Lake Caddo with the Caddo Kid

feeds@yuku.com (pearow) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:21:53 GMT

It was cold, raining; the river was really flowing; the lake was about 2.5 foot high. High, cold, muddy water. But, I was fishing with the Caddo Kid so we managed to find some fish; not a lot, but they were big uns. Only pic of the day because Caddo wouldn't get his camera wet!!!!-p-

We Have A Rising Star Amung US

feeds@yuku.com (Andymanyankee) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:39:08 GMT

Hello
Our very own Snook is a very accomplished Fly Fisherman and Fly Tier.
This spring we will see a very substantial contribution to the fly fishing community from Snook.
So keep your eyes peeled for more from this very talented young man !
http://www.catching-shadows.com/catching-shadows/Conditions.html...

outrageous fiberglass experiences

feeds@yuku.com (halfhitch) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:56:07 GMT

When I was a kid (late 1950's) all my uncles fished with fly rods, but they all used bait and that's how I learned to fish. I had a Wonderod and a Pflueger reel with a floating level line. I lived near some lakes that had plenty of carp. I decided that I wanted to catch these carp on a fly rod just to see if I could land them. At that time, no one fished for carp with a fly rod. So, I bought a can of Green Giant whole kernel corn and went to the lake. First I liberally chummed the...

Fiberglass rod???

feeds@yuku.com (cwood) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:56:18 GMT

Has anyone tried these inexpensive fiberglass rods on ebay? They compare them to the old yellow Eagle Claws which I have casts and thought they were very poor. Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Fiberglass-Fly-Rod-76-for-3-4-Lines-3pc_W0QQitemZ230408575476QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a56bd9f4

Fishing the Blue River

feeds@yuku.com (beauglass) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:27:05 GMT

Doug (onemoredeer), Carl (CrappieCat), and I spent a cold, wet day on the Blue River in Oklahoma yesterday. All the ill weather did was keep anglers away. The fish couldn't care less and willingly participated in our day on the water.

Here's Carl with a nice fat rainbow.

Doug brought another fatty to hand.

Who is this Masked Man?

feeds@yuku.com (Bud) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:39:20 GMT

http://www.blueribbonflyfish.com/

KeeBranch with a nice White River Cutt!!!!

Testing my parabolic rod

feeds@yuku.com (fango) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:07:52 GMT

It was sometime ago.. I was thinking about stiffening the "butt" of this rod...
http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/10761
Well.. it was just an idea or rather a thought.. but anyway, that was a different story..

I tested the rod on some barra last month ... and here are some photos..

i will fish again

feeds@yuku.com (tonemike) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:06:00 GMT

i'm now officially done looking for work and can (in good conscience) get back on the water. i just got a nice job offer from Bayer Oncology and my north seattle territory includes ALASKA. i think being gainfully employed will be way less tiring... looking for work and knowing that my wife is having anxiety-driven chest pains have been taxing.
a good friend built up my 8' 4wt diamondglass blank a few weeks back and i haven't even test-cast it yet. pretty sad huh?
so if i...

Fishing The Midge

feeds@yuku.com (CC de Scunny) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:48 GMT

In June this year I received a copy of Ed Koch's seminal book for my birthday, until then I'd been using split cane but I followed Ed's recommendation and purchased my first glass rod.

This was something of a turning point for me and I must give credit where it's due, Fishing The Midge was a revelation and has added much to my angling pleasures.

I'm interested if this book has influenced other members of this forum and any biographical information...

I need to go outside

feeds@yuku.com (swalker9513) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:34:41 GMT

I know you guys that live above the Red River don't want to hear how "bad" the weather has been in God's Country (that would be Texas for all of you who don't know**insert Lyle Lovett song here**). But it's been cold and rainy for a week, and I'm already tired of it. I really need to go back outside and do some fishing. How do you guys live in places where it's like this for 6 months? I'm going crazy.

Scott 601/3

feeds@yuku.com (jeva) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:39:37 GMT

hello I have not posted in several years but have been lurking. Any way this spring I purchased a slightly used Scott 6' 1wt it came with a dt 1wt line. I set it up with a small reel and headed to my favorite brooky stream. The day went OK but the rod seemed way under lined. Is any one familiar with this rod and what line do you prefer?
Thanks Jim

Temensis on 3WT Steffen?

feeds@yuku.com (alpago) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:33:42 GMT

I was just testing my 3wt Steffen that I got from Riki the other day, and really surprised to catch this fish. On wt3 glass, was really a blast.
He fought quite hard for his size, really fast fish. Just can't wait for them to get bigger

Fishing Glass - recently published article

feeds@yuku.com (Cornmuse) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:22:46 GMT

I recently published this article in a regional outdoor magazine. I thought it might drive a bit of discussion here.

Fishing Glass

By Joe Cornwall

Henry David Thoreau observed that ; "Men have become the tools of their tools." I don't believe Thoreau was involved in the textile industry of the early 19^th Century and he was almost certainly wasn't talking for the benefits of the Luddites, a group of anti-technology workers...

First timer - Am I on the right track?

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:26:12 GMT

Hello,

I've been posting on the Bamboo Forum for a few years but have decided to pick up a glass rod to keep in the car as a backup and perhaps as a primary. As I sift through all the different posts here, it becomes obvious that I'm not going to learn as much as I need to know in order to get a decent rod. So I figured I might save some time by just asking a few questions here regarding what direction I should go. Here are my parameters:

Looking for a...

Heavier weight glass

feeds@yuku.com (clarkman23) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:08:28 GMT

didn't want to hi-jack one of the other threads...but, since we're on the subject of Steffen Bros. fly rods, I talked to Mark recently and he's got a 6/7, 7/8 & 8/9 potentially in the works this winter...since I recently "discovered" the joys of steelhead, this is fan-freakin'-tastic for me...probably bad for my marriage...

what do you guys use for your big fish rods? I have an old heddon PAL 8wt. that I really like but I don't like the...

Proper care for vintage rods

feeds@yuku.com (urbnfly) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:10:40 GMT

Do you guys do anything special to properly take care of your vintage rods? I plan on fishing my rods a fair amount and I want to make sure I get many years of use out of them. Rinse after use? Cork maintenance? Special storing technique? All thoughts appreciated. thanks-

glass 3/4 wt fly rod

feeds@yuku.com (bill0215) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:03:56 GMT

recently i bought this rod on e bay, for $25.00. it is a great buy and BGs are still active here in Brooklyn. I caught about a dozen of them this afternoon between 3:00 - 5:00pm.

A few good Bgs on a fenwick 535 w/ DT 3 line

feeds@yuku.com (bill0215) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:38:11 GMT

Try underlining your glass rods. this rod can go down two line weights as well as up,

OT - Fly Fishing Themed Christmas Cards

feeds@yuku.com (BH Spey) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:45:55 GMT

I know its getting late in the season to be asking this but does anyone know where I can order Fly Fishing themed Christmas Cards?

Thanks!

OT - Caribbean Vacation Fishing Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (BH Spey) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:25:32 GMT

In late March my wife and I will be taking a Caribbean cruise and I've talked her into taking a day for herself at the spa so she can be thoroughly pampered, as she deserves! Since I'll have the day to myself, I thought I'd get a guide and do some fly fishing. Other than that one day I may be able to get in a few hours only on one other afternoon. We will be putting in at Barbados, Dominica, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Maarten and St Thomas.

So the questions are:
...

Fishing with Fiberglass Fly Rods