tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28793638158896955682024-02-07T13:39:03.020-06:00Arkansas Fly FishingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-68958796898442222872016-08-27T22:27:00.000-05:002016-08-27T22:27:22.209-05:00KNIFE TIME<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Well, my last outing on the river, I managed
to lose my old Browning 373 Folding Pocket Knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If anyone finds it and determines they don’t
want to keep the old ragged thing, feel free to e-mail me…I’ll drive to get
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have had this knife since I was
probably 20 years old, and it’s been in my waders for at least 10 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, gone!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">I
decided to start looking for a fixed blade knife. I have looked at the Bokers,
Brownings, and a few custom knife makers (translation: $$$). I was about to pop
on a Boker when I went to the Conway Gun Show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were two “local” guys selling knives:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One from Missouri my kid has bought a knife,
and another one I couldn’t tell where they were from. Anyway, both guys had
knives in the $60-100 range which is where I would anticipate a descent fixed
blade knife. I decided in the end to wait since a buddy of mine Jeremy at Urban
Timbers was sponsoring an Oak and Iron Crafter Market. I have never attended
one of these, but one of the knife makers said they would be demonstrating iron
working which one of my kids loves! They did in the morning, but by the time I
got there at noon…It was almost 100 degrees. You couldn’t pay me to fire up a
pit this summer!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Anyway,
there were several vendors selling custom made knives. The first tent had so
many people around it I decided to go to the second. There was a knife there I
fell in love with. It was the perfect length, fit my hand perfectly, and I
liked the design of the blade which included features and testing methods which
would identify the guy – I won’t do this. He’s making some nice looking stuff,
and his craft will get better with time. The knife I was looking at had fairly
uneven grinds all over including the spine. I’m not a knife snob, but after
watching <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Forged in Fire</i></b>, I’ve learned a lot more. Also, the show <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Iron
& Fire</i></b> doesn’t hurt either since this a fantastic Arkansas guy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured a good $70-80 knife. A young man
selling them told me it was $150.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
not stunned and considered it. Then, another man who I assume is the maker came
up and said, “I’ll make you a deal!” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
said sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said, “$150!” I said this
young man just offered it to me for the same price, thanks, put the knife down,
and walked away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If he said $130 or $140
I probably would have bought it. Ahhh, live and learn as salesmen.</span></div>
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v:shapes="_x0000_s1028" width="152" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">So, I went to the second tent. The man
running the tent had left to run an errand, but his son, who I would say is
about 14 years old, was manning the tent. The young kid stood up from his seat,
put out his hand and introduced himself – I was rather pleased and surprised. Then,
he asked me what I was looking for, and he promptly started pointing out knives
which were really a good fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
entertained, so I let him go further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
watched my facial expressions at just looking them or picking them up with my
bear claws. He would quickly move on just on this alone. Then he presented the
Holy Grail. I was looking at a knife which was almost identical to the one at
the other tent. He explained the blade was from an old saw mill blade which is
very good steel. The blade was acid washed for the look that he thought was
pretty cool – I agreed! He told me about the G10 Camo handle and to feel
between the handle, blade and handle – There was NO distinguishing edges where one
ended and the other began. The knife also had a full tang – I love this for
strength. The grind from one side to the other, the blade stop, and the spine
grind was dang near CNC perfect - Huge compliment! The sheath was really nice
and fit the knife perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, the
biggest feature was the thumb rise grooves on top of the spine! I was SOLD! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, the pricing – I turned the tag and saw I
think $80. I was very pleased with the price, but you have to remember this is
from a saw blade and not forged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, it was acid washed, perfect blade design, and the glorious
thumb rise grooves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t hesitate
and I plunked down the asking price – No need to haggle on something I think is
a good price for what was presented. It wasn’t until my wife was examining the
knife in the car, and she was playing with the sheath. My wife is a huge CRAFT
person, and she thought the leatherwork and the rivets were incredible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">The
more I played with it at home and put it on my belt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sheath is really incredible!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">I
did get a professional business card, and the info is below:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Robert
Rawls</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Caney
Creek Knifeworks</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">(501)
269-3452</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">caneycreekknifeworks@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Or
visit his Facebook page @</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=caney%20creek%20knifeworks"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=caney%20creek%20knifeworks</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Finally,
I have had further discussion with Robert Rawls. He is a bonafide second
generation knife maker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His father who
taught him how to make the knives and the sheaths has been doing this for 30
years. It’s awesome to see someone carrying on a skill like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, Robert has three (3) knives I will be
buying one-by-one in the future. He tried to do a super bundle deal, but this
was not low-covert enough for me and keeping it off the wife’s Radar (if you
get my drift)!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t mind paying for
quality items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">I
love his logo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A solid design concept as
the Arkansas Woodworking logo I made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-6942725084315810782015-08-09T13:48:00.001-05:002015-08-09T13:48:22.909-05:00Generation Schedule? We don't need no stinking schedule!
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">When I say it’s been a while, it’s been a long while for
fly fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bet it’s been 3-4
months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have started a new career, and
I’ve been busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also seems that the
generation schedule hasn’t been the most productive for wading until about a
week ago I noticed they shifted a little to the afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I HATE this issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It runs off the tourism in a state that NEEDS
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SWPA must go to a MIN FLOW, and
change schedules to facilitate more tourism to this great state - I’m rather
disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There is more to this story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the opportunity to take last Friday
off, so I decided to get reacquainted with the ole fly rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did a little research, and the flow wasn’t supposed
to start until 10:00am (FIGURE 1).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>SUPER!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can fish Cow Shoals
1-1.5 hours downstream and extend it to 11:00-11:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should give me a good 4-5 hours of
fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PERFECT.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I set the alarm clock and decided to
press.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I woke at 5:45am and loaded the truck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I actually remembered all of the items…Rod,
guide pack/net, waders, and wading shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Superb…It’s slightly overcast and cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I figure a little fog, wind will eventually blow it off, and some darker
flies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Backing out the drive…Forgot my
favorite hat…My ACU pattern Arkansas Razorback hat. Yet to be skunked with that
hat on, haven’t washed it since I bought it, and it smells….RIPE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, I couldn’t stand to wear it for my
hour long drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It sat in the back
floorboard – Hehehehe!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I got slightly past Guy, and the bottom falls out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I failed to check the weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been sunny and no rain for almost 3
weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Quitman, a lightning storm is
flaming off, and I see flashes as far as I can see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am now debating going back to work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I get to Heber Springs, it’s lightening
up, and I see the edge of the storm that should be overhead in less than an
hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I pull up to Cow Shoals, I see
three other vehicles – PERFECT.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of
the participants are hanging out awaiting the storm to pass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I get out, two guys are finishing rigging
their rods with their VW Tiguan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I see
four rods - Interesting. I chat a bit with them as I am rigging and dressing
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then two cute girls hop out of the
back seat of the VW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s awesome for
these guys to have girls like this – Fly Fisherwomen!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s OK, because my Maui Jims are
cutting through a lot of the fog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
notice the two couples have camped out about mid-stream at the bottom of the
stairs - Typical for first timers and great spot during the spawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fish these areas sometimes, but they aren’t
super lucrative this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
head to my…uh…fishing area, and no one is there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do notice that the water is still about a
foot high, so I can’t fish with my wading pants…First failure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s still waist deep there, and I don’t like
getting water down my pants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I’m not
in my normal spot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had only 15 or so light bites with a couple of fish in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I changed flies to my normal configuration of
Copper John and dropper of a San Juan worm (non-squirmy) and start catching
fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s good, but man, they are
laying on some light bites. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m 2.5
hours into fishing, and I hear what sounds like the riffles picking up
speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s only 9:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>This means they would have had to turn on the
damn at about 8:00am - Can’t be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
forgot my water height marker (plastic bottom I put ¼ full of water), so I pick
out two rocks just upstream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I catch
another fish, and I notice that the water is moving much faster than it used
to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figure I ate some bad mushrooms
last night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The generation schedule is
for 10:00am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A couple more casts, and the
river is distinctly moving faster in areas that were not having current.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I look upstream, and the rocks are GONE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uh oh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I debate to hop out at some docks right where I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will have to go above waste since there are
a couple of holes that are that deep to get to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to chance going up stream to the
walk out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BAD MOVE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am RUNNING on the rocks that remain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I crossed just South of the shoals, and the
second crossing is getting some serious CFM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I get half way across, and the current sweeps my feet out from
underneath me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get to swim a few
seconds…Now, hopping out at the docks looks like a great idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I regain my composure and footing, and I
finally get across by taking steps down stream to make it across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is DANGEROUS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally get to where there is a rock bank,
and it’s just fast moving shin height.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
press to the bank and there is a small trail made by people caught like I
was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I make it to an area where I have
to jump into waste deep stagnant water that leads to the let out or get to the
fast moving water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I choose the
stagnant, and I slowly wade to the get out point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A couple of other fishermen are coming out
with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all check our clocks on our
phones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep, they screwed the pooch and
started generating early.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Luckily, it was only one generator, and I could have
pressed up stream with a little aid of the bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even luckier was my 11 year old decided
to pass on fishing this day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would
have taken him down stream and been a HUGE issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I get cell phone coverage at the
landing, I’ll start calling the number and getting an update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I unfortunately don’t get cell reception on
the river where I fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, this doesn’t
help me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My biggest concern is this –
Why are they changing the schedule for generation that comes out around 3:00pm
the day prior?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did something change over
the past 14-16 hours that made them change it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Could they not have foreseen this on Thursday pm and actually posted
this with the schedule?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How about update
the schedule that I checked before I went on the river to make sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a multi-media world…Let’s treat it like
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I’ve been on the river many times when SWPA busts their
schedule, and the people I met earlier come off the river white faced and
scared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily, I’ve never been caught
but once, and I got off quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many go
to the island about 1.5 miles upstream, and I met a guy that actually had to
float and swim back down with water filled waders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is dangerous, and I think I’m going to
take this up with SWPA first, The Corps of Engineers second, and Senator Tommy
Cotton if I don’t like their responses to my questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just don’t like the fact SWPA creates a
schedule and don’t live by it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone
is going to get killed, and I think this is hugely irresponsible for a major
corporation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also lost fans in the
means of two couples from Tennessee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They said they would never go to Cow Shoals, again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a HUGE issue, Arkansas. Oh, be careful out there fly fishermen, and don't believe anything posted by SWPA!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-18745331455696386812015-07-11T19:43:00.001-05:002015-07-11T19:45:27.804-05:00Father and Son Time!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hello All!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s been a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
had to transition from the USAF to the civilian sector, landed a job, and I’m
not sure I’m done job hunting just yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seems
working over 50 hours a week is more than just the military.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Working for a defense contractor is like working
for the military.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope things will level
out soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, the rain has come, and
come, and COME this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have run,
and run, and RUN the generators every day for almost three months. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m bored and heading for the long drive up to
the Norfolk River soon to get reacquainted with my rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Man, it’s been too long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiPl15n_Cd3Mq8kFRizMoHUzBD5Au-D485-CW0h9a1-ma5-3aSHB8d9xmj6vgM0pEAQnNIB1vCBEeneYVIjYzULGhgrW44z1N3H6yDU4QvbrkcYEvNxeRrdnyHCQ7NMpE9V9beRzfrH3Z/s1600/IMAG2459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiPl15n_Cd3Mq8kFRizMoHUzBD5Au-D485-CW0h9a1-ma5-3aSHB8d9xmj6vgM0pEAQnNIB1vCBEeneYVIjYzULGhgrW44z1N3H6yDU4QvbrkcYEvNxeRrdnyHCQ7NMpE9V9beRzfrH3Z/s320/IMAG2459.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, I happen to have a magic moment with a very
influential person in my life back before the rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That person was my Dad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has NEVER fly fished before, and he was definitely
a…uh…fish out of water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, he got
to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first night he was here, I
sat him down and got him to make some simple flies – San Juan Worm and Red
Zebra Midges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He flat had a ball tying
those things, and he said that he understood why I did it - Therapeutic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He actually stayed up after I went to bed and
made about 10-15 more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AWESOME stuff
folks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day, I took him into the
front yard to do the casting drills I learned with, my kids learned with, and
now my Dad learned with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within about an
hour, he could cast 35-40’ with little to no effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, I started grabbing the yarn at the end
of the cast and demoing how to set the hook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After about another 30 minutes, he had that down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were set to fish on the morning of day 3.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSLj7XTUatQ2vk85_TBi_BTpMz1htIaK25u-yfB9jSBIwd2uixWre95JY2ao_Cbvs7NP1GoUgpM7Wu_k9yb88d6gIYi9BSLWFGm43s3cWH2Go1aAPudut-PBtB1Pn9pre-GgWNIDqlJCq/s1600/IMAG2457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSLj7XTUatQ2vk85_TBi_BTpMz1htIaK25u-yfB9jSBIwd2uixWre95JY2ao_Cbvs7NP1GoUgpM7Wu_k9yb88d6gIYi9BSLWFGm43s3cWH2Go1aAPudut-PBtB1Pn9pre-GgWNIDqlJCq/s320/IMAG2457.jpg" width="180" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The morning started just like any other day with me going
fishing or hunting with Dad…Dad is SLOW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Had to prod the old man about every 5 minutes to get going.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can’t start fishing LATE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, we were on the water about 0700 hours
(7 AM for normal folks).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hit the
Little Red River at Cow Shoals, Arkansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One of my favorite places to fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I picked the super shallow riffles at the entrance from the stairs to
get him concentrating on the cast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep,
it was so exciting for him that he was chucking the thing like we NEVER practiced
the day prior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, I finally got him
to settle down and he started casting about 10-15’ without issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told him to keep on working that distance
for now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had about 9-10 takes, but
was SLOW in setting the hook and when he did, he set it like he was trying to
set a 32” Cobia in Pensacola with me deep sea fishing – Yep miss that too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the 4th time, I had to seriously
council him on the fact he was probably tearing the jaws off the poor
fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I finally started fishing and caught 8-10 fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Dad continued to struggle with setting the
hook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to take him to the HOLE
where there are more fish and generally they STRIKE to get fist shot at the food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took about 10-15 minutes for my Dad to
settle in, and the fish to start striking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The first two or three took him by surprise that he was clumsy and lost
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The third…Well here it is!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my Dad’s first Rainbow trout on the
fly, and he was whooping so much….I think everyone on the river knew he caught
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He caught a couple more, and he is
now SOLD on fly fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All he talked
about on the way home was the PEACE, the calm, and the absolute weirdness of
the rod twitching so much and the pull of such a small fish like a trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was a beautiful day with a beautiful person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is days like these that I hope to remember
the rest of our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Awesome father
and son time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are now planning to
meet in Gatlinburg, TN and hitting some rivers from there to Chattanooga.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Should be a heck of a time and fun meeting
new fly shop owners and people in the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is nothing quite as fun as fly fishing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tight lines!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-36295101087928705482015-03-14T19:03:00.006-05:002015-03-24T21:42:41.082-05:00Buying Into Fly Fishing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
is Fly Fishing? It definitely isn't a mysterious sport even though some
people act like it is. It's not a rich man sport even though some people
act like it is. It's origin is documented back to 200 AD in Macedonia,
but it's supposed to predate this date by 200 years in Europe. Things
didn't really progress until the late 1800s and then really changed in the
1900s, but that is a complete other story. I would love to go
back in time and meet some of the original fly fishing pioneers and watch them
learn and trouble shoot the beginning. I bet it was entertaining, and I
look at these guys as trailblazers and geniuses in their time. Anyway, I
find fly fishing more enjoyable than any other fishing (Bass fishing $40K
Skeeter, Deep Sea fishing $60K Hydra Sport, and even Blue Gill, Crappie, and
Perch Pond Fishing homemade row boat), and all it takes is catching one trout
on that twitchy fly rod - HOOKED - Just ask my Dad! The other great
benefits are it's quick, simple and easy when you get down to it. Now, you
definitely need to have a river with some preferable target fish – For me…It’s
TROUT!</span></span><br />
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you just got finished watching “A River Runs Through It”, then you are
ready! Right?!?!? That was the best movie EVER for fly
fishing. If not, watch something on YouTube like this <a href="https://vimeo.com/105271898"><span style="color: blue;">Rolf Nylinder</span></a>.
It's a Vimeo movie, so it won't pull in like a YouTube video. There are
many more videos by these Swedish Fly Fishers, and I have even watched their
movie "<a href="https://vimeo.com/53886562"><span style="color: blue;">Only
The River Knows</span></a>" about Lars Lenth. It makes you want to
go take a 30 or 60 day visit to New Zealand. It's a $10 download, and
it's actually pretty decent considering it's a low budget foreign film.
Not quite the shots from "A River Runs Through It," but it's a
relative movie for any fisherman.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have been asked many, many times on how to get into fly fishing without
breaking the bank. So, I decided to post a little ditty that will help
new people get into the sport without spending a fortune. #1, it’s
almost impossible to get into <u>any</u> sport without spending money – Let’s
face it, it’s impossible. So the best thing to do is go to the
local fly shop, ask them to deck you out with the top of the line items, and
then go enjoy yourself, right? Heck no...That is probably the WORST
idea. Don’t get me wrong, I did support my local fly shop until I found
out the owner was not a good individual – But, that is another story.
Back to the buying thing…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you have to get used to buying things on E-Bay and forums. E-Bay
can introduction you to some crappy people selling junk, but there also
are many legitimate companies selling, going out of business, selling demo
models, or getting rid of trade-ins. There are tons of solid God fearing
people that are selling for the season. I used to think this was just
people in strong financial dire straits trading one season for the next.
You know those types…They buy a gun during deer season, sell/trade it and get a
fishing rod, sell/trade that for a surfboard, sell/trade that for a pistol for
IDPA, sell/trade that for a deer rifle. Crazy is as crazy does…or is it?<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I can
understand why some of these guys do this. If you keep selling the still
relevant last year’s model for good money and replacing with brand new, it’s a
win-win. You always keep the best piece of equipment, and you are in it
for a better song than keeping a rod for 10 years, having it fall apart on the
river, and then buying a $700 current rod. OUCH! Faulting thinking
for me…First, I’m not made of money. Second and third, I have a wife and
twin boys, so doing the prescribed buying and selling won't happen this
century. Luckily, there are good ways to get into this sport at a
reasonable price. What do you truly need: A Fly Rod and Reel (with
backing, fly line, and leaders& tippet), Flies, and some sort of Waders and
Boots unless you love fishing in shorts and getting soaked. Don’t laugh…I
have a friend that does this! That’s is truly all you need!
However, you will learn that some things make your life easier. You will
find a good rod, really good fly line will go a long way in helping you cast a
fly rod. Also, I spare no expense on the leader and tippet aspect.
This is the business end of the entire thing. So, I spare the $700 rod
and put more money into the fly line ($80-$100), leaders (Rio or better) and
Fluorocarbon tippet ($12-$15). Final point - learn to tie some really
good knots. I learned from a guide in Colorado to take some material and
practice while watching TV at night...Simple, easy, and if you can tie knots
with something distracting, then you can handle standing in swift moving water
and tying with a pack slung around your waste and trying to support a
rod. Fun, Aye!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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go cheapest to most expensive. Ok, how about a fishing net? The
net…It puts the fish in the basket. If you are fishing on small streams
with tiny fish (12” or less), I would never carry one; just pick them up with
your hand. If you are on rivers where there are monster 25"+ fish, I
would never carry one – they won’t fit into those skinny bamboo nets.
But, you need a fish net. Try getting a net at Gander
Mountain/Academy/Dick’s Sports for $15-$25 – Just watch the weight of the
net. You can get the carbon fiber net from the fly shop for around
$180. What does it do? It puts the fish in the basket.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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is to get something to catch the fish with. Combos are a good starting
point for most beginners ($200-$300), but "you shouldn't put off putting
one together by yourself for better quality" - My father-in-law speaking
here. If you decide to put a rig together by yourself, start with the
ROD. Everything else hinges on what you buy.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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rods have some weird designations that you just have to say I accept, I
believe, and then all is good with the world. The manufacturers designate
weight (WT) with a fly rod. Also, the rods come in a multitude of
lengths; 6’ to 12’ I think now. Can you fish a 6’ on a lake? Sure,
but you will get greater distances in casting with the length appropriate
rod. The rods can come in different flex and quickness. They make
fast, moderate and slow rods. The rods come in different break down
pieces – You can get a 2 piece, 4 piece, 5 piece, and 7 pieces if not many
others. You need to think about how you get to and from your fishing
hole. If you use a backpack, then a 7 piece is up your ally. If you
have a pickup or SUV, some people go for the 2 piece to 4 piece. If you
have a Honda car, then the 3-4 piece is for you. Also, they have tip
flex, mid flex, and full flex (although many of these are going away). Currently,
the tip flex is becoming VERY popular due to the ability to cast LONGER
distance. Again, purchase as needed for what you fish: 6-8’ creeks
and streams, 8’-9.5’ for rivers, and longer for lake/ocean. This is how
you buy the weight appropriate rod based upon target fish: 1-3wt = small
creeks and streams, 4-7 are for Trout and smallmouth bass, 8-10 are for
largemouth bass and small ocean fish, and 11-12 or 14 (whatever is the max now)
are for BIG ocean fish. SO, uhhh…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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does all that above mean to you the reader? This…You generally want to
start with a 5 WT, moderate action, mid-flex, 9’ rod 4 pieces. Go into
any fly shop and tell them this, and they will just say, OK what brand.
This designation will look like this: 905 mid 4 piece. The 90 for
9’0”, 5 for 5 WT, action, and pieces. The 905 mid is a
great all around rod unless you are fishing with experienced people that will
take you to only certain places. Then, let them help you. I
personally love the 2 piece rods, but some people can’t stand them. I figure
the less moving parts, the better you are. However, I have all my rods
all over the place. I have five 4 piece rods, and three 2 pieces.
Yes, almost all are 4-5 wt and 8.5-9’ moderate action and I have one 9 WT 9’
for bass. I like the Orvis rods, and I was buying 1-2 generations older
than present year. However, some of the present year is starting to fall
due to use. Don’t be afraid of the dirty handle rod it's just the oil
from the owners hands. It can be cleaned off with a Magic Eraser and then
sanded back smooth...Simple fix.Now to rig the rod…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you need to buy a reel appropriate to the rod size. The reels are in
general sizes…Normally, 1-3 WT, 4-6 WT, 7-9 WT, 10-12 and larger or something
close to this. At a minimum, just match it up to the rod size. This
is generally a good thing unless you have a 6 WT and putting a 4-6 WT reel on
it. I would probably go one size larger or the 7-9wt reel. You can
put on more backing for the fly line. Just an option. Now, this is
where the Fly Line must be fitted to the rod. If you buy a 5 WT rod, put
on 5 WT fly line. Easy? Yes! I DO NOT recommend putting
beyond one size large or smaller on the rod – This is why the fly rod company
specified the weight rod. The snake eyelets are based upon the weight
size rod. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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you have already drooled over these items that you want in the $$$ fly shop,
then you are over half way there. I log into E-Bay and start a
search: Echo Carbon Fly Rod, Galvan Fly Reel, and Orvis Sling Pack
– These are just examples. My best friend always starts out with Google
and “World’s Best Fly Rod”, and he read the selling sights, forums and
more. "Save" your E-Bay searches sorted by price. You can
check them periodically, or you can setup e-mails when someone posts a new
one. Don’t forget the “Buy It Now” feature of the search.
Sometimes, this can save you money. Why? Because the first rule of
bidding is to know what the item is worth. I personally will pay only
about 50% of what the item is worth. If it’s a brand new model, it’s 75%.
Why? Because it’s USED! Know your pricing and know the TOP dollar
you will pay and don’t exceed that. Also, join a few forums.
Most have classified, Selling, or sale sites on them. Review them from
time to time. Sometimes, I can get products for cheaper than the 75%
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have heard all my friends complain about buying things on E-Bay and getting
outbid. I do too; All the time. However, I am a sniper at the last
second. What does that mean? I Google the product and know the price.
If it’s a new product, I calculate 75% or maybe a little more. If it’s
used, I calculate 50%. Shipping is shipping, but I do take this into
consideration when bidding. When I get the 15 minute warning on my phone
or computer, I load the price if it hasn’t already exceeded. When the
clock says 10 seconds, I submit my bid. If no one bids higher at the same
time, they don’t have time to submit another higher bid.
Understand? If the price is at my limit, I may still submit a bid on the
10 second mark at 80% just to make sure that they didn’t $1 bid it to beat the
last guy. Again, I win a LOT with this procedure. Just remember to
not get caught up in the bidding syndrome or warfare. You will pay more
for something you could go to the fly shop and buy off the shelf at retail
- Know your limits and stick to them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I happened to see a <a href="http://shop.rouseflyfishing.com/product/little-red-fly-pack" target="_blank">Red River Emergency Kit</a> that is a package deal of 4 different flies with 3 of each for $25. This is a pretty good deal at about $2 a fly. This is on Jamie Rouse's webpage of <a href="http://rouseflyfishing.com/" target="_blank">Rouse Fly Fishing</a> guide services. I looked at them for a while and decided to try to make each one. There are four flies: San Juan Worm, JDub Sowbug, Rick's Bugger, and a Holy Coyote. <br />
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The San Juan Worm...I got that one down...Pat! You can get a bit of the WASPI Chenille, hooks, and thread and spin flies until your heart is content. I recommend you DO NOT cut the chenille to length, but leave it attached to the spool and trim the back end off when done. This will allow you to maximize your material and reduce the trim and toss parts. However, this fly is a rocking fly for fishing. You can spin this in olive or pink - Both pretty effective. I also like the squirmy worm more, but the chenille still works and sometimes works when the squirmy doesn't. These BOTH are great flies for Arkansas. I have left both fly videos below.<br />
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I will say this...Jamie has picked a very nice set of flies for a Red River Emergency Kit (RREK). I don't give out my recommendations about other companies, guides, fly shops, vendors, products unless I know what they are about - Snake bit once here at the local fly shop. However, if you are looking for a great guide service, I can assure you that Jamie Rouse is probably one of the best around. From my buddy who is now working for him, he basically said that Jamie has a PHD in trout fishing. I found a <a href="http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/podcasts/trout/430-fishing-tailwater-trout-in-winter-an-interview-with-jamie-rouse" target="_blank">podcast</a> of him with Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast host <a href="http://www.orvis.com/s/tom-rosenbauer-biography/564" target="_blank">Tom Rosenbauer</a>. He sounds like he has a PHD in trout fishing on this. Even though Tom Rosenbauer is a fly fishing GIANT, he also has a ton of respect for Jamie Rouse - A huge statement. I will have to run into Jamie one of these days and officially meet!</div>
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This is not a competitive shootout, and I'm sorry if it's misleading. I just want to state the obvious about Waders and Boots. Waders keep the water off your body. Boots fit over neoprene booties and keep you from slipping and falling into the river...I know, I've done it 3 times...Soaking WET!</div>
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My experience through waders has been equal a learning curve as my vest, front pack and sling pack purchasing. I was under the gun in Colorado when I went on my first fly fishing trip with my father-in-law. We had a SUPERB guide on Day 1 of fishing from <a href="http://www.flies-n-lies.com/" target="_blank">"Flies and Lies"</a> guide service out of <a href="http://www.southplatteoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">South Platte Outfitters</a> in Decker, Colorado. My father-in-law (Mr. Bill) got the guide I think more for me, but he spent a bit more time with Mr. Bill - I don't know what that means. Anyway, they provided the waders and boots at a minimal cost if not free with a guide. Again, great stuff.</div>
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The little crossroad "town" of Deckers is a beautiful place, and there is some AWESOME fishing on the South Platte River in their Gold Medal Waters. One word of advice...Colorado has water rights, so you just can't go plodding along a river...You will be trespassing if you aren't careful. Almost all owners have cables across the river with signs or sign on the banks. It doesn't discourage though...There is plenty of national park areas so you can get you fill of fishing very easy. Was I posting about waders?</div>
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Anyway, I'm a guy that isn't afraid of paying for something if I feel I can get a great product. The salesman just gave me this advise - You can buy a pair of low cost waders that may last a year or two, or you can buy a pair of high dollar that may last 4-5 years. If you spend $200 to get to 4 years or $600-800 to get to 4 years. What is you ROI? Look man, I'm a simple country boy from South Carolina, but I can do that kind of math ALL DAY LONG! That day, I settled for a "cheap" pair of the <a href="http://www.basspro.com/Waders/_/S-12500003000" target="_blank">White River Fly Shop (Bass Pro)</a> Classic Chest High waders, and I am still using them today - almost 3 years later. Still dry, still functional, and still as good as the day I bought them. I will give them a B+, with minor deductions for limited articulation in the knee areas. They happen to be on sale for about $70 right now - I feel jipped! However, read what waders do above, It keeps the water off the body. Now, To the boots...</div>
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This fly, the Squirmy Worm, has to be my favorite emerger/nymph. I say emerger and nymph, because it depends on how you tie (make) it and/or how you put it on your line. Most of the store bought come with a short piece of Squirmy San Juan rubbery material on the hook...Sometimes tied twice, sometimes tied three times, and some people wrap them with wire from head to toe. Don't criticize until you have tied one - They are the slipperiest little dudes EVER. I may make it look easy (NOT), but I get probably the most frustrated tying this fly.</div>
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I started fly fishing as humbly as almost everyone. I got my orders to head to Little Rock, Arkansas - Home of Fly Fishing. However, I had no guidance when I first started buying equipment. I'll post the whole E-Bay ritual I went through when I lived in Pensacola, FL, in another post of how to get into this "sport" cheaply. So, when I started, I needed a vest - I started the E-Bay search, and I came along a very inexpensive Berkley Fly Fishing Vest...See below.</div>
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After using this for a while, I started tying my own flies...Yes, not a cheap sport. Anyway, I had so much poop that this front pack was causing issues with my crushed back - Read: USAF C-130 Navigator with 20 years of bouncing off runways, the cockpit, and being flung down stairs with threat reactions. So, I started looking for something to sling on my back. I found two. The Patagonia Atom Sling Pack and the Orvis Guide Pack came out just as the Patagonia arrived. </div>
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I flat love these packs. I constantly got the vest and the front pack in the water...Drowned a few phones and a camera. The packs were perfect. The Patagonia was a little smaller, and I use that for guests. The Orvis pack is phenomenal. I can pack a all my flies - about 4 large cases and 8 small cases, leaders, lead, tools, water bottle, camera, rain jacket, stocking cap, fishing gloves...Heck, I can probably put in the kitchen sink. It flips to the backside of my back and improves my posture - Perfect. I love these sling packs. Both have been extremely durable, but I don't think I have to tell you about Patagonia's warranty - Lifetime is usually a good thing. I have fished two solid years on the Orvis Guide Pack, and it doesn't show wear at all - Superb pack. The Orvis Pack was paid for by the wife for my birthday. So, that was the only thing paid for at retail. I'm a CHEAP guy...You have to be with the hobbies I have. Save your money - Go straight to the Sling Pack! I will say that I have found 3-4 people that flat can't stand them. I don't get it, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Anyway, that is the Evolution of the Fishing Packs. Hope that helps some people select something in the future</div>
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I also have my YouTube site of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bmwflyfisher" target="_blank">Arkansas Fly Fishing</a>, and this should help you find or tie some other patterns mostly developed for the Rivers of Arkansas. These patterns are PROVEN in Arkansas with it's Gold Medal (read: Record Breaking) Trout Waters. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission puts over 2 million trout in these waters (20 million fish total). Most of the tailwaters at the dams have hatcheries there. I love taking my kids into them, and the employees have always given them a VIP tour showing them the steps from eggs, fry (sacfrys), parr (fingerlings), to the adults (8-9" releasable fish). Awesome people, and they never have a clue who I am - They are conservationists. Anyway, most of the fish are Rainbows and a smaller amount are Brooks. The Browns are Naturally reproducing, and I think the Rainbows are getting there too. We have caught a few fingerlings this summer and fall. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-13980618978805760422015-02-16T16:59:00.001-06:002015-03-14T19:07:22.759-05:00My New Favorite Nymph Fly...<br />
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OK, I won't get carried away here. I still have my favorite fly as the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lFC0xKsVAo" target="_blank">Squirmy Worm</a>. The Squirmy fly has proven to be one of the best flies I have ever used. However, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anipxtxcq6o" target="_blank">Frenchie</a> has proven on the first trial run to be an honorable mention at this point. On the trial run, I caught 15 fish in the first 30 minutes on the Frenchie at a nice hole at Cow Shoals, Arkansas. I seriously can't believe that thing. </div>
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Time will definitely tell the truth on the Frenchie. At first, I just thought this thing was another version of a Pheasant Tail with a pretty PINK scarf. I don't know what it is, but the trout were ACTIVE on this dude. I think that scarf might be a HUGE hotspot for trout to hit. Either way, I will always have one of these on me when on the river. I can't wait to take one my father-in-law in Colorado and see how it performs out there. He and I will have to hit the Platte in Denver or the Roaring Fork, Crystal, or Frying Pan in Glenwood Springs again.<br />
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If you haven't checked out my site, please do. I'm on Google+, Facebook, YouTube (primary link to tying videos) including this blog. If you like it, subscribe. If you don't, hit the X in the corner. So, stay in touch...I'm not going anywhere.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162473859980523423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879363815889695568.post-38038764223186473872015-02-16T16:28:00.002-06:002015-03-14T19:07:31.654-05:00My First BLOGHello All,<br />
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This is my first attempt to push out a blog. I can be found on Google, YouTube, and Facebook as Arkansas Fly Fishing. Someone (marc, guide, and hasn't posted since 2007) has the "Arkansas Fly Fishing" name, so I will have to settle for "THE Arkansas Fly Fishing" with title of Arkansas Fly Fishing. We'll see how this blog thing goes.</div>
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