What type of trout is this?
I was going through some photos and saw this trout I caught in Connecticut a few years back and wasn't sure what species it was. Do any of ya'll know? thanks |
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Everglades report, 9-19 March 2012
With only three days of anglers fishing fly, you'll just have to sort through this a bit...
Most guides are very busy now everywhere in south Florida and the Keys and I'm no exception. Even |
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Best online supplier?
I have 3 sites I visit regularly, and each gives great service. My favorite and the one where I have spent the most money over the years is [url="http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/category/490 |
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Striper Decline
Kudos to Nightheron for operating his business on a sustainable basis. Wish there were more out there like him.
I agree that a moratorium is a necessary, but the only way it will work this time arou |
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Flies for Virginia
We're getting ready to move from Connecticut down to the Virginia Eastern Shore, and I've been tying some new crustaceans, etc., that I plan to try out down there. Most of my patterns don' |
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hurricane
hurricane down graded to a tropical storm by the time it arrived in connecticut. just like a strong nor'easter |
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Shipping fur and feathers
[quote name='tidewaterfly' timestamp='1313938803' post='476363']
These laws are intended to protect various species, and limit, or prevent the commercial exploitation of listed |
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Northeast U.S. Spring Patterns
Here are some links to the important hatchs for New England, and New York http://flyaddicts.com/eatthefly/hatch-char...t-hatch-charts/http://eatthefly.com/hatch-charts/northeas...k-hatch-charts/These |
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Stockard Shipping?
i live on the other end of connecticut from j stockard and it usuall takes a week plus to get an order.not very efficient for being 70 miles away. j stockard is NOT a brick and mortar store so driving |
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Any interest in a gurgler swap?
the gurgler swap keeps moving along. welcome aboard flyderaght. tying gurlers may be the therapy you need for your hand.1.pat carroll - california2. mr.vegas - nevada3. foambug - colorado4. The Yman - |
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Pat Dorsey's "tying and fishing tailwater Flies"
QUOTE (flyfishing99 @ Nov 25 2010, 12:21 AM) You live around the Denver area??i lived in englewood, co from 1980-1991. i moved back to connecticut after the space jobs at martin marietta drie |
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PB and Blue swinger
First sorry I haven't posted over here in some time . There are a lot of great things going on here, everyone is posting great ties! I did the Arts Of The Angler show in Connecticut this weeke |
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Tying Materials
however j stockard is starting to be a sore spot in my online buying. when it takes over 8 days to go from one side of connecticut to the other side (about 99 miles), its time to exercise other option |
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Great Steven's Ghost
trout,almon anglers fishing the famous Rangeley Lakes region of Maine realize they are within a few canoe paddle strokes of the home of the Grey Ghost, one of the most popular flys ever tied. Still fe |
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Not following the recipe?
from the web"The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (aka MBTA) was first enacted to implement the 1916 convention between the United States and Great Britain for the protection of migratory birds. |
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Hellgrammite Questions
Once you are familiar with the hellgrammite, you will probably agree that they are appropriately named as "the-bug-from-hell". However, Smallmouth Bass love these ferocious appearing bugs an |
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A little help please gentlemen.....
Thanks guys, this is good info.... Appreciate it hub, you warmwater guys know alot, don't sell yourself short....lol. Riffle, that pattern you show looks great!!!! I am gonna tie |
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Newbie from connecticut
Hello everyone,i'm dave and i'm here to learn about building bamboo rod. this subject has been one of my all time goal that i have to accomplish.and if theres anyone here from connecticut who can teac |
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"Amazing Facts Thread"
there are no prison riots with bigdadyhub on dutyPrisons are violent places by nature. America's first recorded prison riot took place even before the Declaration of Independence, in Connecticut&# |
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Fly Fishing Farmington River, CT
My father and I were planning a trip up to The Farmington River in Connecticut. And have some questions. What were your experiences like?Where did you stay? like what towns? Are there camp grounds by |
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J Stockard Question
hell i live in connecticut and it takes a week for me too. be patient or next time time use overnight mail/delivery. |
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12wt. Fly rod - To sell or not to sell??
I recently decided to take my saltwater fly fishing in Connecticut and Rhode Island up a notch. I have decided to go for larger stripers and have the option of going South with the rod to someday purs |
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anaplophora sp.
QUOTE (Paul vd Driesche @ Sep 12 2009, 11:07 AM) Bruce, What shows are you talking about? The Symposium by any chance?Hi Paul. I'll be tying at the Art of the Anglers Show in Danbury, Con |
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Weird fishing spots
The Millstone nuclear power plant in Waterford, Connecticut has a big outflow area that is very warm compared to the surrounding water. In the summer, a lot of southern species come north on the gulf |
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TICK WARNING!!!!
Paul, if you hadn't been so excited, you'd have spotted my partner sitting in the white van with the telephoto lens. If you'd like to keep the pictures out of the hands of your employer, t |
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Hatches Blog Post - Ripples
Great article on Connecticut River’s Atlantic Salmon http://bit.ly/11ltga #
Price jump at Orvis on Bamboo rod repairs/restorations http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/24326 #
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They should have fried these guys...
I hate to say it, but this kind of stuff goes on everywhere I've lived, and I've lived in a lot of places. I keep the Rhode Island DEM on speed dial, but they're so understaffed these days |
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Abstract Show
I'll be doing a solo show this coming month at the Lighthouse Gallery in Groton, Connecticut featuring 30 ice and sand abstracts that I've done in the past year. Opening is Friday, 4/3, from 5 |
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An ID please...
From page 371 of NWF Field Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America:COW KILLER dasymutilla occidentalis 5/8 - 1" (15-25mm)Velvet Ants, Family MutillidaeRANGE South Dakota south to eastern Te |
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A Day at the Beach
QUOTE (Al Beatty @ Jan 20 2009, 05:58 PM) They were beautiful and COLD at the same time; they both gave me a shivers.Thanks Al. IMHO, that's a compliment of the highest order.Al, a side n |
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Sea Run Browns
Welcome to the Forum and let me congratulate you on an excellent choice of user ID!!!I live on the CT River in Connecticut and we have several sea run fisheries nearby and Long Island also |
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lookin for a monthly tying sessions.
I know I'm too far away,but for people who live around Connecticut,Massachusetts,or Rhode Island,I am the president of United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island. UFTRI.org. We meet once a month and also ha |
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summer concerts
who's been to any concerts?? who r u seeing??we have 2 casinos in connecticut. mohegan sun and foxwoods/mgm grandwent to eric clapton at mohegan sun and just went to foxwoods/mgm grand to see brya |
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Suggestions on new camera
Hey Stroli - whereabouts do you live in Connecticut? I know there's a camera shop in Colchester. If you're down at the other end of the state, you could just zip into NYC on a Sunday when ther |
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On the 7th day of Christams
Wonderful shots John - those deer look pretty fat and sassy for this time of year. If you want some WT closeups, just wait until my garden gets going, then come on down to Connecticut. You'll prob |
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Canadian Crow
I have a small confession to make. As I mentioned earlier the success info came on Friday. Well Paul R, from Connecticut, whom shall also remain nameless and I stood guard at the border near Niagara F |
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If You Care About Trout This Should Concern You
If you care about Trout, and the environment this should strike a nerve.I know for the most part, everyone on here is for the conservation of our beloved trout and its habitat. I live in Connecticut a |
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Was Hallock a person.........?????
Charles Hallock was an author and the founder and editor of FOREST AND STREAM, the leading American sporting periodical of the 19th century. His books include THE FISHING TOURIST (1873), CAMP LIFE IN |
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Hello
Just wanted to say hi to all of you fellow tyers out there. My name is Rich Strolis, I am an avid tyer and flyfisherman who does some guiding on both the Farmington and Housatonic Rivers down here in |
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Art of the Angler Show Update
i thought the first room you entered was sort of flea marketish.the fly tyers room was OK. u were able to sit down in front of a tyer and watch them tie. dave nelson tying saltwater stuff was great. i |
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Let's see your Autumn Shotz!
went fishing for bluegills this morning and this was in the area. and its not even peak colors in southeastern connecticut |
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2007 SECRET SANTA SWAP!!!!
I opened mine...thanks Dave(linesides) for the nice Platinum Blondes...the schoolies at the mouths of the Housatonic and Connecticut Rivers should find them D-liscious....Happy Holidays,John aka Hot T |
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Lets see your B & W's
Great stuff guys - Kargen, I can see why those pix sold - people treasure photos that show kids doing what they love instead of posing for the camera in some studio. Nice toning job as well.Russ I rea |
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Baron 4/0 Variation
This past weekend was a very exciting time for me as I traveled to Connecticut to spend the weekend with Paul, John Mc, Frank Swarmer, and Joe Kuhel. The fishing didn't go as planned but everythi |
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longnose/spotted gar...
BOWFINThe Florida Museum of Natual HistoryOrder: AmiiformesFamily: Amiidae Genus: AmiaSpecies: calvaTaxonomy Linnaeus first described this species as Amia calva in 1766. Synonyms occurring in past sci |
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Go Fishing
I knew there would be fans of the Judge in here...this site rocks Here's one more from the Judge; this comes from an article he did in the first issue of a great little magazine called FlyFishin |
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Scotland?
Hows it gon !!!! I have lived in Connecticut for the last five years.I was born and raised in Dalrymple Ayrshire.Moved to Prestwick in later years. I go home every year to fish the C |
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Congratulations Flygirl
Flykid....it was a contest held on a Connecticut forum that happens to have a handful of members active here as well. It was a contest for a single 'original' fly of your design to be sent in |
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Bending Hooks
The article was called Vertical Emerges by Harold Mcmillan owner of Housatonic River Outfitters, West Cornwall Connecticut. Fly Fisherman 1988. The hooks he used are the Tiemco 400T. He also mentions |
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Finding locals????
thanks for the invite. Out here we worry most about bears trying to steal your catch and the .454 is easier to wave around then a shotgun, but nothing is more dangerous than them yocals hiding about i |
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Stonefly (Plecoptera) book for sale
Just wanted to let you know that a copy of Hitchcock's 1974 Connecticut Plecoptera book is for sale on eBay. The item number is 170065070882, and if you type "Plecoptera" in the search a |
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Dicks Killer
Nice tie Alec.Just getting the chance to look at some of these. Don't believe this is Jim Warner's pattern. Jim has a Dick's Special. This one is the same as the Connecticut River Dick, |
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CFFA Expo/Banquet with Lefty Kreh
The Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association is pleased to announce its 37th.Annual Fly Fishing Expo and Dinner Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 2007. Our honored guest will be Lefty Kreh. The Expo will |
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Nymphs For Bluegills
Alot'a bluegill knowledge coming out here. Breambuster,Check out this cray fish pattern from duckydoty. I received in the last smallmouth swap so I haven't been able to give a good work out ye |
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home equity loan for u
home equity loan home equity loan refinancinghome equity loan rateequity home loan mortgage thehomemortgageguide com bad credit home equity loan refinance home mortgage home equity loanhome equity loa |
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ATTN: Northern East Coast Fly Tyers
alex,i'd happily show up for a little fun...although finding that centrally located spot will be somewhat trying...i'm in north jersey so my vote won't count...whatever is chosen...and rig |
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Fishing Guides
I saw a magazine article and I think that was the start of it. Hiring guides. I’ve done a little fishing in my time. I say a little because I only know a little about fishing. I do a lot of it…a l |
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A guide, a carpenter, a state policeman
It’s all about meeting people. I am sure of it now. Driving down the road provides lots of time for thought. Planning for the next stop, reviewing lessons learned and thinking about the people that |
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Howdy
Hey guys - Just another bozo here - glad to have finally found a forum where civilized behavior is the rule and not the exception. I'm Peter Jacobson, a native Rhode Islander currently inhabiting |
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outdoor scenery today
Thought I would have some fun with an 18mm Fisheye lense. This is a really cool lense for closeups of flowers. The focal point is inches from the subject if desired.Covered bridge in Connecticut. H |
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Upper Conneticutt River
I don't know what the insect life is like on the upper Connecticut, but when I lived in landlock country (Western Maine) I had my best luck on the bigger salmon with streamers. My favorites were s |
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