The Bass Pond

Hail Call to all STS members

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:43:59 PST

Gang,

It's time to raise some funds to keep our Bass Pond website Ad-Free with our 6th annual on-line fly swap auction.

Hey, Bidder, Bidder!.......Going Once, Going Twice........

This year's Bass Pond Fly Swap Auction will begin on-line bidding for this year's Swap Flies starting this coming Friday, 19 March 2010 and ending midnight Sunday, 28 March 2010. I have to apologize to all, somehow misplaced, miscounted a couple of flies to make two complete auction sets, so I am going to put all extra flies together as one collection..... (that over 25+ flies, with some doubles) plus add 3 classic Bass Flies as a bonus in a nice fly box donated by the Bears Den....The highest bidder...

this weather's killing me

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:53:14 PST

I love that it looks like we're gonna have a fairly early ice out and that things should be warm enough by mid-April to be catching bass, but I'm so anxious that I'm dreaming about fishing now. You should have seen the smallmouth I spotted last night! A good 7lber, and so close to shore... if only I'd slept long enough to return with my rod and put a fly in front of her!

Mike

Magic Head

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:56:14 PST

I am going to try out this product this year...looks great for Trolling and such...saw it a the Flyfishing show and it was awesome...anyone else use it?

http://www.petitjean.com/eng/MagicHead/default.asp

crappie

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:35:19 PST

http://www.youtube.com/wa...zfyU&feature=related

First Mass Bass

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:12:37 PST

Okay, the ice is probably gonna be all but gone in a week out my way, and I didn't see a cube of it south of Hartford last week, so I figure on the Cape and SE Mass the water must be open in most spots. That means I should be seeing photos any day now from Alec, Jeff, John, or any of the other intrepid anglers that call that part of the world home.

I anxiously await the first photo of a 2010 Bay State Bass posted to these hallowed pages.

Mike

Spinning Deer Hair

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:07:51 PST

March 4th at United Fly Tyers, Woburn, MA We meet at Holiday Inn on Route 38 exit 35 off route 128/95. Class starts at 6:40 pm. See United Fly Tyers web site.

In 1950 Joe Brooks wrote Salt Water Fly Fishing. In the patterns he mentions Joe Brooks/Upperman Bug. I got two bugs but found them too heavy to use with my 8 1/2 ft Shakespeare Glass rod. Being a fanatic bug tyer I decided to make a lighter version using deer hair. I will be tying this bug thursday evening. This bug has made my day for fresh and salt water bass fishing on top. I going to brag a little. Using this bug and my 8 1/2 ft rod with (one size heavier line) WF-9-F I had the most fun - making 90 - 100 ft casts. The biggest striper I got on this outfit in Taunton River was 18 pounds, just pure fun to fish with

Larry Dahlberg

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:15:47 PST

had an opportunity to meet Larry Dahlberg last weekend, bought his DVD

Larry Dahlberg - The Hunt For Big Fish - DVD Vol 1

Some of his DVD show him flyfishing for giant Trout in Alsaka, monster Pike, Golden Dorado and Peacock Bass in the Amazon... this guy is hard core... Great action video... a lot of the video is on conventional tackle..but the fly fishing parts are extreme... may want to add this to your video library

The Murdich Minnow - Fly Fish Ohio Tying Video

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:45:10 PST

This video was filmed "live" at the 2010 BUFF Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show last month. The Murdich is a killer pattern for just about any situation where you want to imitate a 3" to 5" long shad or shiner. The video is now uploaded to iTunes and the full step-by-step will be up on www.flyfishohio.com sometime in the next day or two. If you like the video, please consider leaving a good rating and a comment on the YouTube page. You can get updates about new articles and videos on www.flyfishohio.com by joining our Facebook Fan Page or following us on Twitter.

Thanks.

Joe C.

Welcome to the 2010 Bass Pond Fly Swap Exhibit

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:03:38 PST

Our 1st Bass Pond fly comes from Jeffsod, from Massachusetts; he tied the famous “Gartside Sparrow”. What a beautiful looking fly!!!! Jeff was a student and huge fan of the late Jack Gartside, he personally met Jack many times and he and Jeff had many discussions, Jack gave him some helpful tips and material selection on tying this unique fly. Jeff has some personally tied flies from Jack Gartside that he will cherish for a long time… The “Sparrow” is a fish catcher for sure… Known originally as...

The Orange Nymph

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:12:24 PST

I've been thinking a lot about flies I used to use as a kid in New England. Here's one that I haven't tied in 30 years, but I've got no doubt it will be as productive today as it was back then. Plus I forgot how pretty this nymph is. I like it better on a straight shank hook but didn't have any. You can get the pattern and read the back story at Fly Fish Ohio if you need pattern details.

Joe C.

Now this is Bass fishing!

feeds@kickapps.com (Letort) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:07:34 PST

Watch this!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlpVVKvrnu0&feature=player_embedded

Bear's Den Show

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:06:13 PST

It was great to see everyone at the show today... It was a one of the best fly show I have been to yet...Larrry Dahlberg was outstanding... Bears Den did an outstanding show again, as ususal

Can't wait to wet a line

Gillbuster

Have you noticed?

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:48:38 PST

Hey, you New Englanders (though this may be more appropriate for those of you in the Mid-Atlantic region), have you noticed? It's melting season! Got 5" of snow Tuesday night, and it's pretty much already gone. Temps creep a few degrees above 32 and the puddles start forming. A day like yesterday, in the low 40s, and it feels like winter's near its end. With today's dry wind, even though it's cold, it sucks the snow right up like a sponge.

There are only two good things about February: it's short, and it's the first month that you believe winter might not last forever. I'm feeling it this week!

Yeah, it'll still be six weeks before I'll probably be able to realistically wet a line, but I've waited this long...

Mike

carp on the fly (2006)

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:29:54 PST

http://www.askaboutflyfis...m/speakers/brad/brad.cfm

For Sale Rare Garcia Royal Ambassadeur 7ft 6in 4/5wt Model 8675 Fly Rod NEW!! Still Available 3/12

feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:03:04 PST

For Sale Garcia Royal Ambassadeur 7ft 6in 4/5wt Model 8675 Fly Rod - Still available and looking for a good home 3/12/10

This is an unfished rare model fly fly rod and in as new condition. It was made in 1979 by Garcia and one of the lightest rods they ever produced. This rod is constructed using a blend of Glass and old school Graphite. The spigot ferrule is stainless steel. The blank has a very nice copper tone when the light hits it. The casting action is a very smooth moderate action. Comes with sock shown and nice landmark style aluminum tube.

Offered at $140.00 plus $14.00 shipping within the Cont. US. Prefer payment by USPS money order.

Three day inspection buyer pays shipping both ways.

This is a sweet little rod in all aspects. Please PM with any questions or more photos.

fly fishing for bass

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:34:07 PST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlpVVKvrnu0&NR=1

Winston and Tibor

feeds@kickapps.com (Cameron) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:20:50 PST

All I can say is that custom fiberglass fly rods and vintage clicker reels are a terrible addiction.

Time to move my last two graphite fly rods and a reel.

If you are interested in any of these items or have questions please email me at heddonpal@fiberglassflyrodders.org for the fastest reply.

Tibor Spring Creek CL - $200 Shipped USPS Priority Insured.
These are extremely smooth reels and the finish on this reel is in excellent shape. There are a couple pin prick type nicks on the reel and a light hairline scratch that is hardly visible on the backside of the reel.

LOOP "February Deals" Discount List

feeds@kickapps.com (Cameron) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:50:21 PST

Joe Roope of Castaway Fly Fishing Shop sent me an email this evening with an extensive listing of heavily discounted LOOP fly rods and fly reels. Joe Roope recently took over distribution of LOOP gear in North America and with that adopted an inventory that he'd like to move before the 2010 LOOP gear arrives at the shop.

Castaway Fly Fishing Shop/LOOP are Fishy Kid gear sponsors so I'm spreading this around the spots on the internet I frequent to help them out as a thank you for their support.

If anyone would like to see the list then please send me an email at: heddonpal@fiberglassflyrodders.org

The Cornwall Crappie Killer

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:29:24 PST

A long, long time ago - probably around 1970 to 1972 - I first tied this fly to fool the calico bass of the South Shore ponds where I fished. A dear friend, Denham Fisher, reminded me of this pattern in a posting on the Fiberglass Fly Rodders forum. Well I decided to tie one up to share. There's nothing particularly special about the fly, other than it's from my childhood. Also it was one of the first flies I'd ever seen that used rabbit fur for the tail and beard. This fly managed a brief local following, hanging on for the half-dozen or so years that I tied flies for sale. It even found a place in the Tight Lines tackle shop in West Bridgewater for a while. I do remember that it did the job on those crappie!

Hook: 6xl streamer hook size 6 and 8
Thread: white
Tail: white rabbit fur
Body: white chenille
Ribbing: seven...

Fly Fishing film tour schedule- coming to a town near you

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:57:03 PST

Have watch this fly fishing film tour and it is great outdoor videography on all species of in fish multiple locations, it will get your juices flowing... check out the schedule and see if it comes to a town near you...

http://www.flyfishingfilmtour.com/Schedule/

Tightlines
Gillbuster