Official CS Fly-Fishing Thread

[JPH]

Originally Posted by sgresso

This is something that I want to learn.
I have so many good streams near by and I have yet to get a fly rod and reel.

I gues I better start asking some questions and get ready for this spring right guys?

Definitely get one from John (steelheaderdu)......Absolutely, nut your pants, beautiful rods....

[ToddziLLa]

Me on a Lake Erie fishing trip last June. Fought him for hours!

[steelheaderdu]

That's wrong on so many levels, but the funniest thing is that you put a picture of a spinning rod in the fly fishing section

[ToddziLLa]

Originally Posted by steelheaderdu

That's wrong on so many levels, but the funniest thing is that you put a picture of a spinning rod in the fly fishing section

I know it was off topic, I just wanted to show off my trophy fish!

[JPH]

Originally Posted by ToddziLLa

I know it was off topic, I just wanted to show off my trophy fish!

I woulda' got it mounted if I were you

[ToddziLLa]

Originally Posted by JPH

I woulda' got it mounted if I were you

At $50/inch, it would have cost $2.50!

[vince321]

There are some great streams up here in northern Wisconsin for Brook Trout. On a few occassions I have put on the waders, grabbed a spinning rod/reel and plunged into the bush. The fishing and total seperation from civilization was great, but alot of work. The current can be very fast, with large rocks, boulders and small waterfalls. I have thought about fly fishing many times, but don't want to invest only to find out the the terrain is too difficult to manage.

Anyone use a flyrod in an area where the streams are narrow and lined with branches and bushes?

[Kayak_Rat]

Originally Posted by vince321

There are some great streams up here in northern Wisconsin for Brook Trout. On a few occassions I have put on the waders, grabbed a spinning rod/reel and plunged into the bush. The fishing and total seperation from civilization was great, but alot of work. The current can be very fast, with large rocks, boulders and small waterfalls. I have thought about fly fishing many times, but don't want to invest only to find out the the terrain is too difficult to manage.

Anyone use a flyrod in an area where the streams are narrow and lined with branches and bushes?

All over Arkansas brother. They make different length rods for different applications. Take a look at some of my pics from the link in my sig and tell me if it matches what you are talking about.

[MadAl]

Good Lord, those are some beautiful fish!

Originally Posted by steelheaderdu

Can I make a shameless plug? I'll also extend an invitation to any CS member to come fly fish for steelhead here in Ohio with me. Maybe a fly fisherman's 2 day herf?

www.magicwandflyrods.com


Some good pictures there, and here are some more. ENJOY!

Average Ohio steelhead, roughly 5-6 pounds



17 pound male king taken in Michigan


His mom


-John

[scotton]

Due to a lack of fly fishing opportunities in the North Texas area, a lot of us like to chase local carp. A 10-15 lb carp on a 3 wt is a lot of fun. This one was about 8 pounds, caught within site of downtown Dallas.

[mikey202]

I've dabbled at fly-fishing over the years...I love to trout fish, mainly with my Ultra-lite Ugly Stick. I have a fly rod that was my Dad's,that he won at the Elks Club, when I lived in PA.

Did some fly fishing when I lived in Nashville, TN on Percy Priest Lake and caught some bluegills and sunfish.My wife went to the the Outdoorwoman Program and learned how to tie flies, so we have the equipment to tie.

I'll have to dig my stuff out and take a picture....hmmm...I need to go fishin'.

[steelheaderdu]

My fly boxes for the upcoming steelhead season

Mysis Shrimp & Stoneflies


Caddis Nymphs & Princes


Nymphs


Green Caddis Nymphs


Stoneflies anyone????



Like cigars in a box....soldiers ready for battle. And this collection doesn't include my egg patterns.

John

[tecnorobo]

Where I live, fly fishing isnt much of a thing.
However, I still love to fish for bass (all species pretty much), crappie, and sometimes catfishin can be fun.

Gah. Now I really want to fish.

[cigar_joel]

Originally Posted by tecnorobo

Where I live, fly fishing isnt much of a thing.
However, I still love to fish for bass (all species pretty much), crappie, and sometimes catfishin can be fun.

Gah. Now I really want to fish.

Where do you fish? I am moving up to KC in may, and i am going to try and find a few places to fish. I have fished smithville, any other decent lakes?

Joel

[replicant_argent]

I am thinking of stocking the pond with crappies this summer, that would kill many an evening (with a stogie).



as for the carp posted above, I read some articles last year where people fly fish for them, talk about a battle!