Forum: Fly Fishing
May 22nd, 2009, 11:50 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Reel Bags -- Sorry, I've Got Nothing, But...
"Robert11" wrote...
Hi,
Many, many, years ago I bought, somewhere, some really nice all leather
reel pouches.
Leather is soft and supple (no lining), and even has a rawhide draw
...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
May 22nd, 2009, 04:35 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,736
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Forum: Fly Fishing
May 12th, 2009, 03:29 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,173
Asheville Info, Por Favor
First off, thanks to those who suggested places for a pre-spawn vacation.
The Planning Committee decided on the Grove Park Inn (suggested, I believe,
by the estimable Mr. Fortenberry -- thanks)....
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Forum: Fly Fishing
April 11th, 2009, 08:13 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,009
CNN Story On Healing Waters
Pretty sure this was dscussed here a while ago. Sure seems like a good
organization.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/04/09/cnnheroes.ed.nicholson/index.html
-Dan
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Forum: Fly Fishing
April 5th, 2009, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,088
Vacation Ideas?
"I" wrote ...
tl;dr: place out west that Michelle and I will enjoy?
Many thanks for the thoughts, gents. They have been duly submitted to the
steering committee for proper consideration.
-Dan
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Forum: Fly Fishing
March 17th, 2009, 03:58 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,939
Sorta not OT ... new FullReid danger
"Larry L" wrote ...
Do I need to find some sort of waterproof key container ?
Nope. Assuming you have either a trailer hitch or some other closed, steel
loop (towing, tie-down, whatever),...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
March 13th, 2009, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,652
Canoecopia
"JR" wrote ...
Daniel-San wrote:
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote ...
Anyone else going to Canoecopia in Madison, WI this weekend ? I'll
be there on one day and on a nearby trout stream the...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
March 8th, 2009, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,093
Hint for the Day - Day 5
"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote ...
The hints for the day have to do with me quitting smoking. More than
a little bit of stress and extra energy. Did a tying demo at Cabelas
yesterday. Kinda hard...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
February 23rd, 2009, 12:16 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,633
GPS
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote ...
I've never had a need for a GPS, I guess I'm just a map & compass
luddite, but I can foresee occasions where one might come in handy.
I don't want or need a lot of...
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Forum: Fly Fishing Tying
January 26th, 2009, 04:01 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,245
bucktail alternative for clousers
"Ray" wrote ...
can anyone tell me the best alternative to use in place of bucktail to tie
skinny water clouser minnows--bead chain eyes
I'm a fan of superhair as a bucktail replacement.
-Dan
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 25th, 2009, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Fishing Crawfish Imitations For SmallMouth's ?
"Robert11" wrote ...
Hello,
Have a few months to go yet, but fun looking forward to it.
Live in Eastern Mass. Like to fish the Quabbin Reservoir and Deerfied.
Read that Crawfish are good...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 18th, 2009, 11:51 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,565
Scotch....
"riverman" wrote ...
Besides, had you been under the influence of Jack Daniel's, your post
would have been littered with phrases like 'nectar of the gods' and
'blessed drops of heaven on my...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 13th, 2009, 10:57 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
OT? file name
"Larry L" wrote ...
RIO, the tackle company has a .pdf file available online that shows basic
knots and how to put backing/ line/ leader all together on the reel
Good idea, right?
...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 8th, 2009, 05:02 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Open Facebook Sandwich
"riverman" wrote ...
[...]
It sounds like we are in complete agreement. But what is your stance
on making FB-roff a 'closed' site, accessible only to members (while
anyone can become a member by...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 8th, 2009, 04:06 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Open Facebook Sandwich
"riverman" wrote...
On Jan 8, 10:28 pm, "Daniel-San" (Rot13)
wrote:
I'm not saying that it's not smart to have privacy concerns with respect
to
FB exposure, just...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 8th, 2009, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Open Facebook Sandwich
craig wrote:
I tried a few times to find the ROFF group on FB. Can you help me? I
am a novice and have only posted here a few times recently.
God, I can't believe I'm saying this, but (queue...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
January 8th, 2009, 02:28 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Open Facebook Sandwich
"riverman" wrote ...
FB roffians:
There is a thread on the FB roff site you should take a quick look
at.
I've been on FB for a few (6?) months now. I've learned that much like on
USENET,...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
October 30th, 2008, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,239
DDFS: Thanks, All
Flies arrived today. As usual, I'm humbled....
Thanks to Tim for doing the dirty work.
-Dan
(Who, in a strange twist of fate, finds himself with the day off tomorrow
and is contemplating a drive...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
October 17th, 2008, 10:30 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,659
Seam tape
"Larry L" wrote ...
Anybody know where to get the heat-applied seam tape used in waders?
Sometimes you get a foot or two with the waders, but I'd like to find it
in bigger...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
October 14th, 2008, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Sage FLi
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote ...
I see that Sage is discontinuing the FLi series in 2009. These
are now on clearance sale at a lot of places and they run in
the $200 to $250 range.
Has anyone...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
September 5th, 2008, 11:42 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,867
Well, now...
"jeff miller" wrote :
[...]
palin is the story so far...
It's about time we started talking about the real candidate Palin.
http://michaelpalinforpresident.com/
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2008, 02:34 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly,rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,513
What this place needs is an enema. . .
"Tim J." wrote ...
. . .so I'm announcing the umpteenth annual Dog Days Fly Swap (DDFS).
What say ye, swappers?
--
Sure. Who couldn't use another crappy fly from me?
-Dan
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Forum: Fly Fishing Tying
August 15th, 2008, 02:34 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly,rec.outdoors.fishing.fly.tying
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,560
What this place needs is an enema. . .
"Tim J." wrote ...
. . .so I'm announcing the umpteenth annual Dog Days Fly Swap (DDFS).
What say ye, swappers?
--
Sure. Who couldn't use another crappy fly from me?
-Dan
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Forum: Fly Fishing
July 30th, 2008, 11:52 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,817
dropped posts
"Dave LaCourse" wrote ...
Is anyone having trouble with roff dropping posts? The "Alaska for
Obama" thread has dropped all of the posts except the very last one.
Other threads also have many...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
July 21st, 2008, 07:18 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,498
whats up?
"riverman" wrote...
On Jul 20, 5:14 pm, "Fred" wrote:
You would have to learn to sopeak and write intelligently
Yeah, what HE said.
--riverman
POTM
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