Fishing The Old Fashioned Way

How much do feathers cost at fly fishing supply stores?

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:37:27 +0000

I’m going to make feather hair extensions and earrings, but I know zero about what goes on inside of a fly fishing supply store. =P Just an average guess will do.

Please and thank you!

I posted links from two different catalogs that have a lot of great feathers for fly tying. I don’t know what types you are looking for, but there is many different types of feathers used and the cost varies from what grade you are going to buy. I can’t tell you an average guess on the prices, because that all varies as well from store to store, from state to state.

What goes on in a fly shop is usually stories of the big one that got away or the big one they caught.
Also they share fly tying knowledge with each other sometimes.

How should I fish a small lake that receives a lot of fishing pressure?

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:37:21 +0000

I have been fishing these two lakes and a canal type thing in this neighbor by mine for 3 years and have usually at least caught one or two bass everytime. But starting last summer i could barely catch a thing anywhere because its receiving so much pressure. I don’t really have anywhere else to fish, so any suggestions on how to catch more?

Small and subtle presenations. Dropshot and Texas-rig four to six-inch plastic worms. Work them VERY slowly.

What are the best fly fishing books for a beginner?

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:37:13 +0000

I’m taking it up as a sport but I don’t know where to start looking! Thanks.

This site lists the best fly fishing books out there from beginner to expert: http://www.eflyfishingbooks.com/

Where do you go fly fishing in the midwest?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:37:48 +0000

I live in Michigan and would like to try fly fishing, do you do this type of fishing in streams or small rivers?

Michigan has alot of great rivers for fly-fishing. You can fly-fish in rivers and streams of any size. I would recommend checking out this link as a place to start your research: http://michiganonthefly.com/

What is the difference between fishing for bass and fishing for pike?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:37:36 +0000

I have fished bass for many years now and want to start fishing for pike as well. I have caught a pike or two while fishing for bass, and just wondering if I have to do anything differently to specifically fish for pike. Do they prefer deeper water? Bigger lures? Shiny lures?Do they bite in the morning, night? Or do I just keep fishing for bass, but use a steel leader.
Thanks for any help.

Hello you cant catch pike in many ways they are a preditor fish which is why you caught them bass fishing. You can use spinners, most work well big and small i use ones called spoons, large silver and shinney and pull them through the water fast. You can use dead baits on the bottom, herring are a good bait. You can attach a dead bait to the hook and reel it back fast and slow this will often temp a pike to take the bait.

Beginner fly fishing rod and reel combo?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:37:25 +0000

I want to start fly fishing. So I was wondering what a good rod and reel combo would be. I don’t want to spend to much money my limit is 80 dollars. I want it for trout, bass, small pike and walleye

You can go with the Cabela’s Three Forks fly rod combo. Last time I checked it was $89.99 but comes with everything you need: fly rod, reel, weight forward line, tapered 9ft leader, and 100 yards of backing. I use it to fish big Florida bass, and heavy hitting smallmouth in TN when we go up there. I’ve had the combo for 3 years now, banged it around, landed it in saltwater, and have just all around abused it and it still works great. It’s got a good casting action, for the price tag, and plenty of backbone to help fight bigger fish if you get into them. As far as weight goes, I’d recommend a 5-weight or 6-weight setup.

Check out the link below.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fly-Fishing/Fly-Fishing-Rod-Reel-Combos%7C/pc/104793480/c/104721480/sc/105571980/Cabelas-Three-Forks-Fly-Rod-and-Reel-Combo-with-Fly-Line/711745.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fly-fishing-fly-fishing-rod-reel-combos%2F_%2FN-1102570%2FNs-MIN_SALE_PRICE%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104721480%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104721480%3Bcat105571980

What are some good techniques when fly fishing a lake from shore?

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:24:42 +0000

I need to know some good techniques for fly fishing a lake from shore. It just seems much different techniques than if you were in a river.

First off, look for rising fish.

Common lake hatches are damsel flys for which there are patterns as well as small black midges which can be imitated with a griffith gnat pattern. Sometimes just lobbing out a big attractor pattern such as a stimulator or a royal wulff will attract fish, it helps to give the fly a few twitches and make it "dance" on the water. I use floating flyline for this method.

If there is no action on top I usually use sparsely dressed woolly boogers (no bead head) and soft hackle nymph patterns such as a pheasant tail (obviously) on an intermediate sink tip line.

Cast out and let the line sink occasionally twitching the rod tip.
Retrieve the boogers with slow strips and pause between each. The nymphs I allow to settle and then slowly raise the rod tip and "hand-line" the retrieve, the slower the better.

Good luck and tight lines

What fishing equipment do I need for fishing along the shore?

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:24:33 +0000

Me and my uncle have decided to go fishing along the shore to catch some fish from the sea. I am doing a bit of research on-line, as I have never fished at all before. What equipment would I need? I am not looking for anything too fancy, yet would want something that would work for me to use as a hobby. As I said I have never been fishing before so if possible, please use ‘simple’ fishing terms as I am new to all this. Any help would be much appreciated – thanks!

I have a check list which I look at every single time I’m about to leave because you’d be surprised how often you’ll forget something. For a normal trip out you will need:
Your rod and reel
Your tackle
Your bait
A sharp knife
A chopping board
A bucket to keep your catches in (optional)
A cloth to wipe your hands and hold the fish
Hat and Gloves (optional)
Spare spool of line for making rigs etc.
First aid kit.

Good beginner fishing rod?

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:24:19 +0000

I need a good fishing rod for a beginner. I live in Alabama and will be doing freshwater fishing for catfish and bass mostly. Preferably an inexpensive rod.

Shakespeare ugly stik. Can be bought at a local walmart for 30 dollars!

Fishing with Rod: Drifting & fly fishing on the Elk

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:00:41 +0000

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