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This pattern got my mind working too. I tied up a couple with foam on the back two sections and a tungsten bead on the front. One is a straight shank and one is a jig shank. Made a mess, but I think these will swim well!

Still available

Where did you purchase this?

Sierra Trading post is selling TFO Pro II 9' 6wt rods for $99 right now. That would do everything you are asking, especially if you are serious about dabbling with smaller steelhead.

Still available. Soflodgerick never came through.

No worries, I understand you have a challenging position moderating the discussions on the forum.

Things must have gotten out of hand after I went to bed last night. I didn't think my post was that out of line. Just expressing irritation for hotspotting. First time I've ever been censored on a forum. I will leave it at I don't have great feelings about this event.

Loop Opti Speed Runner super large arbor fly reel. It has been used but is in good condition. It has a few light scratches as can be seen in the photos. This reel has a 5" spool diameter resulting in faster line pick-up than almost any other reel ever marketed and has a strong smooth drag. A...

I have both the Douglas Sky and the Sky G in 6wt and I like them both. They are both fairly fast rods but smooth with feel. They remind me a lot of the Hardy Zenith. For all I know they might come from the same factory in Korea as the Hardy's.... I think the Sky G maybe feels a little lighter in...

The guides called them grouper when we caught them down there, but I don't know if that's really what they are.

They are size 16 scud hooks.

I have been playing around with furled. Bloodworm patterns.

What area are you staying in? If closer to Cancun you can fish Isla Blanca to the north. Guides will often pick you up at your hotel or have you taxi to a meeting point. If staying to the south of Playa del Carmen you can do a day trip to Ascension Bay (Yellow Dog can set this up). Or take the...

Working on my Chromie supply:

I received notice from Wholesale Fly Company last year that they were quitting the business. It looks like someone else has taken over the operation. That is good news. I like their tungsten beads in addition to hooks.

+1 for Pirateship.

Not a house brand, but pretty inexpensive, sometimes on sale for $2 for a pack of 25 hooks. Green Caddis Outfitters elite series barbless have been pretty good for trout flies. The only problem is that they run out of stock on the popular sizes.

You see quite a few small blue fin trevally (and small GTs) while wading for bonefish, and they are often circling the tailing trigger fish picking up scraps. They can be aggressive and will take bonefish flies stripped fast. But I would say that compared to years past I didn't catch as many...

I just returned from Christmas Island. We stayed at the Villages as we have for many years. My first time back since Covid. In my opinion the fishing is as good or better than before for bonefish, the triggers seem a little less spooky, but are still tough, and the GT's seem to be a little less...

This is good advice. I would also throw in Hardy Zenith 5wt.