Jay-
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Dave
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Jay-
I sent you a PM.
Dave
Tayler-
For your first boat, you probably want to build a stitch and glue pram. Unfortunately, a large majority of plans (free or for $$) are tenders and/or sailing dinghys. They are ok for...
I asked the same question when I built my first rods. Everyone had a different answer, but I've settled on placing guides opposite the spline for blanks up to a 7 wt, and on the spline for 7 wt and...
Bo-
You're probably thinking of the Lee Kay Center. It's about 5600 West 2100 South. You'll learn more there during a WMR picinic day than by watching every DVD ever published. Highly recommended....
Hmm, six flies. Here are my favorite six patterns no matter where I'm going, but I'm going to cheat because I'm recommending more than one size per pattern.
Parachute Adams (12-16)
Tan EH Caddis...
I agree with nightgoat. I stopped using my shooting heads this year because I found by changing my casting angle (in relation to the flow) and throwing mends I can fish the depths I need with a SA...
Yep, pm, I love E/C Caddis as well. And now that I've fished the no-hackle caddis a few times, I'll keep tying the good old fashioned EH Caddis; nothing else skates quite like it.
Dave
Had a great day on the Rubicon yesterday from ~8am - noon. Fish were hitting tan Humpys and EH Caddis, size 12-14. Picked up fish in the pools as well as right in the whitewater of the falls. No...
To phrase my question in another way: the literature describes 2 ways of tying EH Caddis. The first is tying in mono or wire ribbing at the back, tying in the hackle at the front of the fly,...
There are a few, but the most popular is Adobe Reader:
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Dave
I did some exploring at the 3400ft elevation with my kids (4&6yrs) a couple of weeks back and thought this was a georgeous little stream. (Thanks for the hints everyone). I'm going to head up Sunday...
In all my years, I only recall one "Bad Day Fishing". It started with ripping my waders in the knee on my way to the river and went downhill from there. On the other hand, I've experienced more than...
I was checking my fly boxes last night for this weekends trip to a Sierra size-12-anything stream, when I realized I was essentially out of a goto pattern: EH Caddis. So I sat down and started...
Actually, Darian, to my pallette (sp?), whites taste like dirt. I had a neighbor in Utah I use to supply with ducks and he brought me lots of fish. One time he said "try this and let me know what...
And for the closet gear slingers, don't forget about Bass Pro Shops possibly coming to Sacramento:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.CFPage?appID=94&storeID=62
99% of my business goes to...
Rob-
I don't know if I'll get around to answering your question, but I'll share some of my experience with you.
1. Mosey over to some of the hunting or field trial oriented retriever web sites and...
Take some time to poke around Punta Abre Ojos as well. The inland lighthouse is kinda neat. This is one of my favorite villages I used to haunt on surf trips 15 years back; I've been invited in for...
Take my response for what it's worth, cuz I'm definitely a rookie. I tie the following:
3/16" sz.4
5/32" sz.8
1/8 " sz.12
7/64" sz.14
3/32" sz.16
5/64" sz.18
These came from...
Here's a long shot: ever run into Fred Miller and his golden Sparky or Buddy? He spends more time fishing the Weber than just about anybody, but usually up river just below Echo. I used to fish the...
And don't forget my favorite, grouse: blues, sage, and ruffed.
If your serious about getting a dog, I highly recommend contacting the Wasatch Hunting Retriever Club. It is a very friendly club. ...
You can also consider repairing the Orivs if it is worthy. Slicing off and replacing a reel seat and cork grip is really not too tough. I'm sure someone at Bill's can recommend someone to do the...
I'd like to hear some opinions on 2 purchases I'm considering:
1. I was in Kiene's the other day trying on Simms vests and Fishpond packs and am having trouble choosing what route to go. My...
After stumbling around learning the ropes, got into my first shad this morning. Fished Sailor Bar from ~6:30-8:00 with nothing, then landed 1/2 dozen in the next 40 minutes. A bunch of bumps also. ...
Bill and Marilyn-
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during these times.
I expect this thread will remain on top for a long time based on the love and...
The water level's been keeping me from shad'n so far, but I'm planning on tomorrow after work. I was planning on going to the island at Sailor Bar or Lower Sunrise. Any suggestions on locations for...