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by Snook712
Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: DOA Paddle Tournament
Replies: 18
Views: 10178

DOA Paddle Tournament

Packing up for the DOA Paddle Tournament. Staying at River Palms and looking forward to a good time. See you there.
by Snook712
Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: "dirty water" and redfish....
Replies: 9
Views: 4233

Re: "dirty water" and redfish....

Redfish Magic spinnerbaits - brown with chartruese tails
by Snook712
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Rod Building
Topic: New Small Stream Rod
Replies: 2
Views: 8386

Re: New Small Stream Rod

I used the regular thread and not the ncp. The lighter bands are gold thread wrapped with the brown in a spiral.
by Snook712
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Rod Building
Topic: New Small Stream Rod
Replies: 2
Views: 8386

New Small Stream Rod

Just finished a build of a new small stream rod. Lamiglas 7' 3wt. "Honey" blank, single foot snake guides, burled rosewood reel seat. This was my first experience using ProKote rod finish instead of Flex Coat. I liked working with it but it does take a lot longer to cure. Also the first ti...
by Snook712
Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: standing up in a kayak
Replies: 33
Views: 10387

Re: standing up in a kayak

I stand a lot in my Native 12' and at 60 years old, 5'10 and 220lbs am not the most mobile or coordinated. I built a platform to stand on that evens out the floor space since my feet would hurt standing in the depressions in the Native hull. It paddles fine but is not as fast or tracks quite as well...
by Snook712
Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Ethics question
Replies: 14
Views: 7680

Re: Ethics question

I never advocated using an 8 wt rather than a heavier rod if you are targeting tarpon. I was just responding to the original question and the following discussion. I can tell you if I only have an 8 wt and have a shot at some tarpon, I will take it with the idea of breaking them off. Over the years ...
by Snook712
Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Ethics question
Replies: 14
Views: 7680

Re: Ethics question

I personally have a problem with intentionally leaving any fish with the hook, be it a fly hook or not. Just doesn't sit right with me, to go out and chase fish with the intent of breaking them off and leaving them with something that could cause them issues later. Use the 11Wt and land them, if a ...
by Snook712
Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Fly Fishing Film Tour
Replies: 6
Views: 3851

Re: Fly Fishing Film Tour

Me too.
by Snook712
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: TFO BVK Fly Rods???
Replies: 2
Views: 2472

TFO BVK Fly Rods???

Anyone tried the new TFO BVK line of fly rods yet? I am using the Lefty Kreh Professional series and like them but would like something with a bit faster action. Any reviews?
by Snook712
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Favorite music while fly tying?
Replies: 26
Views: 10195

Re: Favorite music while fly tying?

Heck with corn flies. I have perfected the perfect truck trout fly. I am calling it the PH Bugger and it will do the dirty this weekend. http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m167/zoecinder/DSCN0059.jpg How about the Drowned Bee http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m167/zoecinder/DSCN0057.jpg Purple Deat...
by Snook712
Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Favorite music while fly tying?
Replies: 26
Views: 10195

Re: Favorite music while fly tying?

Evan wrote:Ooohhh....Kamloops Trout. My favorite. Found some of those in Patagonia as well. Must be a Pay-To-Play type of deal here in FL, though (?) Bring the pellet flies :twisted:

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What a hog!!!
by Snook712
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Favorite music while fly tying?
Replies: 26
Views: 10195

Re: Favorite music while fly tying?

Three hours tying wooly boogers yesterday and experimenting with streamers for big rainbows next weekend. Where can you fish streamers for big rainbows in January?? Heading South of the equator on this trip? I'm usually stuck throwing #20 glass bead midges for trout in January... If I told you I wo...
by Snook712
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: flyshop location
Replies: 9
Views: 3714

Re: flyshop location

Take the trip to Swans. You will enjoy Jim and it is really waht a fly shop should look like.
by Snook712
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Favorite music while fly tying?
Replies: 26
Views: 10195

Re: Favorite music while fly tying?

Just got the Beatles remastered box set for Christmas and have had it on shuffle non stop. Three hours tying wooly boogers yesterday and experimenting with streamers for big rainbows next weekend.
by Snook712
Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Hook removal technique
Replies: 10
Views: 3575

Re: Hook removal technique

It really helps to have another person do the pulling. I had to do it once by tying the line to a cleat and yanking my hand. I did the "one, two, three" flinch about ten times before i finally made the move.
by Snook712
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Hook removal technique
Replies: 10
Views: 3575

Re: Hook removal technique

I actually works very well, even with the barb deeply embedded. What he did not say in the video is that you need to be pushing down on the hook (toward your flesh) before and during the pullout. This releases the barb under the skin.