thinkfish Bold

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:59:55 PST

new semi automatic fly reel from spain. the only semi auto reel that has a drag adjustment knob and can be "palmed" to add drag.

Pro Bass Fisherman Caught Cheating

feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:09:16 PST

Good to see they caught this guy!

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/19468/cheating+scandal+at+us+open+rocks+bas-,fishing+community/

New semi automatic fly reel

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:25:48 PST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w89_N5eKS6g

http://www.thinkfishworld...nglish/producto-bold.php

Twin Trolling motor boats

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:25:16 PST

Check this out for hands free fly fishing

http://www.carolinaelectricboats.com/features-video3.html

carp tactics

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:09:47 PST

http://www.northwestcarp.co.uk/forum...hing-carp.html

What do you guys think?

feeds@kickapps.com (Shakeyfly) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:49:31 PST

A lot of you may know, is that for the past few summers I've been thinking about getting some sort of watercraft myself. I've been debating between pontoon boats, float tubes, crawdad jon boats, kayaks. etc etc.

I came across this on Cabela's website, and it really has my interest. I'm thinking this might be a better option over an inflatable pontoon? http://images.cabelas.com...s/s7_321390_imageset_01?$main-Large$

Just looking for your thoughts. I would love to find a used inflatable pontoon boat, but craigslist has few and far between. lol. I tried figuring out how to insert an image from a link but for whatever reason my computer is giving me grief.

USA. New research reveals freshwater fishing participation is up

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:43:32 PST

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has revealed new boating and fishing research at the International Convention of Allied Sport fishing Trades in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2010, conducted by RBFF and The Outdoor Foundation, provides detailed information on participation by gender, age, ethnicity, income, education and geographic region. The report revealed that of the 48 million anglers in the United States, 41 million are participating in freshwater fishing, an increase of two percent from last year.

Other key findings include:
(1) Fishing is recognized as the top "gateway" activity, spurring involvement in other outdoor interests;
(2) Nearly 10 million outdoor enthusiasts are considering boat ownership;
(3) 'Next-gen' anglers, those under 18 years of age, make up more than 23 percent of all fishing...

Tips for tying foam Bass Poppers

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:38:15 PST

Good instructional video on tying foam poppers... quick, inexpensive and highly effective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ketV97tEIBE

Enjoy

Catch, Record and Release

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:08:38 PST

Walleye fishermen have broke the ice as far conservation and fishng tournaments...Called AIM tournaments...please read veryinteresting, now if Bass fisherman can adopt this culture...everyone will benefit especially the fish

http://www.aimfishing.com/tournaments.asp

Help with a glass rod!!!!

feeds@kickapps.com (blugill bum) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:42:58 PST

Does anyone know anything about this rod? It looks like a fiberglass rod and i know this forum is like the site for knowing about fiberglass rods.

If you cant read the tag, it says: Heddon, Global, Progressive taper. Its a 8 1/2', 8 wt.

I got it for my birthday last year from my neighbor. He said his father use to use this rod to fish for salmon probably 50+ years ago. I just want to know if it is fishable and is it in good...

Inspiration!

feeds@kickapps.com (Shakeyfly) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:40:51 PST

So JeffSod inspired me!! I bought my first Fiberglass bass buggin rod!! I picked up a 1967-68 Fenwick 8 weight FF85. 2 piece 8'6" Fairly whippy but it seems to have some decent back bone down near the grip! I read some online reviews and they say it works best with an 8 weight line, and throws the big fluffy bugs really well!!

The seller I got it from, ebay, was absolutely perfect in the description! It's FLAWLESS!!! I will post up pictures when I have them!!

Warm Water Fly Fishing Festival - Lake Erie

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:51:18 PST

Looks like more and more general interest in Warm Water Fishing

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100612/NWPAOUT10/306129941/0/SPORTS&Template=printart

Bass Bug Tournament

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:38:46 PST

Not a tournament person, but I found this an interesting read

http://www.chattanoogabassbugclassic.com/index.html

Book- Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing

feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:31:18 PST

Recently picked up a copy of a vintage fishing book called Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing by Joseph D. Bates. It was published by Stackpole books 1966. I have started reading this book and am really enjoying it. Anyone interested in streamers and their history I think will find this a very interesting book. You can find used copies of it on Amazon starting $8.00.

Fort Scott Tribune - Fly fishing from MO

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:51:52 PST

Allure of flyfishing catching on among anglers

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Ken White

Bob Marshall, Chillicothe, Mo., found a good way to avoid the crowds and still have some great fishing over the Memorial Day Weekend. "I knew the lakes would be crowded, so I decided to hit some of my favorite ponds, but I tried something different this time. I used my flyrod and I'm glad I did," he said.

Much has been written about the complexities of the sport of fly fishing, which has been over-emphasized, but flyfishing actually is a very old form of fishing. It's as pure and easy as that cane pole and a can of worms that many of us fondly remember. Marshall said, "Fly fishing is a lot of fun. It's a versatile way to...

Canoe registration

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:05:15 PST

I recently bought a 14 ft Radisson canoe. The previous owner had it registered. He used a 4 horse trolling motor with it.

I have the motor attachment which I took off. I have no intention of using a trolling motor strictly paddling. My question do I have to register the canoe????

Live in beautiful Deval State (Massachusetts)????

Thanks Gene!

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:46:43 PST

Awhile ago Gene posted about making weedless rubber worms with eagle claw hooks. I took this idea a bit floor further and have had success.
I glue a eagle claw #1 hook to crappie lures. I attach "the fly" to the tippet using a mono loop knot. it moves in the water almost like a distressed fish.
Bill

Looking for canoe deats

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:37:26 PST

Recently I bought a Radisson 14' canoe. I'm not crazy about the little foam moveable seats that came with the canoe. Where can I get two drop in canoe seats (web style)??
Affordable, thanks

AJ

Waders and Pools

feeds@kickapps.com (spinzo) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:05:00 PST

If you are tempted to don waders to do some early season swimming pool maintenance/cleanup, don't. I didn't figure it would be a good idea to wear waders in chlorinated water, but didn't know just how bad the results would be. (Don't worry... while I wore waders, I wore an old pair of leaky waders I hadn't gotten around to throwing away yet.) After just a couple uses I noticed that the rapidity with which water would seep in began to increase, and after a couple more uses, the seams connecting boots to pants (these were boot foot waders) completely failed.

Mike

How to fish the "catch all" Gurger

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:57:26 PST

Here is the skinny on how to fish this incredible fly from the master himself, the late Mr Jack Gartside

http://www.jackgartside.com/art_fishing_gurglers.htm

Give this fly a try if you have not tried it... easy to tie and easy to fish.....I did this spring with great results

Gillbuster

Tackle and Tactics