I’m not the most artistic writer, I’m way too concrete so I’ll keep it short. I had an Auckland layover a couple weeks ago so instead of opting to hang around town for 54 hours, I headed southwest down to the Tongariro River for a full day. Given it had been raining heavily on the drive down the...
I’ve been needing to get my old Hyde into Idaho Falls for a complete overhaul in addition to moving my old truck down to the bay area as my airport car for work, why not combine the trips and fish? So… 2 weeks ago I set out with a friend for the first part of the journey, and camped out at Rocky...
Snuck down to the San Juan for a few days with my buddies. Nymphing was a a bit slow but dead drifting leaches at times proved fruitful along with one morning of midge dry fly action. Fishing the colder months is always much more pleasurable as those who know the ethics of the sport are out...
Had my old R-8 serviced due to the drag starting to fail and some rust formation. Galvan rebuilt the drag assembly with all new parts. 2 weeks door to door. Quick.
On my way home from spending 6 nights at the Andros Island Bonefish Club. A wonderful time, ended up going out 4 days with a guide and 1 day DIY hopping on their kayak for a very short paddle across the channel. Caught plenty of bones, a decent Barracuda, and some others. Sharkey ended up taking...
Toccoa Rod Box… $600 https://www.toccoaguidegear.com/product-page/toccoa-rod-box
Overall decent, bummed they didn’t disclose “Made in China.” Some nicks in the powder coat so I applied rustoleum to cover up and also painted the silver rivets black to match better. Despite the imperfections...
Anyone pick off any ticks or step on any snakes recently? Taking my 5 and 7 year olds over next week for a spring break of fly fishing, hotel swimming and hotel room Legos. In all seriousness.... any rattlers out? Small scuds and leeches recommended?
Thanks,
Scott
Anyone care to share their thoughts/Techniques for Lahcutts in the above lake? I have a week of vacation in April, thinking of camping there as well. PM’s would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Scott
So... I try to visit a fly shop anywhere I end up. Some of my favorites
La Maison de la Mouche- Paris
Sansui- Tokyo
Serious Fly Fishing- Kiel, Germany
East Rosebuds- Billings
Lund’s Fly Shop- River Falls, WI
Trout’s Fly Shop- Denver
The Drift Fly Shop- Pueblo
Last the hometown shop:
The...