What a Stink
I don't know whether it was growing up in Kansas or what, but I kind of like the smell of dead skunk in the middle of the road. Sort of has that same homey smell of chicken soup.... That said, t |
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RBF: Mecum's auto auctions
My neighbor got me started watching. His brother got a 55 Chevy Cameo truck last year in San Diego and John went to Kansas City this year. He sent me a message with a picture of his wife and the 69 |
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Hello for Kansas
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and looking forward to sharing and learning as much as I can. I was born and raised in the middle of Kansas. Grew up hunting and fishing and took up fly ty |
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Hello from eastern KS
Thought I would post up and say howdy. I live sw of Kansas City and fish for all species. I am mainly a streamer tyer and I do tie a few of the tiny things but I am best at having fun at the vice and |
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Hello from MO
I am in Wellsville KS but I am Grandview MO both are south of Kansas City |
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Hello from Utah
I have posted a few times on the forum already but haven't introduced my self yet. I am currently attending college in Salt Lake City, UT but I am originally from Kansas. I am new to fly tying, |
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GoPro carpin' from the kayak
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Very nice video. I have enjoyed your others as well. I am looking forward to finding a carp hole in my area to give it |
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Canadian postal Strike
Actually yeah they do just swim down the streets!!! In 1993 when we had our last big flood from the Mo we literally would drive across the river into Kansas and catfish from the highway wh |
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North Central Kansas farm pond report
My son, my brother and I fished a small farm pond Sunday night, and we caught over 100 bass in two hours using deer hair poppers, foam poppers, and hairy maras. It was a perfect evening, accented by |
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Long weekend in Grant County Wisconsin
Well we just got back tonight. My two brothers and I went on a trip to Grant County, Wisconsin to fish what is called the Driftless area. All the rods were made by myself and all the flies tied by m |
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Rio "Carp" flyline
I think the thing is the way they market things now a days more than what is actually being marketed. Lots of people like carp fishing with flies. Personally it's not my bag, I mean the fight of a |
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Opening day swap for trout..
QUOTE (Johny Utah @ Feb 27 2011, 12:27 PM) Indeed you are seeing it correctly. No ing Great b/c you know "There's more B.S. in fly fishing than there is in a Kansas feedlot." |
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Preserving hide?
QUOTE I recently came across a no longer living rabbit. I would like to preserve the hide to make strips. What is the process in doing so? Any help would be appreciated.Your effort is appreciated. |
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propeller poppers....2 more shapes
smalliehunter:I totally agree that the propeller should create more commotion. I too have put propellers on some of my flies. In fact, I have put them on the 'nose' of Clouser Minnows (GREAT a |
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Oh Crap!
When I was a soldier stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas, my fellow grunts and I used to catch these things by the bucket-full. Beer-battered crappie … absolutely divine. I had forgotten just how muc |
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The US Mail and swaps
I've always put in cash for return postage, usually $3 more than what my package should cost. I know of alot of the Meisters that pull money out of their own pocket when coming up short and |
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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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If your over 30
Received this today via my brother. Kinda long.What it took to get an 8th grade education in 1895... Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade educatio |
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Looking for some American knowledge
QUOTE (smallieFanatic @ Mar 30 2010, 12:57 PM) QUOTE This sort of information was taught in the U.S. School system waaaaaaaaaay backwhen I was a student. I guess it either is no longer though |
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Favorite Channel Cat fly
You guys are making me envious!! Never thought of going for catfish even though I am planning on going for carp this summer. Kansas City has 9.5 miles of public river access on the little bl |
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Furimsky' Foam Drake
Gretchen, Al, and others.Thanks for your detailed replies...I need to spend the weekend getting a few of these ties under my belt.This is a new pattern for me...usually tie a Harrop-style Hairwing dra |
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Mouse'n in clol.
Guys, settle down. It absolutely IS the best one on the face of the earth. I know because I've been EVERYWHERE and seen EVERY mouse fly ever tied. And this one is the BEST one on the face of |
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Kelly Galloup Streamer Swap
Anyone going to watch the game tonight? Man I was crushed when the Yankees came back in the 9th inning last night. I live in Kansas City and for a while there it seemed like anyone on our team was go |
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RBF: Where's a good source for Birch bark?
After seeing so many great looking birch bark grips many have posted here, I want to try one myself. I live in the Kansas City area and not planning on traveling North any time soon. So can anyone s |
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What dose everbody listen to when tying
I listen to lots of different stuff. I listen to Rush a lot, then all the other stuff I listen to is The White Stripes, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, Cannonball Adderly, Neil Young, Flogging Molly |
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Epoxy Ant, this is not a fly
If you were with Al you were in good hands. I'm on John's site as a poster with the same name as here. The Kansas boys do that every year and like the Sowbug .. it gets better every year. I th |
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How bout dem HOGS!
Yup, Arkansas finally got everybody healthy and LSU has been flirting with disaster all season. My only regret is that an SEC team isn't going to the national championship (despite my forum name, |
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Project Healing Waters
We have a region we're working. I'm trying to get North Little Rock and Little Rock VA's running. Our region consists of Mo, Ar, Ok, Tx, La, Tn and Kansas. We could always use more volunte |
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Jess Wood
QUOTEThat head must be the size of Kansas.Not the size of Kansas but maybe the shape??John, I don't mind encouraging Chris. Even though he's picky, he is funny sometimes. Above all that, I l |
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Winter on the Way
Sounds like a very good possibility to me Wyknot. Shot I've been known to drive 8 hours to Wichita Kansas to spend the weekend tying flies with a buddy of mine. Jim |
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I went for a short walk today
Southeastern plains of Colorado. About twenty miles from Kansas and thirty from Oklahoma. It is a semi-arid desert region. The forecast is saying thirty MPH winds right through the weekend. I migh |
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Roping a Deer
Thought you might get a kick out of this. I didn't write it and I'm glad I didn't.****************************************************************DEER ROPINGI had this idea that I was goi |
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TFF:Mosquito Lagoon Florida Report 6/28/07
Fishing has been consistent during the past two weeks. Most days, we have been getting numerous shots at both redfish and large trout as well as some chances at small tarpon and some black drum. The c |
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Baby Crappie Pattern?
QUOTEProps for the first Sauger I've seen in anybody's avatar!And from a Southern guy – can you believe it?That was my first ever sauger and came out of the Arkansas River two weeks ago ve |
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What Materials Should I Buy?
Hello! Well, to get me started in fly tying my father has bought me the WAPSI Deluxe Fly Tying Kit ( http://www.wapsifly.com/page%2018.pdf ). I also have extra scissors, bobbins, bobbin threaders |
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largemouth bass swap
I'm in!I'll be bringing a E-Z body zonker minnow thingy one of my friends and I have been working on for a while now. We just got it refined and it really worked like a charm on the whiteb |
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It's A Blizzard
Got hit with a blizzard this morning. We knew it was coming. Expecting up to two feet of snow. Everything is practically closed. I 80, I 25, I-70 east of Denver the last I heard was closed to the |
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GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!!
First off, let me clarify something. I'm a U of L fan. The only reason I'm a WVA fan this week is because if WVA beats Rutgers and we beat UConn, we get the Big East's BCS bid.QUOTE(TroutB |
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home equity loan for u
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outdoor scenery today
It seems everything is still conspiring against me here. I finally found a day where there was no wind nor any complications (been a lot of both for last couple of months) to stop me from getting out |
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History in the making!
Royce, for the support you've given me and the hard work on the website with no promise of grand returns, it is the least I could do. Mike, it was just super to get to meet you and see your work i |
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From The Land of OZ
It's quite obvious that "Wiz II" is having a grand time in OZ, What does "The Wizard" have to say? We patiently wait to hear the news in Kansas! Hey, where's Tot |
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Fly tying for the lucky ones....
Received my fourth salute from total strangers today. My vehicle is plainly marked disabled veteran with VN Service Medal in back window. This salute was in Lynchburg, Va. Had a gentleman chase me |
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Howdy from Missouri
Never done taney yet. Have some friends from kansas that hit taney every other weekend. Next time going down to branson I let you know maybe we can meet and slay some fish. |
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MARCH MADNESS
Yes, it is that time of year again, MARCH MADNESS TIME!!! My final four is UCONN, Kansas, Villanova and Texas, The championship is Texas and UCONN, with UCONN winning it all \Whos in |
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Alright guys, lets step it up!
QUOTE(TerryLee @ Feb 12 2006, 05:03 PM) [snapback]137020[/snapback] "I'm your huckleberry; that's just my game"Listen, Mr. Kansas Law Dog. Law don't go around here. Savv |
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I will be MIA for a little bit....
Good news for you folks. I will be MIA from Thursday till Sunday. Tomorrow afternoon I will be leaving Colorado Springs, driving to Wichita Kansas to take a Salmon Fly Tying lesson. This lesson will |
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Kenyan Flies ?
Greetings all,I run a small fly / tackle shop here in New Zealand. The problem I have is that locally tied nymphs are being undercut in the market place by imported Kenyan nymphs. We still have our l |
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New FlyFisherman Magazine tying insert
Hello Everyone! I would like to encourage each and everyone of you who do not have a subscription to 'Fly Fisherman' magazine to get one! Here is the reason why (BTW - I have not been |
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Your Favorite Band
bad company, Kansas, counting crows, Enigma, percy sledge, Cat stevens, |
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Eminent domain
I've shopped at Cabelas a lot in the past and until today when I heard it on the radio and then looked it up myself never knew they were taking advantage of Eminet domain. They can't claim i |
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"Fly Fisher" movie
Yeah, I may not make as much here as I did in Kansas City, but my therapy costs are WAY down. I work about 2 miles from the dam. hehehehe |
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Wooly Booger patterns
Wooly Booger lovers,tidbit here.I'm gettin in on this a bit late: however, I really don't tye all that many boogers.My go to fly is the Chili Pepper as tyed by Tony Spezio of Mt. Home Arkansa |
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What do you pay ?
This year was $18 in Kansas and $11 for a trout stamp to fish the winter stockers. I annually spend far more on non-resident licenses for Missouri and Arkansas than to fish locally. Then i |
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any members in missouri?
I live in Central Mo(Mexico,Mo) and get PBS on cable from Channel 9 out of St. Louis. They don't carry that program and I have e-mailed them a couple of times to see if they would but they won&# |
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Why Do You Fly Fish?
LOL. Trust me, there are times where I have been tempted. With the gun I'd get ownership of the 30 square miles of Nebraska my family homesteaded in the 1800's. But it's in very rural |
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Greetings from Lawrence, KS
Hi, I'm Jeff from Kansas, aka Jayhawk Jeff. Around here we fish for mostly bluegill, bass and crappie with our flyrods. Additionally, I try to get to the Rockies once a year and to So. Missouri/N |
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