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**Bwana** · 10:08 AM

So how many of you are into fishing? What do you fish for and how often do you go? Any tips for how to get the monster of your choice, lures, bait, flies? Feel free to throw in a fishing story or two as well.

What was your best or worst experience while out fishing?

stumppy · 03-25-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

To be honest, if I'm out fishing with my brother and friends, I could give two shits about the lodge as long as the fishing is good and the guide isn't a stiff. I did a king salmon trip in Alaska 3 years ago and the guide was a tool. The guy even had a bunch of Bronco crap hanging all over his office. On the trip, he didn't deliver what he had said and I wouldn't give him all his money. It about came down to a scrap, but he backed down and we drove to Homer and salyed the Halibut.

I'm the same way. I'm there for one reason, catch fish! And Anderson's came through with flying colors. I caught fish all day long, every day. The guide, while young, knew his stuff. And to top it off, cooked one helluva shore lunch. I literally hurt myself the first day, ate so many walleye fillets all I did was lay around on the boat and moan for the next couple hours.

Chief Henry · 03-25-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Henry is this it?

http://www.exc-adventures.com/

Yes it is. Faron and his wife know what they're doing for sure.
I would not hesitate to recommend this outfit to anyone. THe planes are in very good shape, the cabins are clean and well stocked with lots of extra's. This year they have put two way radio's in all of thier out post cabins from what I understand too. That way you always have some for m of communication. You can tell they've been doing this for
along time and they KNOW what they are doing.

Good luck, ay.

Chief Henry · 03-25-2005, 05:23 PM

Bwana,

This summer will be my 5th trip to Canada. One of the guys I go with has made well over 40 trips up north. He's seen it all. He swears by this outfitter. The other outfitters have all treated us well and I have NO complaints about the others I've had the chance to use. TRUE I have heard some horror stories from my good friend that is a vetran of Canadian fishing trips, luckily he he knows who's good. I've learned alot from this guy. Ironically my good friend will turn 70 on this trip the first week of June. Boy, we will have some b-day party for him!!!

I just spent $105 bucks at Walmart and I'm about ready for the first week of June.

I gotta run. My mom is coming intown for Easter I
have to go pick her up. Excellent Adventures will
treat you right. It sounds like you would want to go on an American Plan. American Plans usually provide you witha guide and they prepare your meals that way too. American Plans will cost you about an extra $250-$350 for one week.

**Bwana** · 03-25-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Henry

Yes it is. Faron and his wife know what they're doing for sure.
I would not hesitate to recommend this outfit to anyone. THe planes are in very good shape, the cabins are clean and well stocked with lots of extra's. This year they have put two way radio's in all of thier out post cabins from what I understand too. That way you always have some for m of communication. You can tell they've been doing this for
along time and they KNOW what they are doing.

Good luck, ay.

Likewise, save a few for me will ya? Don't keep all the hawgs.

Montana just got trout plates that you can special order. I have a set like this on my jeep.

chiefs4me · 03-25-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

Hello - commatard on the loose.Hello - commatard on the loose.

.....it's not funny or cute the second time around.

and killer uses it as a term of affection.......

**Bwana** · 03-25-2005, 08:30 PM

Ok, Fly fisherman. I haven't fly fished for several years and am going to go with a new setup. I am leaning toward a ST. Croix rod and perhaps the same for a reel. They seem to be about the same quality as Orvis without paying for the Ovis name. Thoughts?

Darkwolfe · 03-25-2005, 08:54 PM

Jazzzlovr and I found ourselves sitting on the shore of Lake Taneycomo fishing with my dad a couple of weeks ago. I was the only one that caught anything. The stupid fish was on the hook for ten minutes because it was little more than a minnow with delusions of grandeur that wasn't even shaking my line.

**Bwana** · 03-26-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkwolfe

Jazzzlovr and I found ourselves sitting on the shore of Lake Taneycomo fishing with my dad a couple of weeks ago. I was the only one that caught anything. The stupid fish was on the hook for ten minutes because it was little more than a minnow with delusions of grandeur that wasn't even shaking my line.

I hate when that happens. Even worse is when you have a line out for 20 or 30 minutes and when you reel it in, there is no bait on the hook.

Chiefaholic · 03-26-2005, 10:13 AM

I prefer to fish for Crappie, which should start in the VERY near future. The females are full of eggs now, so expect some prime crappie fishing within the next two weeks. I usually fish around docks and points at Lake of the Ozarks above Bagnal Dam. My favorite jig is a Chartruce and white 1 1/2 jig with salt added.

Around the first week of July, catfish will be coming off the nest and will give some quality fishing around that time. The best place I know to fish for Cats is Truman Lake in Warsaw, Mo. Chicken liver alwars seems to work well, but shrimp (not salad shrimp) also makes a good option as well.

In my dads ponds, I tend to fish for largemouth more often than not. My prefeered lure is a purple plastic worm with a light slip sinker. Most generally the warmer, the slower the presentation.

**Bwana** · 03-28-2005, 07:54 AM

Well: I threw a lot of line down at the local fly shop with different rods this weekend and I think I am going to go with the Redington Wayfarer 5 PC 6 weight for a rod, the Orvis mid arbor for a reel and Cortland 555 WF6F line. I think that will be a decent mid line set up without going crazy. I love a few of the Galvan reels, but I don't want to drop that kind of jack on a reel right now. Any of you ever fish with a Redington? I like the fact that they have an unlimited lifetime warranty and the action is fantastic.

NewChief · 03-28-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Well: I threw a lot of line down at the local fly shop with different rods this weekend and I think I am going to go with the Redington Wayfarer 5 PC 6 weight for a rod, the Orvis mid arbor for a reel and Cortland 555 WF6F line. I think that will be a decent mid line set up without going crazy. I love a few of the Galvan reels, but I don't want to drop that kind of jack on a reel right now. Any of you ever fish with a Redington? I like the fact that they have an unlimited lifetime warranty and the action is fantastic.

Be careful on the Cortland 555. I've heard mixed reviews on it.

Redington's cast great. The Wayfarer is a nice compact travel rod.

NewChief · 03-28-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Ok, Fly fisherman. I haven't fly fished for several years and am going to go with a new setup. I am leaning toward a ST. Croix rod and perhaps the same for a reel. They seem to be about the same quality as Orvis without paying for the Ovis name. Thoughts?

I have a St. Croix Avid, and I love it. It's a moderate action rod that loads well when you combine it with a heavy headed line like the Rio Grand or SA GPX.

**Bwana** · 03-28-2005, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Be careful on the Cortland 555. I've heard mixed reviews on it.

Redington's cast great. The Wayfarer is a nice compact travel rod.

Really? What would you go with in a WF6F line?

BTW: One of the other rods I am considering is the St. Croix Avid AF865 2-piece or the Temple Fork Lefty Kreh TICR series 9ft.

NewChief · 03-28-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Really? What would you go with in a WF6F line?

BTW: One of the other rods I am considering is the St. Croix Avid AF865 2-piece or the Temple Fork Lefty Kreh TICR series 9ft.

I just went and looked at some other sites to see what I could find on the 555. It actually seems to get really good reviews from a lot of people. The people that complained (which is what I remembered when the line came out) complained about line memory. That is, the line would coil really bad after being stored on the reel. That being said, they said they could stretch it out and straighten it fairly easily. I haven't had any personal experience with that line, I just had remembered reading some negative press on it when it first came out. There's also a lot of positive press, though.

If you get an Avid, I'd go with a Rio Grand or Scientific Angler's GPX for a line. I haven't cast the TICR, but they're extremely popular, as are all the TFO rods.

Cast them all, and go with what you like the best.

NewChief · 03-28-2005, 08:47 AM

Oh, BTW:

I'm all for supporting local fly shops. I buy almost all of my stuff at mine, as I'm good friends with the owner. That being said, there are some really good deals online for reels. You can probably get one of those Galvans that you want online for the same price you'll pay for the Orvis at the shop.

If you do go online, consider a Lamson. Enclosed drag is sweeeet.

03-25-2005, 09:24 AM
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139163647	The Fishing Thread So how many of you are into fishing? What do you fish for and how often do you go? Any tips for how to get the monster of your choice, lures, bait, flies? Feel free to throw in a fishing story or two as well. What was your best or worst experience while out fishing? Last edited by Bwana; 03-25-2005 at 10:08 AM..
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03-25-2005, 05:23 PM	#93
Chief Henry MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: IOWA Casino cash: $10005088	Bwana, This summer will be my 5th trip to Canada. One of the guys I go with has made well over 40 trips up north. He's seen it all. He swears by this outfitter. The other outfitters have all treated us well and I have NO complaints about the others I've had the chance to use. TRUE I have heard some horror stories from my good friend that is a vetran of Canadian fishing trips, luckily he he knows who's good. I've learned alot from this guy. Ironically my good friend will turn 70 on this trip the first week of June. Boy, we will have some b-day party for him!!! I just spent $105 bucks at Walmart and I'm about ready for the first week of June. I gotta run. My mom is coming intown for Easter I have to go pick her up. Excellent Adventures will treat you right. It sounds like you would want to go on an American Plan. American Plans usually provide you witha guide and they prepare your meals that way too. American Plans will cost you about an extra $250-$350 for one week. __________________ Patrick Mahomes...The only QB to ever play in the NFL with at least 5,000 passing yards in a single season and 5,000 passing yards in a single college season.
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03-25-2005, 08:30 PM	#96
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139163647	Ok, Fly fisherman. I haven't fly fished for several years and am going to go with a new setup. I am leaning toward a ST. Croix rod and perhaps the same for a reel. They seem to be about the same quality as Orvis without paying for the Ovis name. Thoughts? __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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03-25-2005, 08:54 PM	#97
Darkwolfe A shadow with LARGE teeth Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Jazzzlovr and I found ourselves sitting on the shore of Lake Taneycomo fishing with my dad a couple of weeks ago. I was the only one that caught anything. The stupid fish was on the hook for ten minutes because it was little more than a minnow with delusions of grandeur that wasn't even shaking my line. __________________ *I ain't gonna give up yet!*
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03-26-2005, 10:13 AM	#99
Chiefaholic Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2951169	I prefer to fish for Crappie, which should start in the VERY near future. The females are full of eggs now, so expect some prime crappie fishing within the next two weeks. I usually fish around docks and points at Lake of the Ozarks above Bagnal Dam. My favorite jig is a Chartruce and white 1 1/2 jig with salt added. Around the first week of July, catfish will be coming off the nest and will give some quality fishing around that time. The best place I know to fish for Cats is Truman Lake in Warsaw, Mo. Chicken liver alwars seems to work well, but shrimp (not salad shrimp) also makes a good option as well. In my dads ponds, I tend to fish for largemouth more often than not. My prefeered lure is a purple plastic worm with a light slip sinker. Most generally the warmer, the slower the presentation.
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03-28-2005, 07:54 AM	#100
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139163647	Well: I threw a lot of line down at the local fly shop with different rods this weekend and I think I am going to go with the Redington Wayfarer 5 PC 6 weight for a rod, the Orvis mid arbor for a reel and Cortland 555 WF6F line. I think that will be a decent mid line set up without going crazy. I love a few of the Galvan reels, but I don't want to drop that kind of jack on a reel right now. Any of you ever fish with a Redington? I like the fact that they have an unlimited lifetime warranty and the action is fantastic. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
Posts: 69,804

03-28-2005, 08:47 AM	#105
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9570204	Oh, BTW: I'm all for supporting local fly shops. I buy almost all of my stuff at mine, as I'm good friends with the owner. That being said, there are some really good deals online for reels. You can probably get one of those Galvans that you want online for the same price you'll pay for the Orvis at the shop. If you do go online, consider a Lamson. Enclosed drag is sweeeet. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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