Fly Fishing BS thread

Oh not mine, a buddy of mine sent me a link to a craigslist add yesterday evening of one for about $2500. I'm not sure about if that is a great deal or not, I just don't see many in that range and you mentioned you'd been looking for a cheaper one. I'll see if I can find the link
Edit: found it, but the ad says $5000 now, I swear it said $2500 yesterday unless that's the wrong one.

https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/boa/6213728892.html

 

i take it your a guide, is it your business or do you work for an outfitter?

 

thanks, that would have been a steal for 2500!

 

All federal land out here so I work for an Outfitter

 

What rivers do you guide on?

 

The Firehole (june) ,The Snake (July ,Aug,Sept.) The Green (June ,July ,see photos) and Backcountry creeks in Bridger Teton National Forest (July ,August)

 

wow, you're on some real nice water! They are nice browns

 

Some of the best in the world around here. If your a good caster they fish that way too.

 

What outfitter? I was up there around the 4th and the firehouse was feeling warmer already it seemed, maybe normal maybe not. It was my first time I've fished while in that area

 

Fish The Fly.com.....you have to fish the upper reaches by then.

 

Tried to shake the funk again this weekend. Fished 2 new streams that shoulda held some brookies. Caught more sunfish than I did brook trout which was weird.

I headed to another stream thats Ive fished before that has some nice wild browns in it. First cast, hooked into the smallest wild brown Ive caught to date. I ended up catching another more reasonable sized one, then it started to pour.

I spooked a few big pigs while the water was coming up. Then I ended up in a waist deep mud trying to cross the creek in one spot (stupid move on my part) and while struggling in the mud I fell forwards in the slop and my waders and raincoat and EVERYTHING else fill up with mud. I gave up and went home.

Ugh. I may just give up fishing.

 

Never give up. Well, maybe for the day.

 

Go ahead and give up.

But first, take me out to all your streams. Thaaaanks.

 

Come to PGH and I'll show ya around.

 

I know how you feel it gets tuff this time of year. You have a great fishing story to tell now!

 

Im looking for a good website where I can order just about anything for fly fishing. Im getting tired of ordering from 6 different sites, and paying shipping 6 different times.

One site has fly tying stuff, another has a certain fly I love, the other has the furled leaders, the other has UV buffs and sun shirts, then if I want some swag gear, I have to go to a different site. Amazon doesnt seem to have a great selection either.

A couple suggestions would be appreciated!

 

Waders in July
That would give me some serious swamp ass lol

 

New to this site but I've been fishing Tenkara for 3 years now. Just bought a fly tying kit from Orvis 2 weeks ago. Fished my Ugly Stick rod and reel today in the kayak just to mix it up. Caught 2 nice rainbows! Happy fishing everyone!!

 

Not fly fishing, but you guys might appreciate this...even though I was spinfishing off the bank this evening. Don't crucify me.


This had to be sheer luck...I went below the dam to throw in while they were generating. Got hung up on someone else's line in the water. Kept pulling. Felt like I was dragging something....

They had apparently broken off a little stocker and it got hung up and was stuck. I snagged it in the mouth somehow. Tried to revive it. It kicked out of reach one time and just turned over. After about 5 minutes of it being upside down, it kicked over again and just swam around at my feet

 

I don't think such a website exists, but if you find one let me know. Orvis has a pretty well-rounded selection, unless you aren't a fan of Orvis. I order my stuff from there or from the local fly shop. They have a website, but they are an Orvis dealer and carry mostly Orvis gear, with the exception of a pretty extensive tying section.