Trout fishing is good in Eastern Washington lakes
Written by admin on March 4, 2010 – 11:33 pm -By Mark Yuasa Seattle Times staff reporter The first day of spring is still a few weeks away, but the mild weather has boosted angler enthusiasm and catches during this past Monday's trout opener on Eastern Washington lakes. "Trout fishing was very good, and there was quite a bit of (angler) pressure and the fish caught were nice-sized ones," said Mike Chamberlain at Ted's Sports Center in Lynnwood. Good producers of trout were Martha, Dusty, Quincy, Burke and Upper Caliche, and in the Quincy Wildlife Area places like Upper and Lower Spring, Cliff, Cascade, Dot, George, Cup and Crystal are go-to trout spots. In Grant County try Lenice, Nunnally, Merry and Lenore lakes. In Columbia County head to Beaver, Deer, Big Four, Blue, Rainbow, Spring... more
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Fly fishing success tied to timing
Written by admin on February 28, 2010 – 4:43 pm -By Deborah Weisberg Anglers eager to target wild trout should consider timing as much as tackle when choosing a destination. "Most people focus on flies and technique but often overlook the best times to go," said Dwight Landis, who is slated as a featured speaker at the 15th annual Cabin Fever trout fishing show. The March 7 expo is presented by Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited in conjunction with Family Tyes. The author of "Trout Streams of Pennsylvania: An Angler's Guide" (Hempstead-Lyndell), Landis is a big fan of mountain freestone streams and the limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania. "When to go is particularly important for mountain freestoners like Cedar Run and Slate Run," said Landis, of Bellefonte. "People rush up there on opening... more
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Fly fishing clinics, seminars in Ohio gear up anglers for fly fishing
Written by admin on February 27, 2010 – 5:30 pm -Winter is loosening its icy grip on Northeast Ohio's steelhead trout streams, and area clubs and fishing shops are trying to put anglers into a stream-fishing mood by rolling out an array of clinics and seminars. The Steelheader's Ball and the national Fly Fishing Film Tour return next month. Chagrin River Outfitters in Chagrin Falls features local steelheading stars Jeff Liskay and Jerry Darkes at a free session on spey rods and tube flies Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Noted Pennsylvania and Montana fly-fishing guide Eric Stroup is on the shop's stage March 13 at 11 a.m. with the presentation, "Seven Simple Lessons to Catch More Trout." Stroup, who owns Pennsylvania's Spruce Creek Fly Co., is a regular here over the next few weeks. Stroup... more
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Register now for Women’s Fly-Fishing Weekend
Written by admin on February 26, 2010 – 12:30 am -PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST — The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer an introduction to fly-fishing, “The Fly-Fishing Weekend,” April 9-11 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Campground in Transylvania County. Registration is open first come, first-served for women 18 and older. A one-time fee of $125 covers instruction, equipment, most meals and camping accommodations. Participants will learn the basics of fly-fishing from experienced anglers, including equipment needs, knots, fly-tying, casting and aquatic entomology, then put those skills to use fishing the Davidson River. Contact BB Gillen at 919-218-3638 or bb.gillen@ncwildlife.org for more information or to... more
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Best Fly Rods
Written by admin on February 21, 2010 – 10:08 pm -A look at the best fly rods as listed in the IGFA World Record Book There are many ways to judge a fly rod. Brian Milne, with About.com has chosen to judge fly rods based on the number IGFA records were set using the equipment. The best fly rods as used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, according to the International Game Fish Association: 1. Sage (75 world records) In a "think green" move, Sage has recently downsized its print catalog and is focusing more of its resources on its Web site, where you can find a new rod along with helpful resources like a cast analyzer. www.sageflyfish.com 2. G Loomis (24) This year is the 25th anniversary of G Loomis. As part of the anniversary celebration, its Web site is positing... more
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How to Tie a Surgeon’s Knot with Fly Fishing Line
Written by admin on February 7, 2010 – 9:15 pm -Tying a Surgeon's Knot with Fly Fishing Line Read More →
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How to Tie a Palomar Knot with Fly Fishing Line
Written by admin on February 7, 2010 – 9:13 pm -Tying a Palomar Knot with Fly Fishing Line Read More →
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Best Fly Reels
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 4:55 pm -Best Fly Reels - Top 10 Fly Reel Makers Best fly reels as listed by IFGA Below fly reels are rated by the number of IFGA records held using a particular reel. This is one of many criteria that can be used to determine the quality of a reel. It is the criteria used by Brian Milne writing for About.com. You will read other posts evaluating reels and other tackle using other criteria. The top 10 fly fishing reel brands used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, as listed by the International Game Fish Association: 1. Abel (56 world records) Abel's mission statement is to design and build the best, most dependable gear in the world and give world class customer service. www.abelreels.com 2. Tibor (50) Self-proclaimed... more
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Oswego County winter steelhead scene worth checking out
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 4:35 pm -By David Figura/The Post-Standard Richard Miick photoThe Salmon and Oswego rivers and Lake Ontario’s many tributary streams produce runs of steelhead in Oswego County all through the winter months. The following is a guest column submitted by the Oswego County Department of Tourism. By Spyder Rybaak February finds a lot of New Yorkers complaining about the weather. They’re sick of snow banks lining sidewalks and streets, dirty slush soiling their shoes, pant legs and cars in streaks of mud and salt. But there’s a lot of color around if you know where to look for it, and the best place to catch a rainbow right now is Oswego County’s Lake Ontario tributaries. Not the meteorological phenomenon with pots of gold at the ends; but rainbow... more
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Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo Opens January 29
Written by admin on January 29, 2010 – 12:12 am -One of the most unique and enjoyable shows is the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo which opens Jan. 29 and continues through the weekend at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Tom Helgeson, publisher of the equally unique and wonderful Midwest Fly Fishing magazine, describes his brainchild as, "Emphasizing education, adventure and conservation, the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expos will feature more than two dozen national and regional fly-fishing and fly-tying celebrities. More than 40 free programs and demonstrations." It is a glorious celebration of what anyone who's tried it knows is the most enjoyable, often most-effective way to fish. Fly fishing is a blast. "While many think fly fishing is only for catching trout," the proprietor of One More... more
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