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Someone was kind enough to inform me that they thought that my site was commercial. I am not selling any rods, and the forum is for others to use. I am sorry if violated the ROFB charter. I will not post again to the group. Clark

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have updated my site designed around collecting, fishing, and repair of bamboo and fiberglass fly rods. I have new articles, stories, photos, and information. The forum is a good source of information about the above topics, and there is a board to get a free appraisal as well as a board to list classic tackle that you have for sale or you wish to buy, which is also free. You can visit the site at  http://www.clarksrods.com Hope you enjoy the site. Regards Clark

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I have updated my site designed around collecting, fishing, and repair of bamboo and fiberglass fly rods. I have new articles, stories, photos, and information. The forum is a good source of information about the above topics, and there is a board to get a free appraisal as well as a board to list classic tackle that you have for sale or you wish to buy, which is also free. You can visit the site at  http://www.clarksrods.com Hope you enjoy the site. Regards Clark

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And your site is a commercial site, all ads are prohibited according to the r.o.f.b. charter — ~~~~ The RodMaker (aka) The Shadow

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have updated my site designed around collecting, fishing, and repair of bamboo and fiberglass fly rods. I have new articles, stories, photos, and information. The forum is a good source of information about the above topics, and there is a board to get a free appraisal as well as a board to list classic tackle that you have for sale or you wish to buy, which is also free. You can visit the site at  http://www.clarksrods.com Hope you enjoy the site. Regards Clark

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I’m going to Roatan, Honduras on June 8 for a week or so and I hope to do some fishing and kayaking. I will be packing an 8wt Sage and a FeatherCraft and I will be able to paddle pretty far to hit a good fishig spot. I have never been to the island, Any ideas? Any help is appreciated. peace, Brent McMahan Sibley/Peteet Design

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Brent, I’ve been to Roatan but unfortunately didn’t take a fly rod.  However Jack Samson in "Saltwater Fly Fishing" Stackpool Books, 1991 has several hints about numerous fish and fishing spots around the Bay Islands. Have fun. Herb

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We are planning to spent a week over the holidays on Roatan and would like info on fly fishing in that area from anyone who has been there.

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<< We are planning to spent a week over the holidays on Roatan and would like info on fly fishing in that area from anyone who has been there.   Lee, you have no idea how lucky you are.  Roatan is really a wonderful island. The unspoiled beauty is amazing and the people are really friendly.   Be prepared though, because Roatan is about as third world as you can get. There is one road that runs most of the way down the island.  It has various deep potholes in it and it becomes dirt if you go far enough.  Many of people live in homes without windows and I would suspect dirt floors.  However, the standard of living seems to be increasing now that NCL has two ships that stop on the island.   The NCL Sea arrives on Thursday morning so you can be sure to plan your outings around the addition of 800 people to the island.  Avoid places like Tabyana beach and Fantasy Island as these are extremely popular destinations with cruise line passengers. I didn’t get a chance to fish while I was there.  We only had one day and went dolphin swimming and snorkeling at Half Moon Bay.  There was a charter boat by the pier though and he charged like $15 an hour for two people.  He had all saltwater gear though but I would bet he would take into the flats for some fly fishing. One last thing.  If you use a taxi, make sure you don’t pay them until they pick you up.  Otherwise you will only be contributing to somebodys retirement fund and will be stranded, hehe.  Email me if you have more questions . Mike

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It has been several years since I was there so things could be better.  The good news, there are fair bones and lots of permit there. The bad news, when I was there, there was only one guide and he was trying to get started. The island is so dive oriented, no one worries about fishing. Sorry, I can’t remember the name of the guide.

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Much better!  We’ve engaged!  I have no idea what most of that meant, but at least it was an attempt!   I noticed, too, that you switched your point of attack from "don’t read the posts you don’t like" to "geez, the threads sometimes do get tangled; deal with it."  Hmmm?  What might that suggest?   See how I changed the subject header, before responding?  See how you knew exactly what post I was replying to, and yet everybody knows this won’t be a post about fly fishing!  It’s easy and fun, and you can do it, too!   Come on, silly Mikey.  

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i’ve never been so pissed, nor have i been this dissed, to see such a complete off-topic, by this jeff hull myopic, he just doesn’t get the gist…. –wataugan "here’s lookin at ya" walt  :) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Much better!  We’ve engaged!  I have no idea what most of that meant, but at least it was an attempt! I noticed, too, that you switched your point of attack from "don’t read the posts you don’t like" to "geez, the threads sometimes do get tangled; deal with it."  Hmmm?  What might that suggest? See how I changed the subject header, before responding?  See how you knew exactly what post I was replying to, and yet everybody knows this won’t be a post about fly fishing!  It’s easy and fun, and you can do it, too! Come on, silly Mikey.

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I think now George needs to have a poetry section on his web page, I had no idea you guys had such a gift of prose. A how-how- how-how…….ZZ TOP cira1973 TWL….Big Al     i’ve never been so pissed,     nor have i been this dissed,     to see such a complete off-topic,     by this jeff hull myopic,     he just doesn’t get the gist….     –wataugan "here’s lookin at ya" walt  :)         Much better!  We’ve engaged!  I have no idea what most of that meant, but         at least it was an attempt!         I noticed, too, that you switched your point of attack from "don’t read the         posts you don’t like" to "geez, the threads sometimes do get tangled; deal         with it."  Hmmm?  What might that suggest?         See how I changed the subject header, before responding?  See how you knew         exactly what post I was replying to, and yet everybody knows this won’t be         a post about fly fishing!  It’s easy and fun, and you can do it, too!         Come on, silly Mikey.

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    i’ve never been so pissed,     nor have i been this dissed,     to see such a complete off-topic,     by this jeff hull myopic,     he just doesn’t get the gist….     –wataugan "here’s lookin at ya" walt  :)     An excellent color to go with the verse,     If it had been typed in brown it would have been worse.     When playing with words,     ROFF will always have turds,     Whose critique they continue to nurse.     Anthony Ritter

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Tony Ritter schrieb in Nachricht t…     An excellent color to go with the verse,     If it had been typed in brown it would have been worse.     When playing with words,     ROFF will always have turds,     Whose critique they continue to nurse. Hey Tony ! Way to go ! This colour thing opens up completely new dimensions ! Tight lines ! and scintillating colours ! Mike Connor

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I don’t have any experience with a Pack, but I think it would be a BIG mistake to buy a short wide boat unless you were really certain you needed to for some specific reason. There are many longer boats that are stable enough to stand up in and easy to paddle solo (Camper for one), and you sacrifice so much in speed and fun and tracking by having a fat short boat. Also seems like to me that having to reach out far enough to paddle such a wide boat would be very tiring. I wouldn’t even consider buying a Pack without a good bit of demo and comparison…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for paddling and fly fishing.  I am interested in the Old Town Pack model.  I had an experienced paddler tell me that they are very tippy?  Anyone have experience paddling one of these littl e beauties? Thanks, Paul

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I am looking for a lightweight single canoe for paddling and fly fishing.  I am interested in the Old Town Pack model.  I had an experienced paddler tell me that they are very tippy?  Anyone have experience paddling one of these littl e beauties? Thanks, Paul

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Paul I’ve fished out of one for years. It doesn’t actually belong to me but a friend lets me use it. I use on section of creek that is class II ww and have no problem. As a matter of fact it is the boat that introduced me to solo ww paddling I now own a Dagger Ovation OC1. The boat can be a little tippy but it tracks well and if you’ve kayaked you will have no trouble fishing from it. I usually kneel and have glued some pads in it for more comfort. Bill Pierskalla

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ANYBODY BEEN TO BELIZE?  WHERE’S A NICE RESORT CLOSE TO WHERE THE ACTION IS?

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ANYBODY BEEN TO BELIZE?  WHERE’S A NICE RESORT CLOSE TO WHERE THE ACTION IS?

You can go to Ambergris Cay and stay in the town of San Pedro. There are good flats guides there or you can stay at the El Pescador Lodge near by. This is mostly 20 to 100 pound tarpon  and lot of small/medium bones, plus other species. Another choice is to go out to Turneffe Island and stay at Turneffe Flat Lodge or Turneffe Island Lodge. This is very good bonefishing and some permit and tarpon. On the mainland near Belize city is the Belize River Lodge that has a good variety of fishing. The most popular times are spring (April/May/June) and fall (Oct/Nov). If you need any info/brochures on any of these places just call us @800/4000FLY. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA

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Hi Mike, Although I live in the East Bay, I’ve been to a shop fairly close to you in San Bruno.  I think the name is Ultimate fly shop on San Mateo Ave.  Low key but good service.   Within in 2.5 hours there is good fishing on the Yuba, Feather,Putah Creek,and Stanislaus rivers.  Also Sea pearch, stripers etc. are close by.  Never done salt water, but here it’s very good. Welcome, Mike

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(Mike Lynch) writes: I moved to the SF Bay area about 6 mos. ago and I thought I left my fly-fishing days behind me in Utah (where I’m from).  Anyway, I’ve actually heard there’s some good fishing around SF (I live in San Mateo). Any suggestions on where to fish, when to fish, good shops, what to fish for, etc. would be greatly appreciated.  Also, what about saltwater flyfishing – I’ve never done it – popular around here?

Hi Mike and welcome to the neighborhood. As far as shops go there are a bunch: the Midge shop in Los Altos, The Caddis (somewhere in Belmont), the Ultimate in San Bruno, and of course Orvis in San Francisco (where I can be found when I’m not teaching schools), – also Fly Fishing Outfitters around the corner from Orvis. There are only a few places that are day trips out of SF to fish.  Putah Creek coming out of Lake Berryessa is about 1 1/2 hr. from San Mateo (I live in San Mateo).  The Stanislaus River below Goodwin Dam and the Mokulumne River below Comanche Dam are a little over two hours away.  Both the Stanislaus and the Mokulumne are closed now to allow the salmon a chance to spawn unmolested, but will re-open on Jan 1st.   Through Nov. 15th you can drive 5 to 6 hours north and fish the Upper Sac, the McCloud, Hat Creek, the Pit River, and Fall River.  About 4 1/2 hrs to the upper part of the Trinity.  Lots of other small streams and lakes in this Shasta area. You can drive about 4 to 4 1/2 hrs. east and fish the Tahoe area in the Sierra – Truckee, Little Truckee, and numerous small streams and lakes. As long as Tioga Pass through Yosemite is open, the Eastern Sierra is about a 5 1/2 hr. trip.  Lots of great fishing around the Mammoth Lakes area to the south of the pass and the Bridgeport/Twin Lakes area to the North of the pass.  Most of this area closes October 31st, so be sure to check the regs. If you plan on fishing the Sierra, pick up a copy of Ralph Cutter’s book "Sierra Trout Guide".  It is invaluable to get you started in the Sierra and to help you plan trips for years to come. Since you live in San Mateo, you should take Hwy. 92 west to Half Moon Bay.  You can fish up and down the coast from there for Surf Perch and Rockfish.  Pick up a copy of Ken Hanley’s book "Afoot in the Surf Zone" for specifics on beaches, times, and quarry.  Don’t attempt this during the Pumpkin Festival as you could probably drive to Tahoe in the time it takes to travel the 20 or so miles to HMB during the festival.  Normally it’s a pretty quick trip – 1/2 hr. or so.   During June and July you can sometimes catch stripers in the surf at the beaches around the golden gate.  Fairly consistent striper fishing can be had in the delta, though you need a boat to do so.   If you drive down to Sant Cruz or Monterey you can rent a boat and go fish the kelp bed for Kelp Bass. And then of course, there’s the steelhead fishing on the north coast that is just starting.                              Good Fishing,                                   Dan Dan Gracia                                                               Orvis West Coast Fly Fishing Schools If you kill that big fish you can’t catch ‘em again.  So what if they eat other fish?  If you kill the big ones there will only be little ones left (funny how that works!).

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (Mike Lynch) writes: I moved to the SF Bay area about 6 mos. ago and I thought I left my fly-fishing days behind me in Utah (where I’m from).  Anyway, I’ve actually heard there’s some good fishing around SF (I live in San Mateo). Any suggestions on where to fish, when to fish, good shops, what to fish for, etc. would be greatly appreciated.  Also, what about saltwater flyfishing – I’ve never done it – popular around here? Hi Mike and welcome to the neighborhood. As far as shops go there are a bunch: the Midge shop in Los Altos, The Caddis (somewhere in Belmont), the Ultimate in San Bruno, and of course Orvis in San Francisco (where I can be found when I’m not teaching schools), – also Fly Fishing Outfitters around the corner from Orvis. There are only a few places that are day trips out of SF to fish.  Putah Creek coming out of Lake Berryessa is about 1 1/2 hr. from San Mateo (I live in San Mateo).  The Stanislaus River below Goodwin Dam and the Mokulumne River below Comanche Dam are a little over two hours away.  Both the Stanislaus and the Mokulumne are closed now to allow the salmon a chance to spawn unmolested, but will re-open on Jan 1st.   Through Nov. 15th you can drive 5 to 6 hours north and fish the Upper Sac, the McCloud, Hat Creek, the Pit River, and Fall River.  About 4 1/2 hrs to the upper part of the Trinity.  Lots of other small streams and lakes in this Shasta area. You can drive about 4 to 4 1/2 hrs. east and fish the Tahoe area in the Sierra – Truckee, Little Truckee, and numerous small streams and lakes. As long as Tioga Pass through Yosemite is open, the Eastern Sierra is about a 5 1/2 hr. trip.  Lots of great fishing around the Mammoth Lakes area to the south of the pass and the Bridgeport/Twin Lakes area to the North of the pass.  Most of this area closes October 31st, so be sure to check the regs. If you plan on fishing the Sierra, pick up a copy of Ralph Cutter’s book "Sierra Trout Guide".  It is invaluable to get you started in the Sierra and to help you plan trips for years to come. Since you live in San Mateo, you should take Hwy. 92 west to Half Moon Bay.  You can fish up and down the coast from there for Surf Perch and Rockfish.  Pick up a copy of Ken Hanley’s book "Afoot in the Surf Zone" for specifics on beaches, times, and quarry.  Don’t attempt this during the Pumpkin Festival as you could probably drive to Tahoe in the time it takes to travel the 20 or so miles to HMB during the festival.  Normally it’s a pretty quick trip – 1/2 hr. or so.   During June and July you can sometimes catch stripers in the surf at the beaches around the golden gate.  Fairly consistent striper fishing can be had in the delta, though you need a boat to do so.   If you drive down to Sant Cruz or Monterey you can rent a boat and go fish the kelp bed for Kelp Bass. And then of course, there’s the steelhead fishing on the north coast that is just starting.                             Good Fishing,                                  Dan Dan Gracia                                                               Orvis West Coast Fly Fishing Schools

Snip Funny, I moved ther other way… CA to UT. The fishing here is great. I just wanted to mention the Cassel Forebay near Hat Creek in northern CA. Returned there two weekends ago for my annual Columbus Day trip and thought the place is getting better all the time. I know Dick Gallands house and school are right there, but best kept secrets need to leak out once in a while                 Draper, Utah Wherever you go….. There you will be

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Hi all, I moved to the SF Bay area about 6 mos. ago and I thought I left my fly-fishing days behind me in Utah (where I’m from).  Anyway, I’ve actually heard there’s some good fishing around SF (I live in San Mateo). Any suggestions on where to fish, when to fish, good shops, what to fish for, etc. would be greatly appreciated.  Also, what about saltwater flyfishing – I’ve never done it – popular around here? Thanks, Mike Lynch

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iI would like to thank all who responded to my request for books on "fly patterns". I now have a realy good list to choose from. I’m sure it will keep me busy all winter. Thanks Again

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Hi Gerald Happy to help, that’s what this newsgroup is all about. — 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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I am considering the purchase of Gortex waders (simms guide model) and I was wondering what people’s experience has been regarding the durability of these waders as compared with neoprene.  I have heard that they are very subject to developing leaks,  I am very tough on equipment and would crawl over glass and through barb wire to get to fish.  I am most interested in what your actual experince has been with these products and not what somebody said. Thanks for input, T. Frank

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I am considering the purchase of Gortex waders (simms guide model) and I was wondering what people’s experience has been regarding the durability of these waders as compared with neoprene.  I have heard that they are very subject to developing leaks,  I am very tough on equipment and would crawl over glass and through barb wire to get to fish.  I am most interested in what your actual experince has been with these products and not what somebody said. Thanks for input, T. Frank

Although I don’t have any, the reason I don’t is my friends who do all had leaks. Some soon, some later, but all have had leaks so far. One friend has returned his waders 3 times, but they were an earlier model of a popular but unmentioned muanufacturer. (their service in exchanging them has been quite good.) The Simms guide model looks and fits great in extended sizes, but I have resisted the temptation so far. Don’t know anyone who has them yet. For now I’m sticking to nylon or supplex and neoprene. Kevin Williams

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I am considering the purchase of Gortex waders (simms guide model) and I was wondering what people’s experience has been regarding the durability of these waders as compared with neoprene. I have heard that they are very subject to developing leaks,  I am very tough on equipment and would crawl over glass and through barb wire to get to fish.  I am most interested in what your actual experince has been with these products and not what somebody said.

I’ve got a pair of Simms Gortex with about 150 hours on them with no problems but I’m real easy on equipment.  OTOH, I developed a leak in a pair neoprenes in the first 10 hours of use. John Johnson Atlanta, GA

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I have been using the Simms Gor-Tex for about 1 year. They are the most comfortable wader I’ve worn. If you walk thru briars, barbed wire, etc. you are going to get leaks. Mine have been of the pinhole variety and are easily patched on the inside. I think they are not as durable as neoprene but the are certainly a lot more comfortable. GL. Jack.

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I am considering the purchase of Gortex waders (simms guide model) and I was wondering what people’s experience has been regarding the durability of these waders as compared with neoprene. I have heard that they are very subject to developing leaks,  I am very tough on equipment and would crawl over glass and through barb wire to get to fish.  I am most interested in what your actual experince has been with these products and not what somebody said. Thanks for input, T. Frank

Hi I’m on my second season guiding with a pair of Simms Gortex.  They are the best investment I’ve ever made in the direction of my personal comfort.  Even in 100 degree heat I’m as comfortable as if I were wearing a pair of jeans. Regarding leaks:  The fine Goretex lining is subject pin hole leeks caused by nettles, thistles, etc.  The type of pointy objects that that will slip between the fibers on the outside protecting fabric and puncture the inner membrane.  The outside fabric is really quite tough so glass and barbed wire are less of a problem than the real fine pointed things I just mentioned. When I got my waders I bought a repair kit.  It’s real easy to use even on the stream if need be but the pin hole leeks are not like a leek in a regular wader.  They just kind of seep.  When I notice a wet spot on my jeans when I remove the waders at the end of the day I wait until I get home to fix them.  At home I reverse the waders and fill the reversed leg with water from a hose and mark the leek with a felt tip pen, empty the waders and hang them up to dry.  About an hour later I put on the goop and 20 minutes after that the patch and the waders are ready to go.  I consider this a very small price to pay for the incredible comfort I get as a result.  No more sweat soaked poly long handles for me, thank you. Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (96 catalog)

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I’m going to spend a week on the Chesapeake Bay, near Annapolis, in mid August and am wondering what recommendations you might have. I’ll be doing some fishing from shore but will spend a fair amount of time on a 40′ trawler that is better equipped to b the love boat than for any serious stalking and catching. Currently, I have a 5 wt. fly setup (which I plan to take), but will likely to get a 9 wt. saltwater rig for streamers and poppers before I go. I suspect I can’t troll with a 9 wt., except at the very slowest speeds, but what can I expect to catch with those two rods – if anything – or am I just wasting time and money?  And which flies will improve my chances? In advance, thanks.

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I’m going to spend a week on the Chesapeake Bay, near Annapolis, in mid August and am wondering what recommendations you might have. I’ll be doing some fishing from shore but will spend a fair amount of time on a 40′ trawler that is better equipped to be the love boat than for any serious stalking and catching. Currently, I have a 5 wt. fly setup (which I plan to take), but will likely to get a 9 wt. saltwater rig for streamers and poppers before I go. I suspect I can’t troll with a 9 wt., except at the very slowest speeds, but what can I expect to catch with those two rods – if anything – or am I just wasting time and money?  And which flies will improve my chances? In advance, thanks.

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Am planning a business trip in late Oct. in the Seattle and Vancouver area.  Is there any flyfishing to be had in that region during this part of the year.  Either fresh or salt water? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks Thom

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(ThomSmith1) writes:

Thom, if you have time you might consider the Yakima River about two hours east of Seattle. It is a catch and release river that usually provides better than average fishing. If it fits in your plans, feel free to e-mail me for additional information. Rand Elliott

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