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    Waist pack suggestions?

    I fish only rarely up in the sierras and some Klamath steelheads. I was thinking that a waist pack would be ok. what say you? Thanks...
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    Thanks for your good counsel, Dave. Here is a...

    Thanks for your good counsel, Dave. Here is a composit list I cobbed together, just for giggles...


    Dry Flies:
    Elk Hair Caddis, #16, olive, tan
    Parachute Adams, #14
    California Mosquito, #16...
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    Some folks around here use Sportsman's Warehouse...

    Some folks around here use Sportsman's Warehouse flys. What say you?
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    Noob gear questios?

    I need a waist pack, gel floatant, forceps, and line clippers. I see that there is a buttload of manufacturers and models for each. Do you folks have a favorite based on experience? Thanks...
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    Good answers. Thanks, folks...

    Good answers. Thanks, folks...
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    Orvis fly quality?

    I will soon buy a substantial quanity of flies. There is an Orvis store not far from me here. Do they sell good quality flies? What say you? Thanks...
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    Basic fly patterns for Calif. Sierras?

    I am new to fly fishing and have just moved to California. I would love to start fishing the central Sierra Nevada's between Tahoe and Yosemite. Can you folks reccomend several basic trout fly...
  8. Thread: Tall vests?

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    Tall vests?

    Does anyone offer fly fishing vests in TALL sizes? Is a tall size needed? Thanks...
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    new guy casting help

    I took the casting class at BPS a couple of weeks ago. Last night I went fishing for the first time. Here's what happens; I get the line in the air pretty well with a series of false casts, with line...
  10. Thread: Panfish flys?

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    Thanks, Bill. Looks like I will be taking your...

    Thanks, Bill. Looks like I will be taking your advice and heading over to Cabelas. They also have some great sales now online...
  11. Thread: Panfish flys?

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    Thank you..

    First off, I would like to thank all you folks for your solid advice. Next, a special shout out to you who offered to send me flies; very generous!

    One more question: where is a good place to get...
  12. Thread: Panfish flys?

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    Panfish flys?

    My daughter and I are new to flyfishing and we would like to practice at a local golf course pond here in the St. Louis area. It is said to contain bluegill, crappie and small bass. Which size and...
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    Lumbar pack gear?

    What gear do you folks carry in your lumber packs for a day of fishing? Mine has limited size. How to you carry a net?
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    The Fly Stop

    Went ahead and placed an order with these folks:

    http://www.theflystop.com/index.html

    The service and price rock...hope the quality is there. We'll see. Thanks for all the tips from all you...
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    Where to buy flys online?

    I will be buying a lot of flys here in the near future. With money being tight, where do you folks buy your flys online that is both of good quality and economicaly priced? Thanks...
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    Joe, thanks for the heads up on Ultrathon. Would...

    Joe, thanks for the heads up on Ultrathon. Would you think it to be more Flyline friendly since it is made by Sci Anglers?
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    Wading advice, please?

    I plan on doing some minimal wading this summer. Because of physical limitation I can?t go deeper than my man nards or wear any kind of waders. Question: what kind of shoes or sandals is best and...
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    Thanks, Chewydog...

    Thanks, Chewydog...
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    San Juan worm storage?

    How do you guys manage your standard size worms when your fishing? Thanks...
  20. Thread: Casting lessons?

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    Casting lessons?

    Are they really helpful? What say you? Thanks...
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    Traditional vest vs. Chest pack?

    What say you? I'm just starting out and it is plenty hot here most of the spring/summer.
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    That would be good. River, lake and stream trout...

    That would be good. River, lake and stream trout & river smallmouth...
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    Lake of the Ozarks, MO. help...

    I am just starting out in flyfishing and need some help with my fly buying. I will be fishing around the Lake of the Ozarks/Branson area of South/West Missouri. Any suggestions which patters to get?...
  24. Thread: $50 fly reel?

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    $50 fly reel?

    Is it possible to purchase a quality 6W fly reel for panfish/trout/smallmouth with a decent drag and quality construction for under $50? What say you...
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    Moderately priced learning Fly Line?

    Is it possible to purchase some decent quality fly line to learn with without spending a ton of money? Thanks...
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