Fly Fishing
What is the world record tarpon on fly rod?
The current world record is 177 pounds. Capt. Al Dopirak (right) guided Tom Evans to a 194.1-pound tarpon that has unofficially set the world fly rod record for 12-pound tippet. Can you fly fish for tarpon? What size fly rod for tarpon? A 10-weight is not only a great tarpon rod, but works well for…
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What size flies for panfish?
The bullet shaped head causes the fly to dart and move in erratically. These guys are deadly with bass, but panfish love them as well. Look for size 10, or even smaller size 12 – hard to find. Stick with the white and yellow or yellow and black. Can you catch bluegill with flies? Bluegill…
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How much fish can you bring home from Alaska?
How much fish can we take with us? There is no set pound limit on how much fish a person can take home with them. However, the State of Alaska has daily limits and yearly limits. For example, a person is allowed to keep 4 halibut for the year, with the limit being 2 per…
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Does Fightingtown Creek have trout?
Big Creek, Noontootla Creek, Coopers Creek, Rock Creek and Fightingtown Creek are the largest of these small streams that hold stocked trout, wild trout or both stocked and wild trout. What kind of fish can you catch in Blue Ridge Georgia? Fishing At Blue Ridge Lake Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, walleye,…
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What is the biggest bass caught in South Africa?
Wayne Naude holds the current South Africa and Loskop record at 7.192 kg (15.86 pounds) caught during a Big Bass Bonanza event in August of 2018. Where is the best fishing in South Africa? Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. We’ll start our tour of South Africa’s best fishing spots with a focus on freshwater fishing. Rhodes, Eastern Cape.…
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What is the best time to go fishing?
Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper. What is the best time to fly fish in Colorado? Late spring is the best time to catch large fish because low water levels corral…
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What is tippet whippet?
Tippet Whippet recessed docking station with tippet bar included. Main body storage pocket with fly patch top and internal features. Side forceps dock and zinger/nipper pass-through port. Removable shoulde Read more.. Add to cart. Are sling packs good for fly fishing? Sling packs have often become the preferred choice of a pack amongst fly fishermen…
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Where is bonefish in Grand Cayman?
The most common way to target Bonefish is by wade fishing the numerous flats all around Grand Cayman. It’s possible to target Bonefish in North Sound, South Sound, Frank Sound, Prospect Point, East End, West Bay, and even along Seven Mile Beach. Can you fish from the shore in Grand Cayman? Shore Fishing in Cayman…
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Are Hardy rods made in Korea?
Well-known member. Well, mostly made in Korea, except top ones. The Korea factory is pretty much ‘state of the art’ and Hardy design, stipulate composite and are very involved in the manufacture. They have some very good rods, Sintrix ones especially get praise. What Hardy reels are made in England? Hardy Cascapedia Fly Reel Hardy…
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How many rods can you fish with in Colorado?
A fishing license only entitles you to use one fishing rod in the state of Colorado. If you want to use multiple rods at the same time, you’ll need to purchase additional rod stamps. What is the best time of year to fly fish in Colorado? Late spring is the best time to catch large…
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Where are diamondback fly rods made?
As of April 2022, we’ve rebranded to Diamondback Fly Rods. Our updated brand logo features a classic style typeface to pay homage to the earliest Diamondback carbon and fiberglass fly rods crafted in the Morrisville/Stowe production facility in central Vermont. Is a 7wt fly rod good for salmon? Many of our guests also use 7…
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What does a midge hatch look like?
Identifying a midge hatch is pretty simple – there will be “zillions’ of small, light puffs on the water, concentrating in large numbers on the water’s surface in back-eddies. They are small and can be range in sizes comparable to a size 16 – 28 hook size and even smaller. How do you identify a…
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Can you nymph with floating line?
When tightline nymphing with a floating line, very little line is extended beyond the rod tip. This allows the entire leader and line to be lifted off the water. The longer the leader, the less line that is outside the rod tip. In fact, sometimes there is no line outside the rod tip. What is…
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Is there Trout Fishing in Hot Springs Arkansas?
Stocked rainbow trout are available in the tailwaters of dams in the Hot Springs area. Cold water releases from Blakely Mountain Dam (Lake Ouachita) and Carpenter Dam (Lake Hamilton) provide good cool season fishing for put-and-take rainbows for short stretches below each dam, from the bank or from a boat. What time of year is…
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Can you fish on Dauphin Island?
Some of the exciting species that you can catch on Dauphin Island through surf or charter fishing include: Amberjack, Atlantic Croaker, Bluefish, Catfish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Dolphinfish, Drum, Flounder, Groupers, Kingfish, Ladyfish, Mackerel, Pompano, Redfish, Seatrout, Sharks, Sheepshead, Snappers, Tarpon, … How do you catch speckled trout in Mobile Bay? How deep is the water…
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Can you wade fish the Missouri River?
The Missouri River has some of the best access and easiest wade fishing in Montana. FWP Fishing Access Sites are scattered through the canyon from Holter Dam to the town of Cascade. The Sterling Ranch near Craig allows public access for fishing. What is the best month for fly fishing in Montana? Late April to…
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Do you need licence for trout fishing in Ireland?
You need a state licence to fish for salmon or sea trout. You can purchase a licence for a period of one day or up to a year. Information on licences and their cost is available on the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) angling website, where you can also purchase the licence online. What fish can…
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Are there fish in the Rhone river?
Zander, perch and catfish are well established on the Rhone thanks to good natural reproduction and abundant bait fish population. It is generally the species that we meet most easily. Where is the best fly fishing in France? The best know area is the headwaters of the Loire River. This at the very top has…
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Are there trout in Lake Chatuge Georgia?
Wade fishing for trout is also popular in the Hiawassee River just below Chatuge Dam. Concrete weirs, installed to increase oxygen levels and water flow, provide the trout with an ideal habitat. For much of its history, Lake Chatuge was the best place in Georgia to catch smallmouth bass. Where can I Fish in Hiawassee…
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Is it better to fish above or below a dam?
So the fishing is good for trout year-round below the dam because of the constant water temperature and cold fronts don’t bother the trout as much as bass and other fish. The tailrace section also produces consistent trout action because a constant supply of food passes through the dam and flows off the river banks.…