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Yep, it looks we really get it mixed... I am happy no hard feelings. In this river, we could actually release trouts... but no one does this, as rainbows are not resident fish here... they are planted for the fun and satisfying meat hungry fishermen... however brown trouts are almost always released and protected by law up to 40-50 cm (depending on the fishing community). Yes, HS, in some waters in the EU, once you landed a fish you have to take her... and then usually you pay a "fee" by the kilo!

Birchy, fortunately I have not got into a flame war due to fish photos... but I get your intention... so you're forgiven In the future I guess, I am better off posting the link to the photo album.

I think you have got already some very good advice, such as stripping and side pressure. Regarding switching hand for reeling, I do not think it makes the difference as long as you can keep the pressure. BTW, in my experience, if you let the fish run down too far, you more often loose the fish (probably related to hook angle). So, try to confuse fish with varying side and parallel pressure. I also found that if you reel vigorously and wiggle the fly-line, fish often get scared and will try to get away. Keep reeling fast, but smooth. It is all about practice. So, just keep on hooking those monsters!

HG, I understood what you said and was not accusing you but the guy who complained to the moderator! I quoted you as you agreed that "dry photos" of fish to be harvested is OK. Sorry if my reply was ambiguous.

SilverDoctor, it is South Finland.

What more I can say! Dude, you are taking it too far... these were stockies to be taken. Also, you are a _coward_ complaining to moderator and not sending a PM to figure out what is behind the story. Nevermind, it is your loss and I will think it over twice to post pictures here. BTW, here is a link for those who wish to see some more photos: http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/s...mview=slideshow

I thought to post some photos about my home water and the trouts there (all rainbows are planted and to be taken).

I guess this question is for BHurt or Speygillie. I am buying mine for 159 euro. The customer service do speak English, but their whole website is in Finnish. If you still interested, I could pm you the web address. The shop helped me to choose based on the size chart, so I believe it is correct. They are a bit wider (waist and chest) and have shorter legs than my previous pair of waders (they fit really nicely). I have read some complaints about the limited stride it allows (shorter legs), so be sure it is about same length as the one you currently use.

Thanks BHurt! I guess living close to UK has some benefits , because there is no Scierra CC3 shortage (I need size M) here. Actually, I have ordered my waders and look forward to test them soon. I am also interested to get the benefit of no inseam design, as most of my waders failed there.

My 1 yr old pair of waders gave in and I decided not to buy that model again... so now I am thinking to try this Scierra CC3 or step it up to another model (which is double price of the Scierra CC3). What is your experience with the CC3? It is really cheap, but is it worth only that much? How long has it lasted? What are the weak points? Thx.

Way to go! Now you got the bug for (hooked on) FF, too.

I am having similar experience when I let the fish go (or hook it when) far away. I attribute this to lower line&hook angle. Running after a fish on a rocky river-bank is fun (but also dangerous).

Does anyone see difference by the angle of setting the hook (straight up, side, etc)?

Thanks for the ideas guys. I find the Signature Mustad hooks better than their classic ones.

I have not used my flicker photos here, but they seem to work if you insert an image (button with image) with the actual image location URL. Like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/290459..._24cd3db988.jpg

I have seen many posts where people complain about their LDR rate. I was wondering if you analysed in what situations this mostly happens and how it can be decreased. Here are my thoughts. Streamers: When my streamers "dead swim" (stay in a place in the current), I often get only nips and this only a moment of hooking. At these times, I usually file my hook sharp to get it through the jaw of that trout easily. (Use the "nail test" to check sharpness.) When I am swinging my streamers across currents, trout hit the fly much harder and my LDR is much lower. I also dead drift streamers (cast upstream), which also results in more LDR (again I file the hook if that happens - these small ceramic files are superb). Nymphing: No indicator nymphing gets me more trout to the net, but I assume that is because I miss more takes and react only when fish already swims away with the fly. Dries: I do not fish them often (yet), so let's from someone more experienced. Indicator: When using indicator, I assure that those small nymph hooks are sharp. I set the hook often and have higher LDR than with other methods of fly-fishing. Hook gap: Heavily dressed small nymphs also makes my LDR increase, so I usually choose large gap hooks for small nymphs. Tippets: I have not addressed tippet breakings here, as I have rarely any problem with that. (I am using heavy tippets, as fish does not seem to care about it when nymphing or playing streamers). Failing knots: There were some were good topics on this at the forum, so let me skip this. I follow the keep it simple rule. Know few knots and trust them. Always moisten before fastening! Hook breakage: Again, I do not have any problem with this, as I am tying on quality hooks and check them regularly before tying to the tippet. Also, I do not catch that so big fish. What do you do to decrease your LDR?

I guess I should have put more smilies... but I am sure you will get it. Talking about trouts ), rainbows are more difficult to catch and they jump more often. However, I think cutts are even more acrobatic and we lost more when they were planted in one river. I note again, that we have less brownies here, so we prefer catching them. Also, I noticed that when were hooked and broke off, they are more cautious and require more time "to rest" before any success with them. Rainbows sometimes are just pretty hard headed and will hit the fly again and again.

I get more pleasures from brownies ) (or brunettes;)), because they are livelier... they are also more difficult to get here, where I live. hehe (Some more smilies were added.)

I am praising some Finnish fly shops up there (studied in Calgary).

Flyslinger, thanks for detailed answer. I am a DT guy, too. However, I just loaded WF to one of my reels. I see also so big difference in the length of head of the fly-lines (all being DT 6 lines). I love Vision lines (e.g. Presentation or Target) for general fly-fishing. For streamers, now I use SA Ultra 4 sinking. However. fishing my home rivers, most often I just add a sinking leader (sinking tip) to a DT floating line.

Thanks Taco. I read this (Lefty is an icon!) and certainly made me thinking about trying lighter lines, as well (I have been using heavier ones.)

Indeed, I wanted to ask about this? I got the answer. So, it is not customary to return fly-fishing line. Here some shops (and the local fly-fishing club) organizing events where you can try the latest rods/reels and fly lines. You can take your rod or reel and try that with other parts of the tackle. I find this pretty useful. In fact, that was the reason why I started to think about buying different lines for different conditions (it was pretty wind during the last event and some lines surely performed better than others). BTW, these events are pretty popular here.... so let's hope some Calgary shops also recognize the possibility for marketing themselves through these kind of educational events (I forgot to tell that there were casting instructors, as well .

I see that regardless of the similar characteristics (same AFTMA, density, and type of taper) fly lines may be quite different in length and their taper's length. Also, different fishing conditions (windy, calm), length of cast needed (close to bank fishing, far fishing), or the length of leader (7 ft vs 15 ft ) could require different fly-fishing lines. What are your tips for choosing fly-lines? What to look for?