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 I think that it’s also true that you should use the smallest  indicator you can get away with.  The larger it is the more  information it will mask.

I agree. There’s stuff called ’strike putty’ you can get from Orvis. You can put a very little of it on, say, a knot in the leader;  a good guide if you’ve lost sight of what’s going on. Lazarus — Lazarus Cooke

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What about a short length of the bricklayer’s twine you use for running line, or is that too large an inside diameter? — Charlie…

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We camped right by a water fall. Barb-Animal lover, nature lover, camper, and mom.

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<<I am planning to visit Glacier National Park in September of 2000.  I’d like suggestions on flyfishing and accomodations there.  Thank you. We tent camped/backpacked there about 9 years ago. My gosh we saw so many grizzly bears. I didn’t sleep too good at night. Every noise I heard freaked me out. Barb-Animal lover, nature lover, camper, and mom.

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Accomodations?  Like with room service? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am planning to visit Glacier National Park in September of 2000.  I’d like suggestions on flyfishing and accomodations there.  Thank you.

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I am planning to visit Glacier National Park in September of 2000.  I’d like suggestions on flyfishing and accomodations there.  Thank you.

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Hi gang,   I’m fishing this area while on vacation next week. I’d be glad to hear any advice from people who know the area. I’m looking to catch trout, not planning to keep any, and hope to get some photos of some nice ones. Jerry

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Check out the thread "Michigan Flyfishing Spots For Vacation" George Adams

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Try http://www.troutbums.com/.

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Was last there five years ago and am thinking of going again in August and know they have a new system for permits with a new automated Provincial Parc permit phone # and all (which I have), but I’m not sure of my dates yet so I have a simple question: Is the system basically the same now as it was before, i.e., you call, reserve your permit, but then gotta pick it up and pay at one of the Ranger stations at the entry points?         Thanks in advance. Sure wish those folks designing these automated tele systems would think about how to provide a way to get some simple information in addition to providing rote services. tgb

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Is the system basically the

same now as it was before, i.e., you call, reserve your permit, but then gotta pick it up and pay at one of the Ranger stations at the entry points? I was sending my answer, when aol decided to close down, so I may be posting this twice. I just received my Remote Area Border Crossing Permit today. Since most or all of the remote customs areas have been closed, you either have to do it by mail or check in at a spot that may not be near your crossing. By mail. they want a photocopy of Birth Certificate and $30 per person or family. Mine took about 2 weeks to process. Dave http://members.tripod.com/~VideoDave

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In response to my question as to permits for Quetico camping DavesVideo I just received my Remote Area Border Crossing Permit today. Since most or all of the remote customs areas have been closed, you either have to do it by mail or check in at a spot that may not be near your crossing. By mail. they want a photocopy of Birth Certificate and $30 per person or family. Mine took about 2 weeks to process.

        Nah Dave, that’s a different thing. That’s for when you want to cross the Border at a … remote point of entry. But, for instance, if you are gonna go into the Parc from one of the northern entry points, and gonna come in from, say, Atikokan, and cross the border at Int’l Falls or Pigeon River, then you don’t need that, and that’s what I’m gonna do. That’s a permit to cross the border, needed at certain remote spots. What I’m interested in is the permit for camping. And my question again is whether the system for these is the same as it used to be: you call, reserve a permit for X date entry, then hafta pick same up at a Ranger station at the Parc when you go in, at which point you also pay. Answer anyone? tgb

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We’re doing the same thing this year – reserve permits and pick them up at a rangers station. For what it’s worth, we reserved our permits back in Feb which was before the new system was put into place. Was last there five years ago and am thinking of going again in August and know they have a new system for permits with a new automated Provincial Parc permit phone # and all (which I have), but I’m not sure of my dates yet so I have a simple question: Is the system basically the same now as it was before, i.e., you call, reserve your permit, but then gotta pick it up and pay at one of the Ranger stations at the entry points?    Thanks in advance. Sure wish those folks designing these automated tele systems would think about how to provide a way to get some simple information in addition to providing rote services. tgb

- Mark Chun Santa Barbara, CA

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In response to my post asking about current Quetico permit processes qrk We’re doing the same thing this year – reserve permits and pick them up at a rangers station. For what it’s worth, we reserved our permits back in Feb which was before the new system was put into place.

        Hey, thanks, and for what it’s worth I found out I’m already screwed. Called to get a permit (finally nailed down my possible dates of entry) and they seem to have zip available for Aug. 12, 13, 14, etc. at entry points not also requiring one of these new remote border crossing permits. Arrgg.         Anyone know of any nice lakes/areas up around SW Ontario not in Quetico where you can find some solitude, nice canoeing, and good smallmouth fly-fishing? Smallmouth just ain’t all that common once you get out of that neck of the woods. tgb

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I am moving to SC in the near future and need information of freshwater fly fishing in the Myrtle Beach area….what fish are in this location and where can you go fishing.  I have seen many rivers listed on maps but I need to hear from people that have fished them….any help would be great….respond to

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Michael, I’ve lived in Columbia for a couple of years and "down South" all of my life. You are moving to a warmwater flyfishing haven.  Largemouth bass in the lakes, Striped bass run up the rivers in the spring, bream populate almost any body of water large than a washtub, chain pickerel are is most ponds, and for a change of pace try fishing for gar in the river.  If you need a trout fix drive up to Wahalla (at the SC,NC,GA border) there is some pretty good brown and rainbow action.  I’ve had good luck with an elk hair caddis and hare’s ear nymph on a dropper.  Get yourself a map of the Chattooga "Wild and Scenic" river from the Forest Service and park  at Burrel’s Ford.  There are about 2 or 3 miles of river to fish before you get to Elliot Rock which is the NC border.  If you want to fish further than that you’ve got to have a NC license.  You can get the water level of the Chattooga from the USGS web site, if it’s over 4 feet its pretty hard to fish.  I wouldn’t waste the drive.   Or drive over to Columbia and fish the Saluda river below Lake Murray.  This tailrace is stocked every year and you can catch trout into the summer.  But the flow is subject to water release from the Power plant and if they are running more than 3 wheels it’s just about unfishable.   If you have specific questions drop me a line. Patrick

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Does any one know how the dry conditions in Alaska is affecting the fishing?  I am planning a trip this month to Fairbanks, and need to know if it will be worth fishing.  Also, any good home pages about Alaska fishing? David L. Ransom ‘94 "Railwacker" ‘83 Nighthawk 650,       ‘50 Chevy 1/2 ton http://http.tamu.edu:8000/~daver/dave.html

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Does any one know how the dry conditions in Alaska is affecting the fishing?  I am planning a trip this month to Fairbanks, and need to know if it will be worth fishing.  Also, any good home pages about Alaska fishing? David L. Ransom ‘94 "Railwacker" ‘83 Nighthawk 650,       ‘50 Chevy 1/2 ton http://http.tamu.edu:8000/~daver/dave.html

I just came back from a week in the Bristol Bay area.  The water level is down as much as 5′ in some of the lake systems from normal this time of year.  It depends on where you go and what feeds the drainage you are in.  If the drainage is mainly yearly snow melt then the water will be down.  If the source is glacial then the water level might be up because of the early warm weather we’ve had. All in all, and in most areas, the fishing will probably not suffer this year.  It may affect pink salmon runs and spawning because they use small steams that could be impassable this year.  The pot hole country that I flew over last week looked just slightlly lower that normal, (less than a foot.) I’d say go for it, when in doubt take your gear.  You can do other tourist stuff just as easy with your fly rod in the hotel room if the fishing is not good. R. Wood in Alaska

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Philip: ROFF is not a binaries group.  If you have pictures to share, post a text-only message to ROFF alerting people to the pictures and post the actual pictures to alt.binaries.pictures.fishing. Many news servers will strip the picture out automatically if you try to post to ROFF, so folks may never see what you intended them to.  Other than that, posting to ABPF will save you from people who have slow connections that get clogged by a picture you posted, even though you had the best of intentions.  Doing otherwise can be the newsgroup equivalent of slashing open major blood vessels before jumping into the shark tank at the aquarium. Zippy —< This article was posted through www.newzpig.com —

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Hi Philip, Nice picture. That would look great blown up and framed on your wall. It reminded me of a float trip I once tool in AK. Thanks. — Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop http://www.kiene.com 800/4000FLY USA toll free

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks to everyone on the board who offered advice on fly patterns and how to fish for salmon in Alaska.  It paid off.  We caught many salmon (3 species in five days).  Plus, we got into some very aggressive Dollies. Thanks….

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If one were to move to Alaksa, where would the optimum location be.  Heres the factors to consider,  occupation: Science teacher,  type of fish wanted: Salmon/trout (duh), uncrowded fishing (if possible anymore), close enough to a larger town/city to occupy my wife for a day (or two) here and there.

Sounds like you want to live in Wasilla – its north of Anchorage 50 miles or so. Lots of rivers, lakes and wide open spaces. Wasilla has just enough of a population for schools and such. I can’t stand the place myself, but lots of people love it there – the fishing is first class however. Hans – Juneau, AK

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If one were to move to Alaksa, where would the optimum location be.  Heres the factors to consider,  occupation: Science teacher,  type of fish wanted: Salmon/trout (duh), uncrowded fishing (if possible anymore), close enough to a larger town/city to occupy my wife for a day (or two) here and there.

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what flies and rods are good for the trout speices there?  When is the best time of the year to go?  Thanks for your time

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what flies and rods are good for the trout speices there?  When is the best time of the year to go?  Thanks for your time

   The question is a little vague to get much in the way of usefull response. Keep in mind that Alaska is about 20% as large as the entire Lower 48 so a lot depends on where in Alaska you’re talking about. There’s plenty of areas in Alaska that don’t have any trout. Are you talking about fishing on the road system or in the bush?    I fish some rivers that only have fish in them for 4-6 weeks a year and others that fish well all season long. There are some rivers that I like to fish in June and others that I want to be on in September. There is no best time of year; it depends on what you want to do and how you want to fish. Trout season opens in Southwest and Southcentral Alaska from early to mid-June. After September weather becomes iffy and a lot depends on how early winter sets in. Flies and equipment depend on when and where you’re going.

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I was there May 20th of last year. I doubt there will be any runoff because the mountains aren’t high enough to get much snow.

Well, last year was a severe drought. This year was a banner snow year. From Santa Fe, you can still see snow well down the south face of Tschicoma (11,500), so I imagine that Redondo (11,200) and San Antonio (10,000) still have plenty of snow. The Jemez River and Rio San Antonio drain these mountains. I don’t have a recent report, but if you want the latest info for your trip, call (505) 98-TROUT. That’s the High Desert Angler in Santa Fe. They keep stream flow info on most norhtern NM streams including the Jemez Mtns. Bill Schudlich Santa Fe, NM

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I was there May 20th of last year. I doubt there will be any runoff because the mountains aren’t high enough to get much snow. I did well in the Jemez river. The drought was severe at that time and the river was low and very warm, causing trout to be stacked up in shaded riffles. The Jemez reminded me of the streams we have here in North Carolina- small and lots of brush. The main area I fished was near Jemez Springs, above Soda Dam( a natural formation). One of the branches of the Jemez, over near the caldera, looks really nice. Would also be a good area for a day hike. The Jemez Mountain Inn in Jemez Springs is a great place to stay. The aquaduct flows right through the courtyard. Have a great trip, this is one of my favorite areas in New Mexico. Evan

Runoff in the Jemez can be severe. The peaks are well over 8,000 feet, and can collect quite a bit of snow.  Evan saw little snow last year because of a mild winter and severe drought.  This year, runoff is likely to last into late May, even early June.  Great thing about the Jemez streams, though, there are enough of them, you can usually find a clear one.  Good guide to the area is "Fly Fishing in Northern New Mexico" from UNM Press. Have fun!

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Will be going to the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico May 20th. I would like any information on good spots that won’t be raging with runoff. Thanks, Michael Smith

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I was there May 20th of last year. I doubt there will be any runoff because the mountains aren’t high enough to get much snow. I did well in the Jemez river. The drought was severe at that time and the river was low and very warm, causing trout to be stacked up in shaded riffles. The Jemez reminded me of the streams we have here in North Carolina- small and lots of brush. The main area I fished was near Jemez Springs, above Soda Dam( a natural formation). One of the branches of the Jemez, over near the caldera, looks really nice. Would also be a good area for a day hike. The Jemez Mountain Inn in Jemez Springs is a great place to stay. The aquaduct flows right through the courtyard. Have a great trip, this is one of my favorite areas in New Mexico. Evan

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I’ll be in Andros fishing for bones 2/21. Any hot patterns beside the usual Gotchas and Crazy Charlies?

Lefty likes charteruse/white Clousers. Some are using smaller, light colored crabs. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY

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I’ll be in Andros fishing for bones 2/21. Any hot patterns beside the usual Gotchas and Crazy Charlies?

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Hi Steve- I went bonefishing in Mexico a few weeks ago. Every single fish was caught on one of Craig Matthews (Blue Ribbon Flies, W. yellowstone) patterns called "Bonefish Bitters". The fly lands very gently, doesn’t spook fish, and they gobbled it up! It was originally called "Pop’s Bonefish Bitters" but there are a number of variations. It is very easy to tie, but would be hard to explain in print.  I would get a copy of Dick Borwn’s book "Bonefish Fly Patterns". It has many dozens of good patterns including Bonefish Bitters. Or call Craig at Blue Ribbon Flies. Good Luck! Steve Rosenblum

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Hi Owen If you happen to fly through Sydney Nebraska,

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About a month ago I asked for info about fishing in N. Georgia.  The response was very good and I thank everyone.   Well, we just got back from the trip to Ga., and I have to tell ya, if I didn’t see it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe it.  I discovered the Chatooga River, infamous for being the river where "Deliverence" was filmed.  What an absolutely beautiful piece of water!  I thought I was back in New England.  Fast, cold (61), free stone, clear trout water. There was a hatch of very small caddis, but didn’t see too many rises.  In NE I use a cased caddis fly called the Strawman; just spun deer hair trimmed short.  Gink it up so it floats.  Ga trout like it too.  Only had two days on the Chatooga, but managed a couple of nice browns (10-14 in) down-stream from the Rt 76 bridge.  Caught a few small rainbows downstream and upstream from the Rt 28 bridge.  Great river.  I also tried the Chatahootchi ( The Hootch) below Buford Dam.  Super cold – like 53; no hatches.  But lotsa fog!  Dragged a nymph or two, and lobbed a few streamers, but got zilch.  The rocks on this river are the slimiest, most slippery I’ve ever encountered!  I checked out the Hootch above the lake (iat next trip.  Also, I’d like to try the Chatooga just below the NC border.  Anyone know how to get there? The roads in Georgia are also terrific, and gas was $1.07 a gallon (it’s $1.50 here in Mass)!  Georgia’s not NH or Maine, but it’s great!   Good drifts, Dave LaCourse

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[snip] The rocks on this river are the slimiest, most slippery I’ve ever encountered!

You don’t even want to ask what that slick stuff is! Also, I’d like to try the Chatooga just below the NC border.  Anyone know how to get there?

Go east from the river on Hwy 28 .  Hwy 107 will enter from the left. Take 107 north until you pass the state park on the right.  Start looking for the sign on the left for Burrells Ford road.  It’s a couple of miles down this road to the river.  When you get to the river the NC state line is about 4-4 1/2 miles upstream.  This part of the river is mainly brown trout water and is not stocked.  A good trail goes upstream on the east (South Carolina) side of the river. You can fish on the South Carolina side of the river with a Georgia license, just don’t go up any feeder streams.  As an alternate go west from the river on hwy 28.  Take the first gravel road to the right. That will bring you in to the opposite side of Burrells Ford. The roads in Georgia are also terrific, and gas was $1.07 a gallon (it’s $1.50 here in Mass)!  Georgia’s not NH or Maine, but it’s great!  

We don’t tax gas heavy but did you check the price of beer and cigs? Got to make those sinners pay! See ya, John Johnson Atlanta, GA

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