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I’m in Berkeley, and I need to pick up some sinking line and some hackle.  Anone know of a store in the area if fly-fishing equipment? I’d hate to go all the way into SF and pay their rip-off prices.

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I’m in Berkeley, and I need to pick up some sinking line and some hackle.  Anone know of a store in the area if fly-fishing equipment?

Try Fish First – www.fishfirst.com – 1404 Solano Ave. Albany CA

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How about the Fly Shop in Redding? It’s a drive, but occasionally they have some good deals. They have a web site at www.theflyshop.com. I’ve a friend who grew up in Redding and she swears by ‘em. LR – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in Berkeley, and I need to pick up some sinking line and some hackle.  Anone know of a store in the area if fly-fishing equipment? I’d hate to go all the way into SF and pay their rip-off prices.

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Fish First on Solano, call them for stocked supplies

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I agree with the other folks that  Fish First in albany is a fine shop. I also use their fishing reports updated every couple of weeks on the web. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in Berkeley, and I need to pick up some sinking line and some hackle.  Anone know of a store in the area if fly-fishing equipment? I’d hate to go all the way into SF and pay their rip-off prices.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – _______  We are now concentrating on making (we hope) one of the most complete fly tying programs in the world given enough time.  I think this project will take at least three years. I am going to ask each and every one of you to submit four flies and the way you tie them.  We hope as traditional as possible. … Mr. George Gehrke President We here at the ET2 Flyfishing Emporium and Shaolin Monk Reeducation Center respectfully request that everyone everywhere send to us one dozen flies to be entered into the KCUSFC (Ken Could Use Some Flies Contest). Please submit your dozen from one or more of the following patterns and sizes, (the more times you enter the better your chance of winning). Yellow Humpy    14, 16, 18 Royal Wulff     12, 14, 16 Parachute Adams 14, 16, 18 The winner will be announced in this forum, and will receive INSTANT IMMORTALITY, WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM, and A SIX PACK OF ST. LOUIS BUDWEISER ! All entries will be judged by a panel of drunken ROFFians and the vast majority of the flies will be fed to ravenous rhododendrons.

Even so, it’s a much better deal than that offered by VI#1…

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Gotta be in big mouth cans.                     Frank Reid The winner will be announced in this forum, and will receive INSTANT IMMORTALITY, WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM, and A SIX PACK OF ST. LOUIS BUDWEISER !

I had planned on providing longnecks but will accomodate career military contestants without prejudice. Send those flies, Francis, and take your chances. — Ken Fortenberry

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Gotta be in big mouth cans.                     Frank Reid – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The winner will be announced in this forum, and will receive INSTANT IMMORTALITY, WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM, and A SIX PACK OF ST. LOUIS BUDWEISER !

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Gotta be in big mouth cans.                     Frank Reid The winner will be announced in this forum, and will receive INSTANT IMMORTALITY, WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM, and A SIX PACK OF ST. LOUIS BUDWEISER !

— Mr.G http://www.gink.com/shopcart/index.html

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_______  We are now concentrating on making (we hope) one of the most complete fly tying programs in the world given enough time.  I think this project will take at least three years. I am going to ask each and every one of you to submit four flies and the way you tie them.  We hope as traditional as possible.  A complete tying instructions column would be appreciated, a picture of yourselves at the vise or astream, and a little history or bio would be nice.   Send the flies or very good photographs via e-mail.  Focus is important and a common light blue, tan, or black background that would best set off your flies will serve you and us well when ever possible. Please tie one dry, one wet fly, one nymph and one streamer if possible.   The site will be set up in those four sections as DRY WET NYMPHS STREAMERS as soon as we get enough delineation. I look forward to hearing from all as your support is much appreciated. We are and the world are also interested in seeing your fly tying signature.  This is why sometimes we will list two or three ties of the same fly such as the Adams. I will do each and every one a good job regarding the page/s about you and your flies. Thank you all in advance.  I look forward hearing from you. Mr. George Gehrke President http://www.gink.com/fly/fly_of_world.html —

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_______  We are now concentrating on making (we hope) one of the most complete fly tying programs in the world given enough time.  I think this project will take at least three years. I am going to ask each and every one of you to submit four flies and the way you tie them.  We hope as traditional as possible. … Mr. George Gehrke President

We here at the ET2 Flyfishing Emporium and Shaolin Monk Reeducation Center respectfully request that everyone everywhere send to us one dozen flies to be entered into the KCUSFC (Ken Could Use Some Flies Contest). Please submit your dozen from one or more of the following patterns and sizes, (the more times you enter the better your chance of winning). Yellow Humpy    14, 16, 18 Royal Wulff     12, 14, 16 Parachute Adams 14, 16, 18 The winner will be announced in this forum, and will receive INSTANT IMMORTALITY, WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM, and A SIX PACK OF ST. LOUIS BUDWEISER ! All entries will be judged by a panel of drunken ROFFians and the vast majority of the flies will be fed to ravenous rhododendrons. — Mr. Ken Fortenberry Sommelier

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I would like to publicly apologize for slandering and libeling Jump Tarpon in my previous post. NO, I have never fished with him. Nor do I know him personally.Nor have I ever talked to any person that has fished with him. However, I understand he is a great guide with a loyal following, and a great site at www.flyfishing.keywest I picked his web site at random – intent on making someones life more miserable than my own. I confess, after suffering from penial envy for most of my life, I am jealous! At forty-three, I should not be living with my mother. But, life is cruel and I need to focus on changing my wardrobe from lace panties and lurking in shadows to facing the real world as a man. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I would <snipped

this is the most gawdamnest advertising strategy i’ve ever seen. lines & business pretty slack in the keys, eh? –waldo

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What kind of fuzzy logic is this piece of SPAM? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to publicly apologize for slandering and libeling Jump Tarpon in my previous post. NO, I have never fished with him. Nor do I know him personally.Nor have I ever talked to any person that has fished with him. However, I understand he is a great guide with a loyal following, and a great site at www.flyfishing.keywest I picked his web site at random – intent on making someones life more miserable than my own. I confess, after suffering from penial envy for most of my life, I am jealous! At forty-three, I should not be living with my mother. But, life is cruel and I need to focus on changing my wardrobe from lace panties and lurking in shadows to facing the real world as a man. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Ditto!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to publicly apologize for slandering and libeling Jump Tarpon in my previous post. NO, I have never fished with him. Nor do I know him personally.Nor have I ever talked to any person that has fished with him. However, I understand he is a great guide with a loyal following, and a great site at www.flyfishing.keywest I picked his web site at random – intent on making someones life more miserable than my own. I confess, after suffering from penial envy for most of my life, I am jealous! At forty-three, I should not be living with my mother. But, life is cruel and I need to focus on changing my wardrobe from lace panties and lurking in shadows to facing the real world as a man. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I think he’s trying to sell lace panties to fisherman. In that case, I’ll take two. Chris Fleitman Fisherman by nature-goofball by society.

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Funny that, I didn’t even bother to read the original post but I’m lost – especially about the bizarre ones that follow this directly –  frodo etc. Sorry chaps (actually I think you ,frodo jump tarpon et al] are really all the same one) but your strategy is so odd and obtuse that I couldn’t care less what you say about each other, or is that about yourself?  You are confusing me with someone who gives a damn! Right on Ernie and Walt!! DBJ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to publicly apologize for slandering and libeling Jump Tarpon in my previous post. NO, I have never fished with him. Nor do I know him personally.Nor have I ever talked to any person that has fished with him. However, I understand he is a great guide with a loyal following, and a great site at www.flyfishing.keywest I picked his web site at random – intent on making someones life more miserable than my own. I confess, after suffering from penial envy for most of my life, I am jealous! At forty-three, I should not be living with my mother. But, life is cruel and I need to focus on changing my wardrobe from lace panties and lurking in shadows to facing the real world as a man. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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What kind of fuzzy logic is this piece of SPAM?

I think maybe it’s a setup for an ad for lace panties, in which case I suggest we do everything to encourage further posts.  Always wondered what they felt like.

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What kind of fuzzy logic is this piece of SPAM? I think maybe it’s a setup for an ad for lace panties, in which case I suggest we do everything to encourage further posts.  Always wondered what they felt like.

Ask TimBone ;^)

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I think maybe it’s a setup for an ad for lace panties, in which case I suggest we do everything to encourage further posts.  Always wondered what they felt like. Ask TimBone ;^)

Ouch!  That was hard!  God I love this place! W

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Hi Indy; I live in Wisconsin.  While some folks here may disapprove of fishing for gills on the redds, it’s certainly not true of all of us.  Most of the people I know do it.  The limit for bluegills has been reduced to 25 per day in Wisconsin; still more than enough, I think.  I can’t fault anything else you have to say on the subject, but personally I prefer to use lighter tippet…2 or 3 lb.  I believe it spooks the fish less and makes it easier to use tiny flies effectively.  I also like to gut and scale the fish rather than filleting because you always lose some of the meat when you fillet, and I want it all!

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Hi Indy; I live in Wisconsin.  While some folks here may disapprove of fishing for gills on the redds, it’s certainly not true of all of us.  Most of the people I know do it.  The limit for bluegills has been reduced to 25 per day in Wisconsin; still more than enough, I think.  I can’t fault anything else you have to say on the subject, but personally I prefer to use lighter tippet…2 or 3 lb.  I believe it spooks the fish less and makes it easier to use tiny flies effectively.  I also like to gut and scale the fish rather than filleting because you always lose some of the meat when you fillet, and I want it all!

Hi Wolfgang, I sometimes go to 4 lb. but that 2 to 3 lb. line breaks too often on big gills, especially here in Florida.  I had to go to my 8 weight fly rod and 6 lb. leader just to get those big ones out of the weeds. The lighter leader just doesn’t get it.  Those big gills are bedding here right now, by the way, and I’m going out this morning.  Fried a mess of fillets on Sunday night.  Tres bon!  There are some excellent big bluegill holes in Badger State up in Douglas Co. where I formerly lived.  Sorry I got the ‘gill limit wrong.  Things change.  Best wishes. — Don Jordan "The Real Indiana Jones" http://realindy.com

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Hi all. Just wondering when do you like to fish for gills. I live in West Michigan.  Please give me a tip. Thank you.

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my best gills are caught in mid may to end of june

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Anytime, anywhere!  Here in Wisconsin (and in Michigan, I believe) there is no closed season on bluegills.  A lot of people like to fish for them through the ice and they get a lot of them that way.  Personally, I don’t care for hard water fishing…too cold standing out on the ice…but to each his own.  I started fly fishing about fifteen years ago and quickly discovered that it is THE best method for catching bluegills; they LOVE bugs.  The best fishing is in the early mornings and late evenings during the spawning season.  Bluegills are very aggressive about protecting their redds.  I have seen them come up off the nest and bite ducks who happened to swimming nearby.  Apparently even small bugs are seen as a threat and are vigorously attacked.  For reasons unknown to me the average size of fish I catch is considerably greater during the spawn too.  Maybe because it’s the biggest that do most of the breeding.  Here in Southern Wisconsin the gills spawn early, starting sometime in May most years, though it varies a bit according to the weather.  When I lived up in the central part of the state a few years ago it was usually late May or early June.  And of course, in the northern reaches of WI and MI it will be later yet. The hot fishing lasts until the beginning of the hot weather of summer, at which time things taper off somewhat, though there are still days when the action can be phenomenal. All in all, I think the best policy is to get out and fish whenever possible.  Regardless of all other considerations, the people who catch the most fish are the ones who spend the most time fishing.  If you have never used a fly rod for bluegills, do so as soon as possible!  It’s about the most fun I’ve ever had without being naked, and as a matter of fact…..uh…..hm….maybe we won’t go there. Good luck. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all. Just wondering when do you like to fish for gills. I live in West Michigan.  Please give me a tip. Thank you.

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I grew up in LaPorte, Indiana (somewhat close to West Michigan). In LaPorte, we have a lot of lakes.  I don’t live there now unfortunately or I’d be fishing every weekend! When I grew up, my father, grandfather and I used to fish all the time…we caught bluegill and perch from March all the way through to October.  The best times seemed to be spring and fall. And, we found that the best nearly always tended to be worms dug up from the garden or there were times when grubs were the best. Ted Hi all. Just wondering when do you like to fish for gills. I live in West Michigan.  Please give me a tip. Thank you.

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Hi all. Just wondering when do you like to fish for gills. I live in West Michigan.  Please give me a tip. Thank you.

Hi Trudude, The absolute very best time to catch bluegill is when they are bedding. I know some guys up north may abhor this practice, but it is the standard approach everywhere from Illinois to Florida.  They bed in shallow water and their nests are usually visible.  The most fun is to catch them on a fly rod.  If you’re in a lake with huge gills in the 10 plus inch category, you will want at least a no.5 weight rod and at least 6 lb. test leader.  I like small poppers and foam body spiders,,,green, white, black, yellow.  Sometimes a sinking fly will work better.  I have had great sucess on a standard trout nymph with just a tiny, tiny bit of weight on it.  If you aren’t a fly guy, get an ultralight spinning outfit and cast 1/32nd jigs or 1/32nd oz. spinner baits.  If you’re a live bait guy, crickets are best during spawn, but anything will work.  Redworms when it is slow, on the bottom. Go to http://realindy.com/Previous.htm  read about casting jigs and spinners for bluegill.  Good pix too. Bluegill spawn from Florida to Ontario, beginning in April in the South, but probably peak out in May/June at your lattitude with emphasis on June.  They are the most active during the full moon. Bluegill are far and away the best eating fish extant, in my opinion, and most ‘gill anglers like them filleted rather than beheaded,scaled and gutted, etc.  There are no bag limits on them in the South, but Wisconsin had a 50-fish limit when I lived there. Catching big bluegill on light tackle is the most fun I have every year, and that’s counting fly fishing for trout in the Rockies and muskies in northern Wisconsin.  A 10-inch bluegill puts up an incredible fight and if you ever hit those 11 and 12 inch hogs, buddy they will flat whip your butt! I hope you catch a big mess of ‘em this spring.  Happy dining! — Don Jordan "The Real Indiana Jones" http://realindy.com

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Sorry about the 2 messages, but, bluegill aren’t hard to catch, as a matter of fact they’re quite easy.

When they’re biting. There are times when they’re just not interested. —  << << << << << << << <<  << << << << << << << <<

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About you r bluegill fishing.

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Sorry about the 2 messages, but, bluegill aren’t hard to catch, as a matter of fact they’re quite easy. That’s just about the only thing I catch. All you have to do is find a school of bluegill, put a bobber on and a small jig. (Make sure your bobber is situated right. They feed by the bottom or in the middle of the water). cast out in the school and wait. ( oh yes I forgot the most important part : Hook a Berkley "smelly" plastic worm on the jig. they come in swirly tails and grug. use the swirly tails.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – some 2nd Amendment Gun Oil for your guns?  I’ll be glad to send you a bottle. Best stuff for any weapon you have, especially for anything auto or semi automatic.  Best in the world but the Pentagon doesn’t know it yet.  (as usual). Be glad to send you ‘a sample’.  On me.  It will save you four bucks.  (Expensive stuff to make).  You’re worth a regiment here on ROFF pard. got to keep your fire power up. Mr. G. —

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A friend is going on his honeymoon on Maui and was looking for some suggestions on where to go fly fishing.Any fly patterns or where there is a good tackle shop to stop in at would be appreciated. Thanks , jeff

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A friend is going on his honeymoon on Maui and was looking for some suggestions on where to go fly fishing.Any fly patterns or where there is a good tackle shop to stop in at would be appreciated. Thanks , jeff

I would also like to hear some suggestions.  I plan on taking a trip there soon and would like to put in some time fly fishing.  I have heard fishing the islands can be pretty tough however…anyone have info on Maui? -Greg

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A friend is going on his honeymoon on Maui and was looking for some suggestions on where to go fly fishing.Any fly patterns or where there is a good tackle shop to stop in at would be appreciated. Thanks , jeff

Hi Jeff, I heard that there was a bike shop that had some fly fishing equipment. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY www.kiene.com

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What’s your favorite all-purpose fly line and why? So far mine is a SA Steelhead 8 wt.

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What’s your favorite all-purpose fly line and why? So far mine is a SA Steelhead 8 wt.

Mine is a Scientific Anglers Deep Water Express Shooting Head. Not a pleasant to cast, but it gets to the fish. Always have to go deep! Of course I’m on the West Coast. *peace* -Robert

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What’s your favorite all-purpose fly line and why? So far mine is a SA Steelhead 8 wt.

Mine is the Scientific Anglers weight forward Ultra 3.  I have it in floating Sinshine Yellow, and sink tip in Buckskin.  Both are supple, but have a polished slippery coating.  They cast far! JB

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What’s your favorite all-purpose fly line and why? So far mine is a SA Steelhead 8 wt. Mine is a Scientific Anglers Deep Water Express Shooting Head. Not a pleasant to cast, but it gets to the fish. Always have to go deep! Of course I’m on the West Coast.

My favorite in any wieght is the Wulff Triangle Taper Fly Lines.  These lines don’t last as many seasons as some others on the market but they are extremely supple, cast like a shooting head and best of all make roll casting in tight quarters a breeze. Good Fishing C. Segina

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Cortland 444 dt 5-6-7 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – What’s your favorite all-purpose fly line and why? So far mine is a SA Steelhead 8 wt.

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Well is there any here? All I seem to see is a bunch of intolerant wackos stating there political beliefs! "Why can’t we all just get along?" hehe I just subscribed to this group for fly fishing advice, but I think instead I will go talk to my dad and grandpa instead. Thanks for giving me the idea! Mike

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Well is there any here? All I seem to see is a bunch of intolerant wackos stating there political beliefs! "Why can’t we all just get along?" hehe I just subscribed to this group for fly fishing advice, but I think instead I will go talk to my dad and grandpa instead. Thanks for giving me the idea!

Talking to one’s parents and grandparents is always a good idea, IMO. — Charlie…

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says… Well is there any here? All I seem to see is a bunch of intolerant wackos stating there political beliefs! "Why can’t we all just get along?" hehe I just subscribed to this group for fly fishing advice, but I think instead I will go talk to my dad and grandpa instead. Thanks for giving me the idea! Mike

You are most certainly welcome. –Walt

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Well is there any here? All I seem to see is a bunch of intolerant wackos stating there political beliefs! "Why can’t we all just get along?" hehe I just subscribed to this group for fly fishing advice, but I think instead I will go talk to my dad and grandpa instead. Thanks for giving me the idea! Mike

OK. Just remember….in this group, as with most others, you get out of it what you put into it. I could point out the obvious, but I refrain. If you have a ligit question, post it, and you may be suprised at the quality of the answer. There again, life is full of

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: I’ve tried several times to subscribe to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying : through AOL’s expert add – I get a message telling me this group is : "invalid"  Any suggestions would be appreciated. Wait.   the group is not officially formed yet. Check elsewhere in the group for RESULTS: rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying vote Jon Porter

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I’ve tried several times to subscribe to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying through AOL’s expert add – I get a message telling me this group is "invalid"  Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bill Battles

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        Hello, flyfishers.  I have been lucky enough to land a job working in the Yosemite Backcountry as a highcamp helper.  I was wondering where there are good places to flyfish.  Most likely I will be working at Vogelsang or Sunrise.  I know there are many lakes up in the backcountry that were stocked a while back, and while the ones that are easily accessible are fished out, the ones that are hard to get to have some good fishing (so i hear).         I am looking for these hard to reach spots of seclusion and good fishing.  My whole introduction to the sport revolves around my job this summer at Yosemite, so if there isn’t any good fishing for me this summer, I will be very sad.  So, please tell me there are still fish in Yosemite.  As soon as I get up there, I’m going to try to get in tight with the rangers and maybe they can help me find places. Regards, George C. — *George M. Chan                         * "Yea, but bacon tastes good,  * *                                       *                               *

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Yes there is great flyrodding in the Yosemite back country. 2 books to have with you. Flyfishing the Sierras and Tom Stienstras fishing in California.

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George    The person who recommended Tom Stienstra’s book is exactly right.   That is the place to look.  However, Tom seems to think that fishing at Yosemite isn’t very good because the lakes up there haven’t been stocked since some time in the 80’s.  He’s pretty pessimistic about fishing Yosemite but let us know if you find some spots that have fish in them.    Good Luck    Dennis Alexander

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