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  Topic: I got a ribbon for the biggest idiot on the planet yesterday
JoeD

Replies: 11
Views: 1095

PostForum: Off Topic Forum   Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:06 pm   Subject: I got a ribbon for the biggest idiot on the planet yesterday
Matt1515,

Forget your flies? I've never done that. I make it a point to make sure I have all the flies I could possibly need packed in the truck before I leave. The trick is to place your vehicl ...
  Topic: Fishing Sayings ... True Or Not?
JoeD

Replies: 10
Views: 1558

PostForum: Off Topic Forum   Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:59 pm   Subject: Fishing Sayings ... True Or Not?
"Great fishing is better than Great sex"

I'll test that one out for a while Laughing

Aren't they the same?
  Topic: pixels of fish
JoeD

Replies: 3
Views: 960

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:23 pm   Subject: pixels of fish
What is the digital camera you use for fish pics and why? I'm sure this topic has been covered before on this forum, but it seems to me that the technolgy has been changing fast so maybe its time for ...
  Topic: What would you do?
JoeD

Replies: 3
Views: 714

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:14 pm   Subject: What would you do?
The best thing to do when faced with less than ideal fishing conditions is to just go fishing. Walk the bank, read the water, fish, fish and then fish some more. You will most likely be pleasantly s ...
  Topic: Stripping Baskets For Fly Fishing
JoeD

Replies: 6
Views: 1287

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:38 pm   Subject: Stripping Baskets For Fly Fishing
Plastic basket with weed wacker string glued in loops on the inside bottom make a decent home made stripping basket.

The one that Orvis sells/sold that a came with a CCA membership has been my favo ...
  Topic: Double Haul
JoeD

Replies: 12
Views: 2098

PostForum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum   Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:35 pm   Subject: Double Haul
waterwhippa,

Not sure if you mean an outright collision or a tailing loop, but...

Sounds like you may be starting forward a bit too soon. Try drifting your rod back on the back cast and watch y ...
  Topic: Orvis Fly Rod Review
JoeD

Replies: 11
Views: 1699

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:12 pm   Subject: Orvis Fly Rod Review
NJtrout,

Good Luck! I hope you break it in the first go around.

Joe
  Topic: Simplefly System - REVIEWS, FEEBACK AND DISCUSSION
JoeD

Replies: 14
Views: 2774

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:36 pm   Subject: Simplefly System - REVIEWS, FEEBACK AND DISCUSSION
Jeremy,

Nice pattern! I see the articulation and color blending as the most important features.

Though I don't see why you'd need a stinger, when you have the hook in the back section have you ...
  Topic: Orvis Fly Rod Review
JoeD

Replies: 11
Views: 1699

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:50 pm   Subject: Orvis Fly Rod Review
NJtrout,

A four piece is great for travel. Over the past two years I've switched all my rods over to four piece.

The nine foot rod will give you a bit more line control and in reality, anywhe ...
  Topic: Fly Fishing Rod Reviews
JoeD

Replies: 10
Views: 5561

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:47 am   Subject: Fly Fishing Rod Reviews
I think RickW hit the nail on the head. It's what matters to you. It its a warranty, then I think the older more well established companies agree superior, if only because they are more likely to be ...
  Topic: Bonefishing Reels
JoeD

Replies: 5
Views: 1467

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:20 pm   Subject: Bonefishing Reels
I have the Bauer, Ross and Orvis reel you mention. I'd go with Orvis. If it's for bonefish and less, look at the Mid Arbor Battenkill also.
  Topic: Rising Trout
JoeD

Replies: 14
Views: 1940

PostForum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum   Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:59 pm   Subject: Rising Trout
waterwhippa,

It's an easy place to love! And, yes I do, as well as the Main & East. Email or PM if you'd like.
  Topic: Rising Trout
JoeD

Replies: 14
Views: 1940

PostForum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum   Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:36 pm   Subject: Rising Trout
My favorite hatch is always the one that's happening when I'm on the river!
  Topic: Frog Hair Products
JoeD

Replies: 2
Views: 1017

PostForum: Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum   Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:51 pm   Subject: Frog Hair Products
Gamma makes Frog Hair tippet and leader in fluorocarbon and in a copolymer. I've tried their copolymer in the smaller X sizes... it's okay, a little stronger than plain nylon but only by a tenth or t ...
  Topic: Fresh Water Flies
JoeD

Replies: 20
Views: 2914

PostForum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum   Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:07 pm   Subject: Fresh Water Flies
Well...

for trout fishing:
soft hackle bead head pheasant tail
rusty spinner
elk hair caddis black

Smallmouth fishing:
Cone head white wooly bugger
Sneaky Pete
Clouser in olive & b ...
 
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