Nice musky.

Is that a lamson SS fly rod? How do you like it? They are still on clearance some places I can't make myself pull the trigger

Yes, Lamson SS. It's so good I got two. A 7wt (pictured above, it's really at least an 8) and an 11 wt.

Outstanding!

Oh, come on now. Post the other picture.

I don't know what you're talking about.

AggieChemist said:

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Surely you didn't mean this one.

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There it is

TarponChaser said:

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AggieChemist said:

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Surely you didn't mean this one.

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I can hear the Benny Hill theme music when I look at this pic.

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It was a **** show. I chased it up and down the bank and it finally made the River. Shame too. She was a big fat chrome hen that would have made a good picture.

Highly recommend LRHF! His hand tied flies were super effective and he freely shared his knowledge.

Could start a new thread but figured you guys would know:

1) need recs on a WFF fly line for a 4 weight Echo boost, used for San Marcos river fishing - float fishing out of a raft for panfish, small to medium Guad bass, and small stocker trout. close to medium distances, I'd say 50-60 feet would be a very long cast on that river.

2) picked up a 5 wt Redington butter stick for my son for Christmas. He's 10 and learning to fly fish. That rod is s a slow-medium action 5 for beginners or those that like slower action, non graphite rods. Any recs for a line for a slower glass 5 wt? Same type of fishing - panfish to medium or even larger stocker trout on the Guad (or San Juan )

TIA

LHRF - let's talk about a trip! Shoot me a PM!

Budget for lines? You can spend $25-120 on a line.

I've been a big fan of Airflo, but have not put any new lines on since they were bought out. Rio Gold is also a fantastic line. I had mediocre results with Orvis lower end lines.

I don't think you can really go wrong, just pick something in your price range and go for it. I would say probably put something mid-range or better on the rod for your son. A good line can really help with learning to cast.

I've switched to SunRay lines from Great Britain. These are unlike anything on the market, being much thinner and slicker. I'm no prodigy, but my distance easily improved 30% with these lines. You may have seen the ads on Facebook. They are legit. I have them in #2, #6, and #9.

Will check them out. Thanks YB.

Easily the best casting line I've ever used. Plus his videos are entertaining.

Looking to order some gloves for cold weather fishing.

What y'all got?

Simms wool fingerless. See pic above. $40.

San Juan River- great fall day!

Had a great day on the river with another Ag! It was a cold morning but temps quickly climbed above freezing and the sun and low wind made for a memorable day!

We hooked a number of fish in Texas Hole and landed some nice fish! Great day of learning how to fly fish from knot tying to casting, setting the hook and playing fish.

As we eased down the river, there was a very good midge hatch and we found some big fish sipping midge clusters off of a current/ slack water seam. When I say big, every bit of 22-26" long!

We learned how to properly present dry flies without spooking fish and had 3 of these fish take the fly! Unfortunately with 6x tippet this location was difficult to play and land fish but what a thrill watching them eat.

Sounds like the BOR won't be releasing large flows in December but who knows! If the mild weather continues, fishing in the Juan will continue to be good for a while!

Love having Ags on the boat, let's go fishing!

LRHF

Animas River Update

Fished the Animas in Durango today with friends. It was a bit slow but hooked a dandy! Tied a fly pattern developed by Duranglers and it worked well. Tied up a bunch yesterday we we caught a handful of small ones then this hog! Not a super long fish but fat with a kype jaw!

Simms wants $260 for some stainless pliers. Got these off Amazon for $20. Came in today. Seem legit for price paid. Wont sting as bad when dropped in water.

Gonna put a light coat of silicone and see how they hold up.

If I were to be in the US for the months of May and June, where would be the best fly fishing in Texas/Arkansas?

All my fly fishing has been in NZ (lucky me) but keen to give it a go in the US for a different experience when I can finally return for a visit. I like the hiking and walking involved with it so if there's anywhere that I can combine that as well - that'd be sweet.

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If I were to be in the US for the months of May and June, where would be the best fly fishing in Texas/Arkansas?

All my fly fishing has been in NZ (lucky me) but keen to give it a go in the US for a different experience when I can finally return for a visit. I like the hiking and walking involved with it so if there's anywhere that I can combine that as well - that'd be sweet.

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87flyfisher at Woodruff Guide Service would be my call.

These loon forceps are my favorite: https://www.amazon.com/Loon-Outdoors-Rogue-Quick-Forcep/dp/B01KKUKKUY/ref=asc_df_B01KKUKKUY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312125955110&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10410947483806659624&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021423&hvtargid=pla-525688727730&psc=1

They're lightweight, have a build in carabiner style clip, scissor edge, and a poker for clearing glue out of the hook eye.

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Some recent catches from our new home in Arkansas (and the new boat)

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Nice fish 87! Is your new operation up and running? Have a website we can look at?

Not guiding yet. Still have a lot of learning to do on the new waters. I'll let the OB know when we start booking trips.

You can keep up with what we are doing on Instagram @woodruff_flyfishing and Woodruff Fly Fishing on Facebook.

rather be fishing said:

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These loon forceps are my favorite: https://www.amazon.com/Loon-Outdoors-Rogue-Quick-Forcep/dp/B01KKUKKUY/ref=asc_df_B01KKUKKUY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312125955110&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10410947483806659624&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021423&hvtargid=pla-525688727730&psc=1

They're lightweight, have a build in carabiner style clip, scissor edge, and a poker for clearing glue out of the hook eye.

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Fyi

https://www.sierra.com/loon-outdoors-iconic-tool-kit~p~68ppu/

They also have a bunch of lamson reels in stock. At $120, the remix is probably the best deal in reels.