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Western NC /E TN blueline stream storm damage

Last post by nativebrownie « 10/08/24 18:27
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by Bee » 09/27/24 10:13

Hard to imagine that many or most of the mountain blue line streams in the area have not been harshly affected by the current rain fall they have...

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10/08/24 18:27
What are you fishing this week?

Last post by middlecalf « 10/08/24 16:20
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by teter » 11/10/17 14:42
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Show us the rods you're currently (or recently) fishing. Here are the three I have had on the water this week:

Orvis 1856

Leonard 40 Catskill...
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Last post by middlecalf
10/08/24 16:20
7.5 vs 8' fly rods?

Last post by red 1 « 10/08/24 12:19
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by red 1 » 09/29/24 18:07

Daydreaming about another rod. I mostly fish 8-9' rods and really like the control they give me for the pocket water I fish dries and wets in
From...

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Last post by red 1
10/08/24 12:19
Mortised handle

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 10/07/24 18:10
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by jutmit » 10/04/24 23:05

I am looking for a current maker that is making or willing to make a rod with mortised handle and seat that sells rods thanks Justin

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
10/07/24 18:10
Favorite 8 Foot 4 Weight

Last post by adkfan « 10/07/24 10:18
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by labvis » 02/26/21 10:33
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Hello all. I am hoping that those that own and more importantly, fish this configuration would be willing to share photographs and why they have...
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Last post by adkfan
10/07/24 10:18
Good Video

Last post by ibookje « 10/07/24 10:09
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by PYochim » 08/28/24 08:14
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I stumbled on to this video on casting bamboo vs. graphite rods, the differences in the materials and how it affects the casting stroke.

Comments?
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Last post by ibookje
10/07/24 10:09
Great Flies

Last post by jhuskey « 10/05/24 15:13
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by orange caddis » 09/30/24 08:05

I came across this young man a couple years ago when he was still in high school. He ties amazing flies, top quality! He will tie anything you want....

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Last post by jhuskey
10/05/24 15:13
Fishing 9' rods or longer...

Last post by mer « 10/05/24 09:51
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by jan96 » 07/28/24 01:26
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I noticed that not many fishermen use long bamboo rods for (normal)trout fishing. Most probably because of their relatively heavy weight... That's...
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Last post by mer
10/05/24 09:51
Sacrilege? A Barder rod not quite as good

Last post by scgamac « 10/04/24 09:59
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by Paul Rouse » 09/02/24 01:02
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This may make some members hair curl up, turn puce and pass out. Still, I wanted to post this to see if it’s just me.

I’m very fortunate to have a...
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Last post by scgamac
10/04/24 09:59
Troutbitten.com

Last post by BigTJ « 10/03/24 19:04
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by billems » 10/02/24 22:09

Troutbitten is a site for fly fishers, hosted by Pennsylvania guide Dominick Swentosky. Swentosky is a Euro-nympher and an avid dry fly fisherman....

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Last post by BigTJ
10/03/24 19:04
Last Shot at Wyoming Cutthroats This Season

Last post by headwaters « 10/03/24 19:01
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by cutthroattroutnm » 10/02/24 18:47

Did another 1200+ miles of driving to go with a good fishing buddy back up to Wyoming at the end of the season for 2-1/2 days in the back country. We...

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Last post by headwaters
10/03/24 19:01
Barbless hooks

Last post by Franknrod « 09/29/24 07:21
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by kevinhaney1 » 09/18/24 17:58
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In Maryland, where I live, you were now required to use barbless hooks for all the catch and release trout fishing, which is just about everything I...
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Last post by Franknrod
09/29/24 07:21
Best fly fishing lodge in the lower 48

Last post by ffftroutbum « 09/28/24 11:55
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by bigfastfish » 09/28/24 07:24

Looking for the highest recommended trout lodge in the lower 48 where the fishing is great, isolated (but accessible) to eliminate distractions and...

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Last post by ffftroutbum
09/28/24 11:55
Back to experimenting with leaders

Last post by cappy « 09/27/24 10:10
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by MtBrittany » 09/19/24 17:49

Haven’t posted about leaders for some time now. Felt I had the leader problem solved. For the last few years I had been fishing a leader with no...

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Last post by cappy
09/27/24 10:10
Keeping silk lines afloat

Last post by Dwight « 09/26/24 11:31
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by ChuckT » 09/21/24 19:30
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I’m embarking on my semiannual determination to fish the three silk lines I have on my line winder. And, per usual, I’m having difficulty keeping...
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Last post by Dwight
09/26/24 11:31
Tippet lagging when casting

Last post by TFHough « 09/24/24 14:08
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by MrBojangles » 09/15/24 08:40

I had a leader that was getting increasingly shorter and so I tied a 9’ tippet to it to which I tied a fly. I don’t know what the leader line size...

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Last post by TFHough
09/24/24 14:08
Au Sable

Last post by Chuck441 « 09/24/24 13:40
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by Random Casts » 09/22/24 08:32

Hi All,

My wife and I have never fished in Michigan let alone the Au Sable. So, we’re planning a trip for this coming May or June and hoping to stay...

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Last post by Chuck441
09/24/24 13:40
Tiny Water Stalkers - what to enjoy besides the Boo?

Last post by Hellmtflies « 09/24/24 09:14
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by nativebrownie » 07/22/09 18:54
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It's that time of year again. In my crowded East, the best escapes are the quiet, small waters, even tiny waters... Wanted to share the liking for...
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Last post by Hellmtflies
09/24/24 09:14
Where does one start with Leonards?

Last post by Short Tip « 09/23/24 20:05
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by lloyd3 » 07/30/24 13:28
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Allright, the pix of that Model 76 tipped me over.

I'm willing to (slightly) abandon my blue-collar roots for this one-time exception. Where should...
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Last post by Short Tip
09/23/24 20:05
Fly line repair/splice

Last post by BigTJ « 09/23/24 17:12
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by Salar4me » 09/23/24 11:43

Purchased a reel with spare spools a while back. One of the spools had an interesting clear sink tip that looked to be ideal for salt water/Stripers....

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09/23/24 17:12

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