islander727 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Scaled Sardine (Harengula Jaguana). Got em yesterday. Got one wet this morning. They look really good! Unfortunately, the fish wanted a size smaller. That pattern will definitely produce once they want the bigger bait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Glad you had a chance to try them, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Ah man caloosa, that's sick. I got my heart pumping just being in the boat heading through the channel. So many trips I've been on that started like that channel ended up awesome. What powerful fish those were once they realized they had a hook in their mouth and some guy pulling on them. Closest I've had to that is BIG bass easing up opening their huge maws or northern/musky swimming up behind a big streamer and chomping down in plain sight. Would love to have a shot at those fish, though every time I've stood up in a canoe I've gotten wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 I hear you vicrider. They have been a favorite game fish of mine ever since I was a pre-teen. My first encounter was bass fishing with a crankbait with 12lb test. When the 33 incher surfaced my knees began to quiver. After a frantic battle boat side, dad finally was able to bring it aboard and I couldn't stop shaking. Since that day, the snook fever never went away. I have yet to land one on fly, or even target them with a fly rod. I just got my first fly reel with a drag this week, and with the help of this swap, maybe that will change. Mail man picked up mine today, and islander, you should see them Monday. I hope they are acceptable. If not, I sent some freshwater flies that I know will work. Thanks for hosting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Share some pics fellow swappers of your ties!Scaled Sardine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Oh wow! Those are nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Mine hit mail today. Only got enough tied for swap so none for pictures 'til I tie a few for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Mine hit mail today. Only got enough tied for swap so none for pictures 'til I tie a few for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Oh wow! Those are nice! Thanks. Made a few extras for the fly box after trying them on bass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2017 Share some pics fellow swappers of your ties!Scaled Sardine2017-07-14 11.43.59.jpg Those are going to catch... NICEEEEE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2017 Also, apparently the PO lost mine so I re-sent mine today. Since I live 2.5 hours away should get there well before the deadline... I also have yet to get a snook on fly and hoping that these flies change that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2017 I'll get mine in the mail Monday, took me some time to get down to the fly shop and buy hooks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2017 These will be my offering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2017 Also, apparently the PO lost mine so I re-sent mine today. Since I live 2.5 hours away should get there well before the deadline... I also have yet to get a snook on fly and hoping that these flies change that! Lame. I'll keep an eye our for them. If they do arrive, I'll send them back to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2017 Good looking addition vicente! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites