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Stalizard posted:We're going fishing today, taking kayaks down the river and across a lil reservoir. Had a lot of success on the last trip just dead drifting nymphs forever as the kayak floated down the river, the hardest part is getting them all the way down because it gets like ten feet deep and all I have is regular floating fly line. Try some black wooly buggers too, I've caught quite a few bass on them.
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Those are awesome. (I also bet they slay fish) edit: I finally got around to reading Dangerllama's effortpost on fly fishing; that is fantastic! If anyone thinks fly fishing looks like it might be for them, there are some cheapo starter sets that while not fancy, will absolutely give you enough of a taste to decide if you want to get into it or not. There's something extremely meditative about tending your line and stripping it in. Feeling the fish bite with the line in your hand is addicting as gently caress. Gooch181 fucked around with this message at 23:43 on Jul 20, 2020 |
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Jul 20, 2020 23:37
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Dik Hz posted:https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Thief-Obsession-Natural-History/dp/110198161X Oh man I heard about that bird heist on This American Life a while back and am totally gonna check that book out.
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Jul 21, 2020 01:40
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Just in case you didnt check, on the reel that spins both ways, see if there's a little switch on the bottom that got bumped into the unlocked position!
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Jul 25, 2020 03:40
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Did someone say dickspoons?    My personal best anything, probably 3 pounds or so, maybe 14 inches? Strong little fellow and good fun to catch.
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Jul 29, 2020 17:39
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That's amazing.
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Aug 6, 2020 18:51
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Agreed, wooly bugger is my confidence fly, if such a thing exists. I've had panfish, catfish, and bass all on the same black one. Bonus, if you are tying them, they are super easy.
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Aug 6, 2020 23:37
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Nestharken posted:A friend got me into fishing a couple months ago and I've been out a few more times since then. I caught this guy while video chatting with my folks this afternoon--was kinda fun to be able to show it off in real time. Only bite I got all afternoon, though. If you are fishing rivers, get some ned rig jigs for sure. I'm slowly building up experience around the Dayton area and the neds seem to do well everywhere. Most successes with the TRD finesse worms. I've been invited for a walleye trip at Erie next month, so it's really nice to hear they are on fire this year. I've never been on a charter before, nor fished Erie. That big water is going to be pretty different from what I'm used to fishing locally.
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Aug 17, 2020 14:34
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You need to unspool line from your reel at your feet and cast from that pile, not your reel itself!
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Aug 19, 2020 18:11
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Some fly reels have drag for fighting stronger fish, but mostly your reel is just storage. Your "working line" should always be pulled out of the reel and laid at your feet; learning to not tangle yourself up in this is part of the fun! I usually try to take out a little more line that it will take to reach where I hope my cast will land. Like was mentioned, your non-rod hand will almost always be busy tending your "working line", either stripping some in to move the fly, making sure it isn't tangled, etc. Your hand on your line is also going to be important when it comes to feeling a fish take your fly; be good and ready to play tug-o-war with that sucker! 100% watch videos from Mad River Outfitters, there's lots of good ones from other folks as well explaining the cast. Tie a bit of yarn to your leader and practice in the yard, paying close attention to making your rod bend and having nice looking loops on both the back and fore cast. Watching videos will help you learn what this should look like, but if you can have someone in person show you, it'll make it far easier. Also, learn the roll cast. Love the roll cast.
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Aug 19, 2020 23:25
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You'll get it! It's one of those things that seems complicated, until you figure out how simple it is. Here's a few videos I found helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jcgehADUUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1XP0NRRGkA
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Aug 19, 2020 23:44
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A+ tips. I'm gonna have to bust off some fly casting rust when this 5wt is finishes this week, I'd better refresh myself on the basics as well.
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Aug 20, 2020 00:11
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He's a fuckin go getter!
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Sep 6, 2020 00:51
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I finally got some dickspoon replacements; never employing them without checking for snags with inferior tackle first. (And then promptly casting into a tree)
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Sep 10, 2020 18:50
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The abu Garcia black max combo is held in pretty high esteem for the price.
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Sep 14, 2020 23:08
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I have the Pro Max and it's sick nasty. The only difference between it and the Black Max is more bearings and maybe some build components, iirc.
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Sep 16, 2020 15:25
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Dangerllama posted:Yeah, I have the Patagonia Atom Sling which I like quite a bit. The workbench on the front is pretty great when you slide the thing around, and is helpful with rigging, adjusting weight, etc. I would take a long look at fishpond if I were buying new, though. I also have this pack, and like it quite a bit. Helps that it was on sale.
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Sep 21, 2020 02:29
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Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him with a zebco. Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he replied.
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Sep 27, 2020 13:45
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Tenkara should be perfect for pulling up a panfish lunch! I don't have location specific advice, but bluegills and such are god damned everywhere and delicious.
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Sep 27, 2020 23:20
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Those fish are loving pristine. Gorgeous.
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Sep 28, 2020 17:00
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Ohio has an app so you can have your permits digitally, worth seeing if your state also has something similar.
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Oct 8, 2020 23:52
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Trees and rocks ate mine  (And a big ol' catfish)
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Oct 11, 2020 13:04
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I think they factor the weather in, and I've occasionally caught exactly what it suggested would be biting. I'd imagine that's mostly been luck, though.
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Oct 16, 2020 15:32
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Woof that second one is enormous. Hell yeah!
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Oct 26, 2020 03:03
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