From the LL Bean web site. under their rods sections
5 wt. A nimble rod for fine presentations to panfish and small trout on streams and ponds.
The first time I have seen panfish listed before trout.
Rick
Check the dictionary :shock:
At the Great Waters show this weekend, I was amazed (as was the speaker Skip Morris) that his presentation on bass and bluegill fishing was standing room only with extra chairs brought in. Twice as many as in his presentation on nymph fishing for trout. Later I threw this out to Tom Hegelson, publisher of Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine and the Great Water sponsor, and he said, which I’ll paraphrase: “You know that and I know that. Too bad the manufacturers don’t realize how much interest there is in warmwater fishing.” JGW
Honestly…Pannies and carp are all I’m ever looking to catch, No matter where I’m fishing.
But I’ll take whatever is taking, Whatever I am throwing, at the moment.!!
Rick,
Any chance you’ll be bringing back the QOTD’s, Just wondering…And It never hurt’s to ask, I’ve been told.
Here is why I am focusing on Smallmouth this spring and summer. The vast majority of the trout in my neck of the woods, and by that I mean fish I can get to in less than an hour, are stocked 8 to10 inchers. On the other hand I have a small river right here in town that is full of smallmouth, perch, even the occasional northern, muskie, catfish or carp. These fish are all wild, and fiesty. Not to mention the Saint Lawrence is 20 minutes away by boat or car. If you never even get in a boat, you can catch a dozen different species right from the shoreline. All warmwater fish.
Well I hope this warmwater fly fishing doesn’t become too popular, or I’ll have a bunch of trout guys invading my smallie river.
JGW. I sent you a PM. Did you get it?
Maybe they listed panfish first because “p” comes before"t" in the alphabet
Many guys in my neck of the woods only fly fish for trout. Well, trout season pretty much dies off here at the end of May, so why not extend your fishing season by fishing for W.W.S? Heck, I don’t even wait for trout season to die out, I’ll start fishing for bass and panfish in early spring.
It always amazes me at he number of people who ask me…“Where do you fly fish in Alabama?” My typical response is …where ever there is water!
So many people think Fly Fishing is strictly for trout. Heck I’d fish in a mud puddle if I thought I might get bit!
I can still remember the very first time I saw an article in a fly fishing mag. advertising the very first issue of Warmwater Fly Fishing! :shock: Was so rare to ever have a good article on bass or panfish.
We need a magazine on fly fishing for smallmouth! I’d be happy to supply photos and articles for a smll fee of course…if anyone is willing to start one. LOL
Waders, Why not write up a story for the panfish or warmwater section on this board?
Bill, the QOTD’s caused a fight so I am not sure if they will be brought back.
Rick
Well we loved the Quotes of the Day. So there. :? And just a suggestion: If you don’t ‘like’ a topic, don’t read it. Duh
Rick,
I’m sorry that, the opinions of few have ruined what was a treat for so many. And I am another who admittedly did not read every single one you wrote…But I sure enjoyed my share!..and found them a welcome addition to the warm water section. I miss them or I’d not have asked after already knowing the why’s of there demise…also feel a bit guilty, Cause I was hopeing to nude you along and do them once again…for that I do apologize…I understand and respect your decision’s to stop…But I also thank you for all the time and research you had put into doing it for the time you did.
Sincerly,
Where I grew up in south-central Minnesota there were no trout. I learned fly fishing on panfish, bass, pike and carp; and bluegills are still my favorite.
I was also quite surprised at the turnout for Skip’s presentation on bass and panfish compared to some of the other presentations at the Expo. I have been fly fishing for panfish for over 40 years and still learned some things from the talk. It was also nice to find out that I seemed to have picked up a thing or two on my own over the years.
I often get asked where I fly fish in North Dakota and most often I get the “where do you fly fish for trout” in North Dakota version. Although we have plenty of good stillwater trout fishing I focus on the warm water species.
Heck, we don’t even have trout in Mississippi. Its a 6 hour drive to the nearest trout and its stocked tail water at that. So, needless tosay, if you are going to flyfish in Mississippi, its for warm water species. Which IMHO are the best species anyway :lol:
Me too.
I still enjoy them because I get them via another connection.
While I live in the middle of “Steelhead Alley” I can’t wait for the smallmouth season to begin. Wild native fish in beautiful settings. Places that are elbow to elbow in March and April are mostly angler free in late May and June. Bring on the Smallies!!!
SHHH! Guys, if everybody out there finds out how much fun it is to fish warm waters, all those trout guys will stay close to home and my local ponds and streams will start to look like a trout park on opening day. Repeat after me “These are not the droids you are looking for” Oops sorry, wrong one, here it is “You can’t fly fish in warm water, there are no fish here, don’t even try it, go to Montana instead” :lol:
Bear,
Ya might wanna to add one more stage. When ya get to liking to see others catch more than you do on a trip. 8)
LF,
RIGHT ON!!!
Rick,
SURE DO miss’em. We’re way too danged lazy and time restricted right now to wander off to ANOTHER site just to feast on your wit and wisdom. OUR bad…no one else’s. 8)
…lee s.
Lee,
Most excellent comment. That takes it to another level. Having done a lot of fly fishing from a tandem canoe, I am deeply aware that when the guide (stern paddler) puts the fisherman in the bow in position for casting, the “guide” gets a great deal of satisfaction when the fisherman catches a fish. It is hard to catch that idea in words.
Mike
One word, actually: Satisfaction. JGW