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    I was thinking about the deluxe box kit from Cabelas. I think it is around $35 and it just has the tools. Is there an online video that you all would recommend on basic fly tying essentials?
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    I am taking the leap and want to start tying my own flies. I would like to find out from you all, before I buy, what you recommend. Either a kit with just tools or a kit that has materials too. It seems to me that a lot of the kits have materials that I wouldn't need. I would like to get fly recipes from Oklahoma anglers that are usable in my home waters. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Tight Lines! John
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    Gregg, when I was fishing with you last Sunday, you were using a white fly as a strike indicator. How do you rig that so you don't have to break off and retie to change the depth?
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    "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." John Buchan

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    Hey Hopper! It was nice to meet you and great fishing with you. That fish I had on that was jumping and then spit my fly out? I had lost my reel in the river right when I got him and was trying to retrieve my reel but the fish was pulling my line out causing me to not be able to get my reel. Talk about a fishing story. Tight Lines!
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    Went down to the LIR late today. Fished a couple of hours at the beginning of the river shut off. Caught a couple of trout on a purple san juan worm. Lots of hook-ups. Met "Hopper" down there. Great to meet you. Tight Lines!!!
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    Made it back from my trip to the Roaring River. It was a good trip, although I didn't catch but one trout. I didn't know that there was more to the river but the park until I was ready to leave. Good information for my next trip up there. Did stop by Tim's fly shop and it was like a kid in a candy store. Here is a pic of the only fish I caught.
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    Made it back from my trip to the Roaring River. It was a good trip, although I didn't catch but one trout. I didn't know that there was more to the river but the park until I was ready to leave. Good information for my next trip up there. Did stop by Tim's fly shop and it was like a kid in a candy store. Here is a pic of the only fish I caught.
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    Thanks for the advice, I will surely need it. I will let you know how I did when I get back. Hopefully have some pics.
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    Thanks for the info. I will have to go there. I am going to the Roaring river state park this weekend. I am very excited to fish it and see how I do with my flyrod.
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    I went to the LIR on Saturday and caught a few small trout at the Watts area. Lots of little trout in the area. I would like to try some other areas. Where is the "T&M" and the gravel pits?
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    Thanks for all of the advice. Definitely given me something to go on now. Thanks Zach for the offer. I will definitely give you a heads up when I am going again. Any help would be great. Tight Lines! John
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    Thanks for all of the wise input. I especially like the advice of lifting your fly rod 45 degrees above the water and following the line down. That seems to be a way of detecting strikes without an indicator or "thingamabobber". LOL. I really appreciate all of the advice. John
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    The info is great. The fifteen foot of leader - tippet combo is really a good idea. I hadn't thought of that. What about flyfishing with other flies. I tried a woolly buggar and a stonefly with no luck. Everytime I thought I was getting hits, nothing. A little frustrating but I am determined to catch a trout without an indicator, whether nymphing or otherwise.
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    Like most of you all, I went fly fishing on the Lower Illinois this past weekend. I have learned to fly fish mainly with a nymph and indicator. I really would like to wean myself off of the indicator and fly fish without it. It seems to be a crutch that I can't catch anything without. Any advice on some tips and things I should look for. I tried it this past weekend and had no luck. Fly tips and fishing tips would be greatly appreciated. John
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    I am planning a trip to Taney sometime in May, before Memorial Day. I have never been. I am also a newbie to Fly Fishing, about two years. I thought maybe someone could give me some advice on where to stay, a cabin for two preferably. I am from Tulsa and have only fished trout on the Lower Illinois in Oklahoma. Thanks.
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    Thanks. I have noticed that your Bobwhite is your best fly for producing. I will have to start tying so I can have some. Thanks. JOhn
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    Sounds like an awesome day! What flies where you using? I thought about going Saturday, but of course they were generating. Thanks for the report. John
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    Checking in.
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    Thanks for all of the help and insight. I appreciate your help. John
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    I have been watching the blogs and have a question or two about fishing woolly buggars and soft hackles. I read a blog that says that you cast across or slightly down and then strip the line. The fish usually will bite on the swing or directly down stream. I am not sure what they mean by on the swing or directly down stream. Also, I have tried fishing the woolly buggar and soft hackle and never seem to get bites. I watch the line, even as it is sinking, and nothing. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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    These where rainbows. I thought it was quite unusual for them to be so small.
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    I have had great success their. Everytime I fish there I catch trout. Sunday was the first time I caught such small trout though. It was fun never the less. I fish the area from the walk down area down from the parking lot down to where the big tree stump sticks out of the water.
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    I was at the Simm Watts area below the stocking shoot. I was fishing around the are where the boulders are on the bank. Fairly deep hole. I was amazed at how small they where.
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    I went to the LIR yesterday. I got there about 11 am and left around 2:30 pm. Had a good day. Caught around 20 rainbows. What I noticed is that quite a few of the trout were 6 inches or less. The smallest trout I have caught. Just wondering if anyone else has seen this.
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