Recent content by mountainlake97

Struck out on all the good tags I applied for. Looks like more pheasant and waterfowl hunting in the forecast this fall.

I definitely could see how the zonker strip will breath more than traditional hackle. Do you usually tie them hot headed or plain?

Nice orvis reel matched with the bamboo rod!

Any theories on why the natives don't bite as well once the stockers are in?

Certainly won't have issues with unraveling threads or wire. They sure look good. I wonder how they fish compared to a traditional chironomoid?

Nice collection! I love the wood reel seats. Is that burl wood?

Sad news. He was in a lot of great movies. I think his best performance was as Gus in the lonesome dove series.

Started fishing at a very young age always gear fished. Dad never really fly fished. I remember trying fly fishing a bit about 13 or 14 with a $20 combo. Caught a few bluegill and tiny bass and one trout, kind of gave up and went back to a spinning rod. About when I was 19 I started almost...

Steelhead are always fun on a 5wt!

Never been. I meant to come last year, I was fishing that weekend and totally forgot about it. I'm planning on making it this year.