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Ive tried it without

Ive tried it without the indicator and even i found it quite difcult, and ive been fly fishing for 4 years now.
Never really used the technique correctly til i looked it up last month and its been killing them. Its an absolute killer on the southern upland trout and grayling streams in scotland !!!!!!! (or anywhere in scotland for that matter LOL)
I think the indicator gives you that extra confidence and confidence is crucial when fishing....
One thing he forgot to mention is try and use barbless hooks !!!!!!! Its so much easier to get out of snags and it doesnt cause the fish as much stress and makes it much easier to release the fish
I havent lost anymore fish on barbless hooks as long as the line is kept tight the fish will stay on
Show the fish respect use barbless
Tight lines and happy baboshing AHAHAH

Re: Keeping fish for the pot…

Hi Ruan,

This subject has discussed many times, but it didn't have lost his actuality.
The new area I use to fish in is 'catch and kill area'.
Even the smallest trout witch reach the 25cm mark (!) will get killed and I saw also
'fisherman' who killed protected fishes like graylings.
To top this nonsense, these low minded people are going to discuss the down going of the populations each time they'll meet up at the water and will find the conclusion in the existing of the Cormoran and other fish hunting species.

I’m not a fanatic ‘catch and releaser’ but I go fishing more to relax (and of course to take photos) than hunt fish for the pan.
So more than 90 % of my fishes will be released and with the rest I create a delicious dinner.

Kind regards,

Kai

Good picture - howev

Good picture - however I think cropping out more of the landing net handle would be an improvement as it distracts from the fish as the centre of attention.

I geared up for the

I geared up for the half day I had to fish the ocean off Barnegat Light a few years ago. I was fishing off the jetty, so I stopped at the 5 and dime store on the way and bought a small laundry basket, about 9 x 12 inches, and a bungee cord. I used the cord to hold the basket around my waist and stripped line into it. It worked very well and I was glad I had it. Climbing around on slick, uneven rocks, I really didn't need the added distraction of keeping track of the extra line. When I got it home, I modified it by punching small holes through the bottom of the basket sized for plastic zip ties that stick up to keep the coils in the basket from tangling. Cost? About $3.00.

A very fishable fly

Hi Bob,
From what I can see from the picture, you have tied a very fishable fly. Some people tie flies just to impress us. They, however, don't usually fish. Some people tie the classics with equal care, but they tie their flies for fishing. And some people love to fish for Salmon and if they can't be on a river (Rivers freeze in Winter) they tie salmon flies to use when they can. (Or, just for the satisfaction of tying? Well, maybe both).
I had the very good fortune to live in Epping, NH in the late 70s and early 80s and spent many hours and lots of money at Bill's shop in New Boston. I studied with Bill whenever he offered a class and with Warren Duncan anytime he came down to teach us lowly mortals.
I then spent the next few years building the necessary assortment of materials to tie the classics correctly. And I tied 4 or 500 full dress feather wing Atlantic Salmon Flies on double hooks over the next 5 years. All of the flies that I tied were tied to fish.
I had the incredible luck to fish with Richard Adams on the Matapedia for three days one year and I think I might have seen a tear in his eye when he first saw my flies. "I haven' t seen some of those flies for many years, Boy. And I didn't expect to ever see them again. Do you want to do some real fishing?". Those kind words from the Dean of Salmon Guides made my day, my week, my year, hell, maybe my life as a Salmon Fisher.
By the way, it does get easier after the first 300 or so. Oh, by the way, I have three flies tied by Bill for sale on EBay. He tied them for my sample book many years ago and, well my eyes are not what they once were and besides, sadly I need the money.
Tight Lines and Fair Weather, my friend, and maybe in another lifetime we will meet on a river somewhere.

Richard Travers

Awesome website.....

Awesome website.....These indicators are the best thing since pre-sliced bread. At least I think so.!

I've been fishing th

I've been fishing the fast rivers of the Eastern Sierra using a three nymphs on the east walker and I KILLS the browns I highly recomend high sticking, during high and fast moving waters. Go to June Lake and fish we need it!!

Cant wait to learn h

Cant wait to learn how to fly fish from the best in town!!

Jamie,

You certai

Jamie,

You certainly must have tied it wrong! It might pull out if tied too loosely, but this is a knot used by anglers who fish for salmon and tarpon, and trust me: it works! I have used it for many years without a single failure.

And it's not terrible either. Try tying a Bimini Twist and then talk about terrible knots! This one is simple and easy, can be tied waterside with no tools and to the best of my experience it holds up to most things that swim.

Martin

i must of tied it wr

i must of tied it wrong but it pulls right out. as far as im concerned, its a terrible knot.

Gotta love the small

Gotta love the smallie fight like mad and eager to take a fly top water or deep. Love to see good articles on such a noble fish,try fishing a small variation of a whistler all olive works for me or white if bait fish are present. Keep up the good articles coming. Love to read them.

Vilmos,

you shou

Vilmos,

you should be catching fish....not taking pictures of your reel :-)
How are things in Hungary ? still getting a few Asp ?

Regards from Germany,

Ruan.

Big Carp ?...no way.

Big Carp ?...no way..this thing is HUGE !!!!

Well done... what wt rod did you catch it on ?
must have been quite a fight..

Hi I have just been

Hi I have just been to Oahu May 2009 and never having done Bone I went out with mike Hennesy and believe me it was the best I have had knew where to go and most important knows what he is doing at all times on the open water as well as on the sand flats his chose of fly was spot on at all times I managed to get snapped up twice and then it happened my first Bone what a moment not to be forgotten. I travelled from South Africa to enjoy that moment and Mike made it all the better. Denis Byron To contact him phone 8083667835

All the best with your health

All the best with your health Martin, let's hope you'll soon be on the mend again!
I very much enjoy the site you and the other GFF members make, keep up the good work :D

Hi Mike,Hi Tobias,

Hi Mike,Hi Tobias,

Thanks for the comments, i feel the same way. My reason for posting this was the attitude shown by some anglers ( also flyfishers) when a fish is kept for the pot... although it is legal, and within the clubs policy.

tight lines,

Ruan.

where can i buy a bu

where can i buy a bubble float

Hey Martin, that is bad news,

Hey Martin, that is bad news, hope your health returns to top form as soon as possible.
All the best.
Mike.

I used to make a sim

I used to make a similar "fly" using a piece of balsa wood or a piece of a foam earplug to fish for smaller creek chubs in Pennsylvania.

Viva Che!

Hi Ruan,

Hi Ruan,

to release the fish you caught and buy fish for dinner afterwards, seems stoopid to me. Mostly alle the fishes you can buy are caught with a nets. If you would know how harmful netfishing is to the environment, you would probably keep your fish for dinner and resign from buying the fish in a shop. Even aquaculture harms nature in so many ways, that I won't buy these fishes. You should get yourself [url=http://www.amazon.de/Fisch-kaputt-Charles-Clover/dp/357050056X]THIS BOOK[/url] and you will see which one is the better way.

Tobsn

It is about the joy

It is about the joy of making it yourself. The feeling of being in touch with past traditions and learning a new aspect of the craft. We do it because we can. It is not about how much it costs or the time expended. It is about the pride you feel when you use it, knowing that you made it. You can not buy that feeling.

Hi Ruan, personaly I think if

Hi Ruan, personaly I think if you like to eat fish and it is legal to do so you should go for it! I keep maybe 1 in 50 or 60 trout that I catch and the fishery here can certainly sustain that. Indeed in Taupo it is encouraged to take some trout for the pot as there is only a certain number of fish the environment can sustain so we need to cull a few to keep up the condition and size of the fish.
They are lovely hot smoked.
All the best.
Mike.

Hey Michal, have sent you a P

Hey Michal, have sent you a P.M.
All the best.
Mike.

Thank you Martin, ex

Thank you Martin, excellent