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  1. Seeking information on trout angling on the Gila River, N.M.

    Have searched here and there is information, but several years old.

    I have Rex Johnson's book, Fly Fishing in Southern N.M.,and it is excellent, but it is also 20 years old and I'm sure the...
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    May 31, 2011, Rio Grande between S. Fork and...

    May 31, 2011, Rio Grande between S. Fork and Creede, CO, 11:15 A.M. Wading river across from road to Creede which has a regular traffic flow. Came up out of river to get rid of some coffee and as I...
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    Nice fish!! That "one last cast" is important. ...

    Nice fish!! That "one last cast" is important. One year, many years ago in Fla., a guy caught the state record LMB for the year on his "last cast." Every time I made my "last cast," I'm reminded...
  4. Thanks to all who replied to my query. The fold...

    Thanks to all who replied to my query. The fold up seine that attaches to a net is a great idea. I don't carry my net but rarely, but can see purchasing the seine.

    As for what the guides said: ...
  5. Trout mid-day feeding frenzy--what are they eating?

    8500 ft. sm. stream SW Colorado. No action on dries or nymphs until around noon and then lots of takes on #20 green emerger or #22 black nymph fished behind a weighted nymph. No takes in runs or...
  6. What distance defines "space invasion" on a small stream?

    I'd set up at the head of a 75 ft.run on a steam about 30 feet wide. Along comes a "guide" w/two clients. He puts them in the water 40 ft. downsteam from me. I'm standing on the bank so as not to...
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    Poke'em--your reflexes are obviously better than...

    Poke'em--your reflexes are obviously better than mine, but then again you were probably much younger at the time and that's my excuse for not even being able to get the revolver out of the holster. ...
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    Such a find. I've come across only one in my...

    Such a find. I've come across only one in my travels; it was near willow city, Texas.
  9. Thread: Fly Line Color

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    You'll get a variety of views in response to your...

    You'll get a variety of views in response to your question. My own is that the line color doesn't matter much --what does matter, IMHO, is that you aren't casting the line, especially multiple false...
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    Feral hog attacks anyone?

    I have enjoyed the thread re snakes and cougars, both of which I have encountered while fishing. With between one and two million feral hogs in Texas alone ( I don't know pop. figures for other...
  11. Thread: Snakes & cougars

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    Mt. lion: Hiding behind bush 50 ft. from me...

    Mt. lion: Hiding behind bush 50 ft. from me along Rio Grande at Coller Wildlife Area near S. Fork, CO. about three weeks ago. Stepped away from river and was walking toward a low ridge when dog...
  12. Thread: Net or not?

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    No net, ever. Barbless hooks, always. Use...

    No net, ever. Barbless hooks, always. Use tippet stout enough to bring to hand quickly.
  13. Thread: Sunglasses

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    I've worn cocoons on/off water for last three...

    I've worn cocoons on/off water for last three years--only sunglasses I wear. Had green lenses as well as amber and both are great.
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    I would not be surprised if this is the case. ...

    I would not be surprised if this is the case. Bought one of their Click II reels (retail at $300) a month ago and there is a little sticker on reel seat that states "Made in Korea." Now, if the...
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    I'm sorry to see the Z-Axis go as the two I have...

    I'm sorry to see the Z-Axis go as the two I have (4 and 5 wt.) are the finest rods I've ever cast in the frequently very strong winds that blow in the Rockies of S. CO.
  16. Colors/sizes for shrimp flies S. CO. Rockies alpine lakes?

    Lakes I want to fish are 10k feet and above. Local store (not a fly shop, so no expert opinion to be had) has shrimp flies in various sizes and colors such as pink, orange, tan, olive and more.
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  17. Thread: 2011/ Colorado

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    Thanks for the information and great photos!! I,...

    Thanks for the information and great photos!! I, not being as hardy as you, will continue to pass the days in S. Central Tx. until May when I can return to my favorite place on earth to fish--SW CO.
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    [QUOTE=Jack Hise;401394]Lefty Kreh does not...

    [QUOTE=Jack Hise;401394]Lefty Kreh does not approve of the long billed hats/visors as they hide you cast! (They do!!)

    Anything I can do to "hide my cast" is desirable.
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    Thanks Donat, but when I went to site and clicked...

    Thanks Donat, but when I went to site and clicked to "buy" the browser displayed another site (Sierra Trading Post) and the visor could not be found as an item in their inventory.
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    A sage observation Bambozzle. If the item were...

    A sage observation Bambozzle. If the item were "perfect" for many flyfishers, it would continue to be made. Seeing as how it is "perfect" only for thee or me suggests we are very peculiar indeed.
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    Need visor recommendation

    My favorite visor, a Simms Rivertek, needs replacing. Bought it 3 years ago and it appears Simms no longer makes the model.

    It was superb in keeping sun/reflection out of my eyes on the water...
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    I have 3 of the Ross Cimmaron reels and they have...

    I have 3 of the Ross Cimmaron reels and they have been the proverbial "bullet-proof." Ordered a new Vexsis last year, however, and when I picked it up from the shop, the drag was frozen. Owner...
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    My Brittany is the best dog I've ever owned. ...

    My Brittany is the best dog I've ever owned. Always ready to hunt and always reluctant to come out of the field. And, they're called the "4 wheel drive dog" because they can take any sort of...
  24. I've had a painful condition called dystonia in...

    I've had a painful condition called dystonia in my wrist for many years and have gone to lighter rods and reels--specifically from a 9 ft. 5 wt to a 8.5 4 wt. and a 8 .5 3 wt. What I've found most...
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    I clean line after every use and apply flotant to...

    I clean line after every use and apply flotant to the tip.
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