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    I went to look at some more rods and reels. I am...

    I went to look at some more rods and reels. I am considering either a St. Croix rod or a Temple Fork Outfitters rod, both 8 wts, and either a Lamsen Velocity or a Lamson Lightspeed, both 8 wts. I...
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    I tied a different fly to try to imitate the...

    I tied a different fly to try to imitate the baitfish.

    Tail- shad gray marabou
    Wing- shad gray marabou with Flashabou.
    Underbody- shad gray marabou with Flashabou
    Body- gray dubbing
    Eyes- bead...
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    Imitating Baitfish

    I was fly fishing in a brackish bayou, and I noticed there were several shiny silver baitfish. The baitfish were swimming in water that was 6" deep. The baitfish would only last a short while in the...
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    Rod and Reel

    I found a fly shop near me, but it is only for saltwater. After talking to the guy for a little while, he sold me on saltwater fly fishing. I know that saltwater fly fishing can get expensive, with...
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    Here is how I would classify a rod and reel:

    Low- $40-$59
    Middle- $60-$99
    High-$100+

    I bought a middle priced combo and am extremely happy. I could not see myself spending hundreds of dollars...
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    I barely made it in the low end group! My total...

    I barely made it in the low end group! My total setup cost me about $75. I was going to buy the $23 setup, but I settled for the $63. I am very happy with my purchase.
  7. Thread: Equipment

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    Lady, how did you get to that page? The only...

    Lady, how did you get to that page? The only saltwater article I found was the one you get when you click FEATURES and then saltwater. Also, where is the second one you mentioned?

    I read in that...
  8. Thread: Equipment

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    What are some cheap ( between $100 and $200), but...

    What are some cheap ( between $100 and $200), but good brands of rod/reel combos?
  9. Thread: Equipment

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    Equipment

    I have looked through the articles on this site, but I still have some questions. I want to wade fish the beach in Mississippi and try to catch some sea trout, flounder, mullet, and the occasional...
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    South Mississippi

    Does anyone here fly fish the beach in south Mississippi? If so, what do you catch? I live close to the beach and would like to try my luck in the ocean. Thanks
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    I caught a monster!

    I was out fishing today with a yellow Gartside Gurgler, and I caught a monster bass. It was 1 lb 7 ounces. A few posts ago I said that I caught a 2 lb bass, but now that I think about it, it was...
  12. Thread: Bluegill

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    I am actually up in Illinois for vacation. I sure...

    I am actually up in Illinois for vacation. I sure hope it doesn't hit MS though.
  13. Thread: Bluegill

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    How often should I recast the Gurgle-Pop? Also,...

    How often should I recast the Gurgle-Pop? Also, do you reel the fish in, or pull them in by grabbing the line? Thanks
  14. Thread: Bluegill

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    Harold, I live about 10 minutes from the beach. I...

    Harold, I live about 10 minutes from the beach. I would love to try saltwater, and I think I may do it this year. Thanks for all of your help everyone.
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    Setting the hook

    I have had several bites from bluegill and bass that I did not catch. I know that I can't catch every fish that bites, but I know I can improve my 50% success rate. How do you set the hook for...
  16. Thread: Ouch!

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    By level do you mean the same diameter the whole...

    By level do you mean the same diameter the whole line? I use a WF-6-F line. I do not know if I will switch to a more expensive line as I can only cast 20 yards where I fish. I only fish for bass and...
  17. Thread: Bluegill

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    I am hooked, but I have a problem. I am only able...

    I am hooked, but I have a problem. I am only able to fly fish two months out of the year. I do not have a place to fly fish at home.... YET! I will start looking, but I am not allowed to drive very...
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    I just love being a beginner with $10 line!

    I just love being a beginner with $10 line!
  19. Thread: Bluegill

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    I bought red, yellow, green, and blue foam. I...

    I bought red, yellow, green, and blue foam. I tied up a yellow with yellow rubber band legs and white marabou. I bought some fabric paint. I put a few dots on some of them, but not the one I used. I...
  20. Thread: Bluegill

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    Drolfson, I think that may be the perfect fly. I...

    Drolfson, I think that may be the perfect fly. I am not able to go to Bass Pro today, so I will go to Wal-Mart and get the material I don't have. I do not know what to use for the legs though. Do you...
  21. Thread: Bluegill

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    I was just out fishing. I caught a bluegill on a...

    I was just out fishing. I caught a bluegill on a grizzly wooley bugger. I noticed that the bluegill were eating something from the surface. I am not sure what, but I will try to find out.
  22. Thread: Bluegill

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    I used about 8 different flies. I guess I will...

    I used about 8 different flies. I guess I will tie some poppers. Is there a website that I can look at that has the patterns? Thanks
  23. Thread: Bluegill

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    Bluegill

    There are several bluegill in my pond, but I can't catch them. I was using a size 10 Adams fly, but I only caught a few warmouth. I would like to catch the bluegill. I have heard to use poppers, but...
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