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Today I took the day off work and decided to head out to Loch Lomond in Santa Cruz California to get in some flyfishing. Loch Lomond is a beautiful lake for being so close to an urban center. It’s a reservoir in a mountain valley… and if you squint just a little and ignore all of the picnic tables and hiking paths, you would swear you’re at a lake in the high sierra. It has resident populations of bass, catfish, panfish, and is planted in the spring with rainbows.  Of course, the trout is my fish of choice. Since the lake doesn’t allow wading or float tubes, your only choice is to bring or rent a boat if you want to flyfish… renting is cheap, and they rent only rowboats, so I get a free workout thrown in. I didn’t get on the lake until 11am (had to drop my daughter off at school, etc), so I did get a late start.  Thanks to the fog, though, conditions were cool and the fish were still near the surface.  One after one, I try all the dries in my flybox.. but they’re not hitting. Strange, because they are ocassionally rising (though not very often)… to what?  That’s the big question, and one I still don’t know the answer to.  Maybe there are emergers, but I can’t see any. I also try nymphing a little bit… but no luck there either. Of course, I notice the trollers and the bait dunkers at the shore aren’t having any better luck.  A couple people had good luck earlier, before I arrived, but nobody is catching. Anyway, it was a GREAT day, even if I didn’t catch a damn thing.  I was off the water by 2pm, just when the fog burned off and the air started to heat up a little.  I WILL go back soon, it was great! Now, here’s the request for knowledge section of this post: HOW does one fish nymphs in a lake?  I’ve fished dries in high sierra lakes, and dries and nymphs in rivers, but never nymphs in lakes.  Do they need movement?  The current is moving a little in the lake.  Any advise you can give me? Also, what do you think they were rising for?  Yea, I know you weren’t there, but if you had to guess…. Thanks for the help…

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HOW does one fish nymphs in a lake?  

Buy and read Gary LaFontaine’s Fishing the High Mountain Lakes. You might try dangling a small brassie (chironomid imitation) below an indicator, especially if there’s a little ripple on the surface. Works for me. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/

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<SNIP Also, what do you think they were rising for?  Yea, I know you weren’t there, but if you had to guess….

Chironomids. ( Midge pupa). Have a look here; http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/angling/protalk/chan/confession…. The rest of the site is worth a good look as well. TL MC

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Try this one as well; http://www.fishbc.com/adventure/angling/flies/chironomid/pupa.phtml TL MC

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Thanks! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – HOW does one fish nymphs in a lake? Buy and read Gary LaFontaine’s Fishing the High Mountain Lakes. You might try dangling a small brassie (chironomid imitation) below an indicator, especially if there’s a little ripple on the surface. Works for me. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/

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Thanks and thanks! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Have a look here; http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/angling/protalk/chan/confession…. The rest of the site is worth a good look as well. TL MC

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 Chironomids, all various colors coming off lakes or any other hatch you can identify are difficult to fish on lakes.  The trout are many times large and they are cruisers.  The difficulty in fishing for cruising trout feeding on emerging Chironomids is timing.  Timing is everything. Pick a fish out that you see break the surface one, two, cast, three!  The fish are taking Chironomids just under the surface, not on top of it.  They cruise about a foot or two under looking up.  They come up and take the food in an arch, their backs breaking the water.  This means you may have to try dangling about six to eight inches of tippet "under the water" and float the rest of the tippet and leader on top.  Lead the fish, and then twitch about an inch or two.  Dress the first few inches of leader with Xink and that includes the nymph or Chironomid pattern of your choice.  Float the rest of your leader and fly line. "The Take," is one of perpetual motion and a cruiser will hook themselves for obvious reasons.  The initial response is one of surprise.  Make sure you lower your rod tip level and sideways to the first run because it will be a duzzie! Hope this helps.  You WILL catch fish. George Gehrke "Chironomids are Cillers"

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I am in the process of trying to learn how to fly fish.  I live in Utah, and my office is at the mouth of Provo canyon, and only 4 1/2 minutes away from some really good lunch time fishing spots, on the Provo river.  Last summer I bought a rod and real, and a coworker of mine taught me to roll cast, and explained to me the concept of fishing with dry fly’s.  this winter I read "Fly fishing for the complete idiot: a no-nonsense guide to fly casting" by Michael Rutter, and have been practicing casting on my lawn.  I am ok with casting now (or will be with more practice), and I understand what to do with dry fly’s, but I am clue less on how to setup and present a wet fly.  I am looking for a recommendation on a book that will go into more detail on setting my line up for a wet fly,and presentation of both wet and dry flys. Jim Ferry Orem, Utah

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I am in the process of trying to learn how to fly fish.  I live in Utah, and my office is at the mouth of Provo canyon, and only 4 1/2 minutes away from some really good lunch time fishing spots, on the Provo river.

Your "office" is really that gas station across from the old power plant, right? –Steve

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The big ugly pink building building 3/4 mile down university ave.

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Prospecting For Trout (Rosenbauer) for overall strategy.  Nymph Fishing (Hughes) good starter book for nymph fishing (is that what you mean by wet?)

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    My favorite "how to" book is Borger’s Presentation. I loaned mine to Bob Skinner last year, so it’s probably for sale in some Buffalo WY used book store by now. Hint: if Buffalo has more than one used book store, check the ones closest to the liquor stores. And thats only assuming Buffalo doesn’t have any brothels that take used books in trade.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am in the process of trying to learn how to fly fish.  I live in Utah, and my office is at the mouth of Provo canyon, and only 4 1/2 minutes away from some really good lunch time fishing spots, on the Provo river.  Last summer I bought a rod and real, and a coworker of mine taught me to roll cast, and explained to me the concept of fishing with dry fly’s.  this winter I read "Fly fishing for the complete idiot: a no-nonsense guide to fly casting" by Michael Rutter, and have been practicing casting on my lawn.  I am ok with casting now (or will be with more practice), and I understand what to do with dry fly’s, but I am clue less on how to setup and present a wet fly. I am looking for a recommendation on a book that will go into more detail on setting my line up for a wet fly,and presentation of both wet and dry

flys.

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    My favorite "how to" book is Borger’s Presentation. I loaned mine to Bob Skinner last year, so it’s probably for sale in some Buffalo WY used book store by now. Hint: if Buffalo has more than one used book store, check the ones closest to the liquor stores. And thats only assuming Buffalo doesn’t have any brothels that take used books in trade.

  Yeah, that’s a pretty good book.  But, I still have it.  No book stores or brothels in Buffalo and I buy my beer out of state ($7.00/case last time I went back to Lexington, NE.  I bought 5 cases)   Peggy says we need to get your books and rod back to you.  I think she really means she wants to go to Denver to see our daughter and Peggy’s sister and do some shopping.  I will bring fine cigars for rent on the books. Snoop —

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    My favorite "how to" book is Borger’s Presentation. I loaned mine to Bob Skinner last year, so it’s probably for sale in some Buffalo WY used book store by now.

Yes, good one  I think it’s a good book too.  Also, one that can be left on the coffee table without your SO griping about it.

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I just returned "Presenting  the Fly" by Lefty Kreh to the library.  Very good book, published in 1999.  He covers more that trout in it and it has some good tips on gear.  It’s around $40 so when I need it again it’s back to the library for me or just read it at B&N.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -am looking for a recommendation on a book that will go into more detail on setting my line up for a wet fly,and presentation of both wet and dry flys. Jim Ferry Orem, Utah

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Anyone have any suggestions about cleaning floating lines???  Seems I came across a bottle of Fenwick line cleaner in my odds and ends box a few months ago and struck upon the bright idea of cleaning up my fly lines.  Well I cleaned a 2 year old Sage quiet taper 2wt and an Orvis 6wt DT with about 5 years on it and discovered after fishing with them over the last few month that they both started showing extreme wear.  Both now have concentric cracks ringing the lines where there were none before… lots of them…. or at least none were noticeable before.  Both of these lines look ruined. Any thoughts??

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Anyone have any suggestions about cleaning floating lines???  Seems I came across a bottle of Fenwick line cleaner in my odds and ends box a few months ago and struck upon the bright idea of cleaning up my fly lines.  Well I cleaned a 2 year old Sage quiet taper 2wt and an Orvis 6wt DT with about 5 years on it and discovered after fishing with them over the last few month that they both started showing extreme wear.  Both now have concentric cracks ringing the lines where there were none before… lots of them…. or at least none were noticeable before.  Both of these lines look ruined. Any thoughts??

______  The fly lines were dried out Ed.  When you casted them, they couldn’t stretch.  The coating cracked, especially where the fly line (about thirty feet back) pivots on the tip top of your fly rod.  There is only one fly line cleaner in the world that will restore the Plasticizers into fly lines.  I’d suggest you check out my web site for that answer.  Two fly lines is a lot of money.  Sorry you lost them Ed. Just throw them away now.  They’re shot.  Or just go to the blue thingie below. Hope this helps answer your question. — Sincerely, George G. http://www.gink.com/products/gg_pz.html

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Why don’t you just turn the double taper around?  If it’s a two year old line, unless you fish it every day it should still be plenty good… if the coating is ruined on a line that "new" the manufacturer should be willin to replace it.  Typically, a FFer uses the first 30-40 feet of a DT line more than anything else, so if you turn it around, you’ll be at a diifferent "wear spot" than before =) A good habit to get into, especially if you fish infrequentyly is removing line from reels… the tight coils aren’t a real good way to store the line, and when you fish with it, the water on the outer coils seeps down onto the inner coils, leaaving moisture on the line, allowing it to collect dust and dirt. Strip the line off the reel into a bucket of warm water, then draw it through a damp cotton cloth with a SMALL amount of a MILD detergent (like Ivory soap) on it into another bucket of cool water.  Draw the line back through a dry cotton cloth into loose coils onto a clean surface.  Coil the line loosely and hang it on a hanger that has a t-shirt over the wire, then place another tshirt over it and hang it in a cool, dark place until you’re going to use it again. I do this at the end of every season and have had some Cortland and Mastery lines last 5 years with no real signs of damage… I have some Scientific Anglers seldom used lines, like quick sinking and sink-tips that are 15 years old and aren’t cracked. If you use a line in water with a lot of moss in it or salt, then you will need to wash and treat the line with a dressing on a more frequent basis, but be careful what you use… some products have lanolin in them, which will get rancid others are petrochemical based, which will eat into the coating of the lines.  Try and contact the line manufacturer if you’re unsure what may react with the coatings to be sure what you use won’t void your warranty. Larry

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Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.  The one I have now is close to what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits. Willi

My wife Kate, is currently making one for my son Brandon.  She got a pattern from the sewing shop, and is using my Colombia as an inspiration for modifications to the pattern (like mesh and grommet on the pockets, etc.). She is also using Supplex instead of the cotton material the pattern spec’d.  I thought it would be a better idea for drying. HTH, Brian

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They don’t scream as loud as flies do. Hm…..sort of makes me wonder about the ethics of amputating limbs from captive trees.  I don’t suppose anyone out there has an opinion on this do they?

– Mike in PDX "When the trout are lost, smash the state."                          Tom McGuane

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Willi, I have designed several fly fishing vests/shirts (not commercially, but for myself). I did the "engineering", my poor wife the sewing. One tip I have is to carefully consider how the load will be carried and distributed after the pockets are filled. If there is too much weight in the pockets in the front, the vest pulls down in front around your neck…very uncomfortable.

I have struggled for years to find a vest I liked. Bob’s point about a loaded vest digging into the back of your neck is quite true. Why do the makers invariably cut the necks of vests so high? Why do they put collars on the bloody things? Vest are supposed to be load carrying. It’s what they’re for. Moreover, the front bottom pockets are where most people want to carry stuff. It seems that very few vest manufacturers have grasped this fundamental design requirement. Some years ago I bought a Columbia Henry’s Fork vest (remember those bloody irritating adverts about ‘Ma’ knowing best and kicking arse if things weren’t just right, etc.). It cost a fortune having it shipped from the US, paying VAT and duty, etc. That bastard always left me with a sore, stiff neck. The Velcro on the pocket flaps matched nicely when the vest was hanging flat and empty in the closet, but didn’t when anything even slightly fat was put into the pockets. The following are my tips to any would be vest designer/maker, based on years of disappointment. 1. Go for fewer, better designed pockets, especially the big ones on the front bottom. Resist the temptation to include as many pockets as possible. More is NOT better! 2. Cut the neck low. 3. Make sure the pocket closures are designed for FILLED pockets. 4. Choose a material that is light, tough and strong and QUICK DRYING, rather than waterproof. 5. Use all plastic zippers (A friend recently gave me his old Sage ‘Strap vest’. It had been used in the sea and the YKK metal zippers had corroded badly). 6. Unless you really spend a lot of time wading very deep,  longer vests are more comfortable to wear: you feel less like Dolly Parton wearing them. My penny’orth Tight Lines, Tony Deacon

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6. Unless you really spend a lot of time wading very deep,  longer vests are more comfortable to wear: you feel less like Dolly Parton wearing them.

I have no choice about what kind of vest I get.  I have to get the short vest or it will go past my massive ass.  I’m sorter than the other guy. However, I’m sure short men or ladies also need the short vest due to physical stature.  Very unlike sex, longer is not always better. Vern

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…I don’t remember the pattern number but if you have trouble finding it I believe I still have it around somewhere and can look it up….

Just did an on line search and came up with the following.  This is the pattern I used.  #2198- men’s sport vest. http://www.kwiksew.com/Patterns/_Cat_North/Frame.htm Good luck!

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What has ROFF turned into!?!?  Some sort of girly-man group?  Let’s all get out our needles and thread now!

It’s a balance thing Jon.  This Saturday I plan to take Becky out in the fields and teach her to kick shit.  Sunday we bake bread and do the Trick or Treat thing.  The next weekend is devoted to killing things and then we move on to bonsai.  :)

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: What has ROFF turned into!?!?  Some sort of girly-man group?  Let’s all : get out our needles and thread now! : : : It’s a balance thing Jon.  This Saturday I plan to take Becky out in the fields and teach her to : kick shit.  Sunday we bake bread and do the Trick or Treat thing.  The next weekend is devoted to : killing things and then we move on to bonsai.  :) In my case: bonsai = killing things (poor little tree never had a fighting chance we me wielding the clippers)

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In my case: bonsai = killing things (poor little tree never had a fighting chance we me wielding the clippers)

Hm…..sort of makes me wonder about the ethics of amputating limbs from captive trees.  I don’t suppose anyone out there has an opinion on this do they?

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Hm…..sort of makes me wonder about the ethics of amputating limbs from captive trees.  I don’t suppose anyone out there has an opinion on this do they?

Depends on if you eat the limb or not. — Charlie…

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: What has ROFF turned into!?!?  Some sort of girly-man group?  Let’s all : get out our needles and thread now!

Really…we gonna fish or we gonna sew ? (Mine has darts !) — TimW, Halfordian Golfer "A Cash Flow Runs Through It…" "Guilt replaced the creel…"

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Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.  The one I have now is close to what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits. Willi

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Willi, I made a vest.  I always wanted one made from Blue Denim, sort of like a Levi Denim Jacket without sleeves.  I just used a vest I had and drew a pattern on some paper.  Then I laid out the things I wanted to carry and figured out the places and size for the pockets. The pockets all have Velcro closures.  It came out good and I have worn it for years.  I also made a tent, it was a lot of fun. Ernie Harrison Have you tried a Blood Knot Machine?  http://home.pacbell.net/ernie2

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Somehow I had a feeling Ernie was going to answer saying he’d made his own vest. My hat goes off to you. Steve Zimmerman

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Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.  The one I have now is close to what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits. Willi

I made several vests. I was ultimately satisfied with none of them  although my brother and a couple of other people still use them ). I went back to a custom made fishing jacket. With far too many pockets ! TL MC

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Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.

I made a vest while a grad student; I was too poor to buy one.  That was about 1956.  I used it till 1996.   It was still in good condition but I decided to treat myself to a new one. The trick is to plan ahead very carefully, so that you can sew the pockets on the inside the and outside without  interference. vince norris  The one I have now is close to – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits. Willi

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Willi, I have designed several fly fishing vests/shirts (not commercially, but for myself). I did the "engineering", my poor wife the sewing. One tip I have is to carefully consider how the load will be carried and distributed after the pockets are filled. If there is too much weight in the pockets in the front, the vest pulls down in front around your neck…very uncomfortable. Also, it can be a challenge getting the best waterproof materials. Good luck. Bob Elliott

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.  The one I have now is close to what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits. Willi

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Anyone here every made a vest? None of the vests I’ve owned have the right sized pockets in the right places.  The one I have now is close to what I want. I was thinking about taking it apart and using it as a pattern and then making the changes I want. I’ve made a tent, sleeping bag and a down vest in the past, but they were made from kits.

Willi; I have made several vests using a Kwik Sew pattern.  The pattern is for a general purpose vest, not specifically for fishing.  But if you’re good enough with a sewing machine to make your own you won’t have any trouble modifying it to suit your needs.  I use my vest for hunting so the pockets outlined in the pattern are sufficient for my needs.  It won’t be much trouble to add a few more if you like.  this pattern is also too long for a good fishing vest but again, it should be easy enough to shorten.  I don’t remember the pattern number but if you have trouble finding it I believe I still have it around somewhere and can look it up.

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Yeah Charlie, but it was before she was famous. Ernie Harrison Have you tried a Blood Knot Machine?  http://home.pacbell.net/ernie2 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Somehow I had a feeling Ernie was going to answer saying he’d made his own vest. My hat goes off to you. Hell, Ernie made Martha Stewart once<g. — Charlie…

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I must add that many anglers are usnign Teeny lines oin the Roanoke River in North Carolina where I am a guide.  Right now the water is quite high. Those using shooting heads combined with braided mono running line or Amnesia are outfishing those with Teeny lines 10 to 1.  The floating running line on the Teeny lines detracts from the sinking performance and the fly just doesn’t get to the bottom. I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion.

Hi Tim, S.A. makes several different types and diameters of floating and sinking running lines. The one that you are probably think of is the new Mastery Saltwater floating running line with the braided core. It comes in two diameters, .036" and .042". The smaller would be good for maximum distance or on smaller 7, 8 & 9 weight outfits. The larger is easier to hang on to and better for larger 10, 11 & 12 weights. These running lines are usually used in conjunction with a 30′ shooting head. The Teeny and Cortland 24′ sink tips with floating running lines are similar, but have no connecting knots or loops. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY www.kiene.com — Flyfish NC                                                   Gordon Churchill http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/3853                                                                    

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Thanks Chris.

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I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion. I think tha the main reason the catalogs and many flyshops are pushing the teeny lines is tha fact that for every different density you have you need another spool.  Whether you use a braided mono running line ( my favorite), 30 pound test Amnesia (farther casts and faster sink) or one that is more like a regular flyfline ( I would say you might like the intermediat running line the best.  less prone to tangles as the floating ones are) go with a shooting head system.  More flexible and less expensive to have mor elines to use on hand in the long run. — Flyfish NC                                                   Gordon Churchill http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/3853                                                                    

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I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion.

Hi Tim, S.A. makes several different types and diameters of floating and sinking running lines. The one that you are probably think of is the new Mastery Saltwater floating running line with the braided core. It comes in two diameters, .036" and .042". The smaller would be good for maximum distance or on smaller 7, 8 & 9 weight outfits. The larger is easier to hang on to and better for larger 10, 11 & 12 weights. These running lines are usually used in conjunction with a 30′ shooting head. The Teeny and Cortland 24′ sink tips with floating running lines are similar, but have no connecting knots or loops. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY www.kiene.com

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion. Hi Tim, I’ve seen the light and given up on braided type running lines – all the braided running lines I’ve tried cut my fingers to pieces once they got wet and soft, leaving permanent "stripping grooves" on the index finger if my rod hand. Based on the pleasure of using a Teeny TS350 for two years I decided to switch to floating running lines for all my shooting head fishing. I don’t know about the S.A. running lines, I bought a couple of Teeny floating running lines, part no. LSL.032, which are bright chartreuse .032" diameter 100ft long. I whipped braid loops on both ends and now use them behind all my shooting heads. With the sink rates available with S.A. Deep Water Express lines, the floating running line doesn’t seem to make much difference to the ultimate depth achieved. They tangle far less, are easier to untangle and don’t cut you to pieces. So far they are wearing well, but will cut and damage easier than braided mono if stomped on. John Knight Sydney Fly Rodders’

Thanks John, I agree that the braided lines are not the way to go, especially on fish  like tarpon which cause dangerous conditions when stripping and setting the hook. Tim

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I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion.

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I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion.

if you’re going to go with a shooting head (either teeny or other brand) i would recommend buying floating running line and a shooting head instead of the teeny line.  this way you can loop and unloop different density heads depending on conditions (ie. switching from a type VI to a type I or floater).  the only decision on the floating running line is what diameter to get.  the smaller the diameter, the further the cast, but also the probability of tangles increases. i can’t remember what floating running line i bought (whether it was cortland or S.A.) but i think you’ll be happier with a syatem that allows you to change sink rates with only one spool. good luck, chris

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I’m looking for a shooting sinking head for larger ( 10 – 12 saltwater) rods.  I’m familiar with the Teeny T 200 lines and like the fact that the running line floats, rather than sinks like some running lines and monofilament do.  Do you have any opinions on the Scientific Anglers running line?  I hear that it floats and performs well.  I would be using the line in Saltwater situations.  Thanks for your opinion.

Hi Tim, I’ve seen the light and given up on braided type running lines – all the braided running lines I’ve tried cut my fingers to pieces once they got wet and soft, leaving permanent "stripping grooves" on the index finger if my rod hand. Based on the pleasure of using a Teeny TS350 for two years I decided to switch to floating running lines for all my shooting head fishing. I don’t know about the S.A. running lines, I bought a couple of Teeny floating running lines, part no. LSL.032, which are bright chartreuse .032" diameter 100ft long. I whipped braid loops on both ends and now use them behind all my shooting heads. With the sink rates available with S.A. Deep Water Express lines, the floating running line doesn’t seem to make much difference to the ultimate depth achieved. They tangle far less, are easier to untangle and don’t cut you to pieces. So far they are wearing well, but will cut and damage easier than braided mono if stomped on. John Knight Sydney Fly Rodders’

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        I am an M.D., but I doubt that the Rx that you request would carry much weight with your spouse, boss or IRS….HOWEVER there is a small organization called CLASSIC SPORTS INTERNATIONAL at 1-800-375-5692 that can help you. I’ve tried them and they really do what they promise. Best wishes.

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What’s your fax number?

I wonder if I can have the flyshop bill the insurance company directly ? — TimW Halfordian Golfer

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Hi All… I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime of flyfishing to cure my illness(es)…if you can make it believable and FAX it to me on your letterhead, I’d really appreciate it.

Actually, you need a psychiatrist for that.   John Fereira

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Is this covered by an HMO ?

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     I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime      of flyfishing      Actually, you need a psychiatrist for that. You mean. . . proctologist.

…yes, there is a fine line between the fish and the asshole on the bank… — TimW Halfordian Golfer

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What’s your fax number?

Steve’s one doc who understands the gravity of this ailment.

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I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime of flyfishing Actually, you need a psychiatrist for that. You mean. . . proctologist.

When they told me that my new flyrod came with it own handy carrying case, that’s not quite what I had in mind. You wouldn’t be able to tell whether I was coming or going. John Fereira

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Hi All… I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime of flyfishing to cure my illness(es)…if you can make it believable and FAX it to me on your letterhead, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks ! — TimW Halfordian Golfer

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What’s your fax number?

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Moe….Yeah…me too !!  I’d like mine to say that it’s specifically for "job stress".  All we need is an MD whose willing to cooperate. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All… I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime of flyfishing to cure my illness(es)…if you can make it believable and FAX it to me on your letterhead, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks ! — TimW Halfordian Golfer

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I am in need of a physician willing to prescribe a lifetime of flyfishing to cure my illness(es)…if you can make it believable and FAX it to me on your letterhead, I’d really appreciate it.

…Go to your favorite stream; Catch and eat 2 Brookies, then call me in the morning…..No wait! Tommorow’s Saturday..I’ll be playing Golf…. Dr. K

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I am an M.D., but I doubt that the Rx that you request would carry much organization tha will arrange fly fishing trips that WILL satisfy all parties involved..It’s called CLASSIC SPORTS INTERNATIONAL at 1 800 375-5692…I’ve used them and they do what they claim. Best wishes.

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Where can I fly fish within an hour or so of Phoenix next week?

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Where can I fly fish within an hour or so of Phoenix next week?

Try the Salt River, below Stewart Mountain Dam(n). It’s east of town, less than an hour away.  Any of the local fly or tackle shops (try Ellington’s Flies; they’re in the white pages) can give you directions and current info.  There are rainbow trout and largemouth bass.  Now that summer’s gone, so are the crowds. Charlie Quinton

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The Angler’s Lie is at 3510 Lee Highway in Arlington, VA. They claim to be only 7 minutes from the White House!  Since I don’t live in the White House it really never mattered too much to me.  Call and someone will give you directions, from the White House or wherever. Phone (703) 527-2524 Have fun, John

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Call Scotty Wolf at Wolf’s Fly Shop in Ellicott City, right up Rt. 29.  He is one of the best around. Ralph Curd

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Try the Anglers Lie, 3510 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA. 703 527 2524. Great selection of fly tying materials etc. They only deal in fly fishing.

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I am looking for a good fly shp in Alexandria VA Can anyone give a few recommendations ? Thanks   Richard Lewis

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Richard, You are in luck.  One of the best flyshops in the area is in Alexandria. The Angler’s Lie is on Lee highway 10 minutes from the White House.  They are in the phonebook.  Huge selection on tying materials.  Enjoy!

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    HELP!     New to this intriguing sport and would like info on hot spots     and tips for the Northern section of Illinois.                     Main interest is panfish but any info appreicated!             Thanks for your help,                     Kalvin

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Can you be a little more specific (Northern is pretty darn big). Any of the local ponds or forest preserves can provide panfishing. Really I mean any as the Bluegill isn’t the IL state fish for nuttin’! email me with approximate location and I will try to help. Do also check out http://www.flyflield.com They are located in the western burbs of Chicago and the store and web site are hot spots for all interested parties. Todd

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Oops!! I left out the "/" Here is the correct address for Fly & Field: http://www.flyfield.com/ Sorry, Todd

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    Thanks for the feedback!     What I’m looking for is hot spots between Kankakee River and Rockford. Panfish is plentiful near me but I’m having a hard time catching them on my fly rod.I need to know what type of line or weight of line and tippet to use and where to use them. I have many forest perserve ponds near my home but have been unsuccessful in catching anything.  I have read many books and have gone to many shows but no real info on panfish…everyone is interested in trout. Any help would be great…Thanks                       Kalvin.

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    Thanks for the feedback!     What I’m looking for is hot spots between Kankakee River and Rockford. Panfish is plentiful near me but I’m having a hard time catching them on my fly rod.I need to know what type of line or weight of line and tippet to use and where to use them. I have many forest perserve ponds near my home but have been unsuccessful in catching anything.  I have read many books and have gone to many shows but no real info on panfish…everyone is interested in trout. Any help would be great…Thanks                     Kalvin.

I love to fish for panfish in ponds.   I employ several tactics, both surface and subsurface, depending on conditions… Here are a few real simple ones… 1) long tippet – small nymph try a nice hunk of 5x (4 feet or so) and cast it to fish water.  Wait varying amounts of time before utilizing a hand-twist retrieve.   A lot of times the thing gets nailed while it is sinking…try a copper ribbed cates turkey nymph size 16-18. 2) Da Wooley Tie some #10 wooley buggers and use art foam for the body and rubber legs. Weight the body.  Cast to fishy water and retrieve in short jerks allowing line to just pile up at your feet. Hope this helps somehow… your pal, TimW

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Can you be a little more specific (Northern is pretty darn big). Any of the local ponds or forest preserves can provide panfishing. Really I

Check out latest issue of American Angler Magazene for an article on Kankakee river, 30 mi south of Chicago. Chuck Welby

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Looking for places to fish/boat in the chicagoland area? check out http://www.ripco.com/~jwn/, there are many depth maps posted for local lakes as well as a link to the illinois fishing page (which has weekly reports of what’s biting where) have fun

: :     Thanks for the feedback! : :     What I’m looking for is hot spots between Kankakee River and : Rockford. Panfish is plentiful near me but I’m having a hard time : catching them on my fly rod.I need to know what type of line or weight : of line and tippet to use and where to use them. I have many forest : perserve ponds near my home but have been unsuccessful in catching : anything.  I have read many books and have gone to many shows but no : real info on panfish…everyone is interested in trout. Any help would : be great…Thanks : :                     Kalvin. <snip — John Nelson Home Page:  http://www.ripco.com/~jwn/

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: Can you be a little more specific (Northern is pretty darn big). Any of : the local ponds or forest preserves can provide panfishing. Really I : Check out latest issue of American Angler Magazene for an article on : Kankakee river, 30 mi south of Chicago. : Chuck Welby Looking for places to fish/boat in the chicagoland area? check out http://www.ripco.com/~jwn/, there are many depth maps posted for local lakes as well as a link to the illinois fishing page (which has weekly reports of what’s biting where) have fun — John Nelson Home Page:  http://www.ripco.com/~jwn/

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Does anyone know what is available in hip waders for preschoolers and where they can be purchased? Thanks,Paul and his little buddy Zack.

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Does anyone know what is available in hip waders for preschoolers and

where they can be purchased? Thanks,Paul and his little buddy Zack.

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood the subject.  I though you were talking about waders that would be hip to kids.  You know, they would probably be 8 sizes too big and hang down below the underwear? David B.

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Does anyone know what is available in hip waders for preschoolers and

where they can be purchased? Thanks,Paul and his little buddy Zack.

Hi Zack and his big bud Paul-    Call Ron Pylki in Eugene Oregon at (503) 773-2181 or (503) 779-8008. He used to specialize in this kind of application through his company NeoSports. I haven’t heard from NeoSports in a while and am afraid they might no longer be in business. Even if they’re defunct, Ron should still have all the dies and stuff and be able to whip up a pair for cheap.    -Ralph —

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