Home Forums Fishing Flyfishing DOES ANY ONE HERE FLY FISH

I hope this part of the forum can get going I have been looking for a good fly fishing forum lets have a sound of to see if any one is here.<P>Thack

Oh yeah! I flyfish small streams for trout, ponds for bluegill, do some squirrel hunting and am always looking for that last bit of accuracy out of my .22! Just don't do any big game hunting anymore.<BR>JB

I've been flyfishing for about 32 years. I fish in streams, rivers, lakes and saltwater.My home,here in Maine, is close to all kinds of good fishing water. I tie most of the flies that I use and someday hope to build some bamboo fly rods. I prefer the cane rods in freshwater and use the glass and graphites in the ocean. Incidently, to me there's two kinds of flyfishing: one is with bucktails and streamers,the other isn't.

I have been flyfishing for 36 years. I tie my own flies and build my bamboo rods, I consider bamboo to be the best rod material for trout fishing. Here is one of the rods I built <A HREF="http://www.webjogger.net/ayerry/p8.jpg" TARGET=_blank>http://www.webjogger.net/ayerry/p8.jpg</A> I agree with th pevious post that there is flyfishing(nymphs,wet and dry flies) and there is fishing with a fly rod(streamers).<BR>

I'll jump in here. I live in southeast Idaho, and I'm within a day trip of some of the best trout fishing in the world - the Henry's and South forks of the Snake, the Madison, the Yellowstone, the Gallatin...the list goes on. I spend a lot of time in my driftboat with my wife and two sons, or with buddies, and we do a fair number of one and two night trips on the rivers, camping wherever it looks good when it's time to pull over for the night. But that doesn't mean I'm averse to smaller streams or stillwater - I love that, too. I tie nearly all my own flies, with the exception of an exotic pattern or two that I won't use more than once or twice and so can't justify the time or materials to tie for myself. I have zero experience with saltwater; it's on my list, but my list is a long one. I'm not a real "techie" when it comes to equipment - just give me good graphite rods, machined reels and high quality lines, and I'm happy. What really turns me on is just being out there doing it. If we could get a good board going on flyfishing, that would be ideal - I could come to one place to satisfy all (OK, most) of my obsessions!

Greggun <BR>good to see you post her I have tried somewhat to spark some interest but usualy I am the onlyu one posting so try and help me out if you will. Excatly what part of southern Idaho are you from I am fairly familar with southern I daho I used to work in rexburg rigby area! loved that area if I could I would let work take me back. I currently reside in Logan Utah so I am not to far from Idaho.<P>------------------<BR>Thack<P>"Its not how big your gun is it is where you put the bullet."<p>[This message has been edited by Thack (edited January 30, 2001).]

Hello, Thack. I'm 48 miles south of south of Idaho Falls, in Pocatello. It's a great place to live if you fly fish. To the south, you have great stillwater (and some blue ribbon streams we like to think are a secret); to the north - well, you know what we have up there: everything.<P>What about you, Thack. What puts you in Logan? What do you do for a living? <P>OK, here's something for us to discuss: Is the new and incredible popularity of fly fishing killing the sport? Are we loving it to death? Or, is it the case that with its popularity, influence can be brought to bear to keep it safe, the waters pristine, the public's awareness of the economic impact of fly fishing raised?<P>We can also talk about fly patterns and stuff like that if you want. There's a great article in the new Fly Fisherman about PMD patterns, by Rene Harrop. PMD patterns have been a mainstay for me for years now. Do you tie? If not, you need to. It's one of the pathways into getting a lot out of this sport. <P>Thanks for following up, Thack.

I fly fish some for trout in SC,NC and GA.I also flyfish occassionally in ponds for bluegill and bass.

JohnDuarte<BR>i live in Maine also . i was wondering if you knew any good small streams to flyfish for brook trout? last year was my first year flyfishing i didnt catch anything but i hope to this year. i tie some flies my self also. i also do alot of hunting. do you do any hunting? <BR>YoungHunter

I'm not what you'd call an "accomplished" fly fisherman, but I have a lot of fun at it. Most of the time, I fish rivers and lakes for crappies, bass and bluegill. I have caught a few trout in small streams, but they are so brushy around here that I generally go with an ultra-light spinning rod, instead. <BR>I really enjoy reading about this sport, and am looking forward to learning what I can from all of you on this forum. This is really a great site, btw! I just found it.<P>L.C.

I would hope so. I have been in some so called fishing chat rooms where Everybody was just doing thier own things and noone talking fishing. I didn't understand it. But, as opposed to some others I am a diehard dryfly fisherman. If your going to fish with a streamer, you might as well use a spinner.<BR>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Beaverkill: If your going to fish with a streamer, you might as well use a spinner.[/B]</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Beaverkill,<P> Why is that?<P>

Loud Cloud,<BR>Actually there is nothing wrong with streamer fishing, as there is nothing wrong with fishing with spinning gear. As long as you obey the local game laws and act responsibly. It was more of a response to some earlier posts who I thought were implying something against dry fly fishing. Personally I prefer the dry fly over the other methods.

I have been using flyrods since the Shakespere wonder rod was the one to have. Looks like 39 years now. Still have that rod by the way and it still catches fish! <P> It all started near Rochester, NY for bluegills and a few bass in the 60s. Now I am out west and use a newer graphite setup for smallmouths and largemouths at Lake Powell. <BR> <BR> I have been fishing the Madison River for 11 years. I tie a few simple patterns.I agree if I had a choice drys are the way to go. <P> I fish with a gentleman who has fished the Madison since the 50's, Don Prentice. He fished it before the "quake". He and another guy Ken McCoven, invented the serendipity. We call it the brown devil, or some call it the campfire special. We all stay at the �ampfire Lodge campground every July. It is between Quake and Hebken lakes.<BR> Ross Marigold promoted the serendipity heavily before he died, many believe he was the inventor. Ross died as all of us might want to....face down in the river, not in a hosital bed..<P> FYI I hate to tie flies.. but you have to have spares...would rather be fishing or even reloading!<P>good fishing<P>

Does anyone here fish for bluegills? i was wondering what flie you used for them? <BR>YoungHunter

I have used the gold-ribbed hare's ear with great success. I think you'll find that they are not fussy eaters, though, and many others will do just fine. They are much fun to catch, if that counts for anything. Go for it.

Yes, for about 35 years. Panfish, bass and trout have been taken but this year I'm setting up for muskie. We have a fine muskie impoundment about 45 minutes from here and I'm going to give it a shot.<P>Wall<P>------------------<BR>"...please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all evil and disaster!"<BR>I Chronicles 4:10

Another fun "fly" (it's not really a fly, but fun all the same) is a micro-light popper. It's a tiny little popper with just a bit of CDC feather for a tail. They're made specifically to cast with a fly rod. Around here you can buy them in any of the fly shops. They come in a variety of colors, and they're just a hoot to catch bluegill with when they're in the shallows spawning, because you get action on top.

YoungHunter, I don't know of any small streams that are good brook trout water. But I've caught some in the Crooked River in the vicinity of Scribner's Mills. I'm not too crazy about small water, I like fishing rivers and salt water. Like you I'm an avid hunter. Where in Maine do you live?

John Duarte<BR>I live in the Buxton area, i dont know if you know where Buxton is but its right outside of Gorham.. I have heard about the Crooked River having good brookies in it, i will hopefully get up there this spring..I know of a few small waters in the area where there are brook trout.. have you heard of spicer pond in shapleigh it has nice brookies. What kind of game do u like to hunt? i hunt mostly deer and small game such as squirrels and patridge.. i want to get into black bear hunting.. and i will hopefully get a moose permit this year..<BR>YoungHunter<BR>

I mainly fly fish the salt water flats of fl. for reds, trout and snook. I also tie salt water fly's. Just got through tying a seaducer, I'm going to try on reds if the wind ever lets up.

I fish flys. We've got all sorts of trout fly fishing here in Kalifornia. Some lake fishing, but most of it's stream fishing. For a real thrill, try an 8 lb. Steelhead on a fly. Man, what a fight. E

Hoyt, do you get any tarpon on the flats? It's been one of my dreams to flyfish for tarpon and bonefish.I have a cousin living in FL.and she keeps asking me to come down and see her,I would if I didn't take a S@#T kicking on the exchange rate for the canuck dollar.Last year I started flyfishing for northern pike and what a kick that is.My first one was a 17 lb.that fell for a deerhair mouse jerked over the edge of a weedbed,I thought it was going to tear the rod out of my hand at the hook set.Can't wait for the ice to go out on the lake so's I can get back at it.<BR>mike.

Hey Loud Cloud,<P>Wher you from? I get up around Langlade and Florence every now and then.

I be new here.Coming over from AO.I'm elated to find a site dedicated to flyfishing.<P>Bill<P>------------------<BR>

I love to when I can, problem is I can't do it often enough!

Hiya guys,<P>I just signed up here and boy am I excited to find a board with a decent number of fly fishermen. I've only been fly fishing for a short while now, though I've fished all of my life. Don't have to much to say right now, I really just wanted to introduce myself.<P>Later,<BR>Mark

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rick O'Shay:<BR><STRONG>Hey Loud Cloud,<P>Wher you from? I get up around Langlade and Florence every now and then.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hey Mr. O'Shay!<P>That's some beautiful country. My dad lived in the Eagle River area when he was younger, on Lake Nokomis. I rarely get that far east anymore, spending most of my time on the East Fork of the Chippewa River, in the Bear Lake area, about 16 miles west of Butternut, WI. I don't think the fishing is as good here, but traffic is nearly non-existent. Very quiet. One could pee out of one's boat without getting arrested, if one was so inclined. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

Hey fly-fishers, yep I fly fish for trout in small steams and bream in the lakes/ponds.<P>J.R.

yes I ff,,but quit when a river ran thru it made it fashionable,,,now I hear it is loseing fashion,,so I will go to it again,,looking to build a 6'6" 3 wt. for those brushy little rills that turn others away <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I live in Oregon and am a avid steehead flyfisherman. I also like the salt. (going to costa rica in january)

Garson

Hey Flyfisherman!

I am also an avid flyfisherman. I am an Alaskan and I am into both the salt and freshwater flyfishing. I am going to be steelhead guiding around Paradise AK this spring. I am really into flyfishing for kings out deep in the salt using downriggers. I also tie flies and build rods.

I sometimes fish with flies, but wouldn't call myself a fly fisherman since I catch mostly bank, brush, and my hat. The most fun I've ever had with a fly was a few years back on the lower Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone, north of Cody, up in the mouth of the canyon--the greyling were taking anything small and black--almost a fish every cast! Steve

I got hooked on fly fishing when I lived in Alaska many moons ago. I fished mainly for arctic grayling then. Now, living in KS, I love fly fishing for blue gill and black perch. I can hardly wait for spring.

I regulary fish for trout in N. Georgia, N.Carolina, and Tenn., and Alaska once a year ....Lets talk some fishing.........Boots

Steve95:

Have you fished any of the lakes in the Beartooth Wilderness outside of Cooke City? Talk about God's country......

Combo

The SE might not be the flyfishing capital of the US, but we try and we enjoy it. I started flyfishing about 35 years ago out west. I've gone back and forth to it over the years.

I catch a few Trout during the winter in some of the colder streams in the area. It may not be, Salmon or Steelhead, but a big slab bluegill on a flyrod, would make you think it was. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Southwest Wyoming here and YES, love the Green river, flaming Gorge, Smiths Fork, Snake, Hams Fork, not as much dry fly though. I love streamers, bumpin the bottom with scuds, larvae patterns. Gonna try for mackinaw next week, though its a little soon Probably freeze my A-- off but the cabin fever is worse <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I fly fish and wish I did it more. I hardly ever pick up spinning gear anymore. I have wrapped my own rods and I tie my own flies as well. I love it. My favorite place is the west branch of the Au Sable River near Lake Placid, NY in the Adirondacks. Almost every kind of water you could imagine is on that stream; but I just love the pocket water and the smell of cedars and balsalm in the clean Adirondack air.

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