flytyer57

From what I've read, the ladders don't really work as they are supposed to and the water above the dams is too warm for the fish. I also read in a magazine a few months ago, that at least one dams is coming down. I forget where (what river) but it's a start.

In the Pacific Northwest, there is a big push to remove dams there also. The steelhead and salmon guys have been going on about this for years. The dams block the passage of the steelhead and salmon and are blamed as the number culprit for the demise of these species.

According to the news at KSPR, that mud came from Texas. Got picked up in a dust storm and the jet stream carried that dust all the way here. The rains we got brought it down. Seen that once before up in Wisconsin. Supposedly the same thing happened with some dust storm in New Mexico.

Huh? There's a button for "View New Content"? Never seen it. I just scroll down lookin at the left side for topics that I'm interested in.

Maybe one of them there musk-RATS swimming in that picture.

That's just it. She took Pete's money and left him hanging.

I ain't no engineer so I don't know what it would take. Probably cheaper to tear the dam things down.

When I first saw them I thought about tying some. Then I thought that if I were to use a spinnerbait, I'd just get the spinning rod out.

Care to explain this a little more? You found a body? I assume you mean a dead human. too much wildlife? I assume you are talking about inhumane activity?

Yes. But the cost of changing the dam structure around would really not be worth it at this time.

Gotta be a real pain in the arse if you get a backlash.

A few more earthquakes around here and we all might just get to see that happen.

Berkley XL

The earthquake was a 4.7 centered around Guy, AR. A lot of people felt that one. As for the pic, I must be blind. I don't see it.

This mount wasn't done by a local taxidermist, but Ilike it.

That would be one long float!!

MR GOVERNMENT, TEAR DOWN THOSE DAMS!!!!!

OB What's up with the fly swap? All the flies in yet? If there are any extra flies left over from what I tied, keep them for yourself.

If you get that 5/6wt outfit from Amazon, I would go with a 7½ foot leader tapering to a 4X. Gander should have them. Might want to pick up a couple right away. Also pick up some tippet material rated at 4X and 5X. The tippet you will tie onto the end of the leader and change the tippet when it gets worn out or too short to tie on a new fly. That will save your leader from becoming too short. Gander should also have a selection of flies. Get some of those woolybuggers (weighted) in black and olive size 8, Beadhead Prince Nymphs size 16, Beadhead Zebra Midges (black) size 18-20. I could suggest a whole list of flies for you, but those should catch fish for you here in AR. Also pick up some kind of stike indicator to help you notice the take of the fish. There are also fly shops here where you can purchase flies and get a better selection of what's working. Tie your leader to your fly line, add a section of tippet about 18-24 inches long. To the end of the tippet, tie on a hunk of brightly colored yarn and then go out on your front lawn and practice casting. If ya got an old hula hoop laying around, place that on the lawn about 30 feet away and practice casting into that hoop. Your neighbors will think you flipped your mind casting out on your front lawn, but you need to practice in order to get to know what you are doing when you get out to fish. There are a lot of videos on the net that show you the basics of casting. Study them and learn from them. It will be a big help in lew of taking casting lessons.

I like that Tiny Torpedo imitation. How do you tie them?

Fishing for smallies, I almost always use a Gurgeler for top water and a woolybugger for subsurface work. I also like some of the steelhead flies for smallmouth such as the Home Invader. I try not to limit myself to just these flies but they are usually what I go to and they catch fish.

You will need to attach a leader to the end of the fly line. The size of the leader is dependant upon the line size and size of fly you are using. As for flies, you really can't go wrong with a woolybugger in black or olive. Make sure it's weighted somehow (bead, lead wire) to get it down to the fish. I usually use size 8 buggers. Also nymphs under an indicator would work. Size 10 down to a size 20. Prince nymphs, midges, caddis larva... Check with a local fly shop about which flies to use. They could also help set you up with the proper leader.

I pictured the guy who caught it as a UNION member.

I tried doing that this AM and was redirected to PayPal which I will not use, so I didn't join.

A lot of people can't handle the faster action rods and would settle for a slower glass rod if given a chance to actually cast one and see the difference in their casting ability.