Danoinark

Go for it Thom....

I would be surprised if you can get an individual policy less than what your employer will charge. Also you are somewhat protected by your group plan should you have a catastrophic illness or injury in that it would be difficult for the plan to 'drop' you. Not necessarily so for an individual plan.

Let us know how that works out for you. I'd be interested to know myself.

I use Poly leaders and furled leaders exclusively simply because I like the suppleness of them. I like RIO tippet material. Just seems to work best for me. Dano

Great Job....thanks for sharing the adventure.

Here ya go JDC...I have both of these, I bet he could handle the 6 1/2 footer or soon will be able to. I use em small stream. There 30 bucks. Dano http://www.troutlet.com/Eagle-Claw-Featherlight-Fly-Rods-P217.aspx

Agreed. I enjoy my Ross'. Extremely well made and excellent customer service and warranty. Dano

...but I see that 3M/Scientific Anglers has bought out Ross Reels... Dano

The Southern Council Federation of Fly Fishers was this weekend in Mtn. Home Ark. I didn't get to go this year. Any reports? T. Beeson will report I am sure.

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/09/st_louis_fisherman_fends_off_robbers_with_fishing_pole.php

I love the smell of a caddis hatch in the morning.... I also love HOPPERS...ain't nothing better than a bunch of hoppers hitting water in early fall. Dano

Prayerful thoughts for your wife's fast recovery Bobber.

Now those are impressive. Excellent Bman.

But you have to love golfers....its keep more people off the streams.

It's always great if you can hire a guide on new waters even if its just for a half day. The guide will help you with local patterns, direct you to holding areas, techniques, and if new to fly fishing help you with casting and learning to mend. There are many great fly fishing guides on Taneycomo and some frequent this forum. Have a great time on this Ozarks jewel and let us know how you do. Dano

Ditto these comments.

Sure do. Here is their written warranty via their website. The group will for the life of the original purchaser repair or replace and return to the original purchaser any such product which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Repair or replacement will be without cost to the original purchaser with the exception of return postage or freight. This commitment is limited to an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness. will have no other obligation nor be liable for incidental or consequential damages by abuse, neglect or commercial or rental use of this product, accident or normal wear and tear. If determines in its sole discretion that the product damage is caused by any of the foregoing factors then the original purchaser assumes the expense of any and all repairs or replacement. Should the purchaser have any doubt about the extent of this warranty, purchaser should request a complete estimate of the cost of repair or replacement at the time the product is returned. No work will be undertaken without the prior consent of the purchaser. Should the original purchaser desire to obtain repair service whether such service is covered under this warranty or not, purchaser should send the product postage or freight prepaid. Please e-mail for shipping details. In the event that determines that the original purchaser is covered under this warranty, it will make the required repairs or replacement and forward the product to the purchaser without charge. In the event that determines that the original purchaser is not covered under this warranty, it will return the repaired item and bill the purchasers credit card for the cost of repairs, shipping and handling and sales tax if applicable.

GO GATORS BEAT BAMA!

...not to mention Steve's hot dogs.....

Yes sir opening day for C and R is a hoot. Bet I see you there again Buzz.

Here is a better link to the Brunsell Lil Streamers at Dorber. You can't beat these rods. They double the guides so there is less friction on the line thereby allowing you to shoot line easier. Designed just for the creek you were talking about. They also turn their own rod blanks at Dorber and are assembled in their plant in Flippin. http://www.dorber.com/flyrods.html

I have to throw a plug in for the Cabelas Three Forks Rods. They really are sweet, cheap and throw nice line. Around 40 bucks. I have 7 ft. 3 wt. Love it. The ultimate small stream fly rod is the Lil Streamer made by Dorber in Flippin, Ark. Check them out at www.globaldorber.com At the site click on Lil Streamers shooters. You can even get a 4 1/2 ft 5 weight. This is my number one small stream rod. Great customer service too. Dano

Flyflinger Michael has not been able to post for some reason but he passed this on in an email to me for you. "I fish my Finesse 3 pretty regularly and have never had a problem. In a tight spot and small stream he doesn't want/need much weight anyway. Another rod to look at would be the TFO Chronicle 3WT. That's probably my "go to" rod right now." Maddog

Another possibility, however slight, is that your fly is twisting the tippet on retrieve possibly causing the fly to catch the tail of the bug when you begin to lift it from the water . One solution to that would be to use a Duncan loop. See the following link. It allows the streamer or even nymphs, bass bugs, etc to swim "free" When a fish takes the hook, it pulls the loop closed at the eye. A great knot for big meatier flys. Dano http://killroys.com/knots/duncan-loop-or-uni-knot/

Er, yeah I did....