I simply get more frustration that satisfaction from tying my own jigs and flys.
I have a handful of staple flys that I tie. Zebras, WB, Clousers, a few streamers.
I struggle with Y2K's and Red Butts. I desperately need to be taught basic dubbing skillz.
I had a chance to get Sub Wart on the Cheap and passed on it trying to decide size and colors. And then poof the chance was gone. Never fished one and I guess I never will.
I'm a little more locked down by a schedule than some. I probably will have to try for a Feb trip if dates can be set. I'll then request the dates off and hope for the best.
I throw mine on Power Pro. It's either 50 lb or 65 lb. I don't remember it has equivalent diameter to 15 lb mono. I want to have a shot at pulling free when it finds wood.
I want a 7 foot rod to keep all those hook points and hardware away from me. I'm throwing mine on a frog rod, but that's not ideal. It could be moderately fast and be just fine. I haven't seen anybody say "it's a joy to throw the a rig on X brand rod" throwing the d*** thing is a pain at best.
I throw fairly light JIgheads trying to sleep the overall weight down. You can bet rigs with a plastic head or just wire to cut down on weight. Even doing that the things sinks like a brick.
Cody. It's not the boat I'm worried about, It's the trailer. I'll be glad to pay my share of gas etc, but it will be my yak if I put one of my boats in salt.
Hey Mike, Little Red Fisherman is the video guru. I'm just the bump on a log that is often captured on video. Bret really has a knack for the video thing, but I doubt we ever get him away from being a full time farmer.
Hey Phil when you get it all lined out, you can get a Taneycomo Trout Rendezvous Thread going. No promises until I see the dates you pick out, but I'd love to be there. Make no mistake, it fishes VERY differently than the White River below BSL.
Man, I'm all about it! I have the gear I want to bring and enough to share. My concerns are about what boat would we use. Are there basic boats available for rent? We can bring our own Trolling motors and outboards, but I am not putting any of my boats in the salty stuff.