i'm looking into a inflatable boat that can seat 2 people, but i can also take out oh my own and carry without to much trouble..that i can drift and also use on the lakes around here too, so something that rows well and wont break the bank...

has anyone used one of these, Star EZ fish? http://www.starinflatables.com/mods/...p?idproduct=11

cheers.

I have a small wallet for my leaders and heads, but am looking for a similar (larger) wallet to hold my fly lines!---Any Ideas out there?

Thanks,

Bill

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Word on the street is that it's Martys 67th Birthday today,,, Happy Birthday old man:razz:
Guys,, just trying to be a smart ass,, Marty is nowhere near that age!
Marty, a very happy birthday wish from the Salmon Chaser

Do you think it is senseless to allow bait during the catch and release season on the Clearwater?

Do you think treble hooks make it more likely the "flossers" are going to snag fish on the SF Clearwater?

Here's a chance to voice your opinion - take the survey at:

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fishSur...fm?action=show

Look for me at the UK booth near the SE side of the international fountain--come early, and we'll free you up for the rest of the day!

Tom

So what do you midwestern guys hear about the lake run project? If I'm not mistaken Pa. started to stock juvenilles back in either 08 or 09. Theres been alot of speculation wether this will be a return year (if any actually made it) and there were a few strays caught in some of the Ohio tribs last year. Should I look at this as a possible bonus or do you guys think it will take and we could see good numbers of browns this season?

i am trying to line up a TFO Deer Creek 11' 8wt switch with a dedicated fly line for indicator fishing.

I already have a Delta 7/8 for Spey but want a dedicated indi line which is what I'll be using this rod for 90% of the time.

Lines being considered:
1. Rio Steelhead Atlantic Salmon 10wt - 610grains head @ 66 feet
2. Airflo Speydictor 8wt ~600 grains @ 36 feet
3. Orvis Salmon/Steelhead Wonderline Generation 3 10 or 11 wt (specs unknown)

Does anyone know if Royal Wulff make a Long Belly, Triangle Taper or Steelhead Taper Line heavy enough for this rod? I only see them up to 9wt listed on their web site.

What other indi line should i be considering for this rod?

Does anyone know of any deals on DT10 or DT11 single hand lines? these would also work nicely with this rod for indi.

Thanks

Just picked up a TFO 11'-7wt switch and want to beach fish for Coho this Fall...casting Clousers and other bait fish flies and the like...anyone have a line recommendation?

Are there any good books anyone would reccomend to someone just starting out fishing with a 2 handed rod? I am new to fly fishing and have never really trout fished much. I have been using my fly rod on largemouth bass mostly. I did try my hand at nymphing this past spring with my singlehander with some sucess. From what I have read its all about swinging flies with a 2 hander correct? So I guess I am looking for a book that talks about line and leader setup, flies selection (when to use what). Is there such a book?

Thanks

Hi everyone,
I'm new to spey casting (just put the final coat of finish on my first spey rod) and I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in letting me borrow a DVD or two on spey casting. I would be more than happy to compensate the cost of shipping by tying some flies.

Please send me a message and I will provide my address and phone number.

Thanks,

Matt

Normally that might mean the two handers have been in the closet for 6 months and it's time to pull them out. In 2005 the Steelhead returns were falling and I put my rods away for 5 years. After yearly bonefish and tuna trips the call of the Skeena has gotten louder and louder. I love fishing the flats and a 300 yd run from a Tuna is incredible but absolutley nothing beats a square tail rising to a waked dry fly. I have started cruising this site again and wow have things changed in the Spey world. Switch rods, skagit lines and more types of casts than you can shake a long stick at. I guess it's time to go back to school.

i see some of the guys who post in the fly tying thread the varieties of the above flies which some of you guys tie superb flies, so much so that i would not want to wreck them by letting a fish have a chew on them, but i refer to classics like the green butt skunk (a fly i have become very fond of, even seen them as a tube and a humpy variant, awesome colour combo) and the orange herron etc.
My question is do you generaly fish these flies on a floating line with maybe flurocarbon leader as the only 'weight' or do you fish these deep on heavy tips etc?
I realise they are probably suitable for any depth you like but is there a level they excel at, like in a shallow swift head or tail of a pool and due to the lack of weight becides the hook they swim in maybe the top 1-2ft of the water? or do they excel at the opposite, in deep slow pools?

Anbody ever had a Young or Beaudex/Beaulite restored (the finish)?

Is it worth it? How much? My Beaulite isn't bad....just thought it might look spiffy ith a bit of work.

Keith

Hello,
New to spay pages and a seasoned beginner with casting a spey rod (if that makes any sense). Been casting 3 fall/winter's. I choose a Sage 7wt VT2 w/ a Rio Skagit set up as my first rod. Really have enjoyed it. I've spent a good amount of hours getting used to the rod and casting it. The thing I've noticed in the Skagit is that its shorter bellied line and it's been great to learn with and good for smaller rivers. I haven't spent much time with a sink tip. It might be good for that too, not sure.
I'm wondering what be a good next step for in a line that would work bigger water more effectively (delta air flow?). Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks,
g