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Topic: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
stoneyfly
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Views: 3566
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sun 01/15/12 4:39 pm Subject: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
| I am not new to fly fishinf but learn new stuff every trip, but just in my experience, nothing floats a fly constantly IF fish are hitting it. Even stripping it back through the water is going to wat ... |
Topic: Rods Planning - Suggestions Please! |
stoneyfly
Replies: 4
Views: 2256
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Tue 04/05/11 4:35 pm Subject: Rods Planning - Suggestions Please! |
| Montana....definitely a 6 wt. That covers allot. 5wt. is a good standard, but seriously, a 6 can handle bigger flies, and the wind. Both you will wanna try in Butte. You are so gonna love it! |
Topic: Double Nymph Rig And Tying Advice? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 5
Views: 2296
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Tue 04/05/11 4:31 pm Subject: Double Nymph Rig And Tying Advice? |
| MidwestChrome very cool blog and those flies are awesome!!! |
Topic: Double Nymph Rig And Tying Advice? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 5
Views: 2296
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sat 03/26/11 2:10 pm Subject: Double Nymph Rig And Tying Advice? |
On rivers, my favorite is a Cripple or a Hopper when appropriate and a #22 WD40 off the eye or the bend.
Stillwater, a piece of regular fluoro (P-Line) folded in half with one side about 12" lon ... |
Topic: Fly Fishing Gear: Chest Vs. Sling Pack Vs. Vest? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 6
Views: 3981
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 04/20/10 10:18 pm Subject: Fly Fishing Gear: Chest Vs. Sling Pack Vs. Vest? |
| Sling all the way. Have the Orvis Sling and it is great, but just score the Willy J sling it this thing is sick! |
Topic: Fly Fishing Gear: L.L. Bean vs. Orvis Products? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 3
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sun 02/28/10 9:13 pm Subject: Fly Fishing Gear: L.L. Bean vs. Orvis Products? |
Orvis may cost more because it is the next step up. One that interest the experienced ff.
You are talking one of the lightest rods out there (next to the Helios) and the reel. Light weight and fish ... |
Topic: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 7
Views: 908
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 02/23/10 5:50 pm Subject: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
| just got back from the fishwest.com website great deals and really good guys to deal with, bought three reels and they will spool it with backing and line for 35 bucks....no shipping and the bonefish ... |
Topic: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 7
Views: 908
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Thu 02/18/10 7:02 pm Subject: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
| There is a web store out there called DEALS ON THE FLY. Need to check it out. It is a one item at a time, but killer deals. Last night there was a Hardy reel for a killer price...it might be back, ... |
Topic: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 7
Views: 908
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 02/16/10 11:25 pm Subject: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel Selection Advice? |
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Topic: Fly Rod Review: Sage Xi3 |
stoneyfly
Replies: 13
Views: 3637
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 02/16/10 10:43 pm Subject: Fly Rod Review: Sage Xi3 |
Good to read ya Steve. I been fishing the 2 and 3 weight on the Provo...a little fly on the ice.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/FlyGoddess/Provo/IMG_2344.jpg
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Topic: Fly Rod Review: Sage Xi3 |
stoneyfly
Replies: 13
Views: 3637
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 02/16/10 10:22 pm Subject: Fly Rod Review: Sage Xi3 |
| Kory makes a good point about buying a custom rod and having to go through some extra hoops if you break it. For sure make sure you get any custom rods that warranty the entire rod and will repair or ... |
Topic: Sinking Vs. Floating Line? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 2
Views: 1108
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Tue 02/16/10 10:19 pm Subject: Sinking Vs. Floating Line? |
Agree with Bjorn. I prefer stillwater so I have Intermediate to Type VII.
Cortland Clear Camo also. All sinking line will hit the bottom, just some take longer than others.
I am also going to s ... |
Topic: Sinking Fly Line: Recommendations, Suggestions? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 3
Views: 1040
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sat 02/13/10 9:52 pm Subject: Sinking Fly Line: Recommendations, Suggestions? |
Need more info. An Intermediate is a great all around line. In the Spring and Fall when fish are shallower, it is great, and warmer months, just count down.
I also recommend a Type II, if fact, I u ... |
Topic: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 18
Views: 3566
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Thu 02/11/10 7:55 pm Subject: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
| I had to jump in on this thread, and as the guy before said..."not to be a nerd", but i deal with this stuff for a living. WD-40 is about 50% Stoddard Solvent and should NOT be put anywhere ... |
Topic: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 18
Views: 3566
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Thu 02/11/10 12:33 pm Subject: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
It is illegal on artificial waters. It is an added scent. I personally fly fish only and scent is a no no.
Not sure it would even come close to making a good floatant, I think it might do the opp ... |
Topic: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
stoneyfly
Replies: 18
Views: 3566
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 02/10/10 11:29 pm Subject: Fly Floatant: Does WD40 Work? |
| Wouldn't it leave a bad oil slick? I will stick with Frog Fanny |
Topic: Best Winter Trout Flies & Fly Patterns |
stoneyfly
Replies: 19
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Forum: Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Wed 02/10/10 11:28 pm Subject: Best Winter Trout Flies & Fly Patterns |
| New to this forum, but my go to flies this time of year is a #22 to #32 Snow Midge and #22 WD40 in Grey, Olive and Black. Zebras also. |
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