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I tie most of my woolies with a bead head, not for the weight but for the extra flash the bead gives. I always weight the hooks also, I want them to go deep. The only exception would be the egg sucking leechs that have an egg head and I tie them to float higher in the current.

Save the money for the stamp and put on a snagging hook for spoonbills below the dam.

I think that is the way it has always been during C&R in all of the parks. They blow the horn at 8 am and 4 pm. You get to sleep late and get home for supper! signs are usually few and far between. Back in the day when you had to get a tag to fish it was posted on the building where you got the tag. Since you don't have to get a daily tag now, I have not noticed the signs at Montauk.

Chest packs all the way. I used a Bucks Bag chest pack for 11 years and just traded for an Orvis pack last summer. For quick trips I use a fanny pack type. I have a regular vest with a self inflate built into it when I am out in the winter by myself on swift water with waders. You never know what will sweep your feet out from under you and I float like a rock. No matter what I use, I carry more than I need and forget something that I do.......

Lilley, it may be the popup blocker or the way it is handling a redirected site. Check that first.

I switched over to aluminum boxes last summer. I bought several Okuma boxes on Ebay, half compartments with hinged lids and half foam. I bought a few of both sizes and so far I like them. You can pack alot of flies in them. The compartments are nice too, keeps flies separate and secure. I also use the lightweight, all foam ones for larger bass flies or streamers. It has been my experience that there is no perfect fly box. The aluminum ones are a little heavier than some I have used in the past. The wood ones are pretty for display but I can't see carrying them around all day in a vest.

John you won't be sorry you switched. There are still some websites that are designed to be viewed in IE only, Firefox has an IE extension that covers it. At work, we can't upgrade to IE 7 due to a conflict with Quickbooks. IE just has to many security problems and is a memory hog. I even download Microsoft updates through Firefox just to get Bill steaming. You can even download a portable Firefox that runs off a usb memory stick. Then you can take your own personal browser to other computers with your settings and favorites.

Dano, it easy. Here are some sites. http://www.tweakguides.com/Firefox_1.html http://www.tweakfactor.com/articles/tweaks/firefoxtweak/ http://www.techspot.com/tweaks/firefox/ http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs_:...:config_Entries Don't forget all the addons and extensions also. https://addons.mozilla.org/?application=firefox

Firefox is the best, been using it since the first version came out. Never really liked Netscape and have tried Opera. Opera is still free and a definite second to Firefox. I like the add-ons and tabs in Firefox, I use the Pdf manager and flash/ad blockers the most. I only have a dialup in the country, so blocking all the crap ads increases page load times. IE7 tried to copy Firefox features, but still did not do them right. Dano, the reason IE loads pics quicker is a setting that compresses them to a smaller size. I am sure there is a tweak for Firefox too. You would have to edit the about:config file I think. There are several good websites on tweaking firefox to make it do just about anything. Great thing about open source,,

I have not been since 1993. It is a circus, not a fishing trip. It is fun if you are a part of the circus. It is elbow to elbow at first with some in back of you waiting for a hole. Then it thins down to a crowd. I have only fished Montauk on an opener so I don't know about the rest. Most catch a limit, change clothes and come back for more! I have never had a fly rod in hand on an opening day, not enough room for a backcast. If you are not expecting a quality fishing experience, just a good time with friends, go. If not, do what I do and celebrate opening day somewhere other than a trout park.

Its narrow and not very wide in most places. But if you are sneaky enough, you'll find a trout or 2.

Campground restrooms are closed Nov - Feb. The restroom at the hatchery is open on the weekends. Pit toilets in the lower electric site. NO SHOWERS. There may be some water avail depending on temperature. You still have to pay although it is reduced by $2, off season rates. Limited number of campsites available. Lodge is open on weekend.

Well, If you don't like the way they run things around there, the contract is open for bids every so many years. They are private business owners that bid on the contract. If the park were open to fishing all week, it may become worthwile to keep it open all week. Otherwise, I think they do a fine job at the lodge.

Well, If you don't like the way they run things around there, the contract is open for bids every so many years. They are private business owners that bid on the contract. If the park were open to fishing all week, it may become worthwile to keep it open all week. Otherwise, I think they do a fine job at the lodge.

Don't know if any of you have seen this website, http://www.flytyingforum.com/ Loads of info and a monthly newsletter. More into Fly Tying, less into rivers.

Sure will, I am curious about several warm water streams locally. Especially the smallmouth. MDC has been in the process of monitoring several rivers as to whether they are going to protect the smallies like the did on 11pt a few years back. I would personally like to see the 18" 1 fish reg state wide or at least a 15" limit. I have seen alot of decline in recent years around here. I like to see the walleye figures also.

Lilley, thanks, I can email them for info too. I know they have a publication about the prospectives on MO streams but have not seen the stocking/shocking results like this. We have a local headquarters in Cape so I will contact them. LMW, use yarn type egg flies only in these areas, ones made from epoxy, or the glue sticks should fall under synthetic eggs also. The rule was made for Power eggs and other scented baits but could be construed to cover the other flies I mentioned.

Big rod, long line, big trolling spoon and you might catch a whale! Seriously, get a list of your ports of call and get on the net and research the towns. Most ports have streams nearby that enter the ocean. Salmon run out of the ocean into these rivers and the fishing may be right there in walking distance from your port. I know Whittier stocks Silvers and they run back into the harbor but have nowhere to spawn. Heavy spinning rods with 12 to 25 lb test and spoons or spinners. If it is the right time you may use bait also. Alaska has many rules for fishing, dependent on time of year, on what you can catch or what you can use. If you don't fly fish, Alaska would probably not be a place to learn, stick with spin fishing. Alaska Fish and Game, Alaska Magazine, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Fly Fishers are some of the places to go on the net. Whittier has great Halibut charters and the Prince William Sound is smoother waters for smaller boats.

Lilley, where did you come up with this info? Is it on the MDC website somewhere? I am curious about other rivers in MO.

Here is one on the internet. Punch in the the dimensions and it comes out to 13.5 lbs. Nice one! I also have one on the palm pilot but it is out in the truck. This one claims to be within 10 percent. http://www.fishdreams.com/calculator.all_species.html

For fishing MO trout, a 8.5 or 9 ft rod in 4 or 5 wt should cast any flies you will need. Rods should be chosen on the type of river you are going to fish for length of cast and the size of fly you will usually fish. Much like a spinning rod, you can't throw a 1 ounce bass plug with a 5 ft ultra light. As far as the line goes, you can stretch it out and see what taper it is. If it is skinny at the leader then thickens, then gets skinny again it is a wt forward line. If it does not get skinny in the middle and has the same identical taper at the reel end it is a double taper. If it is the same thickness end to end, it is a level taper and you were screwed. The taper helps load the rod to shoot the line and you will probably have wt forward. To find the weight of the line you have to weigh a length of line to find out the weight in grains then convert. There is a formula somewhere, but you probably have the right weight.

The upper current has been real low the last few years and I don"t think you could make it in a jon boat. There has not been enough water for a canoe really. There has been alot of rain in the past few months, I have not been up since duck season. I am planning on a trip this weekend if my flu goes away. As far as the yak, try to paddle it first. Personally I like a 12' boat better. it has more room. Try it out if you can, see how easy it is to get in and out of with waders. Check the stability.

I believe the Lodge is open year round. http://www.mostateparks.com/montauk/lodging.htm Also, try Reed's Cabins outside of the park also.

If you are going that far, why not go a little farther to Montauk and the upper Current River. Better Fly fishing by far in the river and the park during C&R season. You can camp in the park or stay at a motel in Salem or Licking. Or you could split the difference and stay in Salem and drive to either Montauk or Meramec. Salem is almost halfway between them.

There should be plenty of barred flank feathers on the woody and mallard, be sure to save the black tipped feathers and the crest on the woody. Clip the wings close to the body, split the skin on the inside and remove meat then let dry. Some hens have good flanks, but as a rule, they are brown and drab. Sounds like all are puddle ducks, so be sure to get the CDC feathers. I use them in most of my dry patterns, naturally floats like a duck. Another option would be to tan the skins and store them whole if you have time or room.