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permit on fly in sugar loaf key

Ed_Sutton — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:52:47 GMT

we were fishing for permit for 3 DAYS!!! only had 4 shots and two follws and caught this bad boy on accedent 9 pounds [IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/thefasttrack/scottpictures-december024.jpg[/IMG]

Fish ID please.

Vlap — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:34:16 GMT

These fish are bedding up all along the shore outside of my apt. They seem to like the west shore and nowhere else. Can anyone make out the type of fish? Sorry for the poor picture. I only had my cell phone and the fish wasn't going to let me get closer.
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Also if you can tell what it is can you also tell me a good fly to drop on it? I tried a small popper and it showed no interest at all.

fly line

onemorcast — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:13:15 GMT

If I use a tapered saltwater leader do I need a tippet as well or is that enough?

flyfishing rookie

onemorcast — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:07:00 GMT

I want to get involved with flyfishing and I was thinking about the Ross Cimarron reel and Redington Crosswater saltwater rod. Is this a decent starter outfit? Has anyone had any experience with these products? I want quality but don't want to break the bank either. Also what are the differences between 2 piece rods versus 3 and 4 piece rods?

an affordable fly fishing outfit

midnightrider17 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:27:59 GMT

im looking for a affordable fly fishing outfit for the river and ocean what will i need ??? i want to start flyfishing i had a liitle crappy 5 wieght for freshwater. any suggesstions??

thanx :)

4wt for reds????

Flats Rat — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:02:01 GMT

Hey, i was just thinking about using my 4wt trout rod for redfish, just wondering if anyones knows if it will with a great fight or a broken rod?

i have a 3 weight i was wondering if i could use it for snook

chankpankey — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:23:20 GMT

yea i was just wondering if i could use a 3 weight for snook off of a beach because i catch them on my stradic mgfa with ease but i just thought id have some fun with it lol

Tarpon!

2Dflatz — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:34:53 GMT

Well I finally did it! I managed to catch a tarpon on a fly! Not only did I catch one but I continued to catch them for about 30 min. I caught 4 of them but they were all small ones. They still count in my book. I was wandering around the mangroves and I saw a pipe connecting the marsh to the river and I decided to fish it. The river side was dead but the marsh side was full of activity so I stood at the pipe and cast a shrimp pattern into the moving water. I saw fish rolling below the murky water so I let the fly sink and after a few small twitches, BAM tarpon on! The end result was 4 landed with the largest one being about 20 inches. Now that I've got a few under my belt, I'm going after the big guys in the spring.

fly fishing

chenzo11 — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:30:30 GMT

Want to start fly fishing and have never done it. Looking for any pointers on technique, line , gear, flys and where. I would like to sight fish the surf. If any body can help please do any pointers would help. Live in Melbourne fl.

:D:D:D

new rod, need tips on flies for mosquito lagoon

manateeriverassassin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:36:04 GMT

alright, im pretty new to saltwater flyfishing, being a colorado trout angler myself, so im glad to get a chance to fish the salt. any tips on flies is great, i cant wait to get out

fly fish flamingo

Ed_Sutton — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:11:00 GMT

well post pics due something its empty in the section

does any body post here

Ed_Sutton — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:18:36 GMT

i guess not lol

Flamingo reds... on the buggy whip!!

MoganB3nzo — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:49:11 GMT

Fished hard this weekend under 15-20kts. Spent the weekend fishing a Tournament in Islamorada. After 2 days of prefishing on spin, I decided that Flamingo would be the best plan seeing that bonefish were under heavy pressure from another tournament. I decided top increase my points by catching the redfish on fly. Flyfishing with an 8wt under 15-20kts on open flats that were heavily fished by other Flamingo guides and weekend warriors wasnt easy, especially when you factory in periods of limited sunlight due to spotty scattered patches of clouds. This made for real tough sight-fishing.

Prior to this tournament, I had been attempting my first bonefish on fly, throwing at some of the toughest fish to catch on fly under windy conditions as well. This made for great training and helped me improve 10fold when I targetted an easier species such as redfish. All the practice under pressure helped me greatly as I managed to hook every single redfish we saw given a backcast shot or an upwind shot.

In the 2 days I managed to hook just over 10 redfish on fly, landing 3 on fly. One of the fish was the largest redfish I had ever caught on fly. They dont get much bigger then that in Flamingo. I hooked all the fish on a fly I had tied myself, I named the "peekaboo slider". Fish went absolutely bonkers over this fly.

What a great experience. It goes to show that you can cast all day in your back yard but the real training that counts is when you are out on the water with the fly rod and force yourself to stick to it under some of the toughest conditions.

... My boat goes under modification this week to better accomodate fly fisherman. I will start by cleaning up the front deck and putting a removable bracket for the trolling motor (which will probably come off and rarely ever see my boat again).

Tight loops,

Capt. Hon

what is the ideal set up for flyfishi the flats

captainpoon — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:20:12 GMT

what is the ideal fly setip for fishing in the flats and surrounding areas and what kind of lys r good for reds and snook

Need a little help guys

Flats Rat — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:40:22 GMT

I have been flyfishing for roughly 3 years with many breaks in between and consider my self quite exsperienced in the art of ladyfish on fly(not much of an accomplishment) i have taken casting classes and gotten pretty good with my little 4wt but i can't seem to get the distance needed with my 7wt another problem is that when i cast, the fly or leader will somtimes catch the fly line,any advice i am using a 7wt albright with a cross water reel(cheaper reel) which i think is mad by reddington

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:crying:

Need ideas for freshwater flies...

Vlap — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:08:10 GMT

I recently picked up a new orvis streamline 5 weight rod with the intent of doing a little more freshwater fishing.Largemouth bass are in the ponds around here along with other smaller fish. Im trying to find some good flies for freshwater that are small and light enough to toss on a 5 wt.
Ideas?

Tying Flies

CooKnFish — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:58:29 GMT

Have you ever noticed that some tying material is like Easter grass? I vacuum, I sweep, I mop, and no matter how hard I try to get my clippings in the waste basket, it turns up in the oddest places. Like today... I was at work and went to the bathroom. I looked down and there were green strands of wing-n-flash dangling... from the end of my... pant leg! :P

Its just like Easter grass. 6 months later and you're still finding it around the house.

Scott Fly Rods

ReelScreamingActionFishingCharters — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:12:01 GMT

Anyone that wants some of scotts best fly rods ever made call me 1 239 248 4130 I need to sell these Rods. These are very high priced rods, I have a heliply 9 weight and a sts 10 weight and 8 weight as well as a alpha 8 weight 3 piece. Call me Need To sell Fast

READY TO UNLEASH

bonefishwhisperer — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:24:13 GMT

I finally found the material I have been looking for so I can tye more of the beloved dread shrimp...I am down to my last 2...went looking in the $$$$ stores since I couldnt find it anywhere else...finally found exactly what I have been looking for for over 2 yrs...had to buy 4 little girls purses and start cutting them up...wanted to explain myself but didnt know spanish as I seen strange looks directed toward me...I have formulated the latest secret weapon I just know will destroy the bones....I submit tthe ELECTRIC DREAD

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Dolphin in Marathon

RednkCTboy! — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:22:07 GMT

Caught about a dozen of these on the fly, none of any size, but they sure put on a great display! We caught a ton of lobster and some toher fish as well, but this was by far the highlight of the trip. Most were caught on a straeamer with an ice cheniile head, but some were caught on a sardine pattern as well. I don think it really mattered though!

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sorry about the photoquality, picture was scanned from a disposable.

NOT AGAIN.....

bonefishwhisperer — Sat, 19 May 2007 09:33:34 GMT

but its true...was all bowed up by 5:45am...fishing in 4 to 6 inches of water...got 2 back to back smokers...the dread shrimp never fails...sorry about the wet camera lense...sucky

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some pictures

shadowcaster1 — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:37:22 GMT

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/damman8989/FsihingPictures105.jpg

bass caught on worm fly

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/damman8989/DSC01395.jpg

worm flies

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/damman8989/DSC01402.jpg

more flies, flamingo flies

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/damman8989/FsihingPictures191.jpg

carp caught on fly

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/damman8989/FsihingPictures338.jpg

My New Flyrod!

J_Robbie — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:10:13 GMT

pretty new.....i have had it since christmas. Its my first one! I am still learning, so im a n00b! lol
i still have the "bait caster" in me.....just caught a 5# bass with it the other day, but forgot my stupid camera :bang: :bang: :bang:
yea i was pissed! needless to say....but its an 8wt., 3 piece, 9', Orvis Rod and a Cortland ltd graphite large Arbor 90 reel....here are some pics.....
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[img]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i70/Lil_tricksta8/FlyRod1.jpg[/img]
And the case, from Cabela's......
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My first Tarpon on Fly

MoganB3nzo — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:10:06 GMT

6/10

After 3 failed attempts this year and after an hour of casting at many pods of tarpon, I finally found the right pod with the right fish that tracked my olive toad and slurped it down...

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A beautiful 60lb fish!!! I am still stoked... the feel of a tarpon on the other end of the long rod is amazing!!! I have to give thanks to my buddys JP and Harry for puttin me on so many fish this summer.

Filthy Liars....

Vlap — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:40:19 GMT

It wasn't the snook calling my name this morning from the beach... It was a bunch of rotten lying ladies. You just can't trust a lady...
All I have to show for the day is 4 hours of walking the beach (barefoot, dogs are a barking) Saw 3 or 4 snook. got a fly in front of a couple but no takers. Caught numerous ladyfish and some fish I have neve seen before. Looked kinda like a spanny mack and a jack... no teeth but some serious spines all along the back and belly... Ideas?(skip jack I have been INFORMED)
Those ladies tore my flys apart so I guess its time to practice and develop my fly tying (nonexistent) skills . Twas a fun day even though my catches were small I did see some neat action from tarpon and sharks (out of casting range)
I will go tomorrow and instead of the 8weight I will take the 5. Should make those pesky ladies a lil more fun.

sometimes I just hate myself

bonefishwhisperer — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:46:40 GMT

but whats a guy to do? chased the big 3 this morning...only got a steady supply of bones...

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PERMIT ON FLY

bonefishwhisperer — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:58:28 GMT

yes its true!!! what a great day...sat and waited out the tides and put in 3 hrs until things started to happen...got new line for my 10wt this week just to help with more distance and also using 16ft leader...it was picture perfect and I cast and it was a bulleye...about 6ft in ft of it..I counted to 7 and then I knew it was on the bottom...I seen the permits sickle start to quiver and I knew he was looking at the fly...I tugged it slightly and I felt it in the grass so I lowered my rodtip in the water and really dug it in like a burying crab would do...the permit slammed it like a jackhammer and did a sommersalt right on top of it...I stripped hard and planted the hook....SON!!!!...action filled fight with me taking a Biscayne Bay Sleigh Ride for about a 1/4 mile...finally gained some line back and was able to pole with one hand and fight the fish with the other...thankfully the wind was blowing me back to the mangroves...tough battle and a sweet victory

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ELECTRIC BABY LOBSTER

bonefishwhisperer — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:07:55 GMT

the permit are all talking about it...vicious rumor it will be on the flats tomorrow on Biscayne Bay

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MORE BONES

bonefishwhisperer — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:57:16 GMT

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the ELECTRIC DREAD wins again

The switch from fresh to salt

lawren — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:43:38 GMT

I recently moved from Breckenridge Colorado to Islamorada Fl. Having truoble finding fish to cast to. In rivers the fish are very predictable as to where they will be. Here things seem to be controlled by tidal flows with movments during periods. I find it hard to look at a flat or area and be able to pick out the area where water is moving. The tailing fish are easier when they can be seen but in three foot of water I must have gone over so many.

Number two- I come from the land of small tippets 6x and 7x were not uncommon to use on a daily basis. A five weight seemed like a huge stick. My problem is tarpon, they take the fly, go aitborne and pop another fly lost. God help me if a huge one strikes! My mindset is to use way to small test leaders and not the right schock tippets.

Won't even get into stripping a strike (all those years guiding trout and preaching "Raise your rod tip to set hook, Please don't strip your strikes" have come back to haunt me!!!

Permit strike again

Permit-Guadeloupe — Thu, 17 May 2007 05:53:57 GMT

Hi there,

Before yesterday I gone fishing one hour on a permit flat and from a mixed bone/permit school this permit took my fly.
At this day it is the biggest I landed. As here we have a lot of reef fishing while wading, you can imagine that when a 15-20 lb is hooked up he pass through the barer, if your lucky enough, line wont snag in reef if not it's snap off....
[img]http://www.gobages.com/forum-mouche/file.php?16,file=11244[/img]

new to forum

shadowcaster1 — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:54:31 GMT

joined up cause I figered there would be people as into fishing as I am, I have been fishing all my life, love flyfishing, I tie flies, sell em, fish with em, lose em, my first passion is bonefish on fly, after that it would have to be ggetting big yellowjacks on fly, if you havent done it grab a seven weight, and hold on, anyways glad to be on this forum, by the way I dont have a boat so if anyone ever wants to throw a bonefishing trip my way dont hesitate to ask :D, anyways tight lines and good fishing.

tarpon

dutch338 — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:01:20 GMT

live in ocala. looking for someone on either central coast to team up with. fly, spin or cast. artificial or bait.

am a smoker, non drinker. available, depending on work schedule fri, sat, sun or mon unless working overtime. have fri or mon off on 4 day work week, sometimes 4 day wknd.

dutch338@cox.net

may newmoon

bonefishwhisperer — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:28:46 GMT

water was very high on the flats today...3 to 4ft where it is usually 1ft...wind was up also and from a bad direction[NW]...the mangroves were flooded out so I pushed up inside where it is usually dry land and seen a bone way up in the roots...I used a heavy clouser to get down and dirty in the mangroves...finally got a cast in the maze of roots and saplings...finally I did get a hard fought bone but it was very tough...a meager 7lb'r but I'll take it just the same

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dem bones

bonefishwhisperer — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:37:30 GMT

here is my 1st bonefish of march...could have gooten more but you know how boaters are on the flats on weekends...also the sucky ultralite airplane that buzzes the flats while I'm staked out or casting

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Blackfin tuna on the fly

lawren — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:30:49 GMT

This past weekend with the Black fins on the surface feed we scored five on the fly. One while casting and the rest at a slow troll. Was cool to watch and the other charter boats twelve miles offshore had all kinds of staring customers. Will post pictures later but a new twist for me to the fly rod. Try casting a clouser in to a swarm of black fins, just don't get to close or you will put the scholl down. The slow troll was discovered as weary casters left flies in the water as boat was moving.

Stripping question

RednkCTboy! — Thu, 03 May 2007 11:07:13 GMT

I may be doing it wrong, but i have actually worn a groove in the crease of my index and middle finger from stripping. Granted i did go wading two full days in a row with nothing but a fly rod, but should this be happening? I look down at my white line yesterday and realize its a bit pink, one look at my bloody hand and i knew something was wrong. Today i can barely use my right hand! I see people using gloves on their right hand but figured they were just for grip. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

LET'S SEE SOME PUDDIN!!!

DOA — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:15:17 GMT

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What do you think of this setup?

RednkCTboy! — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:10:21 GMT

The outfit is a St.croix Reign 9' 9wt 2 pc rod, with a pfleuger trion 7/8 reel. Comes with 20lb backing and SA wf8-f line on it. It will be used for light saltwater applications. I got a hack of a deal from a friend desperate for some money, and would like to know what anyone thinks about the setup. Thanks!

30plus MPH winds

bonefishwhisperer — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:18:42 GMT

its no problem for the bonefishwhisperer

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