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Good topic...

I do actually use the Bright Orange/bright yellow lines...
Not for fishing, but for teaching folks to cast.
It really stands out when doing video analysis of casting...the bright co ...

I've got a pair of the Rivertecs that I like alot. No shoulder straps, just a velcro belt. They are perfect for guiding out of a raft, just a velcro belt, so you can hop out and take a leak with no ha ...

For Steelhead in NY its hard to stray hard from the old Glow bug/egg patterns, as they always seem to hook fish. And there are so many Salmon/brown trout eggs around.

For Erie tribs I've caught fis ...

I used to fish alot of Mustad hooks when I first started tying. Now days I tie most of my flies on Tiemco and Daichi hooks. They are a little more money, but seem to hold strong, don't straighten out ...

Mick,

The Loomis GLX are great fast action rods and would be suitable for saltwater fishing, downside is they are pricey.

Don't overlook their GL3 series they are relatively inexspensive and are ...

Tridge-

I'll second what joey said about going out with someone who knows how to catch fish, and have them show you the ropes. Fishing for warmwater like bass) fish is a good way to get used to cas ...

Bella,

Welcome! Your not alone... there are a few other dedicated female flyfishers out there...my wife is one of them...check out these stories below.

Hope to see you posting a fish tale and s ...

Welcome to the site...and Maine for that matter.

Most guys that fish for Stripers/Blues in Maine fish 9 wts over 8. Why? Because it's almost always windy, and you are usually heavy sinking lines 30 ...

PeteD

You can call me crazy...but I think there is something very cool about catching any native fish that has not been "helped" by man. These fish and the places they live will become ha ...

Hunter,

So out of the 900 plus fish that returned last year, do we know how many are "the real deal" Native fish?

I realize there are other issues threatening these fish besides the da ...

Hunter

If all of the rivers in Maine are 100% dependent on stocking then that would lead me to believe that Native Atlantic Salmon (in Maine) are already extinct?

I personally would love to see ...

I know not everyone chooses to hire guides, but for those who do... What three things do you consider the most when looking at potential guides?

For me I'd say:

1. Is the guide energetic? Is the ...

Jer-

Wasn't it Pat that bailed us out multiple times with some boat issues in florida last year?
I believe so ...thanks Pat!
In fact I may owe my first tarpon to your help...or jeremy and I would ...

Check these out back in Jan at the show in Mass. They look and sound killer...drag looks bombproof. I wouldn't by one for trouting, as it'd be overkill, but for steelhead or as a new saltwater reel it ...

Some good feedback here...thanks

Austin- like you and Ahab Fly Tyer was my favorite too...good stuff.

Most fishing stories I read now are from books instead of mags...
But I like the move towar ...

I used to subscribe to about every flyfishing magazine under the sun. Fly Fisherman, American Angler, Fly Rod and Reel, Eastern FlyFishing and on and on. Now I hardly subscribe to any... I do like rea ...

Ahab,

Thanks for the link...some good feedback there specific the the 12 wt BIImx which I what I'm looking to use for Tarpon/Tuna.

I realize the Winston name was built on their reputation for bamboo rods. This might be why I never gave their rods much thought in the past, as I have zero interest in bamboo rods.

I don't know m ...

Whip,

I guess the fact that you've never broke it says alot...as I know you are hard on gear like myself.

Did you ever pick up that fast action 5wt you were looking for? I'd imagine the BIImx 9f ...

Contemplating buying a new Winston BIImx for fishing the salt. I've tried the rod in a few line weights and love the way it handles.

I've never purchased a Winston before and just wondered what kin ...

KC,

Funny you mention Winston... bout a month ago I tryed out the BIIMX and was blown away... it was a 9ft 9wt and I was extremely impressed. It handled 80ft+ dead on accurate and...best of all it ...

Wow... Choosing between the Xi2 and GLX would be a tough call... Both are killer rods... Price wise you might want to look at the Loomis sticks over at LL Bean... they have the GLX and Crosscurrent GL ...

Joey... it is open for sure...

I havent heard of anyone fishing it and catching anything since the new year. I don't think they plow the road on the north side..so you'd need snowshoes to get far.. ...

Jesse,

Never fished it in winter...have fished the area around Buckfield once in June...lots of little browns (10inchers) rising to caddis in that section.
I was amazed by the amount of caddis for ...

Ahab-

According to the rep for SA it will not wear out your guides...but then again what else would he say?
I'd have to think is true...after all its not sandpaper, its a form of PVC. I doubt the ...

Finally back to the tying bench after wrapping up most of my major home renovations... and it feels good to turn out a couple dozen flys.

Spun up too many nancy's prayers/wb caddis to even count, a ...

Whip,

I've been eyeballing that pack canoe for years...seems like the perfect hike in solo craft. I think about evertime I hike my Old town Penobscot (50+ lbs) over a mile throught the woods...I ow ...

Joey-
Good question on the ice up factor, if it helped it could be very valuable for the steelhead/winter fisherman.

I'm a big skeptic on this gear too as I said earlier. The line did perform well ...

Chris-

As for cleaning they recommend good old soap and water...and of course the Sci anglers cleaning pad (which are handy for all flylines)which will not damage the texture of the line.
Importan ...

Had the chance to cast the new Sharkskin flyline by Scientific Anglers yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised... First of all I'll admit I'm generally sceptical of the "buzz products" in th ...

Whip-
Must be some FF shows coming up in your neck of the woods? Give those Ticrx's a test drive they might be the tool your looking for...
I'll be down in Marlboro MA in a few weeks and plan to dem ...

I have the reg Ticr in a 6wt I love for throwing streamers and nymphing. I also have a 5 wt Finesse series I fish with a DT line that is killer for dries and nymphing.

My buddy let me throw his Ti ...

I thought Umpqua supplied Beans as well as Orvis? Maybe not... Regardless they are all made in Asia...

You can't deny the power of the bugger.

Favorite streamer for me would definately be the olive bunny leach.
Like the bugger, its a good "all arounder" and easy to tie.

I'm with Joey on this... as fly fishing to me is casting flies to fish. Sure you can tie a streamer on a fly rod and drag it around the lake by motor...but is this really "fly fishing"? As y ...

Sage Xi2 9ft 9wt 4 piece suggested retail $680.

I know you can buy them in Maine at LL Bean, Kittery Trading Post, and Kennebec River Outfitters.
Definately better to buy from a local shop as they ...

Joey,
The Sage you fished in Florida was blue? Likely a Sage Xi2. I've fished those in a 9x9 and think they are one of the best rods to date for hucking that ol' 350 grain sink tip with a big nasty ...

Way to break it down Alex.

I have zero personal experience castin/fishing Scott rods. However the lines of people waiting to cast the Scott rods at last years Flyfishing show should be an indicatio ...

Jeremy,

Hand casting is very challenging and will teach you to be a very efficient caster. I think it is very possible to catch fish by hand casting in some situations, however there are some limit ...

Biting the bullet eh?

I have a friend who's selling a 16 foot Clack. I'll get yuo some details tonight if your interested...

Thanks for the kind words from you both.

Presentations aren't my forte, but when the topic is fly fishing related it would be hard for me to not be enthusiastic. It is what I love to do.
I look ba ...

Thanks Jeremy

Hoping for a good turnout for this event, despite the looming Holiday craziness...

This presentation is designed to be informative (yet fun) and insightful. I think everyone will ...

Send a private message to Marshall D who posts on this site...He's from Maine, but winters in Naples. He'll be able to point you in the right direction...

What are you looking to fish for near Portland? And what do you consider close by?
There are a few places locally (within 45 minutes) where you can fish for salmon/trout in rivers...they can be fickl ...

I love fishing moving water more than anything...however when the hexes are "on" I ditch the river and head for the upcountry ponds...cant wait to hear those trout gobble em up...wont be lon ...

Colin,

Glad to hear your interest in Maine.
And more specifically your interest in landlocked Salmon. I spend most of my summer Guiding float trips, and fishing for landlockeds in Maine.
To ans ...

I don't know much about Manchester proper, but like Whippa said you'd have some good local water, the Adirondacks around the corner. Not to mention, with a short days drive you can fish Great Lakes St ...

Steelie,

You can get them in summer by trolling with streamers or leech patterns on leadcore line... If you want to get them by "casting" flies I recommend fishing in November-December of ...

I like the cheap foam toothpick style ones, unless I'm fishing over spooky fish.

Could a 14 yr old afford a "guideschool"? Kodiak said they are expensive...For the price he could save his cash for a car... And he can drive when he turns 16.