fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2022 Ordered a 175 grain OPST Commando Head for my 8ft 4wt Redington Pursuit Fly Rod. Going to use it with the 4/5wt Echo Ion Fly Reel. Should deliver Saturday. In preparation, made a DIY Floating Tip. After a quick test, the floating tip is good to go. Do check back, hope to kickoff the next video series... One-Hand Spey Fly Fishing! #flyfishing #fishing #spey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2022 Quick trip while I wait for the 175 grain OPST Commando Head delivers. Using the 200 grain OPST; comes through making the discount Martin Fly Fishing combo priceless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2022 The 175 grain OPST Commando Head is delivering some time today. For now, went kayak fishing for Catfish with juglines! his round I take the kayak to the local lake to catch a Catfish or two using jug lines! Bite was steady with five Blue Catfish caught. Largest went 20" in length! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 Want to up your fly fishing game, then try an OPST Commando Head! Up Your Fly Fishing Game with One of These? One-Handed Spey Fly Fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2022 No backcast, no false cast, no problem. OPST Commando Head on a 4wt, 8ft fly rod rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2022 Quick trip to the local pond for Bass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2022 Out and about for a quick trip fly fishing a pond... One-Handed Spey Fly Fishing style! Using a 175grn OPST Commando Head on a 4wt, 8ft fly rod and fishing a Betts Hand Tied Popper. No need to cast far but was good to know a distance cast was at my fingertips! How many fish this round... three! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 Past trip to Denison Dam where I broke in the Okuma Surf Fishing Rod! #okuma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2022 Another TBT shorts video at Denison Dam, tailrace to Lake Texoma! This round had some nice Stripers fishing a 5wt fly rod. #fishing #flyfishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2022 Would I buy it again... closing out the series with the OPST Commando Head in 175grn that I used with a 4wt, 8ft fly rod. Simple rating system with the OPST rating high... have purchased again, and again, and again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2022 TBT to the Blue River in Oklahoma where I mix it up fishing for trout with an ultralight baitcaster aka bait finesse systems fishing... casting a Super Duper for trout using various retrieves. See full video at... COAF Field Team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2022 Episode 22 in the "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" podcast series where I review fly fishing tips.... This round it's tips 100 through 105! Tip 100: The Sting Tip 101: Easy on the Grease Tip 102: Accuracy Above All Tip 103: Beware the Wave Tip 104: Spare the Rod Tip 105: Ups and Downs Do check back on our next episode in the series where we shift from Part Two: Presentations to Part Three: Reading Water and discuss tips 106 - 109. Tip 106: Fish Like Changes Tip 107: Depressing Advice Tip 108: The Shadow Knows Tip 109: Watch for the Flash Good Luck and Good Fishing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2022 TBT to the 2021 Trout Stocking Season on the Blue River. One of three trout to make a limit. See full video at... COAF Field Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2022 TBT to last year kayak fishing at Thunderbird Lake in Oklahoma. Needed bait. ended up catching and releasing a nice size Bass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng84 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2022 Past trip to the Blue River fly fishing for trout. Used various flies including this one - the Producer! See full video at COAF Field Team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites