Posted by: Jokerman in warmwater, trade on
Aug 12, 2008
According to the most recent issue of Angling Trade, warmwater fly fishing maybe “the saving grace” of an ailing industry. Angling Trade, June 2008 issue, www.anglingtrade.com.
Fly fishing for bass, pike, and other warmwater species is nothing new. Just take a gander at a the 1889 publication of Book of the Black Bass Comprising its Complete Scientific and Life History Together with a
Posted by: Jokerman in Breaking News on
Aug 11, 2008
Ed Story, owner and founder of Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, passed away on Monday, August 4th.
The Story family has initiated the "Ed Story Memorial Fund" that will benefit a restoration project on one of Ed's favorite Missouri trout streams. Any donations can be sent to: Ed Story Memorial Fund c/o Feather-Craft, PO Box 19904, St. Louis, MO 63144.
For further information contact: Feather-Craft Fly
Posted by: Jokerman in Fish Story on
Jul 21, 2008
I fished New Hampshire and Vermont last weekend. The first night, I camped in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. It is about 20 minutes north of Franconia Notch. Before fishing Profile Lake (so named for its position below a rock outcrop known as the Old Man in the Mountain that collapsed in 2003), I stopped at a collectible shop. The owner was a woman who was 90. She looked 70. This
Posted by: Jokerman in gear on
Jul 01, 2008
I have never been a huge fan of Orvis rods. However, the new Helois is a joy forever. I recently fished an 9 foot, 8 weight. It was light as a feather, casts a mile and is so responsive. It is one of the BEST rods I have ever casted.
I appreciate good gear, but I am a little scrimy. I have never paid more than $500.00 for a graphite rod. Even at the mid $700.00 price range, this rod is
Posted by: Jokerman in Conservation on
Jun 23, 2008
March 2009 will mark the 50th birthday of United Fly Tyers. UFT is the oldest continuously operating fly tying club in the country.
www.unitedflytyers.org
UFT has had every notable in fly fishing as an advisor including: Lee Wulff, Art Flick, Helen Shaw, Vincent C. Marinaro, Lefty Kreh and Elsie and Harry Darbee.
JOIN UFT FOR ITS 50th GALA DINNER & AUCTION.
KEEP POSTED FOR DETAILS.
Posted by: Jokerman in fish porn on
Jun 23, 2008
Carlo caught his first Stripah on Little Mill Pond in Chatham.
Carlo reports the water is still tepid.
Way to go you F-Stick
Posted by: Jokerman in Fish Story on
Jun 17, 2008
Every Memorial Day, I fish with my college buddies, Doug, Bill and Graham. We live far enough away that this is the only time we can get together. The boys and I fish an hour west of Ottawa in the Canadian heartland. It is spectacular fishing: five pound Smallmouth Bass and explosive Northern Pike. This is great except Doug, Bill and Graham spin fish, and I fly fish. I spin fish to be with
Posted by: Jokerman in report on
Jun 16, 2008
I waded Chatham with Carlo & Chippy D. over Father's Day.
The inside water was in the 70's. We caught some fish in the morning but it was tough. Lots of bait, mostly sand eels, but the fish were not feeding in the shallows.
The outside water on the wade or the deep water from a boat is your best bet. Use a fast sink to get down in the colder water. Pink Clouser and sand eel patterns worked
Posted by: Jokerman in fish porn on
Jun 11, 2008
Here are some tremendous Browns recently caught on the White River, Arkansas by clients of Marc Poulos of Riverworks, Inc.
Marc Guides the White River and North Fork River in Arkansas.
Marc is a Reporter here at Fly Fishing Conditions.
Check out his Reporter Page at: http://www.flyfishingconditions.com/white_river/index.html.
Posted by: Jokerman in destination on
Jun 10, 2008
I'm going to Chatham this weekend (6/13 - 15). I hear the south shore and Monomoy is not fishing well (water too warm). Anyone had and luck? Any
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