Question:
Why are you about to send them all to Italy?
I’ve taken a job with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. for a couple of years, in Rome. JR
Response:
I’ve taken a job with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. for a couple of years, in Rome. JR
U.N. Cool. Go out and thump mellons for the "World Team." I would contact U.S. Customs. Many times in my moves around the world, I had a customs agent on site when they packed my goods up. Its their job. Explain the situation, and tell them what you have. They will be able to tell you what to do. The best thing to do is make sure the odd bits (polar bear, dodo, and such) are packaged in and American wrapper (Wapsi, Orvis…). It then comes under the commercial products for personnal use heading vice "trapped or hunted furs and pelts." The latter is a pain in the butt. Secondarily, when you ship, package it all together and label it "craft materials." They understand crafts alot more than the nuances of fly tying. Cheers. — Frank Reid Reverse email to reply.
Response:
I’ve taken a job with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. for a couple of years, in Rome. JR
Good luck and stay safe JR! Hope you find some fishing opportunities! –Stan
Response:
Why are you about to send them all to Italy? I’ve taken a job with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N. for a couple of years, in Rome. JR
Is there a relocation company handling matters for you? They should be able to help. Paul
Response:
Good luck and stay safe JR! Hope you find some fishing opportunities!
Thanks, Stan. Compared to a lot of places I’ve lived, the greatest danger in Rome will be from all the beautiful women, and I reckon I can live with that. A couple of weeks ago, a fellow named Bepo from Friuli posted here, and I’ve been grilling him by email about the fishing there. Turns out he’s a freshwater fisheries biologist, so he knows a lot. ROFF delivers yet again!!! JR
Response:
U.S. Customs. Many times in my moves around the world, I had a customs agent on site when they packed my goods up. Its their job. Explain the situation, and tell them what you have. They will be able to tell you what to do. The best thing to do is make sure the odd bits (polar bear, dodo, and such) are packaged in and American wrapper (Wapsi, Orvis…). It then comes under the commercial products for personnal use heading vice "trapped or hunted furs and pelts." The latter is a pain in the butt. Secondarily, when you ship, package it all together and label it "craft materials." They understand crafts alot more than the nuances of fly tying.
Good advice. Fortunately, many of the more expensive items, that I’d least like to see confiscated, are Whiting capes and saddles still in their original, labeled zip-lock bags. As you say, it turns out (according to Kaufmann’s) that products from commercially raised domesticated animals (chickens, rabbits, calves, etc.) are easier to deal with than products from wild animals (deer, elk, etc.), which, to be exported legally, require an inspection by USFW. JR
Response:
Is there a relocation company handling matters for you? They should be able to help.
They were being all spacey for a while, alternating between confusion and breezy nonchalance ("Oh, probably there’ll be no problem…"). I’ve been pushing them about being sure to get the appropriate customs and fish and wildlife clearances leaving the U.S., based on what I’ve found out from Kaufmann’s, Hunter’s Angling, and other folks. Now they’re coming around. JR
Response:
John, have you inquired with the UN to see if you can get your stuff into Italy in something like a "diplomatic pouch"? I should think UN personnel would have something like "diplomatic immunity." BTW, my younger duaghter lives in Terni, an hour or two north of Rome. She tells me a river flows through Terni that is full of fish, but she has no idea what kind. She’s coming for Easter; I’ll see what more I can find out. vince
Response:
John, have you inquired with the UN to see if you can get your stuff into Italy in something like a "diplomatic pouch"? I should think UN personnel would have something like "diplomatic immunity." BTW, my younger duaghter lives in Terni, an hour or two north of Rome. She tells me a river flows through Terni that is full of fish, but she has no idea what kind. She’s coming for Easter; I’ll see what more I can find out.
Thanks, Vince. Folks at my level in the organization have some very nice privileges and a quasi-diplomatic status, but not quite immunity. The pouch is out of the question, but in fact things are shaping up. It was the local moving company here that was at a loss; the shippers in DC that subcontracted them are pretty much on top of everything now that I’ve expressed my concern. I’d like to hear about waters close to Rome. All the best trout water I’ve ID’d up til now is too far north for weekend jaunts, but I suspect there is some "lesser quality" water in the Apennines, and I don’t mind fishing for warm water species as well. Plus, what with a gazillion and a half miles of coastline, there must be a saltwater fish or two that can be taken with a fly. It’s been said here on ROFF before: if you’re open-minded and a bit adventuresome, you can always find something worthwhile to fish for. BTW, have fun at the Penns ‘Clave. JR
Response:
I’d like to hear about waters close to Rome.
I was in Rome for about four months a few years back. I didn’t have my fishing gear, but I do recall there being a nice sporting goods store right near the Sisto bridge, across from Trastevere. It wasn’t on the main road that parallels the Tiber, but the "access road" that paralleled that. The exterior was non-descript but they had some very nice gear inside (including fly gear and some really nice shotguns, IIRC). Not much to go on, I realize, but there are worse ways to spend an afternoon than wandering that area looking for a flyshop 
. Have fun…I’m sure you will! – Sid …and buy your coffee for home brewing at Castroni…you won’t be sorry! …and, umm, you guys hiring?
Response:
…… I do recall there being a nice sporting goods store right near the Sisto bridge, across from Trastevere. It wasn’t on the main road that parallels the Tiber, but the "access road" that
Now you’re talkin. …and buy your coffee for home brewing at Castroni…you won’t be sorry!
Now you’re REALLY talkin. Thanks, Sid. JR
Response:
I’m about to ship all my fly tying materials to Italy. Does anyone know what sort of documentation might be required to avoid problems getting bird and animal skins into Italy and then getting them eventually back into the U.S.? JR Why are you about to send them all to Italy?
Folks, we have the first bidder. Tim
Response:
I’m about to ship all my fly tying materials to Italy. Does anyone know what sort of documentation might be required to avoid problems getting bird and animal skins into Italy and then getting them eventually back into the U.S.? JR
Response:
I’m about to ship all my fly tying materials to Italy. Does anyone know what sort of documentation might be required to avoid problems getting bird and animal skins into Italy and then getting them eventually back into the U.S.? JR
Why are you about to send them all to Italy?
Response:
Question:
I was up to Kolob (as the locals say) about three years ago. They were draining it for dam repairs. I know they have completed repairs, refilled, and restocked it. Has anyone been there LATELY and can tell me about current fishing conditions? I have a brand new never been used flyfishing rig. What are some good flies for that lake? Thanks for the info. I will write when I return and let you know how I did. ( I will tell you in advance that they will ALL be big.) Steve Illegitimi non carborundum.
Response:
Go to www.utahfishfinder.com for the latest reports on ALL the hot fishing spots, what you’ll catch, and what they’re biting… I’m not a flyfisherman, but the Green River below Flaming Gorge seems to be a popular spot for flies… Paul – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was up to Kolob (as the locals say) about three years ago. They were draining it for dam repairs. I know they have completed repairs, refilled, and restocked it. Has anyone been there LATELY and can tell me about current fishing conditions? I have a brand new never been used flyfishing rig. What are some good flies for that lake? Thanks for the info. I will write when I return and let you know how I did. ( I will tell you in advance that they will ALL be big.) Steve Illegitimi non carborundum.
Response:
Question:
Looking for info for group trip of about 12-18 people for fishing in August & Sept.
Response:
You can’t do better than Mike Lawson’s at Henry’s Fork. He and his guys can take you into Montana, Yellowstone and fish the better parts of easter ID. Wonderful guides, all of them. Henry’s Fork Lodge can handle your group in very nice style. The best fishing I’ve done in years. SAB – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Looking for info for group trip of about 12-18 people for fishing in August & Sept.
Response:
Hi: I second the recomendation to Mike Lawson’s shop. I took a trip with Mike Smith, Smitty, this summer and had a great time. However, the shop is more expensive than any of the others in the area, so be aware. The shop has a web site, I don’s know the url but know it is listed at www.davisbrown.com/fflnk.html Chris Brown
Response:
Question:
This is a good idea. We need an eight lined ‘Angler’s Toast’. Maybe we need three or four of them? Mike Connor, you have been challenged to supply the first entry. Possibly, we should have an "Angler’s Toast Contest?" for the Conclave?! shush! quiet everyone. There is a click of glasses and Wayne Harrison stands up to give a toast – "- ah?
Response:
Georg G: <<….shush! quiet everyone. There is a click of glasses and Wayne Harrison stands up to give a toast – "- ah? "Row tiddly row Defecate or bust Never let your testes Dangle in the dust." Hey, it worked in Japan 40+ years ago! Dave L.
Response:
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Georg G: <<….shush! quiet everyone. There is a click of glasses and Wayne Harrison stands up to give a toast – "- ah? "Row tiddly row Defecate or bust Never let your testes Dangle in the dust." Hey, it worked in Japan 40+ years ago! Dave L.
— Mr. G. All Writings
Question:
Dear r.o.f.f. ers, I’m in Scotland and have received an invitation to Utah by a non-flyfishing pal. When would be good times for ffing the Green? Will my standard kit for the Scottish Lochs be about right (9ft, 7 weight, DT line). Do I hire a guide? Bank or boat fishing? How expensive is it? Pete Marrow work: http://www.gsrg.nmh.ac.uk/ play: http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/scottish_ff_faq.htm
Response:
Try <http://expo.flyshop.com/~troutcrk/index.html for info regard the Green. The page details the sections of the river as well as guide pricing. They can also help you with gear selection. Another great resource for the Green is Western Rivers Flyfishers <http://www.citysearchslc.com/E/V/SLCUT/0003/90/32/ . They are a shop located in Salt Lake City, but have guider service on the River. Don’t miss your chance to visit, the Green offers spectacular fishing and scenery. Scott
|Dear r.o.f.f. ers, | |I’m in Scotland and have received an invitation to |Utah by a non-flyfishing pal. When would be good |times for ffing the Green? Will my standard kit for |the Scottish Lochs be about right (9ft, 7 weight, DT |line). Do I hire a guide? Bank or boat fishing? How |expensive is it?
Response:
Question:
Check this cool site out guys!!!! http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/2187 regards….
Response:
Check this cool site out guys!!!! http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/2187 regards….
Come on we love fishing , we doesn’t are on alt.sex or rec.sex or any crab like that This newsgroup is for people who enjoy the outdoors, and of course we love to do fly fishing, we don’t want people like you arround. — Simon Zlachevsky http://www.scc.puc.cl/~szlachev/ Trata a los demas como te gustaria que te trataran a ti! /) O /( | / | / / / ** ‘ () ‘ ” /” UuUuUuUuUuU Fly fishing, enjoy the outdoors, release the fish
Response:
Question:
Asa rule, the weather there is really crummy during that time of year. The crystal clear waters and warm weather that all of us are sold on is about three months away. This period is right during their Winter-Spring transition. If you are lucky, though, you might be able to pick up a small black marlin. I was there last august specifically for that, but we got blown out. For more info on that fishing, contact Capt. Craig "Sparrow" Denham at 079 453 217 which is his phone and fax. For more information on General fishing, contact Carol North at Cairns Reef Charter Services at 070 31 4742 ph. or 070 31 4610 fax. Let me know if you need anymore information. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The Iast week in August my wife and I are going to Austrailia and we will be spending 5 days cruising around the Great Barrier Reef and I will be doing a lot of fly fishing. I would like to know if anyone could give me some info on the type of fish I can expect to catch and what patterns will be good for this area. Thanks Bill.
Response:
The Iast week in August my wife and I are going to Austrailia and we will be spending 5 days cruising around the Great Barrier Reef and I will be doing a lot of fly fishing. I would like to know if anyone could give me some info on the type of fish I can expect to catch and what patterns will be good for this area. Thanks Bill.
Response:
Question:
Anyone subscribe to the 8wt. Journal? If so, have you received the January issue? Thanks, Larry Lincoln, NE USA "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes." Thoreau
Response:
Anyone subscribe to the 8wt. Journal? If so, have you received the January issue?
Bummer, got my answer in the mail today. 8wt. Journal has ceased publication. John Likakis, 8wt. Journal’s editor, is the new editor of American Angler. Subscribers have the option of fulfilling their 8wt. Journal subscription with American Angler, Flyer Tyer or Saltwater Fly Fishing. Larry
Response:
Question:
How do I get on the internet Fly Fishing Digest mailing list via the AOL gateway?
Response:
If you learn how to accomplish this, I would appreciate a note so I can also acquire access. Thanks.
Response:
To unsubscribe, send the following message to the listerver: UNSUBSCRIBE FLYFISH You’ll get a lot of mail, but if you want to get just one file with a summary of the previous day’s messages, type SET FLYFISH DIGEST
Response:
But how does one subscribe? I can’t do it through NetNews. And I’d like to – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Chan) writes: To unsubscribe, send the following message to the listerver: UNSUBSCRIBE FLYFISH You’ll get a lot of mail, but if you want to get just one file with a summary of the previous day’s messages, type SET FLYFISH DIGEST
Response:
Question:
Does anyone know of a fishing expo in the NYC area. A friend of mine said there is one comming to boston. Just curious if it would make it to NYC, it would save me a road trip. Thanks, DAVE — Dave Blizard "Pork, the other white meat."
Response:
There is a Fly Fishing Only show the second satruday in March in White Plains, NY by the Theodore Fly Fishers. It’s a really great show done with style. Not too crowded as you would expect at the Suffern Show. Have fun!
Response:
