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Posted by admin on May 11th, 2011
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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…
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Fly Fishing Guides – Fly Fishing Accessories – Must Haves When Fly Fishing
Posted by admin on May 10th, 2011
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There are thousands of fly fishing accessories out there. Just look in any anglers bag and its like Aladdin’s cave! Big and small items, sparkly and shiny some common everyday things and others like something from the moon! But is there really a need for all the bits and pieces every angler seems Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by admin on May 9th, 2011
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A Buyers Guide To Used Fly Fishing Tackle
When beginning fly fishing or when watching your pennies, you might like to save money by buying used fly fishing tackle. In this article, we will attempt to review used fly fishing tackle outlets and guide you through some of the pitfalls of buying used fly fishing tackle.
Where to Buy Used Fly Fishing Tackle
Your local Yellow Pages should have a section entitled Fishermen’s Supplies or something similar. Most of the shops in there should sell both new and used fly fishing tackle. Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, one of the largest manufacturers of fishing tackle in North America, has a network of authorized dealers. If you go to their website and click on “Where To Buy”, then select your state, the website will bring up a list from which you should be able to find a dealer near you. The site also has a handy guide to dating their used reels, for collectors of classic fishing tackle.
There are also a number of online retailers selling used fly fishing tackle, from antique bamboo rods to more recent models. EBay usually has some good bargains, as do Google Shopping and Craigslist. Some of the largest specialist retailers with online stores are Wagner Rods of Parma Heights, Ohio; the Platte River Fly Shop of Casper, Wyoming (whose website also contains a forum where users can buy, sell and swap used fly fishing tackle); and Upcountry Sportfishing of New Hartford, Connecticut.
What to Look For When Buying Used Fly Fishing Tackle
One should always evaluate the condition of used fly fishing tackle before buying. Check that all the moving parts actually move, that nothing is rusted or rotten, and that there are no cracks or missing parts. Always remember the maxim that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”. If you see used fly fishing tackle for an unbelievably low price, there is probably a catch, and not the
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kind you want as a fisher. The last thing you need is a reel that is going to stick when you are trying to reel in a big, delicious-looking trout.
Make sure when you buy a rod and reel separately that the rod and the reel are the same size and weight as the line you want to use. The standard weights are numbered from 1 to 9, with the type of fish that each is used for being as follows:
1-3: Small trout and similar small fish
4: Small to medium-size trout and similarly sized fish
5-6: Medium-sized trout, small bass, and similarly sized fish
7-8: Large trout and bass
9: Steelhead, salmon, and saltwater fish
In other words, you don’t want to buy a 9 weight line for a 1 weight reel, and vice versa.
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Fly Fishing Guides – Latest Fly Fishing Guides news – Fly Fishing GuideBook Review
Posted by admin on May 8th, 2011
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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…
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Fly Fishing Guides – The Guide To Fly Fishing In Alaska
Posted by admin on May 7th, 2011
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The Guide To Fly Fishing In Alaska
The forty-ninth land in our union is a wonderland of lakes and mountains and rivers and streams. Fly fishing in Alaska is one of the most captivating experiences that fly fishers can shot. In actuality, fly fishing in Alaska has become a multi-million dough Read the rest of this entry »
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Fly Fishing Guides – YouTube – Orvis Fly Fishing Guide: Silver Label XT Bootfoot Wader’s
Posted by admin on May 6th, 2011
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Temple Fork Outfitters Large Arbor Fly Reel review
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Fly Fishing and Kids
by: Cameron Larsen
I have taught all three of my kids about fly fishing, and many of their friends as well. Like all things taught to humans, some caught on faster than others. Some pursued it, so never touched a fly rod again. I have become a patient and good teacher, and now enjoy the time I spend teaching others, in particular adolescents to fly fish.
I was not always so good at this. When my two oldest kids were both younger than five, I was not as patient as I became later. Not having as much fishing time as I would have liked, I sometimes resented the feeling of having to teach fly fishing, instead of just being able to lose myself in my passion. Yet I must have done something right, because years later they are both knowledgeable fly fishermen.
Many things stick out when I look back to those days. I remember both of them caught their first fish on the same day. Their first fish all alone that is, one in which I hadn’t hooked first and then allowed them to reel in. One time, my younger son had been standing on a rock behind me, in a small stream while I fished a riffle next to the far bank. Well he decided he was cold and wanted me to carry him back to shore. I tucked him under my non-fishing arm, and low and behold here came our Golden Retriever puppy unable to touch bottom and with a slightly panicked look. I slipped my hand under his color. This whole time I had left my nymph in the water, and I was heading back to shore with my son and puppy. If that wasn’t chaotic enough, it was just then that a fish struck. I safely deposited my son and puppy, and then reeled in the fish. I was always kind of proud of that fish, even though it was just average in size.
Several times my sons were extremely competitive in fishing, and it seemed they went hot and cold at exact opposite times. With one catching several fish, while the other one got skunked. And when the one was losing all hope, magically fate would reverse. I would tell them the only thing they can’t control is how many fish they catch. They can control how they fish. How they cast, how they present the fly, which fly they use, and most importantly how good of time they have. And a good time fishing can definitely happen when no fish are caught. Actually we wouldn’t enjoy fishing if we knew we were going to catch fish, the fun is in the surprise, the fun is in not knowing. They would look at me like, “yeah dad, whatever,” and go back to fiercely trying to catch a fish.
The one memory that sticks out the most, though was when my oldest was 13. We had scheduled a four day float trip down the Deschutes River, with two other dads and their sons. At the last minute both other parties canceled, and I was faced with spending four days alone with my reticent son, who seemed to be a more distant stranger by the day. I had toyed with the idea of calling the whole thing off, but quickly decided that wasn’t acceptable. My son’s mother and I were heading through what would prove to be a lengthy divorce, and my son never talkative was growing more withdrawn every day.
With all this hanging over us, we pushed off to face four days of nothing but each other and fishing and talking to occupy our time. The days progressed well enough, weather was good for late May, fishing was superb, and conversation came quite naturally.
It was the last night that I’ll never forget. As we pulled out for one last night of camping, we fished for awhile. Figuring the fish had been more than generous to me, I reeled in and set about the tasks of setting up camp and making dinner. The canyon echoed with shouts of an excited thirteen year, ‘Dad I got another one,’ or ‘Dad this one’s bigger than the last one.’ Several times I looked up from my preparations to admire the latest fish.
After dinner my son decided to head downstream to try his luck. Asking if I was coming, I told him to go ahead and I’ll clean up. Once again he was catching fish. So I strolled down to watch. He looked up at said, ‘what about that spot right down there?’ I told him I thought it looked good. He moved down and on the first cast in waning twilight he hooked into a monster. By far the biggest fish of his life. Three times it went airborne before my overly anxious son tightened down on it too much, and the big native rainbow snapped off the fly.
I feared disappointment, but as my son turned around, he smiled and said, ‘that was awesome dad.’ Indeed, I thought, it was. He finished reeling in, and as I watched this boy becoming a man, falling in love with the whole fly fishing experience, I knew I would never forget that fish. The one that got away.
Conversation flowed that night we talked about his Mother and me, we talked about the future, we talked about father and sons. We got to know each other again. A relationship that flourishes to this day. It is hard not be passionate about an activity that can give you moments like that.
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Cameron Larsen is a retired commericial fly tier and fly fishing guide. He now operates The Big Y Fly Company. Http://www.bigyflyco.com. He can be reached at info@bigyflyco.com. This article will appear in the Big Y Fly Fishing E-Zine at Http://www.bigyflyco.com/Bigyflyfishingezine.html
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Canada Fishing Outfitters – Minnesota Northern Pike Fishing
Posted by admin on May 5th, 2011
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Minnesota offers some excellent northern pike fishing in many of its lakes throughout the state. I know that most anglers prefer to catch walleye because they are so easy to fillet and they taste excellent, but when it comes down to the actual fight of the fish, many fishermen would prefer to catch Read the rest of this entry »
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Canada Fishing Outfitters – Latest Canada Fishing Outfitters news – Reviews Of Fishing Lodges In Canada Specializing In Walleye | Ask …
Posted by admin on May 4th, 2011
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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
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Fly Fishing Guides – Confidence in Fly Fishing – free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2011
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Confidence in Fly Fishing
by: Cameron Larsen
For those of you who, like me, have memories of fishing that pre-date memories of school, think back to as many fishing partners and trips as you can. Even those people you only went fishing with once. Then try to recall times where the success Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2011
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First and foremost an ice fisherman needs the location of good lakes for ice fishing. Usually a lake that produces lots of fish in the summer fishing season will also produce numerous fish in the winter.
Many factors in a lake in winter affect fish life, changing their reactions, their feeding habits, and even their survival rate. For instance a heavy layer of snow over the ice will cut down on the amount of light that filters into the water, reducing weed growth and oxygen production. This will result in the fish becoming lethargic, interested in only conserving their energy to survive rather than wasting energy to feed and move around.
Lakes that are weed choked in the summer is usually is shallow and contains very few deep pools or spots that contain oxygen rich pockets for fish to congregate, and may not be able to sustain a large fish population in the winter months. Lakes that produce great numbers of fish in summer are likely to congregate in these pools and use up the oxygen and they will not all survive.
Fish die off in the winter does not mean that severe oxygen depletion has occurred throughout the whole lake; certain areas will still produce good fishing results. Consider all factors when choosing a lake for ice fishing.
ICE FISHING SPOTS
For new folks fishing the best spot to start is to go where the crowds or people are before you start to experiment. The ice fish crowd loves to socialise while fishing as it ads to the enjoyment. The willingness to share good fishing spots with others is and advantage to the newcomer to ice fishing. No one minds if a few more holes are cut and some more fish taken. Most other anglers will be more than willing to discuss their success and the bait or lures that have been most successful.
Most successful fishermen do not mind sharing their secrets and many oldtimers derive great satisfaction helping a newcomer to ice fishing the advantages of his years of experience. You will some exceptions to this but do not be afraid to ask and let someone know you are new to winter fishing.
LOCATING FISH
Finding the location of fish is frustrating at times. Remember fish in the winter act different than in the summer months. The only requirement for a fish in winter is to eat enough to survive. They generally feed only part of the day to not waste a lot of their energy. The competition for food seems to be the key to fish feeding habits while fishing. Many ice fishermen do not consider all the noise of cutting holes setting up huts will affect the fish. After you settle down to fishing and stop all noisey movement the fish will come back and be more active.
ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT
It is not all that expensive to get started fishing during the winter( but you can get expensive if you wish). When you decide how much of your time will be spent fishing then go from there.
For the weekend ice fishing angler I would suggest a standard ice fishing rod, which can be purchased at any sorting goods store. The rod is seldom more than a fiberglass rod about two feet long with two line guides and a small take up reel. The line can be from 2 to 6 pound test monofilament. Bobbers are a handy thing for ice fishing so keep a couple in your pack. You will also need a variety of lures, hooks, sinkers, swivels and other basic fishing tackle. Also a chisel, ice spud or ice auger for your ice fishing holes. Hit your local bait store before you leave to pick any live bait needed for the species and lake you intend to fish.
Don’t overdo it on your first ice fishing trip out onto the lake. Go out early in the morning and fish till noon, and call it a day. If the fish are biting you should have caught your share by then. If the fish don’t bite worry not you will have learnt to use the new equipment. The next trip out you will be even more equipped and ready for all the fish you will catch.
DRESSING FOR ICE FISHING
Dressing comfortably for winter fishing presents some problems that do not confront other outdoor winter activities. The chief concern is to stay warm at all times, but fishing by nature involves extremes of activity that will cause you to perspire if you are dressed to warmly, and then freeze when you sit too long. You may work up a sweat just getting there and setting up to start fishing. Then sitting for a long time once fishing then you are cold. The secret is to dress warmly for travel and have more to put on for the periods of inactivity. A good snowmobile outfit covers all the needs of most ice fishermen. Remember layers under the parka, you can always take it off if you are too warm. Get out ther and enjoy, catch some fish and you will become and addict of fishing in all seasons.
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