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Since I still have not caught a trout on a fly, I thought I would go out again on the last weekend in October at the Brookville Tailwaters here in Indiana.
What patterns do you recommend?
Thanks,...

I received a new set of waders today via Fed Ex. I am very happy and will remember this in the future.
Alan

For anyone watching this thread, I got a reply from my initial contact via their website. It took 6 days for their reply and it was basicly what the nice woman in their customer service number said:...

Cheffy,
I need three sets of 11/64th Montague long and three sets of 17/64th Montague long.
Please let me know if you have them.
Thanks,
Alan

I tried contacting Stearns via the website with no results in two days.
Today I called their toll-free number and talked to their service department. After explaing my problem I was informed that...

I have three Montague cane fly rods that all have split ferrules. I would rather not pay $25.00 or more per ferrule for the original replacements. Are there any look-alike replacments currently...

I just got back from the South Holstom on Tennesse where I had used my waders for the first time in three years. They leaked big time!!! As soon as I stepped in the river, my legs and feet were...

Taz,
Yes, I would like the recipes for all of them. Starting with the easiest ones...
Thanks,
Alan

Thank you for your replies and advice. I spoke with the guide Tuesday. He said that we would most likely be going to the tailwaters in the area as they have been in quite a drought. He felt by the...

I have booked a trip in the Smoky Mountains for Labor Day weekend. I told the guide I wanted to use flies I tied myself and he recommends that I tie some sulfer comparaduns, yet I can't find a...

To see the crab pattern I used check out the fly tying forum.

I am back. If you want to read the full report look in the saltwater forum.
However, for anyone else heading for the eastern Caribbean, the crab I saw was froggy green and had long legs. It was...

As my material inventory increases and my money decreases, I am finding myself looking for other ways to get tying material.
I just went out to the local fly shop and bought a section of fuzzy tying...

Well, in three days I am leaving on a cruise for St. Thomas USVI, Tortola BVI, and Samana DP.
I am bringing my fly rod and a few flies.
I am not going to hire a guide as they want to charge $480...

The claws are rubber bands. I started by tying the rubber band in a tight knot. I then clipped the tag end to about 3/8" long. I then snipped a V in the end and the rubber band did the rest. My...

Thank you for all your comments, especially Dr. Fish, since it was his pattern! I realize that the hooks are not saltwater hooks, but as long as they last two days, I'll be happy. I had to laugh as...

I am getting ready to go on a cruise to St. Thomas and Tortola. I am bringing my fly rod in hopes I have a little free time to do some casting. I got the recipe for this fly here in the archives....

Thanks for your advice. What spines are we talking about? I found another picture at:
http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/O/Oligopl ... p#Physical
It shows some seperate spines in front of the fins. ...

I am going on a cruise in two weeks. We will be going to St. Thomas USVI, Tortola BVI, and Sumona D.R. (sp). I plan on fishing wherever I can find a spot close to the ship. Instead of paying $200...

Hello,
I am thinking of heading down to the Pigeon Forge area over Labor Day. Can anyone recommend good places to do a little casting? I also would like recommendations on a nice, reasonably...

The fly looks great! I like the wings but I assume they are not for fishing. I also see that you used to buy supplies at Galyans... Them were the good old days! When evil Dick's Sporting Goods...

I am trying to tie a black midge pattern that uses hackle. I am using a TMC 100 in size 20. I have a Griffin Mongoose rotating vise which I use to wrap the hackle on. Everything goes well until I...

I am going on a cruise with my wife and kids this March to Tortola, St. Thomas, and some port in the Dominican Republic (sp).
I am a novice fly fisherman, but I want to spend a half day at one of...