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Good fly rods for kid beginners?

Last month I had the kids with me on the Saturday that was casting clinic day for a local fly fishing club, and my daughter who just turned…

Started by JBplusThuyLatest Reply

new to site

I have been fly fishing for over 40 years, in fact about 5 years ago i gave the grankids all my spinning gear except one rod for  deep wate…

Started by dave kensingerLatest Reply

Winter Bluegill Patterns

I usually pack up the Bluegill flies right about now and start to focus on coldwater species. It seems though that alot of people still hav…

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Good fly rods for kid beginners?

Last month I had the kids with me on the Saturday that was casting clinic day for a local fly fishing club, and my daughter who just turned…

Started by JBplusThuy

9 Mar 1, 2018
Reply by Ray Ditzenberger

Recent move from FL to MD

Well I decided to take a promotion and work 3 yrs in MD. I'd like to find a couple of fellow fly rodders to fish with.

Started by Tim Roberts

2 Feb 17, 2017
Reply by Ralph King

Blue Gill Antics That You have Experienced

Hey Guys!  I am new to this site, and thought it might be interesting for members to relate some of their experiences with catching bluegil…

Started by Sam Holt

18 Sep 16, 2016
Reply by John Ratliff

Here's The Dream.

Okay, so you fly fish. Or maybe not. But, you want to be better, or maybe just get into more adventure. If so, check this video. Sean Kerle…

Started by David, aka, "McScruff"

19 Apr 5, 2015
Reply by Bruce Tomaselli

Sharing the catch

I don't fish every week but when I catch 10 or 15 nice gills on my flyrod its an enjoyable day on Lake Okeechobee. One reason I'm successf…

Started by Tim Roberts

2 Jul 6, 2014
Reply by pat

Spare

I just traded a box of 22 shells for a True Temper 8'6" 5wt. I was thinking I could use it for a spare or loaner. I'm Wondering if I made a…

Started by David Truelove

7 Mar 10, 2014
Reply by carl hendrix

Davy Knot (for tippet to fly)

 I don't know which knot you fly-fisherman like to use for tying the tippet to your fly, I used to use an improved clinch knot but find I l…

Started by Donald Schmotzer

9 Feb 21, 2014
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

Step by Step tying a great panfish fly, modified "Greenie-Weenie"

 Here is a very simple and effective fly for Blue Gills. Easy to tie (takes just a couple minutes) works for all kinds of Sunfish..........…

Started by Donald Schmotzer

0 Feb 13, 2014

Cheap Tungsten Bead Heads

I am in no way sponsoring these guys… BUT… The deal is incredible.For those of you that tie your own flies, Jigs etc, You have to check the…

Started by Rob Hilton

8 Feb 7, 2014
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

new to site

I have been fly fishing for over 40 years, in fact about 5 years ago i gave the grankids all my spinning gear except one rod for  deep wate…

Started by dave kensinger

3 Jan 19, 2014
Reply by pat

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