Gorge Fly Shop Blog

"To Fish is to Hope" Abel Casting for Recovery Reel

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Abel Super 5N Large Arbor Reel: Casting for Recovery

Abel has teamed up with non-profit organization Casting for Recovery to help promote breast cancer awareness and breast cancer therapy and rehabilitation. These reels are build to order and can be purchased online.

The reel with custom options would normally retail for $875, however the Casting for Recovery version is $700 of which $100 is tax deductible. Buy your's today.

Casting for Recovery “provides an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a natural setting and learn the sport of fly-fishing. Just as importantly, the retreats offer an opportunity to meet new friends, network, exchange information, and have fun." Abel reels are precision machined from 6061-T651 cold finished aerospace grade aluminum with Teflon® sealed bearings and utilize a cork drag system made entirely in the California factory. The Super 5N Large Arbor will handle both 5 and 6-weight lines. The Abel Super Series 5N Large Arbor fly reel will feature the following:

Abel decked out this reel with custom CFR purple with matching CFR pink handle, drag knob, and foot.
Drag knob appropriately engraved "To Fish is to Hope".
CFR logo and pink ribbon fish on the spool.

The reel with custom options would normally retail for $875, however the Casting for Recovery version is $700 of which $100 is tax deductible.

www.gorgeflyshop.com/PINK | www.castingforrecovery.org

Back from the Palometa Club

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:07:00 +0000

Fly Fishing at the Palometa Club

Travis and Greg are back from their Mexico trip and getting back into the rhythm of things again. Be sure to be signed up to our newsletter for our May 21st Magazine Edition for a recap and to catch the G. Loomis NRX vs Sage ONE showdown. As always, its FREE.

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To Catch a bud...

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

This really is a fishing story, but first a brief introduction.

I married a great guy. He’s smart, kind, and patient with me (most of the time). He can fix almost anything and he’s athletically gifted (too much praise? Well, suck it up.) We love all of the same things – skiing, windsurfing, river trips, and even our nutso dog, Kash. Oh, and fishing, especially swinging for steelhead. Rich got us addicted to that, but let’s get back to him - he is also analytical and deliberate. Nothing is done without forethought, a plan, a map into the future. We couldn’t be more alike; and we couldn’t be more different. I’m the kind of person who is still alive by sheer tenacity and a certain amount of luck. I was not blessed with a speck of “situational awareness”. In fact, I could be the driving force behind the development of “Personal Body-Bubble-Wrap”.

For example: On one of our early spey excursions to the Klickitat, I managed to fling a weighted, leechy fly into the seat of my waders. In an attempt to free myself, I took off my waist belt and the attached wading staff. I promptly dropped those into the river, and when it dawned on me that I was beltless and staffless, I stumbled frantically after them, spey rod in hand, butt still trapped by the fly. OK, the rest is obvious. I took a late evening swim in the Klick and never came near a fish. In fact, I think I scared them all away. I can just imagine Rich upstream scratching his smart head wondering what the hell I was doing. Luckily for me, the day had just about completed its fade into dark. We hauled my soggy ass home.

I have other examples, but that should suffice. Now onto the fishing story.

After a particularly successful and totally enjoyable camp trip on The Deschutes in September, I decided I needed (well, actually wanted) a new spey rod. I plotted a way to stash pieces of money here and there so that when the right stick showed up, I’d be able to buy it. I sort of let Rich know my thoughts, but I didn’t reveal the entirety of my plan. Then the planets aligned and Rich and I borrowed some demos from our pals at The Gorge Fly Shop. And just to set the record straight, this is not an advertisement for the rod I eventually purchased.

Down to the mouth of the Hood we went. We strung up our demo Sage One (7116) Switch, the Sage One (7126) Spey, and Rich’s very own and favorite rod (a 7 weight Sage TCX) for the sake of comparison. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon. Rich was seriously fishing, and I was mostly casting. The magic hour arrived – we all recognize it – that time of day when shadows lengthen and the sun turns an easy gold.

Mt. Hood

The mouth of the Hood is not a serene place. Vehicles thunder across the highway bridge, dogs bark on their way to the Spit, fishermen jockey for position. For sanity’s sake, I plugged myself into my ear buds and my MP3 player. Then it was cast and re-cast, and occasionally swing. This is where life gets interesting.

Wired to my headphones I couldn’t hear much of anything, but I looked upriver and noticed Rich sending me some type of signal, so I pulled the plugs out of my ears. He was trying to tell me that the guy on the far bank was fighting a fish and to make myself small, as in invisible, until the fish was landed. I stopped casting so I wouldn’t ruin his fight. When things quieted down, I decided to take one last cast and make a final swing through the run with the Sage One Switch. I was already in love with the rod, but my casts come and go, so I wanted to make sure it was me that was making them go away and not the rod. Finishing off the swing, I turned to wade upstream to Rich (I was done, and I wanted to trade rods one last time) when WHAM! SLAM! Yank to the bank (that was one lesson I learned and relearned a lot of times). Off like a laser, air borne on the far side, with me reeling in for all I was worth, and then he screamed back out again. Rich slowly “raced” down to me fully confident that I could handle this wild buck on my own. I had it in, and Rich grabbed the leader, but then let it go. My reel stopped turning, the line lost pressure. I looked down. My left earphone was backstroking to the Columbia, the other was jammed deep into the running line of my reel. The fish was 5 feet away from us, then 50 feet away, then deep into its hidey hole (or wherever steelhead go to recover from an adrenaline surge). So much for the soothing effects of music. I had found yet another way to NOT land a fish.

At the 10, the 20 oh the 50 and it's... gone.

These are the kinds of things that happen to me. This would never happen to Rich. Only me. I’ve never been a gentle learner. But I did make our local (and favorite) fly shop really happy. The very next day I plunked down my credit card and left the store with a brand spanking new Sage One Switch.

I didn’t choose the rod. It chose me. It’s the ONE. It really is.

Fly fish wisdom

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The One

A little Fly Fishing Wisdom

The only story is that these wild fish have some extra horsepower!!!!!!!! And that, after you choose a fly and a presentation stick to it. Right before this fish railroaded my fly I was thinking to myself "should I have put on something smaller, darker, brighter, bigger, etc, etc..........." Just pick the fly and do your best to present your swing in a way that it always feels like it should be "the one"!!!!!!

Palometa Club: Never Ready...

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0000

My Tropical Fly fishing adventure trip is booked...Now what do I need to make this a great trip!

Greg Darling: Photo taken on 2009 Trip

While this may sound strange to some but for me getting ready for a fishing trip is fun in itself. The planning, anticipation and gear preparation is exciting. Its the years of learning the sport, learning the species and collecting gear that now it comes down to using the knowledge to put together all the stuff that will make a great trip without hauling a truck load of gear to the airport and spending all your fun money on luggage fees.

This Trip is taking me to sunny tropics on the northeastern edge of Ascension Bay to the Palometa Club in Punta Allen, Mexico where the Permit are big, Bonefish are plentiful and Margaritas are waiting for you when you arrive back at base after a day of adventurous fishing.

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Tips and Tricks for Traveling Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

John Garrett: Traveling Fun

Traveling Fun

One could certainly wax poetic and become mired in philosophy while trying to channel your inner Norman in order to understand this obsession with fly fishing. But at the core,fly fishing is so much damn fun. And we spend thousands of dollars for travel fly fishing because it’s really really fun. Last month, I covered what to pack to remedy our medical woes when abroad, and this month, I’d like to suggest tips, tricks and gadgets to maximize the fun aside from the fishing aspects.

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Find the rest of this story and future articles in our Travel section at Gorge Fly Shop.

Arapaima Jungle Fishin'

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Do you daydream about fly fishing?Since you are reading this, of course you do! Are the dreams ever about fly fishing in the wild and remote jungle of Guyana for Arapaima? What is an Arapaima? A fish that lives in freshwater, grows to over 300 lbs and will eat a fly….. sometimes. So put down that beer and hit the weight room to get ready to have even a chance at landing one of these monsters.

In 2012 anglers sponsored by Costa del Mar did exploratory fishing in the hopes of having a sustainable catch and release fly fishery that would benefit the local tribe. They lost the first 17 fish they hooked up. They came back for more punishment, braking fly lines and rods, but resulting fish to hand.

It is amazing that these extraordinary fish are still around as they are extinct in other places. What will help preserve these fish and the ecosystem they live in is signing up and fishing for them. They fish only 5 weeks per year, with 4 anglers per week. Yes, that is 20 anglers per year. The money goes to the local tribe to have their land and waters remain intact. There is pressure to mine and log their land.

They made a very compelling movie about all of this.

Just a little preview

The next available space is November 8-15, 2014. The rate is $6000 per person. Please email or call if you are interested in living the jungle dream for a week.

Jerry Swanson

Fish Head Expeditions, LLC

jerry@fishheadexpeditions.com

503-539-1451.

April Showers

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Brings Newsletter Savings!

Our next newsletter installment comes out Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. Be sure to sign up via text message or email. Our newsletter is always free and includes the latest products, gear reviews, articles, promo codes and other fly fishing shenanigans. Don't miss out on our next issue, travel talk, gear lists and savings.

The Gorge Fly Shop Team

Fishing Report for 4.09.13

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:30:00 +0000

Fish On!

River was on the rise and peaked near 3000 CFS...without blowing out. In these situations where the river rises but doesn't blow out, fishing can still be good. Most folks assume the river is blown and won't even bother. A quick trip to the river to check it out could pay big dividends.

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Ready for the Deschutes Stonefly Hatch?

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Larimer Outfitters | Deschutes River

Are You Ready for the Deschutes Stonefly Hatch?
The world famous Deschutes Riverstonefly emergence is primed for mid May. Are you ready for the hatch? Here’s a quick checklist of gear you’ll need to have before you hit the water.

Meeting between Men: When George met Travis

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Sage rep George Cook and GFS owner Travis Duddles

Around Twenty Two years ago when Travis met George for the first time at the Portland Sports Show Travis was still in high school... They remember it like it was yesterday...

How to Get Started: Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Greg Darling: Pond Fishin'

Mention Fly Fishing in a room full of people and inevitably someone will respond with "I always wanted to do that but don’t know how to get started”. If I had a Dime for every time I heard this, well, I would have a pocket full of dimes. But the question remains how to get started? It seems almost an enigma to the beginner. Sort of like a secret society and unless you have friends that fish or grew up fishing with family, well it can be a bewildering undertaking. But the fact is it really is not that tough. Sure there is the terminology barriers to iron out, entomology to get a masters degree in and don’t forget tradition...you must know tradition! or be cast out!...all fun aside, lets get started... [continue reading]
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Win this Bauer Rogue #2

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:52:00 +0000

WIN this SWEET Bauer #2 Rogue Reel!
In efforts to reach our 5,000 Page likes Goal, we are starting a bit smaller. Help us reach 1200 Page likes on our Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/gorgeflyshop1

When we do we do we will giveaway this Bauer Reel to one of our Facebook fans at random. Bauer Reels has donated this reel to us to help us promote Casting for Recovery. Please help us reach 1200 Page likes, like our Facebook page and have a chance to Win this sweet Bauer Reel. To help us reach our goal faster, share our Bauer & Casting for Recovery posts.

RULES:

Must like our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/gorgeflyshop1
Must be an actual person.
No businesses, animals, aliens from another world or children under the age of 13.
Can not be an employee of GFS.

Help us reach 1200 Page likes for a sweet reel! AND help promote a great non-profit. www.gorgeflyshop.com/PINK

Fishing report for 3.26.13

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:59:00 +0000

After a long winter, the hope of spring is finally here. With the change of season comes new fly fishing opportunities around the Columbia Gorge.

Deschutes Trout

Trout fishing has been good on the Deschutes for the past couple of weeks. The recent bump in water put the fish off their game for a few days but things are stabilizing and the trout are getting happy again.

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Casting for Grace

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:39:00 +0000

Lyndsey Duddles introduces the Sage Grace

We continue our efforts in support of Casting for Recovery with the Sage Grace rod with our above video starring Lyndsey Duddles, often the person answering your emails or the softer voice behind the phone. Be sure to watch the blooper reel...

"Since the previous release of Sage’s pink fly rod, there has been subsequent and increased demand for a new edition.The GRACE rod is the next generation pink rod offering from Sage and is available exclusively in an 8’6”, 5 weight model which features all new cosmetics. A portion of the sale of each GRACE rod will go to Casting for Recovery; a non-profit organization dedicated to giving women powerful tools to overcome the challenges of breast cancer."

The GFS Team
541.386.6977

** Join us on Facebook for free giveaways that could go with this rod.

Doctor Recommended: Medical Kit for the Travelling Angler

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:18:00 +0000

"Put the lime in the coconut drink them both together, Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better, Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up, Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the moooooorning!" -Harry Nilsson

Ah, if only medicine could be so easy especially given the over the counter availability of limes. I must confess a bias towards the Western Hemisphere as evidenced to my lack of any journeys to Europe or Africa. The blame lies in my obsession with Mexico and Alaska which leaves me no vacation time to travel to other destinations where I can ponder old buildings, historic art and overpay for espresso. On one of these excursions to Mexico, a friend began to suffer from gastrointestinal issues and having a medical background, I felt obligated to explore the pharmaceutical stock of Punta Allen, Mexico. Interestingly, the local clinic had medications that were free to the public, but I’ve seen better supply in my wife’s purse. From that point on, I made sure to be well supplied for future ﬁshing trips. These supplies I keep in a waterproof near-indestructible box that you can get at any camping supply store. A few of the things that are rarely used, I vacuum seal and keep in the box as well. I can remove and add items depending on how remote the location. Here’s my suggestions:
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Spring Bassin'

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:56:00 +0000

Article by: Greg Darling

April 12 - Low and Clear

Are you waiting for summer to get here? Me too! But I’m not waiting till summer to go Bass fishing...Best time for spring Bassin’ is coming along right quick. So let’s get ready to go kick some Bass!

Spring Bassin’ for fisherman can vary greatly across the nation due to the wide range of waters where they live, and the fact that they can be found in all the continental states. However, for the purpose of this article, I will be referencing the NW waters of the Columbia River where Micropterusdolomieu (The Wiley Smallmouth) has found a home.

The Big Question...When do I start fishing for Bass? Is May too early? How about June? Not too many years ago my answer would have been when the water temps reach 50 – 55, and oh how I got funny looks from unbelieving fisherman. What if I told you that you can be catching Bass right now! No Kidding, I have caught many fish right down to the 40 degree water temp mark. Do you believe me? I understand if you don't, because not too many years ago, I wouldn’t have believed me either.
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Living the Roosterfish Dream, in Comfort and Style

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:44:00 +0000

Double Roo

If you have ever watched the movie “Running Down the Man”, and thought that looks cool and I have to do that someday, well here is a great opportunity. If you missed it check out clips on You Tube! May 23-28 and May 29 – June 3 are still available. This is for 6 anglers, based on 2 anglers per guide.

Travel is into San Jose del Cabo airport in Baja. They will take care of everything from there. You will be transferred to Los Barilles in an air-conditioned van with ice-cold beer. Relax at Casa Laguna on the beach, watch the sunset, eat a gourmet dinner, then four days of fishing the East Cape eating fresh sashimi and soaking up the sun. Then they will take you back to the airport the fifth morning after breakfast.
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They Call Her T

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:22:00 +0000

It took just a bit of prying, but I eventually convinced my finace, Theresa, to share a few thoughts on her life as an angler. I should also mention that this particular woman amazes me every single day, both on and off the water and will continue to do so for about as close to ever as we shall get.

I don't know that as a woman, fly fishing means anything different for me than it does for a man. I enjoy being outside, I love the adrenaline rush when I get a tug, and in between the times when I might make that connection, I love the calm. Getting my waders down to pee is more of a challenge I guess, but other than that I don't feel I approach the sport any differently than a dude.

I haven't always fly fished. I grew up fishing with my dad. Early mornings, tackle boxes and gear rods. A thermos with hot coffee, Swiss Miss, and PB & J's and we were gone. We kept what we caught. We either ate it or cut it up for bait.
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Sage Circa Review

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Fly Rod: Sage Circa 8’9” 5 Weight
Taper: Slow Action
Best Use: Light Line, Small Water, Small Flies, Trout
Best Lines: Rio Gold, Rio Trout, Scientific Anglers Mastery Trout
MSRP: $775.00

The Circa is Sage’s much heralded, light line, trout rod and I finally got to fish one out on the Yellowstone River yesterday. I would have preferred to get out on some of the high creeks, but they are still iced over, so I settled my hopes on some midge activity along the eddy lines and flats of the big river. At the least I could get out and cast a little and get an idea for what this rod is all about.

The color of the shaft is what they call “tea green” but I tend to think of Moss – like a dark moss, with olive colored thread wraps, which lends a sort of earthy-toned extravagance. The half wells cork handle is bright sand colored which adds a nice contrast to the vera-wood insert and black aluminum reel seat. The vera wood is a nice touch for sure. I think the rod looks good, far better than the color of the rod tube that resembles what you might find hiding inside a baby’s diaper. But at least the yellowish tube stands out and won’t get lost inside your rod quiver.
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Thinking of Hiring a Steelhead Guide?

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:05:00 +0000

I don't think I have ever enjoyed a fully-guided steelhead trip before. That would be nice, come to think of it. Having a prepared streamside lunch wouldn’t hurt my feeling any. Nor would digging into someone else’s gear bag for a selection of flies and tips and different lines to try out. And it would be satisfying to have someone recommend where to fish and offer up the intricacies of a particular spot, like telling me about where the bucket is and what type of speed on the fly to apply. No I’ve never had a guided steelhead trip, unless I was to count all the ones where I was actually guiding. If that is the case, then I guess there have been a few. But I’m not entirely sure if I was a great guide all the time. You have your days when things just flow appropriately and you start thinking that it has all come together, and at times, these feelings start settling in just moments before you crash the boat and your client loses his favorite hat. Ebbs and flows, highs and lows… but for the most part, if you are going to guide, you’ve got to roll the best you can with what mother nature and the clashing of fates, has in store. The cards you’re dealt, so to speak. And yes, your clients for the day can have a big influence over what type of hand you will play.

Where am I going? Well, I have been thinking recently about what constitutes a really good steelhead guide, and I thought I would write about that. But now, I think I’ll leave that alone for now and take a different spin. I think I’ll write about what makes a good client, instead. After all, we know a guide should be courteous, helpful, have the appropriate gear, safely put you in the fish zone and show you how best to fish it. A teacher. Yeah, the list goes on and on. But, as a client, you need to understand how to make the most of your day. It’s your money and you do have a large influence over the day’s success. Despite what you might think, your guide is not a miracle worker and no matter how big the smile is on the outside, your guide may not be smiling on the inside. And guess what, if your guide is not smiling on the inside, that is not an ideal situation. Although it might seem silly to assume, the plane fact of the matter is that if your guide does not like you, then your guide will not go the extra mile for you. And it is in this extra mile where it sometimes feels like a miracle has been performed. I know that is bold to say, but I stand by it. Steelhead guides choose their occupation based on the need to be in the environment they love. They are happiest when it does not feel like work, but rather it is just another beautiful day in paradise with good company. You are one of the main variables that determines the success of Their Day, which in turn has a substantial influence over the success of Your Day. What do you call that, Synergy? Maybe, but if you are considering a guide trip, here are some things to take under advisement so as to make the most of this golden opportunity.
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To Say She's Hooked is an Understatement

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:54:00 +0000

Much thanks goes out to Michael Feiger for answering our call to recognize women anglers this month. And for his generous support for those in need of a fly fishing invitation. Looking good Allyson!

Allyson is my girl friend, and is Air Force Master Sergeant, Retired. I met her 2 years ago through Project Healing Waters program, for which I'm a local chapter board member and fly fishing and fly tying program coordinator. Her first day ever fly fishing was from my drift boat on the SF Boise River. A day's worth of missed fish didn't hurt her spirit, only sparking her passion for fishing with a fly. Through the following fall, we kept in touch, and I was able to guide her to her first fly rod outfit, waders, vests, etc.
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Casting into the Evening Sunset

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:38:00 +0000

Story By: Janice Kornbrath

Before I met Rich, oh so many decades ago, my idea of fishing was hanging a worm from a hook and dangling it off a dock into placid waters. I did that at Girl Scout camp when I was a kid . . . those were fish that gobbled up bread crumbs and leftovers from lunch in the mess hall. Not exactly sport fishing. Then I met Rich and blah, blah, blah . . . we moved to Alaska where wild fish were plentiful, and we could get away with hurling all sorts of contraptions at them and still land fish - salmon KINGS, and flashy silvers, and (unfortunately) humpies. It was all fun (except for the endless humpies for which I earned the name, The Humpy Queen). I attended a “build your own fly rod” class through the community school program, and - yes - I built my own fly rod. A sorry affair if I do say so, with lots of gaudy orange guides and which couldn’t cast worth a dang. Or was that operator error? I suspect a bit of both. But it was cheap and I was poor and it did catch fish.
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Great Fishing Game to Play with Your Pals

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:46:00 +0000

You’re hanging with your friend out on the water and you are both fishing and you happen upon the honey hole where all the fish are feeding like crazy. They’re all rising out there but they are all packed in tightly and really, there’s only room for one line at a time. Since you found them first, you are really hammering them and feeling like an all star.

Your buddy, who is not far away, is having no luck at all, because they aren’t rising up there. You shouldn’t catch them all, as that can be pretty spoiling. You want your buddy to join in the fun, so you call up to him to get in on the action and the next thing you both know, he’s slaying them too. It was nice of you to give up the gold. Watching your pals catch fish is pretty touching after all, but there is an inner battle that ensues between charity and greed that can be hard to deal with. What if they stop feeding soon? You’re watching his drifts like a hawk and your thoughts turn to criticism. You still want in on the action. How to make it fair? Well this is a perfect time for Fish Baseball. It’s a great fishing game, you know.
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Skagit Lines: Which One is Best for Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Gorge Duddles) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:01:00 +0000

Just because it says Skagit on the box, doesn’t mean that they all cast identically. For instance, when we talk about the big guns in skagit lines, namely Rio, Airflo and Scientific Anglers, they are all tapered just a little differently. Yes, Skagit lines are designed to handle dense sink tips and cast in relatively tight quarters. But finding the right one to suit your style and fishing applications may demand a little more thought.

Here’s the deal: Each one of these brands has an outstanding line. However, you first need to answer a few of your own questions when deciding which one is the perfect fit for you. So let’s start off with:

Where am I fishing most of the time?
The idea behind this question considers the amount of casting room you have for most of your fishing. If you are constantly finding yourself pinned up against the shoreline with very little room to open up for a cast, then yes, one line does perform better than another. However, if you are normally fishing with adequate room -for instance, from sweeping gravel bars - then you might consider a different line to match your style as a caster.
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