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by Evan
Tue May 27, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Decisions decisions. Input please.
Replies: 5
Views: 5577

Re: Decisions decisions. Input please.

Here's a link to a site that lets you search all Craigslist postings in the state of Florida with the push of a button: http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=36ff052afd33eac5f9d0026956135c3a I did a test search for "Wilderness Kayak" and found several listings under $500 on the first ...
by Evan
Mon May 05, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Cayo Costa & Boca Grande
Replies: 9
Views: 21707

Re: Cayo Costa & Boca Grande

The campground is located about a mile from the docks, and the shuttle bus only runs from 9am to 5pm, so bring bikes or at least comfortable shoes, since you'll be making the trip at least twice per day. May also want to bring locks for your outboard and push pole since they'll be unattended all nig...
by Evan
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Flyfishing Tarpon Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 8287

Re: Flyfishing Tarpon Advice

I usually chase beach Tarpon from a boat in the passes because I like to sightcast to them as they cross the shallow sandbars, but I think I can speak to a couple of your questions about gear. Floating line works just fine. I actually prefer it since it's easier to cast, and since it's much easier t...
by Evan
Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: What's In Your Wallet?
Replies: 4
Views: 10933

Re: What's In Your Wallet?

There are well over 100 flies in the box I always lug around, but I only end up using about 10% of them, and that number gets smaller every year. I tend to use the same flies for Reds/Trout and for Snook/Tarpon. And for what it's worth, I only use two hooks for every single fly I tie these days: the...
by Evan
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Govt. Shutdown is going to cancel my trip to Flamingo. Help!
Replies: 32
Views: 28015

Re: Govt. Shutdown is going to cancel my trip to Flamingo. H

Rik wrote: I promise I'll leave no trace, will most likely bring home trace from other folks and will have words with folks who I see leaving a trace.
If everyone treated our Parks this way, there'd be no need for Betty, but unfortunately that just isn't the case.
by Evan
Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: Govt. Shutdown is going to cancel my trip to Flamingo. Help!
Replies: 32
Views: 28015

Re: Govt. Shutdown is going to cancel my trip to Flamingo. H

You may want to gonsider the other side of the glades if you can cancel your hotel reservation. The 10K Islands have more public access points that do not require the park system than does the east side of the park. You can launch from a few places in Chokoloskee and Everglades City as well as Port...
by Evan
Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: New kayak Help
Replies: 6
Views: 3741

Re: New kayak Help

14 foot kayaks seem like the best of both worlds. Stable and track well, but still lightweight and maneuverable.
by Evan
Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: VHF Handhelds
Replies: 29
Views: 34258

Re: VHF Handhelds

I'm buying it for up here Evan, it was just the Glades trip, that made me realize how handy they are, we were fishing in sight of each other, but to far to shout and no cell signal, it would have been nice to call the guys over when i found fish and vice versa But...you've got cell service up there...
by Evan
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General Paddle Fishing
Topic: VHF Handhelds
Replies: 29
Views: 34258

Re: VHF Handhelds

After a recent trip to the glades where on the wtaer communication would have been very handy I've decided to get a new one. Don't waste your money, those little handheld radios don't work for shit in the Glades. So many mangroves that disrupt the signal that you can't even talk to the boat that's ...
by Evan
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Anyone using Jim Teeny flyline made for kayak fishing?
Replies: 3
Views: 4581

Re: Anyone using Jim Teeny flyline made for kayak fishing?

Much depends on the particular flyrod the line is paired with. I bought an 8wt Airflo Striper line for winter time that I initially hated...until I tried it on my old Scott STS 8wt...the combination was almost magical. Just saying that evaluating the line alone isn't enough. But like Chris says, lan...
by Evan
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: One Fly Tournament July 12th
Replies: 6
Views: 5932

Re: One Fly Tournament July 12th

So, let me get this straight: a Largemouth Bass is worth 3 TIMES AS MANY POINTS as a Permit? Seems legit.

You could give fly anglers an entire week to try to catch all the species under the "By-Catch" category and it still probably wouldn't happen.
by Evan
Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Tucker Carlson is a fly fisherman
Replies: 8
Views: 7785

Re: Tucker Carlson is a fly fisherman

@ 1:52..."Do you catch the flies yourself?" LMFAO. Every fly angler has been asked that question at some point.
by Evan
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Walk and Chew Gum......
Replies: 16
Views: 11013

Re: Walk and Chew Gum......

JoeS wrote:On another note I have been playing golf 6 days a week......
Sounds like the main issue is just a conflict of priorities. Although I bet your golf swing is getting really good! Just imagine if you spent 6 days a week flycasting...
by Evan
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Flourocarbon vs. Monofilament fly leaders
Replies: 13
Views: 9405

Re: Flourocarbon vs. Monofilament fly leaders

BearsFan wrote:Write down the date. I agree with Evan!
:shock: The Devil better get a warm coat! Haha
by Evan
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Flourocarbon vs. Monofilament fly leaders
Replies: 13
Views: 9405

Re: Flourocarbon vs. Monofilament fly leaders

Everyone does it differently, but I construct my own leaders since they're both cheaper and more versatile. Usually use Seaguar blue label Fluoro for every piece, since it's by far the strongest and most abrasion-resistant leader I've found. I apply some chapstick to each end before tying them toget...
by Evan
Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
Topic: Weather is turning
Replies: 3
Views: 4445

Re: Weather is turning

Speaking of weather, the Snook were going absolutely crazy on the dock lights last night. We caught 7-8 on gurglers from the canoe until we actually started to feel sorry for them. Never seen them quite so active...busting every few seconds on every light we visited. It's amazing how they know this ...