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Re: Spring Pike ???

Alex

My favorite springtime pike flies are

I mainly fish for river pike and these are what is best for this area

red belly dace immitation (we have massive spring runs of these small fish and pike will target them easily)

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/TUBE_RED_BELLY_DACE_sm.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/RED_EYE_SMELT_RED_SM.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/RED_EYE_SMELT_CHARTREUSE_SM.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/ORANGE_DEER_HAIR_MARABOU_ORANGE_SM.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/REd_eyed_smelt_pink1.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/PIKE_2008_gene_1.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/PIKE_2008_gene_6.jpg

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/NSFA_APCN_NORTHERN_PIKE_QUEBEC_OUTARDES_…

http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/JOE_NSFA_MESTAO_PIKE_QUEBEC.jpg

Joe

Great fish!
Great p

Great fish!
Great photo!

Swarovski crystal...

Thanks Martin...
I like the way this stuff gathers the light and reflects colours...
Here is some holographic braid under the acrylic...
'almost like the fire in an Austarlian opel...
the migratory focus group will have their say in a few months...
'plenty of time to find my hook file to make things sticky sharp again...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/Phracas/P3050098.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/Phracas/P3050101.jpg

This is by far the m

This is by far the most helpful website I've found for tying these types of knots. Thank you!

Another good article

Another good article,again why do we argue over a name or what is a new spin on and good fly,can't we just tye flies and stop thinking one name is better than the next,I've been fly tying/fishing since 1977 " long time" seen good things come, good things go .I use a verision called the blonde john gold tail,gold body,gold dubbing thorax,molted oak thin skin wing case,pale hen hackle legs,gold bead,not a differnt pattern just one I tye to match the lighter nymphs in our area works great its not a new pattern just one tied to match the lighter nymphs.

Do you know how to r

Do you know how to remove manufactur's writing on rods?

Another good article

Another good article on a simple but good fly,wooly buggers can be changed up in so many differnt shapes,colors,sizes,and lengths,add rubber legs and you add a whole new fly for bass,and panfish,many times when all else fails in the fall I fish a all black unweighted version with a small trailer fly off the bend of the hook using the swing method of fishing with great luck.My friend and I coin the phrase "BUGGER BASHING" buggers work for all types of fish I've got a lot of large fish on small streams,using size #10-14 buggers black ,olive,and brown buggers use a loop knot to add a whole new twist to the action.

Bob,
Nice article.

Bob,
Nice article. I just sent the link to an old friend who is giving it a go on the Owens in California.
Lets fish,
Gert

Hi Bosse, how about using

Hi Bosse, how about using some kind of down rigger or paravane setup with a fast sinking flyline - just a thought..

I didn't understand

I didn't understand how you French guys catch fish like barbels. Now this one 😄
In Lithuania these fish are possible to catch on corn or cheese, but with a fly? Unbelievable!
Tight lines,

A very good pattern,

A very good pattern,simple,quick to tie and can change color to match water and fish I'm trying for,use this pattern for king salmon,shad,bass,and small version for panfish,like neutral colors for bass,and panfish,and bright colors for shad and salmon,can change sink rate by chaining out the bead chain eyes with dazle or real eyes depending on sink rate needed,try using pearlesant mylar for the body to change body color wrap a underbody of thread to match head color for a more neutral color tone.

Hi Bosse,

Hi Bosse,

you can find this line even HERE.

T

Good article Mark I

Good article Mark I love the simple approch you use to catch smallies,I use the kiss (keep it simple stupid) approch to fish for small mouth and never failed to give me hours of fun,Try using a rubber leg cone head wolly bugger (#8-12) in olive or black works for me.

When small bait fish

When small bait fish are present try a all white version works great on trout,and bass,for a change of pase add rubber legs works great on smallies.

I've fished small fl

I've fished small flies a lot on most of the water I fish is small streams and stillwater big flies just scare the fins off.Little clousers and Whistler little to no flash (size # 8-10) work great try them.Remember let the fur and feathers fly.

Mindaugas,

Congra

Mindaugas,

Congratulations indeed, excellent article, great story.
Regards,
Les Austin

Hi Bose, here in NZ every fly

Hi Bose, here in NZ every fly shop also sells lead core trolling line, they come in 100m spools and they change colour every 10m so they are easy to cut down to whatever length you need. these guys http://www.sportinglife-turangi.co.nz/pages/booking.htm are one of the best shops in the North Island and I am sure that if you email them they will ship to you. I am not sure that this line will get you down as deep as 50m but you do not know unless you try.
Hope this helps.
Mike.

You are right, I'm wrong.

You are right, I'm wrong.

Frank

Pete
Superb as always
Andy

Pete

Superb as always

Andy

Thanks Mike, that's an

Thanks Mike, that's an idea. Since I don't need to cast at all, it will work provided the line sinks fast enough. I have also been thinking about using that kind of line as shooting line. Cortland Kerplunk would work if it wasn't cloth-coated, wears the line guides too much when going out and in while fishing. A plastic-coated leadcore line would be better, You know where to find one?

/Bosse

Hi Guys, thanks, problem

Hi Guys, thanks, problem solved though - ended up with this guy:
http://www.nativewatercraft.com/ult_14.cfm
the beast can be totally or partially covered for rough seas, AND the price was right...
Now - I just gotta find them mullets....and plant a "green avenger" in front of them..
Ulrik

Hi Ulrik, I have not used one

Hi Ulrik, I have not used one of these, http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_outback.html
but I do know a few guys who swear by them, I have also seen a video of a guy having a tow off with an olympic kayaker and towing him backwards easily. Plus using you legs to "paddle" leaves your hands free to cast.
If getting wet is a problem then you could wear a pair of breathable waders.
All the best.
Mike.

Hey Bosse, you could try 10m

Hey Bosse, you could try 10m of lead trolling line, splice this to some super braid shooting line and you will have the fastest sinking rig possible. It will however be a dog to cast.
All the best.
Mike.

I am developing a fly fishing reel

I am developing a fly fishing reel, I'm looking for articles, books, more information on the history and progress of this equipment over the years, types of reels, models, concepts, manufacturers. Could help me by informing potential sources of research?