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I mean he was a dumbass for cheating on me with a 300 pound chick!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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People always make fun of me for my hobbies. I’m sure you assholes who are so fond of googling me will find out what they are, though. …if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

That’s awesome I used to steal signs every weekend. There wasn’t much else to do in the small town I grew up in. That brings back a lot of fond memories. Crawling out the window after mom went to bed. Pockets stuffed with wrenches and a pint of cheap bourbon. Creeping down the street in my buddy’s van, looking for the next good sign. Those were some fun nights. One weekend we harvested enough signage to get an article written about us in the local paper. We thought we were master criminals. I’ve retired from sign stealing, but it still crosses my mind sometimes. When I first moved here, about four years ago, I found a street called "Pope Lick Road" out in the boonies. I almost came out of retirement for that one. -monkeyman

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the dodwell bait download

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you download it , from www.welove/dodwell/yes and now what? — Press any key to continue or any other key to quit DH/DSS 0×596302A6 lylonilianaith at altern dot org 9200 8F87 6319 FE4A A4E0  BD7F AEC4 7560 5963 02A6

did you save it to a folder ?

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you download it , from www.welove/dodwell/yes

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you catch them when it is the season , and you save them for when it’s not the season , so you can enjoy dodwell all year long .

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…if you have one? I am just wondering…

<snip sewing. writing. reading. embroidery. video games. rj

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tell the truth , your hobby is , counting freds hairs as they fall out

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so , do you have some dodwells hidden away ?

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that’s why you save one or two .

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do you dream about lots and lots of dodwells ?

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I wish I had pets… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – …if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha my pets and webpage design. i aspire to cow-tipping though. —— smile pretty and watch your back (ani difranco) http://shattering.org x-no-archive:yes in the headers

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha LOL, my x-boyfriend use to do that.  He stole all kinds of street signs and hung them up in his room.  I guess that’s what I get for dating a younger guy!  He was a dumbass! he he

then I must be the same dumbass –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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tying artificial flies for fly fishing

that should be interesting… can you teach me? –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

Ah the coveted "Dip".

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We have a garden, and I sometimes do work in it. I also work with plants. I like it. -…if you have one? Bicycling, reading, drawing, music and singing.  I like to cook if there’s other people to eat the food.  Others as finances allow (sewing, crafts, etc.)  I’m missing gardening big-time.  :(

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…if you have one? I am just wondering…

I like collecting stuff about Charles Manson. That’s my newest hobby, actually. But I love to play my guitar, listening to music, singing and writing. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha

LOL, my x-boyfriend use to do that.  He stole all kinds of street signs and hung them up in his room.  I guess that’s what I get for dating a younger guy!  He was a dumbass! he he – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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tying artificial flies for fly fishing – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -…if you have one? I am just wondering… My hobby is stealing road signs. No, no kidding, haha –lone eat the cheeseburger to reply

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"Old friends can wade a trout stream together or walk a woodland cover and not encounter just the fish or game of that day, but also the memories of other days and other places. They’ve taken the bitter with the better and found it all rewarding."     -Lee Wulff, Outdoor Life I stumbled across this today and thought others might enjoy it. George Adams "From the rockin’ of the cradle to the rollin’ of the hearse, the goin’ up was worth the comin’ down." ___Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim/Chapter 33"

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"Old friends can wade a trout stream together or walk a woodland cover and not encounter just the fish or game of that day, but also the memories of other days and other places. They’ve taken the bitter with the better and found it all rewarding."     -Lee Wulff, Outdoor Life I stumbled across this today and thought others might enjoy it.

Too nice to snip, thanks George. At the risk of sounding maudlin, this describes to a T recent forays into the Blue Ridge with the NC boyos met on ROFF. — Ken Fortenberry

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"Old friends can wade a trout stream together or walk a woodland cover and not encounter just the fish or game of that day, but also the memories of other days and other places. They’ve taken the bitter with the better and found it all rewarding."     -Lee Wulff, Outdoor Life I stumbled across this today and thought others might enjoy it.

It reminds me of an episode of Star Trek (TNG) where a race of beings that communicated only by referring to other events in the past tense. "How was your trip?" "Warren and Bruiser on the Beaverhead!" ("I fished with streamers hard all day, and as usual I got skunked.") "Miller and LaCourse on the Rapid River!" ("I ran into a friend of mine, but I didn’t recognize him at first because he wasn’t attached to a stimulator.  My girlfriend caught a bigger trout than me on her second ever fly fishing attempt.") "Zimbo and Waldo at Elk River!" ("I fished with a nice gentleman and caught some nice fish, but unfortunately my reel fell into the river.  Also, I left my waders wadded up in a ball in the trunk of my car, and they now smell like shit."  (respectively) )

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….eight beats to the bar…… john

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – "Old friends can wade a trout stream together or walk a woodland cover and not encounter just the fish or game of that day, but also the memories of other days and other places. They’ve taken the bitter with the better and found it all rewarding."     -Lee Wulff, Outdoor Life I stumbled across this today and thought others might enjoy it. It reminds me of an episode of Star Trek (TNG) where a race of beings that communicated only by referring to other events in the past tense. "How was your trip?" "Warren and Bruiser on the Beaverhead!" ("I fished with streamers hard all day, and as usual I got skunked.") "Miller and LaCourse on the Rapid River!" ("I ran into a friend of mine, but I didn’t recognize him at first because he wasn’t attached to a stimulator.  My girlfriend caught a bigger trout than me on her second ever fly fishing attempt.") "Zimbo and Waldo at Elk River!" ("I fished with a nice gentleman and caught some nice fish, but unfortunately my reel fell into the river.  Also, I left my waders wadded up in a ball in the trunk of my car, and they now smell like shit."  (respectively) )

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I have taken up fly fishing in the past year and have purchased a couple of Loomis rods. One is a GL3 #8 and one a GL4 #5. I am now considering a purchase of a used IMX 10#. The IMX was a dicontinued by the time I came along. Was this a high end rod for Loomis? What would it be compared to that is in production today? How will the action compare to my GL3 8#? I appreciate any input. Thanks. Larry

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At one time IMX were the high end of Loomis’ line. They were the precursor of the GL4. I believe the material is still the same, 3rd. generation graphite. I don’t think you’d go wrong by buying an IMX. Tom. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have taken up fly fishing in the past year and have purchased a couple of Loomis rods. One is a GL3 #8 and one a GL4 #5. I am now considering a purchase of a used IMX 10#. The IMX was a dicontinued by the time I came along. Was this a high end rod for Loomis? What would it be compared to that is in production today? How will the action compare to my GL3 8#? I appreciate any input. Thanks. Larry

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At one time IMX were the high end of Loomis’ line. They were the precursor of the GL4. I believe the material is still the same, 3rd. generation graphite. I don’t think you’d go wrong by buying an IMX.

I agree.  In fact, I think the IMX graphite was the best combination of strength and speed that Loomis had. Mark Faulkner

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Larry asked Was this a high end rod for Loomis? What would it be compared to that is in production today? How will the action compare to my GL3 8#? I appreciate any input.

Larry I don’t know what you plan to use the IMX 10 weight for, but I have one in a 8 1/2 foot model. It is a very specialized rod. I think it is stiffer than a GLX and I know that it is much stiffer than my GL3. I would say that it is more similar to a Sage RPLX than anything else I have ever used. It would be great for Northern Pike or casting around the coast in a severe wind. It is also perfect for casting hugh  bass flies at Lake Fork, but as you can guess it will test the durability of your casting arm. It realy wears me out quicker than any other rod I have ever owned. Big Dale

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Larry: I forgot something in my earlier post. The selection of fly lines is more limited in the 10 weight size than some others.The one I prefer is made by Cortland in an bright red called a Pike/Muskie taper.I hate the color, but love the way it casts and it excells for big flies. Big Dale

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Larry asked Was this a high end rod for Loomis? What would it be compared to that is in production today? How will the action compare to my GL3 8#? I appreciate any input. Larry I don’t know what you plan to use the IMX 10 weight for, but I have one in a 8 1/2 foot model. It is a very specialized rod. I think it is stiffer than a GLX and I know that it is much stiffer than my GL3. I would say that it is more similar to a Sage RPLX than anything else I have ever used. It would be great for Northern Pike or casting around the coast in a severe wind. It is also perfect for casting hugh  bass flies at Lake Fork, but as you can guess it will test the durability of your casting arm. It realy wears me out quicker than any other rod I have ever owned.

In the larger rod sizes at least, Loomis GLX is faster than IMX, and IMX is similar to GL4. GL3 is the slow rod of this bunch. I fished a 9.5′ 9W IMX over stripers for many years. Quite fast – you definitely have to make the rod flex to get the most out of it, but if you do, it’s a cannon. /daytripper

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Anyone have an aluminum jon boat that they can recommend?

Rich, If it’s just for yourself try a ten foot aluminium jon boat.  Sea Nymph is a good brand.  It’s very light and doesn’t draw much water.   I believe you can get one new for about $500.00 – if it’s used, in my neck of the woods (Sullivan County, New York), they go for about $150 to $200 though the newspapers.   Plus, you can stand in them  when you cast which you really can’t do in a kayak or, for that matter, in a canoe. Merry Christmas, Tony Ritter – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Seconding another poster, have you considered a kayak?  Simple, light (50-80 pounds), easy to carry single-handed (simply hold it over your head and trot along), much faster than other paddle-powered boats (you will leave a rowboat in the dust, metaphorically speaking, and a canoe too), and stable enough if you get the right one.  If you get enthusiastic and skilled enough, you can even paddle these out into the ocean and saltwater fish. I would particularly look at the Folboat (sp?) brand of folding sea kayaks. These have a frame that you assemble and then insert into a rubber/fabric skin.  The advantages over regular kayaks are: the cockpit is open (your legs are exposed, rather than being tucked into a round coaming) which would make it easy to stash tackle bags, small coolers, the paddle, the rod, etc. which otherwise have to be strapped to the rounded top of the boat; these are beamy (wide) boats and hence very stable — not as stable as a jonboat and you won’t stand up in it, but if you have a minimum of coordination you’ll find it just fine to paddle, fish, even snooze in a seated position; because they break down and fit into a large duffel bag, you can stuff it in the trunk of your car or a closet or even check it on a plane; and, as folding kayaks go, it’s inexpensive (in the ballpark of $500-700 used for a single boat, I *think* — check out rec.boats.paddle.)  Hardcore sea kayakers may tell you the Folboat isn’t tough enough: they’re talking about multi-day ocean trips loaded with 100 pounds of food and water and launching through heavy surf, which isn’t too relevant for your usage.   Another folding kayak with a similar design, but tougher and more expensive, is the Klepper series.  (Kleppers have crossed the Atlantic, in fact.)  Overkill for fishing on a lake, and older ones might need too much TLC, but if you found one used for cheap enough it’d be OK. Yet another is the Feathercraft series.  I think these are tremendous for ocean use (I have two Feathercraft K-1’s) but they have a traditional hard cockpit coaming (not an open cockpit) and are definitely overkill (used price is like $3000).  I have flyfished from my Feathercraft off the California coast and found it a pain, since there was no handy place to put my rod when I picked up the paddle or vice versa. Another idea along the kayak line would be one of the surfboard style kayaks.  I don’t recall the actual name for this type.  They are molded out of a single piece of plastic, you sit in a molded depression, they are really quite cheap and capable but you do not stay dry so unless you like wearing wetsuits or fish in warm water . . . but might be a way to try out the concept for cheap, by renting one for a weekend. If you do choose a kayak, take a course in handling them and safety.   — Using Virtual Access http://www.soft-shop.com

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I’m looking for ideas and info. on what you all think is the ideal boat/pram for fly fishing.   I plan to fish small lakes that I will need to row, or use an electric or gas motor (if allowed).  The boat needs to be somewhat light (100# thereabouts) because I will have to lift and carry it maybe 100 yards to launch in some cases.  I can car top or trailer, does not matter. I have seen the dinky prams in the magazines, but I think I need more room. Anyone have an aluminum jon boat that they can recommend? Appreciate any help Rich

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If I were you I would look into a kayak. I upgraded from a float tube and think it’s great! If you want  I have some group postings I can email you. They helped me make my decision. Lot’s of good people in the group so you will get more good input, maybe more than you want. Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m looking for ideas and info.

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I will be up in Bend, Oregon next week and will be trying to fish Hosmer Lake next Friday, May 15.  Any word on if the road will be open?  If so, what is the fishing like there at that time of year?  Any particular patterns that would be more effective than others?  Help would be

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Hosmer might still be snowed in. Try Black leech patterns if you can get in-mid-day or late afternoon best

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I will be up in Bend, Oregon next week and will be trying to fish Hosmer Lake next Friday, May 15.  Any word on if the road will be open?  If so, what is the fishing like there at that time of year?  Any particular patterns that would be more effective than others?  Help would be

Hi Tom, I have only fished it in August, but heard that they had great caddis hatches in June. Early on fish can be pretty hungry and stupid so a black wolly bugger or leech might get ‘em. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY www.kiene.com

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I will be up in Bend, Oregon next week and will be trying to fish Hosmer Lake next Friday, May 15.  Any word on if the road will be open?  If so, what is the fishing like there at that time of year?  Any particular patterns that would be more effective than others?  Help would be

Tom Last I heard it’s still snowed in.  A couple of guys tried to hike in with belly boats and didn’t make it. Jim Jones For e-mail reply replace spam with sns

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I will be in the Marathon area over the Thanksgiving Holidays and would like information on access to flats that I can wade. I will not have a boat, but could possibly rent a canoe. Any info to flats that I could drive to and wade would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance…release ‘em Tom Steele

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Here are a few suggestions: Long Key Park, Bahia Honda Park, the east side of the road west of Islamorada at the utility pole #913, the flats behind the high school at Marathon, the oceanside flats between milemarker 52 & T. Chittums (both are flyfishing shops in Islamorada) and the folks at Tournament Bait & Tackle. During this time of year, I think you’d have your best chances at most of these places during an incoming tide in early morning, right after a cooling rain, or near sunset. Best wishes, Bob Elliott, Rochester, NY

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: the flats behind : the high school at Marathon, Do any of the students go to class?  Sheesh… I think I live in the wrong part of the world… — Rick T. Rick Fletcher   –   http://www.chem.uidaho.edu/~fletcher/ Associate professor of chemistry  |  That’s Idaho, not Iowa.    | ad hominem University of Idaho               |  Upper Left Hand Corner.    | ad hominem Moscow, ID 83844-2343             |  No, I don’t grow potatoes. | ad hominem

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I’m going to be visiting Door County, Wisconsin in mid-August.  We’d like to spend a couple days inland doing some fly fishing.  Can anyone recommend a good stream not too far (2-3 hours) from Green Bay, with some decent beginner water and preferably a good (not too wild) campground nearby?  I’ve read in a guide book of the Wolf River.  Any comments? TIA Greg

You might want to check out the Wisconsin Flyfishing page at http://www.dwave.net/~patrick/ for some useful info. Don’t forget about Green Bay itself, especially if you like to eat (and catch) walleye! — Richard W. (Dick) Lander; sportsman, Macintosh devotee, proponent of personal liberty. *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *   Another day…another chance something will be found hazardous to my health…

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I’m going to be visiting Door County, Wisconsin in mid-August.  We’d like to spend a couple days inland doing some fly fishing.  Can anyone recommend a good stream not too far (2-3 hours) from Green Bay, with some decent beginner water and preferably a good (not too wild) campground nearby?  I’ve read in a guide book of the Wolf River.  Any comments?   TIA Greg

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Wolf River gets pretty warm this time of year.  I’d try the four P’s just northwest of Green Bay…The Pike, Popple, Pine and Peshtigo.  Plenty of camping and BIG trout in those streams with plenty of access.  The Peshtigo gets pretty warm in the summer too though. TO WET LINES AND FULL TUMMYS, Chris Willman La Crosse, Wisconsin

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  Its about time the flyfishing newsgroup made it big. Prodigy to my suprise has a new nationally televised commercial featuring flyfishing chat on the Internet. I hope we get many more folks online. If your on the net and a Flyfishing person                          Crystal Flats Guide Service                          Captain Cliff Fleming                          South Padre Island Texas

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:   Its about time the flyfishing newsgroup made it big. Prodigy to my : suprise has a new nationally televised commercial featuring flyfishing : chat on the Internet. I hope we get many more folks online. If your on the : net and a Flyfishing person I was under the impression that the advertisement was for a Prodigy group of ffing, probably called a forum.  There is a difference between online providers and the Internet and Usenet newsgroups and Online provider newsgroups. — Rick T. Rick Fletcher   –   http://www.chem.uidaho.edu/~fletcher/ Assistant professor of chemistry  |  That’s Idaho, not Iowa.    |  These University of Idaho               |  Upper Left Hand Corner.    |  opinions Moscow, ID 83844-2343             |  No, I don’t grow potatoes. |  are mine.

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I plan on flying into Bozeman, Montana on June 28th for 5 days but I may not have the capacity to travel longer distances to more well known fishing spots such as The Big Horn, etc. Can anyone assist me in finding a good couple of spots close to the Bozeman Area for some good flyfishing for trout?    Help!!!  

Is the Big Horn more reknown for flyfishing than the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone? All these are very close to Bozeman.  There are also the spring creeks over at Livingston.  For specifics, I encourage you to call the Montana Troutfitters Orvis Shop- (406) 587-4707.  The guys in there are very nice, very helpful, and can give you specifics on smaller areas, hatches, guides if you want them, shuttles, etc.  Good luck!

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You’ll only be an hour and 45 minutes from Yellowstone. Call Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone for suggestions that may be a little closer to Bozeman.

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I plan on flying into Bozeman, Montana on June 28th for 5 days but I may not have the capacity to travel longer distances to more well known fishing spots such as The Big Horn, etc. Can anyone assist me in finding a good couple of spots close to the Bozeman Area for some good flyfishing for trout?    Help!!!  

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writes: I plan on flying into Bozeman, Montana on June 28th for 5 days but I may not have the capacity to travel longer distances to more well known fishing spots such as The Big Horn, etc. Can anyone assist me in finding a good couple of spots close to the Bozeman Area for some good flyfishing for trout?    Help!!!  

Try the Gallatin River.

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Hello, here are some posts I have sent to others. Hope you find the useful!  Alan Barrow  km4ba         | If a little knowledge….. Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.fishing Some friends and I, serious fly fisherman all, are thinking about going to the Florida Keys to do some bonefishing (and maybe tarpon, permit, etc.)  this winter.  Never having done this before, I have scads of questions: * Is end of December/beginning of January a good time?

Bones are there year round. They will not come up onto the flats if the water temp is too cold. Also wind is more likely, and impacts the number of "fishable" (sight fishing) days. However, the largest bonefish are usually caught in winter. I have hooked (not landed) very big bonefish during XMAS trips last year. Tarpon migrate, and are not in the Keys in large quantities until May/June. There are year round Tarpon spots in the Keys ( and Miami) but it is usually deep water. (Bridges/channels, etc) I consider June/July the best time all around for fishing in the Keys. I still fish year all seasons, because even "off season" the fishing is better than most places I know. But for fly fisherman, winter may be less desirable. Redfish are available year round, as are sharks and barracudas. Many fly types are sight fishing for big ‘Cudas during winter when it the flats are too cold for bonefish. * Where are the good spots in the keys?  Should we try Grand Bahama or  Belize instead?

My conclusion is that if you want numbers and lot’s of action, hit the bahamas, Christmas Island (near Hawaii), or costa rica. However, If you want big fish on a regular basis, Miami down to Marathon for bonefish is hard to beat. For Tarpon, Boca Grande pass in June is fantastic. Not the same as sight fishing the flats edges for tarpon in the Keys, but killer in a different fashion. Tarpon are all around florida mid year, so there are many good places for them. The keys are ideal due to: Big Bonefish, good tarpon, great Permit, OK redfish, great trout, great dolphin close in (the fish). The water is great for sight fishing in the Keys. Other parts of Fla are less "clear". The Bahamas are tough to beat in water clarity. * Know any good guides/outfitters?

I have not used a guide for 3 years, but recommend using one until you become proficient in finding fish yourself. Even then, guides will put you onto more fish. * Will I need my own equipment or can I rent?

I have not seen much rental equipment. If you have a guide, he will provide top notch equipment. I hope you have a good time!  Alan Barrow  km4ba         | If a little knowledge…..  ..!gatech!kd4nc!km4ba!alan |       then what is the Anti-Dote??? Return-Path: jab Path: hpuerca!jab Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.fishing Distribution: na I will be on Islamorada from February 10-17 of this year.  I plan to do some inshore fishing, and am wondering if this is a particularly "hot" time for specific fish. Can anyone give me some help? I’ll be

Entirely dependant on water temperature. (Wind may also be an issue) Some of the largest bonefish are caught in "winter" (dec-feb). You may also go all day without seeing a fish on a flat. A guide is a big win here. They may know when/where fish may make an appearence. We have found that "normal" behavior does not apply. (normal for bonefish is: fish move on flat with low incoming tide.) Problem is that with colder water temp, at may be midday before the water warms up enough. Thus traditional early morning/late evening "best times" may not apply. Barracuda are found (and fished for) on the flats in the winter. Any other time, these guys are almost impossible to catch. (Except when a big bonefish is about to nail your shrimp/lure) Also sharks on the flats can be fun. Tarpon are pretty much somewhere else, except for a few "bridge" types that hang around year round. Redfish and trout in the backcountry (Fla Bay, as opposed to the Atlantic) should also be a good option. (Not as exciting as bonefish, but still pretty good) I believe offshore is pretty good this time of year. (Sailfish, grouper, Kings, snapper, etc) out for a full day, and would like to spend about half the day fishing purely for sport (i.e. tarpon, bonefish, maybe permit) and half the day fishing for something I can cook up afterwards. Is this possible?

Bonefish or permit then hit backcountry for redfish or trout. I have limited out on big trout within 30 min skiff ride from Islamorada. (By the way, you will be "in" Islamorada, the city. You will be "on" upper or lower matacumbe. Just a "nit" :- ) Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’d like to call up and reserve a guide ahead of time.

We had good luck with Jamie Brodie, who booked out of Holiday Isle. I could get other names from Fla Sportsman if needed. Secondly, since I can’t afford a guide every day I’m there, but would like to do some fishing most of the days I’m there, I’m wondering if anyone can give me advice about wading/shore fishing. I’ll cast for

This is how we got started. Harry Harris park up in key largo (20 min N of Islamorada) is a good flat to wade for bonefish. Also flats off the bridges at shell and indian key ( Just S of Islamorada. ) are good. If you see brown bottom that you can get too from your hotel, etc. I would give it a try. Wear tennis shoes, or booties. (I use "aquasox" as well) Be aware of stingrays. (Some say to shuffle. I do if I cannot see the bottom very clearly. I have found if the bottom is hard enough to wade, the stingrays do not bury themselves. They are also very spooky, and will avoid you.) Also bridge fishing all along that area is good. You can also rent a boat. (not cheap, but cheaper than a guide.) Plan on using it mainly to get too flats. Do not try to take it on the flats, as you will get stuck unless it is very high tide. You will not have a pole anyway. Even with our flat’s boats, we wade alot. (during low tide) anything, I just don’t know what’s there to cast to, or what to cast to whatever is there (to state a simple point in a fairly unruly way).

On the flats you will see:         stingrays- do not try to catch them. Look for bonefish/jack         following them. try to cast on the back of any stingray you see.         Many times you will not see the fish following them. Best sign         that bonefish are on the flats. Stingrays are your friend.         Bonefish- swim most in straight lines. best case is to find them         tailing in low water. (why wading is good). You may see one or a         dozen. Very spooky. Cast in front of them, let them swim up on         your lure/bait.         Permit- The most spooky. look for "sickle" fin sticking out of         water.         Baracuda- usually loitering around. Moving very slowly, then         disappears faster than your eye can follow. If you see a fish,         and it does not move 5-10 feet in a few seconds, then it is probably         a barracuda. cast past it 10 feet in front of it. reel as fast         as you can. They strike instinctively.         Jack- Usually you do not see them, but catch them by accident.         can get pretty big, fights almost as good as a bonefish. (Just         missing the 200 yd runs.)         Sharks- 2-5′ nurse, lemon, blacktip, and bonnet sharks. Lots of         fun to catch. Good sign of bonefish on the flats. They will         home in on a shrimp in the water. Plan on a short fight with a         quick release unless you use 2-3" of wire. (The wire does not         appear to bother bonefish. My brother has started rigging this         way all the time, just to sight cast for sharks if the bonefish         are not around)         Snapper- (mangrove and yellowtail) I call the yellowtail         "piranah" snappers, as they will make the water boil if you         throw a shrimp to them. Expert bait stealers, and will not         touch artificials. Usually too small to eat, but fun.         Basket ball sized puffs of mud- Bonefish!!! Usually more than         one. Look for the freshest, and then move 20-40′ ahead.         A line of muddy water- Stingray "mudding". Cast on it’s back.         A big cloud of muddy water- usually a school of bonefish and         jack. Often a stingray is down at the bottom. Cast into the         middle of it. Plan on 20-40′ casts. I use 8# test, 1 or 1/0 O’shaughsany cadmium or nickle hooks. Live shrimp or half dollar sized crabs. (The best) I carry extra shrimp in my pocket while wading. Also can use "skimmer" lead head jigs. Also consider fishing mangrove creeks and banks for snapper, snook (mostly at night), grunt, etc. You can catch "keepers". Grunt are not considered as desirable as snapper, but they are actually pretty good to eat. You will know if you catch a snook. Limited season. I have fun fishing hotel docks with my little boys even. In other words, any advice, as detailed as possible, about shore fishing on Islamorada would be greatly appreciated. I have one 6 1/2′ medium spinning outfit, and one 8′ medium-heavy spinning outfit (reel has 300 yard line capacity for 20′ test).

I would use the 6′6" for flats, and the bigger rod for bridge fishing. Again, 8# quality line is fine for the flats. Fill your reel. (optimum casting) Oil/grease your drag. It has got to be absolutley smooth. Set it for what you think it should be, then back it down to 1/3 of that. (We broke off several bonefish till we learned this.) They will take 100-200 yds of line extremely … read more »

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Hello,       I will be going Florida on April 1st, I would like to know about fishing in and around Ft. Lauderdale and the Keys. My primary interest is light tackle and fly fishing. Any tips on places to fish from shore for bonefish, permit, barracuda, tarpon, and/or any other large gamefish.           Suggestions will be greatly appreciated. This will be my first time down there, so I guess, I am a greenhorn. Tight lines……Fish On! Christopher Toner — –   2nd Shift Operations:RUCS               (908) 932-2293 –   OTS-Hill Center, Busch Campus –   Piscataway, NJ    

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