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Topic: Bonefishing Spots In Honolulu Area? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 1
Views: 1245
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Fri 04/29/11 11:24 am Subject: Bonefishing Spots In Honolulu Area? |
There are a number of public beaches with flats from Diamond Head East to the Marina. I had a blast there in January with the help of a great guide from Nervous Waters Fly shop in Honolulu.
have fun |
Topic: Fly Fishing Beer? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 24
Views: 4251
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Forum: Off Topic Forum Posted: Fri 04/08/11 4:49 pm Subject: Fly Fishing Beer? |
| Cutthroat Porter, Black Butte Porter. Ok, I like Porters |
Topic: Rods Planning - Suggestions Please! |
goin2themountains
Replies: 4
Views: 1922
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 03/23/11 8:35 pm Subject: Rods Planning - Suggestions Please! |
| I love my 3wt power matrix, but if the wind gets heavy, I have a 5wt Sage that drives through wind better. Really, with new graphite rods the weight is not longer the factor it once was. 5 or 6 wt wil ... |
Topic: Best Reels |
goin2themountains
Replies: 2
Views: 1458
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Wed 03/23/11 8:31 pm Subject: Best Reels |
| Orvis is seriously proud of their Mirage, but I have been very happy with the large arbor Battenkills. |
Topic: Texas Coast In Winter? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 2
Views: 1303
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Wed 03/23/11 8:28 pm Subject: Texas Coast In Winter? |
| From what I remember of the Tx. coast you may have to go South of there in the winter, but dearly would love some of the locals to chime in. |
Topic: Wading Boots? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 3
Views: 1522
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Wed 03/23/11 8:25 pm Subject: old korkers |
| Would love to give the new korkers a try, but can't seem to wear out my old one's. I have never had any issue with the inserts and will definitely stay with Korkers the next time. |
Topic: 8-9 Wt Saltwater Reel |
goin2themountains
Replies: 9
Views: 3164
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Wed 03/23/11 8:21 pm Subject: Like the LA |
| l picked up a large arbor Battenkill and spare spool with my Hydros 8wt. this past year for a bonefish trip to Oahu. I have the mid arbor on a trout rod, and was tickled pink with the large arbor. How ... |
Topic: Fly Boxes? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 8
Views: 2184
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sun 03/06/11 1:50 pm Subject: Fly Boxes? |
| Lemme see, Orvis, Plano, Scientific Anglers, what I can stick to a hat band. I use all of the above. I really like the Scientific Anglers two sided boxes, but they can be a little pricey. Several boxe ... |
Topic: Starter Fly Rod And Reel Combo? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 5
Views: 1784
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Sun 03/06/11 1:33 pm Subject: Starter Fly Rod And Reel Combo? |
| Not sure if the offer is still on, but I picked up an Orvis Hydros 7wt with free Battenkill LA for a bone fish trip to Hawaii this winter. Absolutely fantastic quick loading rod, and I felt it was a h ... |
Topic: Trout Fishing: What Is Your Favorite Type Of Water? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 4
Views: 1055
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 03/24/10 11:46 pm Subject: Trout Fishing: What Is Your Favorite Type Of Water? |
| I fish alot of tailwater, but the most fun I had last year was on a high country lake in Colorado with a Creek pontoon boat and a 4 wt 8'6" rod whacking the morning rise with dries. Almost too mu ... |
Topic: Colorado: Fly Fishing Trip - Help? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 7
Views: 1114
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 03/24/10 11:39 pm Subject: Colorado: Fly Fishing Trip - Help? |
Tip from an old man. Buy the gf a fly rod. If she fishes with you, all the better, if she doesn't, keep the rod when you break up.  |
Topic: Puerto Vallarta Roosters & Jacks? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 14
Views: 1715
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 03/24/10 11:27 pm Subject: Puerto Vallarta Roosters & Jacks? |
| I didn't get a chance to fish from the shore while in PV last January, but saw plenty of boats fishing not 30 yards from shore. Even offshore was slow while I was there. Picked up a 40 inch yellowtail ... |
Topic: Sharkskin Fly Line - Review |
goin2themountains
Replies: 25
Views: 18818
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Sun 03/07/10 12:03 am Subject: Sharkskin Fly Line - Review |
| I've been fishing the sharkskin wf5f on a Sage flight rod for about a year. Yes, I find the front 10 feet or so breaks the surface, but no more sink than that. I can't find any guide wear, and have ne ... |
Topic: Fly Fishing Cars/Trucks: Best Vehicle For Fly Fishing? |
goin2themountains
Replies: 20
Views: 3881
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Sat 03/06/10 11:47 pm Subject: Fly Fishing Cars/Trucks: Best Vehicle For Fly Fishing? |
| I'm really sorry guys, but I have to keep something that will haul my fishing shack, a 37 foot fifthwheel. Crew cab Chevy diesel HD2500 does nicely. Rods up to 8 foot and the pontoon boat store in the ... |
Topic: Fish Species: What's On Your 2010 "Fish Wish List?" |
goin2themountains
Replies: 44
Views: 2512
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Forum: Off Topic Forum Posted: Sun 02/28/10 12:15 pm Subject: Fish Species: What's On Your 2010 "Fish Wish List?" |
Roosterfish. Trying to set up a trip in June.
Steelhead. Been on my list for longer than I care to admit.
More and larger cutthroats in Colo.
Having to go back to work sux, but hoping I can s ... |
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