to be an early year. Get your rods ready, it won’t be long now… -bd

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Ive heard of divers seeing big cows just laying on the bottom during the winter months, I can imagine if you could stand the cold and drop a bait right in front of their big puss, one could catch them all year. (piscataqua river) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area. I don’ know about NH, but the stripers are almost always running at the mouth of the Merrimack River by the first week in May. But, judging by reports I’ve already heard of schoolies hitting in Rhode Island, I think it’s going to be an early year. Get your rods ready, it won’t be long now… -bd

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Would that be the phorthisia (spelling) bush? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Ole Ralph Garlalnd used to say, You never go fishing for striped bass untill the "Shad Bush" is in full bloom. Shad bush, (Forsythia), blooms in early spring, bright yellow blossoms!

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Ayuh, those ah nice bass. New Hampsha, Eh? Why’ve I been drivin’ down the Cape?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Ive heard of divers seeing big cows just laying on the bottom during the winter months, I can imagine if you could stand the cold and drop a bait right in front of their big puss, one could catch them all year. (piscataqua river) Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area. I don’ know about NH, but the stripers are almost always running at the mouth of the Merrimack River by the first week in May. But, judging by reports I’ve already heard of schoolies hitting in Rhode Island, I think it’s going to be an early year. Get your rods ready, it won’t be long now… -bd

I’ve heard a good early spot is out by Adams Point near the lab. Plan on going there in the next week or so if the weather gets nice.                                                                 jc

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Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area.

Over the past several (6) years I’ve always got into them in the first 2 weeks of May at the trestle at the Hampton R. I was there about an hour ago, in fact. Been fishing it a little for the past few weeks, nothing doing right yet, though a small baitfish followed my fly in once :- Gotta take encouragement where ya find it ! Today was windier than it looked and colder than it looked, but it beats working through lunch….                                                         jc

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Ayuh, those ah nice bass. New Hampsha, Eh? Why’ve I been drivin’ down the Cape?

Probably to fish, then go to a bah and swill down some wicked pisssah bee_ahs with the boys from Sumuville ?

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John , keep us posted, too cold for me still…( think ive got bass in my basement, there enought water…) – mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area. Over the past several (6) years I’ve always got into them in the first 2 weeks of May at the trestle at the Hampton R. I was there about an hour ago, in fact. Been fishing it a little for the past few weeks, nothing doing right yet, though a small baitfish followed my fly in once :- Gotta take encouragement where ya find it ! Today was windier than it looked and colder than it looked, but it beats working through lunch….                                                    jc

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Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area.

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Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area.

I don’ know about NH, but the stripers are almost always running at the mouth of the Merrimack River by the first week in May. But, judging by reports I’ve already heard of schoolies hitting in Rhode Island, I think it’s going to be an early year. Get your rods ready, it won’t be long now… -bd

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In CT. we get holdovers all winter. What we consider a run also starts early may. Schoolies in Rhode Island? I heard it too. TW – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – says… Could any one tell me when the stripers start running in NH. coastal area. I don’ know about NH, but the stripers are almost always running at the mouth of the Merrimack River by the first week in May. But, judging by reports I’ve already heard of schoolies hitting in Rhode Island, I think it’s going to be an early year. Get your rods ready, it won’t be long now… -bd

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Planning a potential:-) two-week trip to Rockies in..?Feb-March.. sometime…..for skiing.  Are there any relatively shallow waters fishable then…or when….  Including some lightline flyfishing   would definitely add a lot to the trip.  Although judging from the springtime entries…to beat the spring *thaw*:-) seems to be anytime before late june!..?.. out there. feel free to email…. tight_lines, steve d.

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Planning a potential:-) two-week trip to Rockies in..?Feb-March.. sometime…..for skiing.  Are there any relatively shallow waters fishable then…or when….  Including some lightline flyfishing would definitely add a lot to the trip.  Although judging from the springtime entries…to beat the spring *thaw*:-) seems to be anytime before late june!..?.. out there. feel free to email…. tight_lines, steve d.

Hi Steve, You can experience great skiing at Big Sky or Bridger Bowl near Bozeman.  The fishing that time of year on Nelson’s spring creek (not sure about the outcome with Depuys/Armstrongs yet), the Beaver Head, and the Big Horn are all great.  Mid day midges, blue winged olives, etc. — Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (97 catalog) http://www.flyshop.com/Expo/Specialty/BTsPdcts/index.html

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Jay, One of the problems you might be having is that the mailing list stuff is all taken care of at TU National.  I’d try a call to national TU to see if they have you on the mailing list of the local chapter.  I don’t think many local chapters maintain there own lists.  They use labels they get from national.  I know that this problem has occurred with my local chapter.  Dave

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Such is the way of small groups. "That which belongs to all is cared for by none" I have been involved in a number of small groups (industry, alumni, etc.). Everyone wants more out of the group and have plenty of suggestions but nobody wants to do the work. In the rare insrtance that you do get a volunteer you’ve got a pretty high fallout rate.  I would assume different TU chapters have varying levels of activity depending on the amount of effort put in by the people. You’re looking at the most consistent method I’ve found for communicating with individuals about fly fishing.

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  I’m from Arizona and have had trouble on where to fish,when to fish,and what to use.  Sorry about the stupid questions, but I’m new to this sport.

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  I’m from Arizona and have had trouble on where to fish,when to fish,and what to use.  Sorry about the stupid questions, but I’m new to this sport.

Dear Filthyfly:         This is not a stupid.  The best advise I can give you is find a local flyfishing shop in your area.  Give them a call, get to know them.  If there isn’t a local speciality shop find the nearest sporting goods store.  They should have someone who can help you find areas to fish in and be able to give you information on what to use.  If neither of these is an option, there are listings in the back of the flyfishing magaqines for outfitters and shops. Many of these offer a toll free 800 service.  Give them a call and see if they can steer you in the right direction.           Good luck.  If you ever get up to Utah and are looking for places to go drop me a line and we’ll get you to some great places.   Tight Lines-Steve

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  I’m from Arizona and have had trouble on where to fish,when to fish,and what to use.  Sorry about the stupid questions, but I’m =

new to this sport. Dear Flyfisherman, I’d also look up a local chapter of Trout Unlimited in your area.  I am vice Pres of the Rapidan Chapter in Virginia and there is de= cades of experience in any chapter that will be absolutely free.  If you decide to join it will only cost $20/yr.   Besides teaching you how to fish they will also help you to understand how to protect and preserve what we have. Bill Althoff Flyfishing is Life; the rest is just details.

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  I’m from Arizona and have had trouble on where to fish,when to fish,and what to use.  Sorry about the stupid questions, but I’m = new to this sport. Dear Flyfisherman, I’d also look up a local chapter of Trout Unlimited in your area.  I am vice Pres of the Rapidan Chapter in Virginia and there is de= cades of experience in any chapter that will be absolutely free.  If you decide to join it will only cost $20/yr.   Besides teaching you how to fish they will also help you to understand how to protect and preserve what we have. Bill Althoff Flyfishing is Life; the rest is just details.

    Maybe I’m out of line here, but I am a little curious as to what I should expect from TU. I joined my local chapter about six months ago with high expectations of getting in touch with many fellow ffishers in my area.Looking forward to meetings and was even interested in attending weekend river restoration retreats.   Short of receiving a couple of old issues of the local newsletter which I had to call and request, and getting the usual package which contained the LOGO sticker (which BTW has since deteriated from my Suburban’s window), I have heard nothing. Now, I don’t expect any hand holding or certainly would not appreiciate a barage a calls, however, I would think that some sort of communication from my chapter regarding monthly meetings or such. Am I whinning to much???                                                             Jay

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –    Maybe I’m out of line here, but I am a little curious as to what I should expect from TU. I joined my local chapter about six months ago with high expectations of getting in touch with many fellow ffishers in my area.Looking forward to meetings and was even interested in attending weekend river restoration retreats.  Short of receiving a couple of old issues of the local newsletter which I had to call and request, and getting the usual package which contained the LOGO sticker (which BTW has since deteriated from my Suburban’s window), I have heard nothing. Now, I don’t expect any hand holding or certainly would not appreiciate a barage a calls, however, I would think that some sort of communication from my chapter regarding monthly meetings or such. Am I whinning to much???

Jay, Various chapters of TU have differing amounts of activity, but TU’s forte has always been on a national basis.  That’s the biggest reason that Caltrout became such a force in California.  Most of the $ for TU from CA were leaving the state for projects elsewhere (national).  Caltrout spends all in CA and nowhere else (regional or local).  We need both types of organisations.  If your chapter is not active enough for your tastes, either get involved by finding projects (such as stream restoration) that need doing and start pushing from the bottom to get it started (I should warn you that you will probably be put in charge of such a project when you do) or contact the Federation of Fly Fishers and see if there is an affiliated club in the area.  Most of the fly fishing clubs in my area are affiliated with the FFF and often sponsor local projects.  Fly fishing clubs are great repositories of skill, knowledge, and bullshit.  They religiously have monthly meetings and feature skills, projects, fishouts, etc.  Give it a shot.                                                            Dan                                                        Dan Gracia                                                        Schools Coordinator                                                        Orvis West Coast Fly Fishing Schools

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Did anyone catch a Namaycush on a fly (wet or dry)?

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: Did anyone catch a Namaycush on a fly (wet or dry)? I fish lake trout quite frequently on the fly, in the spring, just after ice-out.  I normally throw a sink-tip or sinking line.  If the laker population is largely piscivorous (fish-eating), I start near an inflowing stream where they’ll probably be gorging on baitfish in fairly shallow water.  In Switzerland, I expect bream and perch are likely forage.  In these conditions, I’ll go with some kind of a flashy streamer.  With planktivorous lake trout populations (those feeding mainly on invertebrates), some kind of an emerger pattern, matching the activity you see in the water, is usually a good bet.  I’ve never caught a _really_ big one like this, but I can assure you that a 4 kg fish on a 4 weight rod is certainly a memorable experience! In my area, flies are pretty much out of contention by mid-June, unless you’re fishing a really smal, spring-fed lake, wherein you might be able to use a fast-sinking line and get them all summer long!  Oh joy; oh bliss! Hope this helps.  Tchuss! —                                 | Dave Fluri                      |       "No me agaro ya de nada, para North Bay, Ontario, Canada      |        asi no tener nada que defender."                                 |               -Carlos Castaneda                                 |

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