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Tyler You have a great rod for the money, I don’t know what happened to your rod but I can say for a fact that you will be well taken care of . BTW Sage makes good rods to but they break to and so do the rest of them and guess what so do cars. Just my .02 worth. Good Luck KW – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thank’s for the help guys. I sent my rod in to get repaired/replaced the other day. I hope they replace it. I guess my real question is if there is a better made rod out there for around the same price. I paid about $150 for it. I know Sage makes good rods, but I’ve seen how much they cost. Can’t quite afford them. Maybe someday. Thanks Again, Tyler FYI Diamondback has an unconditional lifetime warranty KW I think Diamondback has a replacement guarantee. Take it back to the dealer or call Diamondback yourself. Use the number on your warranty registration card. Fixing graphite rods doesn’t work well because of the brittleness of the material. There can be micro-cracks in the rod distant from the break. If diamondback doesn’t replace the rod with a new one, then buy a rod from a company that has a good guarantee next time. Slammed my 8 year old sage into the liftgate on my Explorer….replaced. The tip on my friends Sage was broken by the guide he hired….replaced. Another friend lent his custom Sage to a friend and the friend broke the tip off…Sage sent him a new blank. You spend too much money on these fragile things not to have a replacement guarantee. Steve Yes, most common cause of that is the ferrule has worked loose. I once caught 15 fish and had the rod explode on a cast when that happened. The good news, there is a good chance Diamondback will work with you on replacing it. There is a chance that the ferrule is done incorrectly. If that is the case Diamondback will probably give you a new rod. Call them. Alright, I just bought a new setup a couple of weeks ago. An Orvis 5/6 Rocky Mountain reel with a 9′ 6wt. Diamondback 3 piece rod. The reel is great, but the middle section of the rod snapped right at the top ferrule while I was casting. It was only my second time out with it. Has anyone else had this problem with these rods, or is it just my bad luck? Tyler Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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An Orvis 5/6 Rocky Mountain reel with a 9′ 6wt. Diamondback 3 piece rod. The reel is great, but the middle section of the rod snapped right at the top ferrule while I was casting. It was only my second time out with it. Has anyone else had this problem with these rods, or is it just my bad luck?
Not your bad luck, I’ve had two Diamondbacks, both snapped at the ferrulles during normal casting. While they are guaranteed, it is a major PITA. Wayne Knight (remove nospam to respond via mail) Expert in the creation of wind knots and tailing loops.
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An Orvis 5/6 Rocky Mountain reel with a 9′ 6wt. Diamondback 3 piece rod. The reel is great, but the middle section of the rod snapped right at the top ferrule while I was casting. It was only my second time out with it. Has anyone else had this problem with these rods, or is it just my bad luck? Not your bad luck, I’ve had two Diamondbacks, both snapped at the ferrulles during normal casting. While they are guaranteed, it is a major PITA.
I don’t know so I will have to ask this question. IF your Diamondback doesn’t have a guide RIGHT AT THE BASE of that ferrule station, the fulcrum point is missing which absorbs the shear forces, thus stopping ferrules from snapping off at the base. Another thing that is important Wayne is properly placed guides at the base of ferrules (both sides) remove a tremendous amount of male/female ferrule wear. Therefore, IF there are no GUIDES at the base of the butt section immediately below the ferrule, that may very well be the reason these Diamondbacks are breaking at the point. Just another bastardly comment and suggestion. — Mr. G. http://www.gink.com/chat "Flyfisherman’s Camp Fires Burning" Fly Fishing’s Talking Camp Site http://www.gink.com
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Hi my name is Eric, I may be moving to northern Indiana near south bend come beginning of may do to job oppertunity. Are there any lakes close by besides michigan that contain nice size walleyes. any names would be greatly appreciated. also love to bass and fly fish so they would halp also. thank you ERIC
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Hi my name is Eric, I may be moving to northern Indiana near south bend come beginning of may do to job oppertunity. Are there any lakes close by besides michigan that contain nice size walleyes. any names would be greatly appreciated. also love to bass and fly fish so they would halp also. thank you ERIC
Lake Erie is one of the premier walleye lakes in the world and ha a variety of types of angling from drifting to trolling and thelake has several distinct caharachteristics inbthe western basin it is relatively shallow and lots of structure in the central basin it is about 75 foot eeep and in the eastern basin it has holes between 100 foot plus in a few ateas and one spot over 200 feet deep. This promotes 3 distinct fisheries. In April and May head to the Islands by June july and August head farther east. There will still be fish in the Islands but schools of fish tend to move east and eventually sto between Geneva and Conneaut and then begin heading back to the Islands of the western basin. If you need local information or captains email me and I can steer you in the right direction. I know a couple dozen captains that fish in the islands and many more in the central basin. Typically the captains in the islands are tight lipped but the guys in the central basin are pretty open as long as you leave them room to fish. If you need information get it before you leave the dock or only from peole you trust because there is a lot of misinformation given on the radio. Captain Bryce Seymour http://www.ncweb.com:80/biz/hooker/ New moster websight under construction will be up this spring
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Eric, I have lived in south bend my whole life and have done alot of fishing there. Even though I don’t know of any lakes in the area good for walleye I have caught themout of the St. Joe river in S. Bend. Most of the fishing I have done has been from shore but I do know of spots on the river you can catch them if you have a boat. If you would like to here tell you more if you would like. Helpin’ you find ‘um, jason – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi my name is Eric, I may be moving to northern Indiana near south bend come beginning of may do to job oppertunity. Are there any lakes close by besides michigan that contain nice size walleyes. any names would be greatly appreciated. also love to bass and fly fish so they would halp also. thank you ERIC Lake Erie is one of the premier walleye lakes in the world and ha a variety of types of angling from drifting to trolling and thelake has several distinct caharachteristics inbthe western basin it is relatively shallow and lots of structure in the central basin it is about 75 foot eeep and in the eastern basin it has holes between 100 foot plus in a few ateas and one spot over 200 feet deep. This promotes 3 distinct fisheries. In April and May head to the Islands by June july and August head farther east. There will still be fish in the Islands but schools of fish tend to move east and eventually sto between Geneva and Conneaut and then begin heading back to the Islands of the western basin. If you need local information or captains email me and I can steer you in the right direction. I know a couple dozen captains that fish in the islands and many more in the central basin. Typically the captains in the islands are tight lipped but the guys in the central basin are pretty open as long as you leave them room to fish. If you need information get it before you leave the dock or only from peole you trust because there is a lot of misinformation given on the radio. Captain Bryce Seymour http://www.ncweb.com:80/biz/hooker/ New moster websight under construction will be up this spring
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-I’d like to go for trout in summertime in the mountains. -maybe somebody know a lodge for rent, nice places (colorado?) -and other useful tips?
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-I’d like to go for trout in summertime in the mountains. -maybe somebody know a lodge for rent, nice places (colorado?) -and other useful tips?
Clara: Explore TroutNet. You’ll find all you requested and more. Have fun. Go trout fishin’. Bob O…<<…<<…<<….
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The Durango area in SW Colo has numerous great trout streams (San Juan, Dolores, Los Pinos, Animas, Florida rivers). For an upscale place to stay, with outstanding golf course, horse back riding, etc, try the Tamarron Hilton (800-678-1000), and call Duranglers Fly Shop (970-385-4081) for information and the best fly fishing guides in the area. For a more rustic small cabin, with kitchen facilities etc, located right on a fantastic trout stream (Florida River) call The O-Bar-O Guest Cabins through Durango info
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We’re planning a camping vacation in Minnesota — probably central Minnesota. What’s the fly fishing potential in this state and where would it be best? Can anyone help. Never been in this area before.
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We’re planning a camping vacation in Minnesota — probably central Minnesota. What’s the fly fishing potential in this state and where would it be best? Can anyone help. Never been in this area before.
If you’re willing to fish for sunfish you’re about to enter heaven. If you want trout you’d have to try SE Minnesota or Western Wisconsin. When you say central Minnesota are you thinking of the St. Cloud area, or Little Falls area, or further north? I can give more details if you’ll limit your region a little more. In general Minnesota is full of many small lakes. Most of these lakes hold good populations of sunfish, crappie, some largemouth bass and usually Northern Pike. I prefer the sunfish because they’re almost always active and put up quite a fight on light tackle (3 – 5 wt.) The standard tackle for bass is 8 wt. You need to cast a long ways and you have to be able to pull them out of the weeds. I’ve never tried Northern on a fly but an 8 wt, sinking line, and a big, flashy fly should work well. John F. Close
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On our recent trip to the Snake River (Oregon/Idaho border), we caught several small Crappies and took the little fillets off and used them for bait. Needless to say, we ended up with about 100 fish between 3 and 4 pounds, which are excellent eating size. The guts of crappie also work well. Good luck!
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…. bought new Gambler, mama sez one of ‘em gotta go !!! Do like I did, let mama go. 
Hmmmmmmm, Richard, I think you’ve got something there, buddy …. Let me think about this …. then I could probably keep both boats, my truck and afford a new truck also …… hmmmmmmm good fishing Jim
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: …. bought new Gambler, mama sez one of ‘em gotta go !!! : : Do like I did, let mama go. : : : Hmmmmmmm, Richard, I think you’ve got something there, buddy …. Let me : think about this …. then I could probably keep both boats, my truck and : afford a new truck also …… hmmmmmmm Yep pretty much what I did. Now I have a 17.5 foot ProCraft and a new 20 foot Ranger. And a new suburban to pull it with. Course I still have my old 87 van to drive to work. Works for me. Good fishing, All About Computers | (810) 456-3894 (work) 2887 Pontiac Ct. | (810) 373-6865 (home) Auburn Hills, Michigan | Single and not taking applications. 48326 | Interviews maybe.
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Hmmmmmmm, Richard, I think you’ve got something there, buddy …. Let me think about this …. then I could probably keep both boats, my truck and afford a new truck also …… hmmmmmmm Yep pretty much what I did. Now I have a 17.5 foot ProCraft and a new 20foot Ranger. And a new suburban to pull it with. Course I still have my old 87 van to drive to work.
Exactly , I would have the 17′ tracker, 19′3" gambler, my 86 Ford F250 (200,000 miles and still going strong, FORD TUFF), then could get my new 97 F350 ….. with gun rack, new 30-30 or 30-06 or politically incorrect socalled "assault weapon" just to tick off the liberals … sounds like a plan, buddy …… see ya on the water (Potomac, that is) Jim
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: 1995 Tracker Pro 17 with 25hp merc OB … Motor guide 37lb trolling motor : fully equipped with 2 humminbird Wide Eye fishfinders (bow and console : mounted) *** Trailstar trailer *** Excellent condition $4500.00 : located in Spotsylvania, VA fished on freshwater lakes and Potomac river : only …. bought new Gambler, mama sez one of ‘em gotta go !!! Do like I did, let mama go. Expensive at first but now I have two bass boats. Good fishing, All About Computers | (810) 456-3894 (work) 2887 Pontiac Ct. | (810) 373-6865 (home) Auburn Hills, Michigan | Single and not taking applications. 48326 | Interviews maybe.
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1995 Tracker Pro 17 with 25hp merc OB … Motor guide 37lb trolling motor fully equipped with 2 humminbird Wide Eye fishfinders (bow and console mounted) *** Trailstar trailer *** Excellent condition $4500.00 located in Spotsylvania, VA fished on freshwater lakes and Potomac river only …. bought new Gambler, mama sez one of ‘em gotta go !!!
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What bait is good for channel cats in medium sized lakes? I’ve only caught one once and it was by accident, in Florida, on a fly! Thanks for any help, Dave in Spokane, WA… known on IRC as "Dubbing"
In lieu of live bait or chicken livers, I’ve specifically seen channel cats take small crappie spinners, i.e. Roadrunners. Also, small crankbaits work as well. Not to mention plastic worms. Now I’m not sure about other species of cats though. — ** ** ** David Meyers ** **
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Well, I’d just like to say something. Being from the same state, I can testify that Washington doesn’t allow live fish as bait.
That’s true here in Oklahoma, as well, at least if the fish is considered a "gamefish" species. It doesn’t include minnows. Also, nightcrawlers or earthworms work well for channel cats. If you can’t use live bait of any kind, that’s no problem. Catfish love chicken livers and all sorts of prepared baits that are commercially available. Dried beef blood also works well. Nor do they allow fishing with more than one rod.
That’s true only in some areas here. If you can only use 1 rod, it makes it harder to try a variety of baits all at once. You may be allowed to use multiple hooks on 1 line. If so, this can help. You can’t even troll at different depths.
No problem here. Although I have heard of people catching channel cats while trolling, they are not a fish one trolls for. You find a good hole and sit on it. Stupid, I know, but that’s the way it is. Any other suggestions? I’m interested in catfish myself, and the only other type here is bullheads.
Does your state allow chumming? That means throwing some kind of food into an area to attract the fish and stimulate feeding. You can buy commercial catfish chum, or just buy a big bag of cheap dog food. Throw some in an area before you start fishing. You can also chum a spot every day at the same time for up to 2 weeks before you actually start fishing. The cats will be there waiting for "feeding time" when you show up to catch ‘em. Of course, this may not be legal in your state. Hope this helps. Good luck and good fishing! Richard
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Well, I’d just like to say something. Being from the same state, I can testify that Washington doesn’t allow live fish as bait. Nor do they allow fishing with more than one rod. You can’t even troll at different depths. Stupid, I know, but that’s the way it is. Any other suggestions? I’m interested in catfish myself, and the only other type here is bullheads. Arklier Firsty is the best!
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What bait is good for channel cats in medium sized lakes? I’ve only caught one once and it was by accident, in Florida, on a fly! Thanks for any help, Dave in Spokane, WA… known on IRC as "Dubbing"
‘ ‘ I’ve recently just gotten into catching channel cats, there are a ton of commercial channel cat baits available, any of them will do. The "blood" baits work good also. Liver, shrimp, bacon strips(raw), will do also. I’ve read where channel cats would prefer to eat the fresher tasting meats if available. Here’s also a few "house baits" that I have seen proven to work when your pressed for time and money: Soap Cotton Balls soaked with anything stinky Marshmellows Hot Dog Chunks Lunch meats Onion Chunks – (weird eh?) Apple Chunks With cats just about anything with a scent will attract them! p.s. Don’t forget to "chum" them in with a bag of crunchy dog food!
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – writes: What bait is good for channel cats in medium sized lakes? I’ve only caught one once and it was by accident, in Florida, on a fly! Thanks for any help, Dave in Spokane, WA… known on IRC as "Dubbing" Channel cats will eat damned near anything. I’ve caught them on minnows, worms (nightcrawlers), crawdads, chicken livers (& gizzards), and homemade stinkbait (not for the faint of heart 
. I’ve seen my uncle catch them using possum grapes and mulberries, when these were ripe on the trees along the creek bank (matching the hatch . There is also a wide variety of commercial baits available for channel cats. Which one of these will work best depends on the location and conditions. When I go catfish fishing, I try to take a variety of baits. I use 3 rods and bait up with a little of everything. If the fish show a preference for one type of bait, I switch to that one. I hope this helps. Good luck and good fishing! Richard Had a catfish guide take me out on Lake Marion (Santee Cooper) S.
Carolina. They use live shad. I would think any small fish would do. They cut the tail off the fish so as to leave a blood trail as they drift. Check out the rig they use. Its a 6" section of parachute cord ( any armynavy store will have this). Fill it with split shot and seal it with a lighter. With a snap swivel and 3′ of line connect it to the bottom of a three way swivel, put your bait out on a 2′ leader. You can cover alot of ground and not a single hang up. Tight lines…..Alex
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What bait is good for channel cats in medium sized lakes? I’ve only caught one once and it was by accident, in Florida, on a fly! Thanks for any help, Dave in Spokane, WA… known on IRC as "Dubbing"
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What bait is good for channel cats in medium sized lakes? I’ve only caught one once and it was by accident, in Florida, on a fly! Thanks for any help, Dave in Spokane, WA… known on IRC as "Dubbing"
Channel cats will eat damned near anything. I’ve caught them on minnows, worms (nightcrawlers), crawdads, chicken livers (& gizzards), and homemade stinkbait (not for the faint of heart . I’ve seen my uncle catch them using possum grapes and mulberries, when these were ripe on the trees along the creek bank (matching the hatch . There is also a wide variety of commercial baits available for channel cats. Which one of these will work best depends on the location and conditions. When I go catfish fishing, I try to take a variety of baits. I use 3 rods and bait up with a little of everything. If the fish show a preference for one type of bait, I switch to that one. I hope this helps. Good luck and good fishing! Richard
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Does anybody have any data or marketing research on the percentage of all anglers who fly fish (in the North East Region). Doing a marketing project at school. e-mail preferred. Thanks -Paul
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Does anybody have any data or marketing research on the percentage of all anglers who fly fish (in the North East Region). Doing a marketing project at school. e-mail preferred. Thanks -Paul
Paul there was a survey done by some one last summer, who funded I’m not sure. It might be the FFF or AFTMA….the results of the survey were ( are ) very expensive. Might e-mail Al Beatty for some info on this one….Sort thru the mailing lists in this news group as Al often answers alot of ques for folks. I did get some demo info from Fly Rod and Reel Mag. Their surveys indicate that the ave age is 45, male, makes 45k+, has like 3 rods, 2 reels and has an education of some college as a minimum. Some thing like 50-60% have a college and professional degree. The stats are a marketers dream come true… Big bucks, educated and all of that. I’d write the ad dept at Rod and Reel for a copy. Most popular fish???? Wrong not trout…its bluegill surprise! Good luck.
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There are 64 flyfishermen!
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None. Just a million pathological liars, myself included Dale
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