BowLurker
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BigFoamy, I didn't object to this photo, because you obviously know what you're doing.
It does seem, however, that the upper green fly is hooked into the fish, by the rear fin, if you look quickly. I haven't looked at the photo up close, but it kinda looks that way. *...Upon further inspection, it's clearly above the fish...*
Maybe that's why someone had a knee-jerk reaction to a fish in super-clear water. Weird.
-M.
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On 2018-04-30 at 10:12 AM, BurningChrome said:
Simi seal or STS trilobal work nice too. With the longer fibers I usually split the thread and wrap it in that way. Another option is to put a few wraps of lead behind the cone and either super-glue it to the hook or build up a thread ramp right behind it to keep it in place so then you don't have to build up a bunch of thread right behind the cone. Depends how heavy you want it.
Thanks Bron and BurningChrome. I do use a lead-free wire (!) if available, otherwise a lead wire. Learned about the wire push into the conehead from a veteran online gentleman who posts almost every week.
Thankfully, my conehead hasn't migrated too far into the shank, just a thing to have a loose conehead after tying...you know how it goes. Cheers!
-M.
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I do need your advice, Bron.
Securing a conehead is fun..but one might take that last bit of wrap and maybe make it, or waste some over-tying Zonkers.
Any tips on securing a conehead when just a bit short would be appreciated.. if it's convenient.
-M.
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2 minutes ago, Bron said:
What’s the double tail for?
A signature floppy...? Who cares... just a variation. :roll eyes:
-M.
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Another one tonight, I like how the Squirrel and tail markings turned out on this one. Maybe I'm learning something.
-M.
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My first take on a double-tail Olive/Chartreuse Slumpbuster, #6 700B Dai-Riki, with the bent shank.
-M.
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...And went for a bigger tie...my first #8 hook ever, with a weighted Purple Leech thing...copied from a store-bought from last year.
-M.
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Few #18 Midges and Scuds too....
-M.
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On 2018-03-25 at 3:22 PM, BigFoamy said:
Streamer
Wow. Well Done BigFoamy... love the articulated platform!
-M.
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Tried for a few of these #16-#18 Chironomids, with a red butt and a bit of flash. Found the Krystal Flash collected a lot of river muck, but got a few with this one, even when the water started to rise.
-M.
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Ok this is getting Bananas f**ked up...
I'd never heard the term..I was flailing around a bit..trying my best. Why say anything...?
Just let us dedicated Amatuers get to learning about our blessed sport.
-M.
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2 hours ago, bcubed said:
You know cack-handed just means that you don’t switch to left hand up when making traditionally left handed up casts. For example i am a ‘cack handed’ when making a snap t on river right, keeping my right hand up...
I cast for the current, for safety and for my ability. Haven't tried 'Full Spey' casting yet, just getting my feet wet (as a Hydrophobe) with a 10'8" Switch Glassy....
-M.
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Just now, Bron said:
Lots of dickweeds on the bow. Haven’t you been on Instagram?
Bron,
No Sir/Mm I fish for me, and don't need any reason to fish for Social Media crap.
I guess they forget that they never started on a Glass rod..
-M.
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12 minutes ago, BowLurker said:
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Bron,
Why would a Bow fisherman be a d**k like that though?
I just don't get it. anyhow. I reaaaaaly need to go fish now. I can get it...
-M.
PS- yes, I understand the difference between yds and feet now...60-65 feet...
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11 minutes ago, Bron said:
Just teasing. But I would bet an infinite number of dollars you didn’t cast 195- 225 feet.
hugs
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On 2018-03-12 at 10:10 AM, Bron said:
Ya but his new account is Bowtweaker
I'm not a tweaker, Bron.
Some f**kface walked past me where I was fishing , and called me a 'Cack-Handler' Switch caster...?? Everyone has beginner/rusty days....??
When I finally calmed down, I was hitting 65-75 feet...what's wrong with that? That's what made me angry...just trying to text it online too fast.
-M.
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9 hours ago, bowriverboys said:
Thanks Uber! I just sent him an email.
opskagit.com is pretty nice right now...but many out of stock, and quite expensive (Intruder is $15.00 USD....)
yes it's an 'merican site, but they have a pretty clean handle on great streamers...just sayin'.
Have you checked out Iron Bow..?
-M.
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34 minutes ago, Bron said:
That’s mallard flank...on the sides under the wings and maybe onto the belly a bit.
lots of good uses for it if you google it.
no was down around fcp area.
Thank you. It's not a big issue, as stated, but saved a prime piece for my first true "Salmon Fly".
No desire to grab a dead Duck. If I shoot it, maybe...but I haven't yet learned to shoot at just birds...
Dunno who was flailing around in the water at Dog Park/Confluence...swear he lost something important...nearly lost Himself wading too!! .
Thanks FFForums..
-M.
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Hey folks, been away from my main computer for a while. Keep in mind I found these feathers back on February 19th.
Here's an image of the last feather of 5 that I kept. They didn't have any flesh or bugs, they were just very waxy to the touch, so I'm assuming a 'mother mallard' (thanks professori
) The small pile of feathers was just in a small group on clean snow.
Might use this last one for tails or legs on smaller stonefly patterns. It was kind of neat to use feathers in a fly from a 'local' bird.
-M.
5 hours ago, Bron said:Well there is a drake dead at the head of the island at 130 ave.
Saw something flopping around and thought it was caught in something. Ran to intercept it mid river, only to find out that it was just dead and rolling over in the current. Otherwise looks to be in good shape. Looked like his wife got eaten as there was a wing in the eddy too.
Hey Bron, were you fishing at Dog Park this morning, and did you try to intercept this dead Drake today, on the crossover from the island? I thought you had lost a net or something! (what is he doing ?!?)
-M.
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It was told to me that it was a Mother Drake. I'm not a Hunter, so I didn't know.
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Ok fine. Uhmm....that's hurty.
I'm a Firetrucking Right-hander, and I'd never heard this term before.
It doesn't matter to me, I don't care for it, but screw you!
I CAN cast over 65, which is bigger, than you>>!
-M.
More Lakes in Banff closed this summer.
in General Chat - Fishing Related
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That's it, blame the origin countries, for mismanagement of the species.
We wouldn't have our mighty Bow Browns and Athabasca Rainbows without Alleman.
Ever went fishing in Austria..>>?
Just saying...
-M.