Jason R.

Thats the only place on the Little Red that I ever catch brookies- I got one once with a little kype that was about the same size as that one. Sounds fun.

Fished there alot in college- olive, red, and grey. I found that I did better on dull colors and non-shiny bead heads. Favorite midge for there is a size 16 grey zebra midge with black wire and a "tarnished gold" tungsten bead.

I use razor blades, scissors, lighters, pliers, exacto knives and even pocket knives. Depends on what you're trying to remove. Lighter is the fastest way sometimes but it can make your hooks brittle if you heat them up too much.

Seems like it is just minimun flow.

I started on a rotary and now I can't stand a fixed. Cool looking vise though.

Went the day after Thanksgiving- kind of a late report. It was not bad at all. The BWOs were coming off as well as a few caddis. We did not catch anything huge, although my dad did have a nice one break him off pretty handily. Good day to be out there and great weather. I thought the browns would be up on the shoals spawning but they werent there that day in any numbers. I actually was glad they weren't because that only means I get to watch a bunch of d-bags snagging them with woolly buggers. Anyway, I spent most of the day swinging soft hackles and had a real good time. The fish in that river are usually really spunky and healthy and they certainly did not disappoint that day. More detailed report as well as some thoughts on swinging soft hackles posted on my blog if you are interested.

I actually went yesterday. It was pretty good. We went down to an access I had never been before. The BWOs were coming off pretty good. Saw a caddis or two and a big drake-looking mayfly I really couldn't id. We ended up catching a bunch of fish but nothing big. Saw a few bigger browns. All in all- good weather and pretty decent fishing. Even caught a few on dries.

Dang wrench, I really wish I had been. Didn't catch too many at the office... Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks Brian- I was kidding about not posting- I honestly don't care at all as I have no shame. I really like your videos though.

Pretty sure I shouldn't even post this after Wise's video... But i've been tying streamers lately and this is my favorite so far. I realize it is just a double deciever with marabou interspersed throughout but I think it will fish. The head is a bit different and the buck tail is all "hollow tied" as opposed to "reverse tied." The idea it that the buck tail keeps the marabou from slimming down in the water. I have not had the chance to test these on any browns but I have a good feeling about them. Hooks: size 6 8089 in rear, size 2 8089 in front Thread: Black Tail: 4 schlappen feathers Body: Hollow tied bucktail and palmered marabou Flash: Flashabou Eyes: 10mm MFC "Jurassic Eyes" Head: Epoxy (CCG would be better) Connection: Coated wire and glass beads.

Is it just me, or does that dude tying the sculpin helmets have two blonde pig tails hanging down his shoulders?

But... what happens when the zombies come?

That is a sweet reel- If I didn't already have a newer non-Hardy one and was not broke as a joke... I would seriously think about it.

Thanks. They're real easy to rig up.

Hook: Size 2 8089 Body: Balsa, spray paint and Sally's Eyes: T-shirt paint Legs: Jig skirt tied in a knot Thats it and thats all- obviously I already wish summer was back.

Best thing to do is to bring waders and a boat- just be prepared to fish however you have to. Of course, thats easier said than done if you do not have a boat (like me).

Dang, kids a natural.

I was just suggesting the 8. Obviously I use a 7wt but I do not use many large deer hair bugs- mostly balsa or foam. I agree that if you just have a 5- a 7 is a nice addition. I use my 7 all the time. 8s are just really nice for larger bass bugs.

What size? I have a nice cloudveil vest that I rarely use.

Dude why don't you get an 8wt? I agree about the big hair bugs and I fish a 7wt for smallies most of the time. It just isn't really cut out for big bugs. Mine is a sage vxp 9ft 7wt- with clouser line. The other thing is that clouser line is so fluorescent that I really do feel like it spooks fish. I gave up carp fishing with it. Could be my imagination- altough It is great night fishing line because it almost glows.

Bummer.

If you really wanted to buy a few I would consider it- they take a while with the wire and balsa and paint and junk. But I enjoy it of course.

i thought a sneaky pete would be killer as well. It is nice to not worry about dragging it over junk in the river. Haven't tried them on smallies yet.

Its not a TFO BVK 6 wt is it? I lost it at Taney but stranger things have happened....

I actually do a little multi shank rig with some wire. Those are just size 1 Owner hooks and then the shanks are just cheap bait hooks. You cant see it because it is all inside the balsa.