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Would appreciate info on traveling to and in Belize. We love Costa Rica, but would like to do something different. Thanks. G&G

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Hi G&G, I know a lot about fishing the coast of Belize from our fly fishing travel service for the last 16 years, but for some of the best info on Belize if you are not into salt water fly fishing, email Margie Perez at the International Airport just out of Belize City. She has a travel agency right at the airport and can tell you everything about Belize and help arrange your trip. She use to work for one of the Belizean airlines and really knows the entire country well. Many companies like ours and the big Orvis Company use Margie for help with their groups going to Belize. — Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Fishing Travel & Fly Shop Sacramento, CA, USA www.kiene.com 800/4000FLY

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(Finland is bigger than it looks on the map!!)

I certainly hope so! On my map it looks like it’s about two square inches. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/ something bogus to avoid spam)

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Anybody knows if there are any good flyfishing possibilities in Finland ? Robbie

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Finland is a great place to fish. Not been there (yet), but a good Finnish friend of mine keeps pushing me to visit him. So no first hand experience, but sure hope to be able to provide you with some! From what I gathered from his fishing stories there are very good possibilities to fish for trout, seatrout and salmon. If you need some more specific info, and know in what part of the country you’ll be staying (Finland is bigger than it looks on the map!!) I could inquire up north. Some links: http://gamma.nic.fi/~outdoor/ http://www.kotka.fi/~huusko/index2.html Anybody knows if there are any good flyfishing possibilities in Finland ? Robbie

–         Cheers, Herman         Herman Nijland         Daytime webmaster         Lifetime flyfisher

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Can anyone give me some tips about fishing the runoff. The rivers up here (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) are pretty murky and fast from the recent rains and snow melt.  I headed out to the Elbow River at the weekend but got nothing. Tried black/olive wooly buggers (to me they looked just like the rest of the debris floating by), GRHE’s and Blace Dace streamers. Not even a nibble. I tied some white and red crystal streamers tonight and may give them a go. I’m thinking that maybe something white will be more visible through the murk. Any and all advice gratefully recieved KB

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In high murky river waters IMHO the best thing you cano do is keep moving and fish the margins.  The fish do not want to expend more energy than they can get from a meal.  The fast water causes them to expend too much energy so they snuggle up to obtructions – boulders, river bends, undercut banks, sand bars, downed logs.  They usually won’t move far so you have to practically hit them in the nose with the fly.  The good news is stealth is usually not an issue since their ability to perceive in murky water is limited.  I have found had some good success with large terrestrial insect patterns in high murky, summer water. Grasshoppers, beetles, bees, or imitations of large aquatics such as Royal Coachman, Humpies, Goddard Caddis and Elk Hair Caddis, fished dry, have produced some great days when the water seemed just too high, too fast, and too colored. As far as nymphs are concerned, high water dislodges tons of the suckers.  I believe the best patterns to use in these water conditions are suggestive of life, rather than exact imitations.  A furry Hare’s Ear, Beadhead Prince, and Weighted Stonefly are three of my favorites. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can anyone give me some tips about fishing the runoff. The rivers up here (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) are pretty murky and fast from the recent rains and snow melt.  I headed out to the Elbow River at the weekend but got nothing. Tried black/olive wooly buggers (to me they looked just like the rest of the debris floating by), GRHE’s and Blace Dace streamers. Not even a nibble. I tied some white and red crystal streamers tonight and may give them a go. I’m thinking that maybe something white will be more visible through the murk. Any and all advice gratefully recieved KB

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I don’t want to sully the newsgroup with "tell me where’ stuff, but I have a special request of sorts.  I recently remarried a CA lady whose roots are in the East bay area.  We are going to visit her sister in June and her (now my…) 10 yr old nephew really wants to learn to fly fish. I’m a PA boy and know nothing of the area.  Anyone who can give me a location where a kid can catch a few bluegills (or whatever) from shore on flies within an hour or so of Walnut Creek/Richmond/El Sobrante CA, please let me know so I can take the kid fishing. I believe if we don’t set the next generation on fire for the water and the sport, all else we do is beside the point.  If you have any ideas, please post them here or email me. Help me save a kid from video games and the gawdamn web.   All responses appreciated. Thanks so much. Bob  

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I looked through some of my CA fishing books, and San Pablo Resirvoir near Berkeley may be a good bet. I’ve never fish there, so you will have to scout out the location and make a determination. Borders sells a couple of books on CA fishing, and one of them is called "Fresh Water Fishing in California" you might want to check out. it has maps and detailed descriptions of techniques and setups. You can also try calling your local tackle store for local info. There is also a SF radio show at 6am on sunday mornings on the 680 AM dial that has fishing reports for the CA and southern Oregon areas. I often DX on my HF rig from Portland area on sunday mornings to follow the striper reports in SF Bay and and Coos Bay. Try calling in and ask! Good Luck. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I don’t want to sully the newsgroup with "tell me where’ stuff, but I have a special request of sorts.  I recently remarried a CA lady whose roots are in the East bay area.  We are going to visit her sister in June and her (now my…) 10 yr old nephew really wants to learn to fly fish. I’m a PA boy and know nothing of the area.  Anyone who can give me a location where a kid can catch a few bluegills (or whatever) from shore on flies within an hour or so of Walnut Creek/Richmond/El Sobrante CA, please let me know so I can take the kid fishing. I believe if we don’t set the next generation on fire for the water and the sport, all else we do is beside the point.  If you have any ideas, please post them here or email me. Help me save a kid from video games and the gawdamn web.   All responses appreciated. Thanks so much. Bob  

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I looked through some of my CA fishing books, and San Pablo Resirvoir near Berkeley may be a good bet. I’ve never fish there, so you will have to scout out the location and make a determination.

Yes, San Pablo Reservoir is excellent, although you might want to consider renting a boat there since the best fishing tends to be on the far side (of course…) of the reservoir, or at the ends.  Most of the bank fishing near the public access tends to be Power Bait fishing for trout. Also, I think it’s maybe better for a kid to be flyfishing from a boat since there is less likelihood of getting snagged in trees and bushes. (At least that’s true for me!) You can also look into Del Valle Reservoir, Shadow Cliffs, and Lake Chabot, all probably not more than 30 minutes away. Borders sells a couple of books on CA fishing, and one of them is called "Fresh Water Fishing in California" you might want to check out. it has maps and detailed descriptions of techniques and setups. You can also try calling your local tackle store for local info.

The best all around guidebook, by far, IMHO, is California Fishing, by Tom Stienstra, published by Foghorn Press.  Not only are there descriptions and maps, but fishing quality ratings as well. Richard Morrison Menlo Park, CA

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You may want to try Lafayette Reservoir too … Bassing Lake Berryessa … and the Delta has lots of locations for fun fishing … John

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I don’t want to sully the newsgroup with "tell me where’ stuff, but I have a special request of sorts.  I recently remarried a CA lady whose roots are in the East bay area.  We are going to visit her sister in June and her (now my…) 10 yr old nephew really wants to learn to fly fish. I’m a PA boy and know nothing of the area.  Anyone who can give me a location where a kid can catch a few bluegills (or whatever) from shore on flies within an hour or so of Walnut Creek/Richmond/El Sobrante CA, please let me know so I can take the kid fishing. All responses appreciated. Thanks so much. Bob

   At 10, if he’s fished at all, he knows where the spots are. It’s basically just a change of gear and tactics. I still fish my mother in laws favorite fishing hole, I guess I was kinda her favorite because I would go fishing with her, she loved to fish.                                                          John Popp                                                       in Sanford Fl.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I don’t want to sully the newsgroup with "tell me where’ stuff, but I have a special request of sorts.  I recently remarried a CA lady whose roots are in the East bay area.  We are going to visit her sister in June and her (now my…) 10 yr old nephew really wants to learn to fly fish. I’m a PA boy and know nothing of the area.  Anyone who can give me a location where a kid can catch a few bluegills (or whatever) from shore on flies within an hour or so of Walnut Creek/Richmond/El Sobrante CA, please let me know so I can take the kid fishing. I believe if we don’t set the next generation on fire for the water and the sport, all else we do is beside the point.  If you have any ideas, please post them here or email me. Help me save a kid from video games and the gawdamn web. All responses appreciated. Thanks so much. Bob

Aloha Bob,   Check out http://usafishing.com for California fishing reports and check out the links California Lakes, Central Valley Rivers, and Delta Report.  The Delta (north of Tracy) is fun for Stripers and Largemouth, Lake Chabot was okay though slow at times.  Del Valle and San Pedro are great IF you have a boat.  The most fun I had was fishing a stream in Rancho Murrieta outside of Sacremento for all kinds of panfish, sorry but don’t recall the name of the stream but it was the only one in the area. Spy in Hawaii

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Dave, Vermont is open until Oct 26 and then there are many exceptions, ie. major Lake  Champlain tributaries can be fished up to the first dam, etc. year-round.  And  effective mid to late November there will be 6 major rivers open to C&R  through the winter making them year-round trout streams. James Uncle Jammer’s Guide Service Vermont Fly Fishing, Hunting, River and Woodland Outings http://pobox.com/~uncle

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Spike Haines writes:

<<I am flying into Boston, renting a car and spending the next two weeks meandering up highway 95 through Maine taking side trips to the coast and inland. Our purpose is sightseeing but I might be able to sneak in a little fly fishing.  Any recommendations for a "don’t miss" stream? Thanks in advance. Don’t get caught "inland" on a stream.  Season is over.  However you can still  fish in Mass and (I think!!!!!) New Hampshire. Dave LaCourse

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Hello, I’m pretty new to the newsgroups and to southwest Idaho.  Parents do live in Buhl though. My question for anyone is for maybe any clues they would be will to give on good casting areas around Boise or within an hour or less. I was hoping to kinda get a few of those secrets people let die with themselves and still am crossing my fingers.  I anyone decides to help a poor lost soul like myself you could e-mail me directly to leave it off the group and I would appreciate it tremendously.                                                         Thanks,                                                         Christian Keeley

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I’m pretty new to the newsgroups and to southwest Idaho.  Parents do live in Buhl though. My question for anyone is for maybe any clues they would be will to give on good casting areas around Boise or within an hour or less. I was hoping to kinda get a few of those secrets people let die with themselves and still am crossing my fingers.  I anyone decides to help a poor lost soul like myself you could e-mail me directly to leave it off the group and I would appreciate it tremendously.

I’m not from the Boise area but do get there several times per year. There are lots of places to wet a line including the Boise river, the many small ponds within the city (they are stocked with trout) and one of my favorite places the Wilson Ponds in Nampa.  Your best bet is to check into a fly shop and ask.  They are always happy to direct you to good fishing locations.

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I lived in boise for 2/3 years and caught many dumb fish on the boise, both in town and down river. There is also this little trickle called the S. Fork. and one called…oh shit man, you are in the thick of it! Get thee to a fly shop and snoop. Jezus! Don’t you know where you are! Ugh!!! Best… S. "The World is full of shipping clerks who read the Harvard Classics." –Bukowski, American writer, poet S. Duda Seattle, WA

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I am interested in your experiences with a Bahamian Bonefish Lodge.  I am considering a trip to the Bahamas for bonefish and would like to know what all they included, how the guide service was, what did the guide provide, how were the accommodations, how was the food, but most of all, how was the fishing?

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The most interesting lodge I have fished is Exuma.  Lots of nice wadeable flats.  Some of them you can wade barefoot.  Food is good.  Accomodations good.  Guides are excellent.  Take your own gear , including flies.  Every guide I fished with wanted McVey’s Gotchas.  D(you fish with different guides every day at Exuma and a different flat every day.) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am interested in your experiences with a Bahamian Bonefish Lodge.  I am considering a trip to the Bahamas for bonefish and would like to know what all they included, how the guide service was, what did the guide provide, how were the accommodations, how was the food, but most of all, how was the fishing?

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My wife and I just got back from Kemps Bay, So. Andros Island … landed and released 26 bones on fly tackle in 3 days of fishing…made all arrangements through South Fishing in Islamorada. If interested call Alex @ 1-800-333-3347. The name of the camp was the Royal Palm & Bonefish Bay Club. The plan included airfare, lodging, meals, and guides. We fished with two guides…one was outstanding, the other very good. Accommodations are rustic, but in our opinion it was a truly enjoyable trip. Hope this helps. Bob Elliott, Rochester

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My  girfriend will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and in the park. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My girlfriend and I will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and some in Yellowstone Park. I would like to tie as many flies as possible before the trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My girlfriend and I will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and some in Yellowstone Park. I would like to tie as many flies as possible before the trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Hi Tim, In September, in particular, the browns are quite active preparing to spawn. Preparing for this results in two activities: gorging lots of food to build up necessary fat deposits for spawning, and protecting their spawning lies from predators. Both activities result in excellent streamer fishing from September to November. Be prepared with a selection of Muddlers, Woolly Buggers, Matuka and Woolhead Sculpins, and Zonker patterns, to name a few of the more locally popular flies. September is also a fine time here for insects. Hydropsyche caddis are still emerging heavily on all the rivers (size 14-16, pale green & tan), as well as the late emergence of Rhyacophila (the "Bright Green Caddis Larva," size #14-16, olive adult). Baetis become the dominant mayfly (olive, size #18-22 with smaller sizes more typical of the fall emergence), with Mahogany duns (brown, size 14) providing late season action for the larger mayflies, especially on the Gallatin River. There are lesser hatches which are also "locally" important on some rivers, including Tricos (Madison), Attenella (upper Yellowstone), etc. I’d also suggest that you contact local fly shops for the area you’ll be visiting, including Jacklin’s in West Yellowstone and Montana Troutfitters or The River’s Edge in Bozeman. They can provide you with locally effective "hot" patterns and up-to-date fishing reports. Good Luck, Ryan Jordan J&J Flies (Bozeman)

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I had good luck using a PMD nymph at Buffalo Ford last Sept. Not much else was working at the time. Frank Cada

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My girlfriend and I will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and some in Yellowstone Park. I would like to tie as many flies as possible before the trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Hi Tim You will need a series of Bead Head nymphs and Hare’s Ear Nymphs #10 – #16, assorted Wulffs #12 – #18, Parachute Adams #16 – #20, assorted Compara Duns #14 – #22, Elk Hair Caddis #12 – #20 both light and dark,   Real important for that time of years is #8 Grass Hoppers — my favorite is a Whit’s Hopper or something similar.  By the time September rolls around the fish will have seen many different Hopper patterns and the more realistic the better.  This is especially true in the Park.  The fish on Slough Creek as an example will often "nudge" a hopper patterns several times before taking it.  It’s important that you not strike when they nudge the fly but wait for them to take it.  It can be a real nerve racking experience but a lot of fun as well. Tight Lines Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (96 catalog)

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It matters a GREAT deal WHERE on the Yellowstone you’ll be fishing.  The Yellowstone, as you know, is a very large river that can be broken down into several sections.  If you can be more specific as to the area you’ll be fishing, I’ll tell you the information you want to know.

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My girlfriend and I will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and some in Yellowstone Park. I would like to tie as many flies as possible before the trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Have some hoppers for warm days. Wooly buggers in whatever fancies you. I like black with a touch of flash and the Bakers hole special which is yellow and brown with a touch of flash. Bead head Hares ears in a variety of sizes and bead head Prince seems to work on the Madison. Definitely have some size 18-22 pmd type emergers in pale yellow. Last year this was our most effective fly on the madison the first week of October. (I still after all these years can’t figure out how those trout see those flies in all that rough water!) Fished them with a small strike indicator on the nymphs and like a dry for the emergers. I personally still used the strike indicator on th emergers cause I sure can’t see the fly. I would also still have the basics in a variety of sizes like Wulfs Adams, Caddis and sparkle duns, but the nymphs were most productive for us. The Wooly Buggers were the most productive on the Yellowstone above Le Hardy Rapids. Kevin Williams

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I am planning a trip to Montana in mid to late September and could use some advice on fly selection. My girlfriend and I will be fishing the Yellowstone, Madison, and some in Yellowstone Park. I would like to tie as many flies as possible before the trip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

I suggest calling Madison River Outfitters in West Yellowstone.  (I don’t feel comfortable publishing phone numbers, but I’m sure you can call information.)

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I might be heading out to Hong Kong – it’s a business trip, but there’s ALWAYS time for fly-fishing. Anyone got any ideas of what the fishing is like out there ? Thanks in advance, Doug

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Sorry Doug, I lived there for 10 years and the only fishing I did was in Australia. Some people dangle bits of meat in the harbour and get the occasional bite from something equally disgusting. The fishing is offshore and long gone Simon Hallett

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I wouldn’t bother, Doug.  I’m a keen fisher myself but I quickly gave up trying during my years out there. Christian Zoega Jessen |   Zoega Virksomhedsr

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I am trying to get the email address for the fly fishing mailing list and instructions for getting myself added to the distribution list.  Please reply to me using the address below if you have any information.  Thanks in advance. -Roger.  Roger S. Barga     |   Department of Computer Science and Engineering                     | Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (503) 690-1121 7308 |                Portland, OR 97291-1000

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I am trying to get the email address for the fly fishing mailing list and instructions for getting myself added to the distribution list.  Please reply to me using the address below if you have any information.  Thanks in advance.

How about posting it here, too, for the rest of us… Rick

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