Fly Fishing BS thread

Did some exploring in Montana after picking up my GFC.

 

Any fly fisherman from Washington State? Spend most of my time Searun Cutthroat fishing in the sound, along with Coho/Pink runs. Close to home so super convenient. Recently spent a couple weeks in Montana mostly fishing the Madison. Fishing was great!

 

Nice fish.
PA here, and I envy the fishing you have available to you.

 

WOW! Nice one

 

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I went with this rod. It arrived yesterday and, overall, I like it. I ended up winning the voucher last month as well so now I think I'll pair it with the Allen Trout II reel.

 

Spent a few days fishing in southwest Florida. Have had better trips down here fishing but did get on a few trout.

 

Tied some big October caddis nymphs pictures below.

Swung my 3-wt trout Spey on the Deschutes yesterday and landed this beautiful hen steelhead (24” approx)

 

Just got home from salmon fishing. Was a little slow the first few days, but picked up yesterday evening. I didn’t land many, but had one hell of a time fighting those kings. I’ll try again this weekend, and maybe remember to take some pics as well.

 

Tying more October Caddis nymphs

 

I’m disappointed in myself this season I haven’t taken out my fly rod this past season , only spin fish

 

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It's not over, it's good fishing in the fall.
grab your fly rod and get out there!

 

Canada my season is only 1 April to 15 September

And I think there’s a bass fishing till the 15 oct

 

Had some fun on the deschutes with a couple friends this weekend. 2nd day of
The float was a little crowded..

 

Took the girls camping this weekend and did a little blue-lining... Forgot how much I love/hate scrambling up waterfalls for little wild trout!





In other, easier to access news, the topwater Striper bite is just getting started on the local lake!

 

Alright guys, planning my first big fly fishing trip for May-June next year. Who has experience with neoprene wading socks for wet wading? Any brands to avoid?

 

Really! that's not cool

 

I've only tried on Simms wading socks, they run small and I imagine are very good but I've never owned Wading socks

 

I’ve never owned them either but figured Simms or Patagonia would both be reputable. Figured maybe some of the guys from warmer areas might have experience with them.

 

I've always used the basic Cabela's wading socks. They don't break the bank, but I assume their longevity will depend on usage.

I've been using the same pair for the last 3 years, but I don't get out near as much as others do. And in all honesty I end up just wading in Chacos more than felt boots. The majority of my fishing is a just a side item to a hiking or biking trip, so I'm going in light and with bare essentials.

 

These rock
https://www.sealskinzusa.com/custom...MI06KEpouC3gIVGrbACh21Pg2tEAAYASAAEgJYfvD_BwE
They don’t pickle your feet as bad as straight neoprene