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by islander
Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:12 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: When I grow up....
Replies: 32
Views: 14221

Re: When I grow up....

No pie? Really? I had cherry yesterday. It was good, but Dutch Apple is the shizzle.
by islander
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Trout out West
Replies: 9
Views: 3771

Re: Trout out West

Yellowstone National Park is a really cool place to fish. Rocky Mountain National Park is a very close second. That's the extent of my experience in the west.
by islander
Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Leader question
Replies: 19
Views: 8638

Re: Leader question

Wuluf wrote:My attempt at a blood knot was terrible. I used a uni to uni until my blood knot is serviceable. I also dabbed a little super glue on the knot for strength. Hopefully super glue doesn't degrade the line.
The Dennison vice is a godsend, I tell you!
by islander
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Leader question
Replies: 19
Views: 8638

Re: Leader question

Make em because it's cheaper. Formula is simple: -The butt section is half the entire length of the leader 40 lb. test (I use 12 ft. leader, so in this case 6ft. Of 40lb.). -Half the length of the butt section 30lb. (3 feet). -Half the length if section 2, 20 lb. (1.5 feet). -Tippet. I cant tie a bl...
by islander
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Manatees
Replies: 7
Views: 2306

Re: Manatees

Cool!
by islander
Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Is mono thread more durable
Replies: 4
Views: 1925

Is mono thread more durable

Anybody have experience with mono thread- Is it more durable than flat waxed- I'm kinda getting tired of having repair flies after a couple Snook...
by islander
Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Towing a Kayak?
Replies: 30
Views: 6396

Re: Towing a Kayak?

It appears a post has vanished...
by islander
Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!
Replies: 50
Views: 14217

Re: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!

Sorry guys, but I have to drop out...
by islander
Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: US - Florida - West Coast
Topic: Double Branch
Replies: 12
Views: 2780

Re: Double Branch

Sorry, but I gotta know about the mullet that ended up in the trees...
by islander
Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Totaly Cornfused Paddle or wade fish?????
Replies: 26
Views: 13243

Re: Totaly Cornfused Paddle or wade fish?????

Sometimes it's cooler standing in the water...
by islander
Sun Oct 24, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!
Replies: 50
Views: 14217

Re: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!

GILs_GONE_WILD wrote: p.s. And yes, I added the "e" to Booley. It's my fly and I'll spell it however I want! :study: :tongue: :D
:thumbright:
by islander
Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Fuzzy crab
Replies: 8
Views: 3808

Re: Fuzzy crab

More please.
by islander
Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Amazing Day of Sightfishing for Reds
Replies: 13
Views: 4173

Re: Amazing Day of Sightfishing for Reds

GILs_GONE_WILD wrote:
Rik wrote:If you'd used a shminnow, you'd have needed pain pills afterwards. :wink:
I think you mean a Wooley Bugger ... don't you!? :razz: :D

BTW ... great job Evan!!!
It's spelled woolly. Dammit.

Cool report, by the way.
by islander
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!
Replies: 50
Views: 14217

Re: OK, I've been inspired to start another swap!!!

After careful deliberation, I have decided I am in. I will be tying the legendary "wait...that's a gurler" floating schminnow.
by islander
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Hurrah Creek/Lake w/pics
Replies: 4
Views: 2382

Re: Hurrah Creek/Lake w/pics

Cool!
by islander
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Schminnow
Replies: 44
Views: 12372

Re: Schminnow

Wuluf wrote:Anyone have any success with this fly
Yes. It's worked on beach snook and peacock bass. Brown ones with synthetic hair tails work on reds...