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Watusi Worms
That would get you a citation in Oregon. Here's the definition from the
ODFG regulations. "Artifactual Fly: A fly is a hook, dressed with conventional fly tying materials. The affixed material many be natural or synthetic. Tied in conjunction with other materials, the following items may be part of the fly: wire (lead other metal) used for weighing the fly, dumbbell eyes or beads (metal, glass or plastic). A fly is not a hook to which sinkers., molded weights, spinners, spoons of similar attractors are attached." I have heard of people being busted for using MR Twisters in the Norht Umpqua. "Salmo Bytes" wrote in message om... No photos yet. Photos will happen this comming weekend, or soon thereafter. And this is a *troll* question, of sorts. But I am curious about the answers. What I'm about to describe will generate (at least a few) "this isn't fly fishing" comments which, in fact, may well be true. But if the following isn't fly fishing, what is it? That's the question. =====Watusi Worms======= CA glue (aka super glue) doesn't adhere well to most plastics. The key word here is most. CA glue does adhere very well to the soft flexible plastic rubber worms and Mr Twister tails are made from. CA glue also adheres well to any hard plastic that has been scored (scratched) with sandy paper. So here's the deal: Buy a bag of Mr Twister Tails or Berkeley Power Baits. Use a razor blade to slice the front end off the twister body, at a flat downward slant, approximately 30-40 degrees off horizontal. Cut a square of clear mylar sheeting. Scuff it up with sandpaper. Glue the Twister tail to the flat mylar with ZapAGap. Flatten a non-lead split shot with pliers. Glue it to the flat mylar, just below the worm body. Use a dremel tool and a 1/32" drill bit to bore a hole in the middle of the flattened split shot. Use scissors to trim the mylar to the shape of a crankbait diving bill. Thread leader through the whole in the bill. Snell the leader to a straight eye grasshopper hook. Put a small barrel swivel at the other end of the tippet. Tie the barrel to your leader. Now you have a soft plasctic Mr Twister tail that is no heavier than a lead wrapped #4 Woolly Bugger. So you can cast it with a fly rod. When you retrieve it, it dives and wiggles frantically. This fly or lure--whatever it is-- is way too light to cast with a spinning rod. In fact, in the spin fishing context, it's almost worthless, because it is too light. So what is it? Should it be banned at "fly fishing only" sites. If so, what's the definition of fly fishing, so the authorities can enforce the rules? |
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Watusi Worms
B J Conner wrote:
That would get you a citation in Oregon. Here's the definition from the ODFG regulations. "Artifactual Fly: A fly is a hook, dressed with conventional fly tying materials. The affixed material many be natural or synthetic. Tied in conjunction with other materials, the following items may be part of the fly: wire (lead other metal) used for weighing the fly, dumbbell eyes or beads (metal, glass or plastic). A fly is not a hook to which sinkers., molded weights, spinners, spoons of similar attractors are attached." I have heard of people being busted for using MR Twisters in the Norht Umpqua. And yet on the N. Umpqua "fly only" water, you can fish your fly under a bubble, using spinning gear. What a world! JR |
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Watusi Worms ...two photos
I haven't fished in Maine for about 20 years, but back then you were not
allowed to "troll", as you state, but you also could not have any weight whatsoever associated with the fly or line. That meant, no split shot and absolutely no weighted flies. Sinking lines were allowed, however. When I went to Grants Camps and wanted to fish the lake with a streamer or nymph, I had to use a sinking line and wait a loooooong time before I began a retrieve. Caught some nice brookies that way, though. I preferred fishing for landlocks in the river though. Gene "daytripper" wrote in message ... On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:53:04 GMT, "Hooked" wrote: "Stan Gula" wrote in message .. . snip We were flyfishing on a 'flyfishing-only' lake, and some local people thought fishing from a float tube was trolling (which is outside the definition) because we weren't anchored. We *were* 'casting and retrieving in the usual manner' which is how flyfishing is defined. I have done that many times while just drifting along. Even right in front of the game warden here in WI, and nothing was said because I was casting and immediately retrieving. Which is how this law is defined here in the Badger State. In Maine the *convention* is you have to pull up and recast before your boat has traveled three lengths of itsownself. I've never looked for an actual regulation covering this, however, but the folks at Kenebago Lake have a real nice telescope to make sure the patrons don't violate the convention... /daytripper |
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Watusi Worms ...two photos
"Gene Cottrell" wrote in message
... I haven't fished in Maine for about 20 years, but back then you were not allowed to "troll", as you state, but you also could not have any weight whatsoever associated with the fly or line. That meant, no split shot and absolutely no weighted flies. Sinking lines were allowed, however. When I went to Grants Camps and wanted to fish the lake with a streamer or nymph, I had to use a sinking line and wait a loooooong time before I began a retrieve. Caught some nice brookies that way, though. I preferred fishing for landlocks in the river though. Weren't the Rangeley (i.e. Carrie Stevens streamer patterns) style flies designed in Maine for use in trolling for landlocked salmon? |
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Watusi Worms ...two photos
Hooked wrote:
stuff about Maine flyfishing regs snipped Weren't the Rangeley (i.e. Carrie Stevens streamer patterns) style flies designed in Maine for use in trolling for landlocked salmon? Yes, but they were also used for casting. Regulations vary from lake to lake. |
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Watusi Worms ...two photos
"Stan Gula" wrote in message
... Weren't the Rangeley (i.e. Carrie Stevens streamer patterns) style flies designed in Maine for use in trolling for landlocked salmon? Yes, but they were also used for casting. Regulations vary from lake to lake. Thanks for straightening that out for me. I was beginning to wonder. |
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Watusi Worms ...two photos
Regulations do vary from lake to lake. I've done most of my fishing in
Maine in the small ponds in the area of Jackman and Rockwood. In most of those ponds the regulations say "Flyfishing Only" which, in Maine, means no trolling, weighted flies or splitshot. (or at least meant that 20 years ago) "Stan Gula" wrote in message ... Hooked wrote: stuff about Maine flyfishing regs snipped Weren't the Rangeley (i.e. Carrie Stevens streamer patterns) style flies designed in Maine for use in trolling for landlocked salmon? Yes, but they were also used for casting. Regulations vary from lake to lake. |
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