flyfishinggolfer

We are planning a similar trip. I doubt there will be much wade fishing. Especially, if Branson gets one more rain. The Branson forecast says it will be cloudy, but doesn't predict rain.

I think I will check my flies. I tie my own and would hate to see them taken away. We are going to Marathon the last weekend in February. We were down in Key West in October with friends. This is just a me and the wife long weekend trip. Kids are back in college and why not. I am going to take a stab at fly fishing a flat on my own. Of course, I have to find the flat first. Fly

Thanks for the tip. I may give it a try. We are going to Marathon for a long weekend the last weekend in February. We were in Key West in October. We are staying at the Seashell Resort on the water (wife thought it looked cute). They advertise their own flats fishing and complimentary kayaks. In October, I sunk a lot of $$ into guide fishing. No complaint. The guide was awesome! I caught skip jack, yellowtail snapper and some worthless blue runners with the fly rod. But, do you know of places along highway #1 in the Keys, where a fly fisherman can wade in on his own, without a guide, and get a shot at something, even mangrove snapper? Fly

One of my Christmas gifts is the new Orvis carryon bag. I am going to the Keys, again wth fly rod and spinning gear. Last time I flew to the Keys, I checked my flies and other terminal tackle and carried on my rods and reels. I spoke with one fisherman who takes his flies and terminal tackle as carry on with no problem. Also, the various TSA and Southwest Airlines websites state that fishing tackle is allowed as carryon. However, it doesn't specifically mention hooks. I would assume that hooks are included with "tackle" but I would hate to get to the gate security and not be allowed to carry my hooks and flies on. Has anyone recently travelled with fishing tackle, including flies and hooks, and was allowed to carry them on? Thanks, Dan

Thank you and all the others who replied. I now know what to put on my Christmas list regarding sunglasses. Fly

All I want for Christmas is a pair of polarized sunglasses... nice ones ($120 to $160) such as Costa Del Mar or Smith to name a few. There are several lens options, such as amber, green or blue. What is the best for Taneycomo? The sunglasses will only be used for fly fishing. I thank you in advance for your tips and suggestions. Fly

I see that you took a pontoon up to the cable. Is the water still high? Do they plan to run it this weekend? Fly

Would you share the recipe for the Hibernator?

I understand that Taney might be wadeable for Memorial Day Weekend. What has been working so far? What are people normally throwing at the trout this time of year? Thanks for any input. Fly

I lost a 9' 7wt, 2 piece forest green LL Bean Streamlight.

How do you fish the RS2? I will be using if for the first time this weekend. I read that it is to be fished like a nymph. If so, with or without weight? By the way, thanks to everyone for always helping me out with my questions. Fly

What is the PMS? Fly

Thanks to you and Soggy Feet. I have been tying the suggestions made by both of you. Fly

I am listening, I am listening!!! My friends and I are coming down this weekend and will need all the help we can get. Any color zebra midge? Wooly? I am tying flies for this weekend and want to give my friends some winners! Thank you for the input and your time. Fly