I'm glad you guys liked the interview. I'm especially touched that Uncle Homer sent me a nice, autographed 8x10 of the photo I used in the web landing page. The guy is about as cool as they get - I...
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I'm glad you guys liked the interview. I'm especially touched that Uncle Homer sent me a nice, autographed 8x10 of the photo I used in the web landing page. The guy is about as cool as they get - I...
I've just published an interview with Homer Circle, aka Uncle Homer, on the www.flyfishohio.com web site. He's joined in the interview by Glen Lau, perhaps our greatest angling cinematographer and...
The rod is purpose designed to deliver top water and 'vertical drop baits' to targeted cover. It will work wonderfully with something like a big Calcasieu Pig Boat. I think it will be fine with...
The line that comes with the Sage rod is made, as has been previously determined, by Rio. I asked the folks from Ria and the line isn't a "Rio" product but is a Sage product manufactured by Rio. It...
I'll find out for you when I visit with Rio this afternoon.
Joe
The rod is completely graphite. It is sold with the line and according to Jerry Siem it is designed for that specific line. The line is also sold separately by Rio. If on the chance you want to...
I don't see how that rule passage bans fly rods. It doesn't specifically mention them, but it also doesn't specifically ban them. It does say you can only fish one rod under 8' at a time - but it...
I often use indicators for panfish both on stillwaters and in creeks. My favorite indicator is one I've NEVER seen mentioned in the fly fishing lit - a little, tiny Thill float. They're 2 for $2 at...
Well I know what I'll be looking for at the World Fly Fishing Retailer trade show next week! This is excellent news. It's about time the old guard decided to expand the horizons of the sport.
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I'd really like to know how you got your pic to work!!!!
Anyway - cool flies!
Joe C.
Great idea, a flat wing Muddler. I'll have to try that one out. It sounds a lot like a Zoo Cougar, but with saddle hackles....
Joe C.
That one works! Thanks!
It doesn't seem to like that either... Thanks for your help.
J
I've fished the Nine-Three and the Needebah, but never really got excited about traditional flat wings. I read Ken Abrames book several years ago and immediately got hyped on his Razzle Dazzle style...
For the waters I fish I prefer a lighter wire hook so I can fish the fly in the top 5" of water. Primarily a caddis imitation on the local trout stream. When I fish them on bottom I hang one off of...
If I'm fishing stillwater I like a very slow hand-twist retrieve. Perhaps 1 to 2 inches per second. I also like to use a flourocarbon tippet to sink the fly. I've also found it effective to hang a...
Nice Ties!
The thorax of the flies shown at the top of the thread is touch-dubbed mole. You can use any of a a number of soft, fine furs or even synthetics, but mole is a bit more traditional and...
Joe V
I might be heading your way in the next couple days - and possibly a few times over the next three or four weeks. Care to fish the "Big Water"? I'm even thinking of a trip up to Presque...
I think this is it http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/
Joe C.
This fly has been catching trout for more than 500 years, but it's my "secret weapon" for post-spawn finicky smallmouth. Give it a try for bluegill, too. I think you'll agree this is a fly that you...
http://www.flyfishohio.com/images/PurpleBassBat(500pw)JPG.jpg
I'm not sure why the image isn't working, but you can cut and paste it or just click below...
Throw this at those largemouth that...
Well we don't have a lot of grayling in Ohio... I can tell you that the brownies seem fond of it. I fish this the same way you'd fish a scud pattern and under the same circumstances - the...
Normand;
Thank you for a great link. What a wonderful resource. I'll add that link to the article. Thanks again.
Joe C.
Yes, you're right. I say that in the video and note in the written directions, too. The little stub of a tail is my own twist. I've found it keeps the yarn from slipping out from under the wire...
The newest installment of Adventures in Fly Tying is up. The video is of the Frank Sawyer Killer Bug and the Pheasant Tail, both tied in the traditional manner using copper wire instead of thread. ...