For all you fishermen

Daddee · Posted: 3/22/2004, 1:12 pm Post subject: For all you fishermen

How about a slick way to tie knots?
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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 3/22/2004, 2:47 pm Post subject:

Very cool brass tool. I bookmarked it.
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plummer150 · Posted: 3/22/2004, 3:45 pm Post subject: re:

Speaking of fishing, anyone have or know of any links for free nautical charts?
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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

yes, but as we all know, the Palomar knot is strongest, retaining up to 95% of line strength. Any of you guys have seen a packable fly rod and reel combo on sale lemme know. Im looking for Orvis, St. Croix, or similar quality.
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Glitter · Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 61 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ.

That thing is sweet! Thanks for the link!
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Cynhikr · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.

re. packable fly rod......you might check out these two...
Each has a fly reel AND a spincasting reel coupled with a 6'6" rod

>>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jhtml?id=0004938114884a&type=product&rid=0180101070502&xpid=k19189&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=Big%20Sky%20Fishing%2Ecom&cm_ite=DDI%20Link

OR

Another (more expensive) fly-fishing option is >>>>>
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&categoryId=31690&afsrc=1&qs=5090278%2DPrfmcsNexTag_50013234#details

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As a spin fisherman, I use the Daiwa "Mini-Spin" ($30.00) all the time when backpacking, with much success....(both cases have built-in slots through which the case can be strapped to your pack)

They make a Mini-Cast (closed face reel), also. ...

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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 4/13/2004, 3:33 pm Post subject:

Here is my setup. This whole thing with lures weighs less than a pound. The rod is 5' long (2-piece) and the action is very sweet for the micro lures. The other side of the box has an assortment of Panther Martin spinners.

Loomis rod
Diawa SpinmaticZ-500T reel
Assorted lures

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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

my current setup is a Sigma Titanium (graphite-96%) 5 ft. rod with a Diawa Jupiter-X reel. 2 piece. 4lb. test Trilene super. I was looking at multi piece fly rod combos and they run $400-700 for quality gear. ouch! I still believe fly fishing is far superior than spinning, for many reasons. If you havent tried it, you should. Gary Loomis is a nice stick, my man... and if I find that quarter I'm gonna keep it! Razz

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Daddee · Posted: 4/13/2004, 4:30 pm Post subject:

Has anyone ever used a bamboo fly fishing rod? I saw one on sale at an Abercrombie and Fitch (back when they sold outdoor stuff - many moons ago) and the thin was like $2,000.00.

I've heard from aficionados that bamboo is the best and most exciting material to use - I'm just curious if anyone has ever used a really nice one.

I found this rod after a quick Google search - as an example of what I'm talking about.
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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 4/13/2004, 4:37 pm Post subject:

They are awesome looking for sure. And they are slooooooooow. I know some guys who are fanatics about split cane.

I have a little St Croix 2-piece 7' 3 Wt. Awesome for small streams and sneaking up. I use an Orvis Battenkil barstock reel with it.

I do usually take a clear float and some flies to use with the spinning gear as well. You can get a fly way out on a high mountain lake with that method and you can float them downstream to unwary fish too. Spinning gear is definately more versital in an all around way. You can cover more water but fly fishing is very cool.
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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

yes they are both cool. Something has to be said about catching a 9" brookie in a stream only 3' wide and 6" deep with a fly that you tied with your own hands, with all the precision of a surgeon. Just cool....
Glen, we should plan a fish/backpack somewhere away from the confines and even bring a 3rd party to introduce him to the art...
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Daddee · Posted: 4/13/2004, 10:03 pm Post subject:

DoFear · Joined: 03 Apr 2004 Posts: 24 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Here is a good group for fly fishing. I'm going to join up soon with them.

http://www.azflycasters.org/

plummer150 · Posted: 4/13/2004, 11:39 pm Post subject: re:

Phyrst day of fishing on Saturday, cant wait!
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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 4/14/2004, 6:50 am Post subject:

Well that sounds like fun. I don't get out fishing nearly enough. I think the last time was up in Durango last year and then a place that I'm sworn to secrecy.

Durango has the Animas River running through town. I stay at a hotel on the river and buy a license at City Market across the street. That river is full of Rainbows and big Browns. Lots of pocket water.

The "other" place, a small stream, is very active right now so say the secret reports. One guy caught 75 smallies (small mouth bass) a couple of weeks ago. I was there last year and while I didn't have quite that luck I caught plenty. Those are pound for pound some of the greatest fighters you can catch. They jump clear out of the water. They will take both flies and lures.

I'd like to get up on the Black sometime. Wandering along a small stream has always been my favorite way to fish.

Anyway my next trek is not a fishing trip but it will be a huge adventure. So after that I need to get serious about a fishing trip.
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