Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Startin' to dream early.... come on April! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Dang Hardpan, you made me forget my coffee. Bet he was not using a wt rod on those fish. Thanks for getting my heart started this morning. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 It's been a while, Badger... too long. So what's the word on waders these days? I haven't bought a pair since the '80's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I have always used Cabela's neoprene stocking foot waders. But the last pair I bought was twenty years ago. I also have a pair of lightweights I bought from them also about the same time, for summer fun. they are gore-tex. ED: Be sure to get a belt and wading staff, especially if you plan to wade in fast water. A PFD is also a good idea! Edited January 6, 2017 by Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I use Orvis brand. Ms. Mary Matilda uses Simms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You have deeper pockets than I do, OKB. LOL What I like about neoprene is that it is bouyant, and will help you float if you have a ooops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 What kind of fishing do you plan on pursuing? Lake or River. Here in Warshington State, the rivers are closed more than they are open, due to protection of the anadromous fish. Soooo, lake fishing is more of a choice. That usually means a boat or water device of some sort. Float tubes and pontoon boats are popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I trout fish the Hiwassee River (east TN); the creeks and rivers in the Great Smoky National Park; the Elk River below Tims Ford Dam; these are in TN.... I be in north Alabama just shy of the TN line... ...this varies from rock hopping to wading to sneakin' along the creek.... Edited January 7, 2017 by Oklahomabound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 You have deeper pockets than I do, OKB. LOL What I like about neoprene is that it is bouyant, and will help you float if you have a ooops. Both...! But fly fishing lakes isn't as much fun as streams ~ and most of the lake fishing means a boat... and downriggers... which I do have. This ain't the California it used to be! And yeah, stream season here is late April - November. I'm remembering... hiking across a meadow in the Sierras many years ago... and stopping just before falling into a "hidden" stream. The edge was hidden by lush, green grass, the bed was narrow and deep, and looked as if it had been cut with a machine. And was teeming with trout! Alas... I was bow hunting, and miles from my truck and fishing gear... and was headed home that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Sadly the days of trout in the streams seems to a long ago memory here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 yep , they have damed the rvers and the streams , the medow where we used to hunt quail , is now a Wal-Mart parking lot CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Somehow parking lots and dams are not nearly as much fun as open rivers and broad fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 for some reason the older and more broke up I get the MORE I detest seeing scars on the land reckon I just be a grumpy ol guy ? CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Yer in good company, Chickasaw!! And by the way ~ congratulations! That was your 15,000th post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Sounds to me like Hardpan is gonna need a plethora of pheasant tail nymphs and Parachute Adams come next April/May. ED" Have you got that 5 wt line on the reel and the rod ready to go? Edited January 9, 2017 by Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Sounds to me like Hardpan is gonna need a plethora of pheasant tail nymphs and Parachute Adams come next April/May. ED" Have you got that 5 wt line on the reel and the rod ready to go? Not yet. Next trip north I plan on taking the old "Yellowstone" along and making a stop at Bass Pro in Manteca... the "experts" there should hopefully be able to help. And yeah... need to find my old tying kit. Been many years since the box was opened, but it's around somewhere ~ I think I've seen it within the last five years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 You better take a gander at this video, Hardpan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 That is one shlick vise...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I want one! I got the nifty bobbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hoping to catch some Brookies from the stream behind my cabin in the spring. Great fried in bacon grease with the rest of breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I am not a big fan of the trout family of fish for the table. I much prefer the spiny rays, like perch, blue gill and then there is the fried catfish. Never had the pleasure of walleye tho. Always wanted to try that. From the salt chuck, I like COD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I'm guilty... I too like butter-fried trout. :-) But most definitely go back into the drink. Now... regarding tying tools... most all of mine I bought when in high school - definitely 1960's vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Mine are a little newer. 1980s vintage. The jaws on my old Price Vice are pretty worn and the vise is now OBSOLETE. If I get the urge to go big time on fly dressing, Hello Mr. Norlander. I should probably use up the vast numbers of flies that I already have before going all out on a new vise. Or is that vice? As a vice, it ain't so new. LOL ED: if you are in the market for a new rod, I might suggest looking at the Redington Butter Stick. It is a firberglass rod touted as being slow action like a bamboo. I myself, have become addicted to the medium action graphite rods, although I own a few fiberglass rods for heavy lifting. The Redington is a sub company of the holding company that owns Sage Rods and Rio Fly Lines. When I retired in 2002, I bought myself a Sage SLF SLT as a present. Beautiful rod. Love the action. At the time, it was Sages top of the line. You might be able to pick one up used for about the same price as the Butter Stick. Send me a PM if you want some info. Edited January 10, 2017 by Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 It's only a vice if you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I DO! I DO! I LOVE IT SO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 ...cleaning up the shop tomorrow, gotta build a few shelves for stowing reloading supplies; and then build the fly tying work bench... ...getting excited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Pictures, OKB~!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Don't forget the SOFT HACKLE flies, Hardpan! Partridge and Orange. Partridge and Green (peacock hurl) Oh heck, Partridge and Purple with a silver collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Badger, I have a rooster at home that looks a lot like this guy - except Eggbert has much longer "sickle" tail feathers. I reckon when his time comes... well... Edited January 11, 2017 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) OH MY! Saddle Hackle Galore! And Chicken dinner to boot. Edited January 11, 2017 by Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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