anglerdave
Al Beatty has a book "Tying Hair Wing Flies" in case your interested
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anglerdave
Al Beatty has a book "Tying Hair Wing Flies" in case your interested
As a devoted warmwater and/or big fish guy, I've always struggled tying the little (18-22) dry flies for spring creek trout. I know how to, I've just never done it enough to get good. This is the winter I do that.
Also, each year I try to add a new species to my "on the fly" life list. In 2008 it was gizzard shad. 2009's target species is TBA, but when I figure it out, my winter goal will be researching its habits and tying the necessary flies to catch it.
Oh yeah, and I want to talk to anglerdave after he figures out how to con Joe out of $200.
You gotta tell me what you used to get shad to actually "hit" a fly. I've caught 'em on spinning lures, usually accidentally snagged, but sometimes they are hooked in the mouth...so, they seem to actually chase and hit lures at times?
I too want to add new species to my fly rod list. Last year was carp (and peacock bass, oscar, tilapia, mayan cichlid). I accomplished that, and discovered that carp are a real HOOT on fly tackle, and sometimes very frustrating! In 2009...I'd like to tangle with grass carp and gar. I've already tied the flies...
I also want to learn more about fly-fishing from my kayak, but that will probably have to wait for next Spring's "on-the-water" classroom.
Winter is when I build my song set list. My goal learn the guitar part of at least 6 new songs this winter (lead and rhythm parts).
In the summer, I fish and play guitar for fun, in the winter, I read about fishing for fun and get more serious about the guitar.
Jeff
Hi All,
Like Gigmaster, I want to improve the sorry state of my fly casting.
Regards,
Gandolf
a quick way to get over my shoulder rehab so I can get my butt back out on the water again!!
I want to learn how to tie smaller flies and learn how to take advantage of my rotary vise to it's fullest.
Wayneb
This winter I am trying to 'master' tying classic looking steelhead and salmon type patterns. I may not get the chance to fish them for Steelheads any time soon, but have thought about maybe throwing some of the early turners into one of my bass boxes, to see if they will turn on some smallies in a place I know of. Will post a pic or two later, open for criticism/discussion.
Since I have become truly proficient at casting "wind knots" into my leader, I would like to expand my casting horizons to include more complex knots such as bowlines, timber hitches, and maybe even a tautline hitch. I need to advance beyond simple overhand loops. 8T :)