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I tend to use a Davy knot for tying flies on to tippet - as long as the fly isn't too big.

JR

I use a vest in winter and switch to a Fishpond pack in the summer. Seems to work just fine.

JR

I also usually carry two rods too. One sits on the bank while I use the other. I use one more than 90% of the time, but would hate to change up the multiple droppers just to try a different fly...

I usually fish with my Father-in-law and a friend. I always drive and came up with a way that any of us can access my suv whenever needed. I had three sets of keys made that will only open the door...

I wet waded the Lower Mountain Fork in SE Oklahoma on Saturday. Poison Ivy or Nettles aren't a problem so I wear shorts - the kind made out of thin material (Magellan Brand fishing shorts) that...

I never really thought about washing it. However, I just transfered all of my "stuff" from the vest to a Fishpond pack (for comfort in warmer months) and since it's empty - washing it doesn't sound...

Since they call it "fly fishing" and not "fly Line fishing" - it's fly fishing if you have a fly on the tippet.

JR

In hot weather - rig up your rods before donning your waders. In cold weather - get the waders on before rigging up your rods. My car key is electronic. I hide it in the car and carry a copy that...

I've got a pair of Simms Guide Boots with vibram soles and I like them a lot, but I would recommend adding cleats to them. They provide a lot better traction with the cleats. I have never carried a...

Kelly - congrats on the Guide boots, I love mine. As a recent trout fisherman, I have learned that you don't scrimp on wading boots. Mine still look like new and i have used them a dozen times. My...

Lots of choices on landing nets. I just got a Wachter and it is a work of art. I opted for the molded rubber net to not get the fly caught.

http://www.wachternets.com/



JR

I grabbed a few of my wife's cotton circles that she uses while putting on makeup. I use them with Zipcast that I use about every other trip.

My only complaint with zip cast is they charge full...

I really like using thingamabobbers for my strike indicators. Easy to put one - and off!! I wouldn't think of using anything different.

JR

Got mine on Sat. They all look good to me!!

Thanks Panman!!

JR

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Thanks Panman!!

JR

I would go for the Browns due to them being the minority and more unusual here.

I'd use my 4 wt 9 ft rod - I like it

7.5' tappered leader - it's what I use on the LMF

18" tippet to 1st fly...

One of my favorite trout flies is one I call a "Minnie Midge" - dubbed with our cat's (Minnie) fur.

Good looking flies!!

JR

For warmwater fishing I use a 6 ft furled leader with about 18" - 24" as the tippet.

For trout fishing (usually nymph), I use a 7.5' tapered leader, about 18" of tippet down to the 1st fly, 18" of...

Tex - this website should help. It's from a fly shop within the State Park grounds at Beavers Bend.

http://www.beaversbendflyshop.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.cgi

JR

I keep all of the fur I get from brushing Minnie (our cat). Her fur dubs better than anything I have ever used and Minnie Midges are great flies at the LMF river in Oklahoma.

JR

I haven't had ANY problems with the knots not holding. Check out the link attached that rates the strength at near 100%.

http://myweb.cableone.net/stairway/index_flyfishingknots.html

JR

I tie perfection loops on the leader and tippet and then use the loop -to-loop connections.
I tie smaller flies (size 8 or smaller) on with the Davy Knot. Larger ones with the improved clinch knot....

I fish almost exclusively with droppers - but usually with all flies being nymphs or egg patterns. I use a strike indicator to detect strikes. Yesterday I had good success fishing a Y2K about 2...

I would add the San Juan Worm to the list. It's the easiest fly to tie that I know and catches fish as good as anything that's not an exact match for a hatch.

JR

Yep,

Carrollton Tx, just North of Dallas. I've been doing most of my fishing in Oklahoma (LMF River near Broken Bow) of late though.

JR