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Let’s face it, we dream in Technicolor of size 10 green drake
hatches or Hexagenia Limbata as big as beavers – but the reality
is Winter Time Is Midge Time. Often the only bugs on the frigid
water are so small; they challenge most anglers to consider
LASIK. And as you already know, much of the eating is under the
surface.

At a fly-tying class, I once heard a locally famous fly tier
named Pops quip something along the line of “my second best fly
tying material supplier is Hobby Lobby”. This, of course,
assumes that Blue Heron Fly Shop where we were sitting is his
“first best”. This guy is also well known for the quote “it
ain’t no use, if it ain’t chartreuse” but that, as they say, is
another story.

Armed with this nugget of wisdom, I scoured every section of
Hobby Lobby. Eureka! Great little wires for tying “ribs” of
nymphs, wonderful foam sheets for terrestrials, assorted yarn
varieties for ‘buggers, and beads, beads, beads! All this is
available at a fraction of the cost of their fly-shop
counterparts. Bingo!

From this magnificent Wall-O’-Beads, I found some fine little
metal ones in a small pinky-sized cylinder. They came in a
variety of colors like olive, purple, copper, and brown. Many
had fancy names like Brown Iris Metallic Beads (the one I took
home) and numerous others. Perfect. We ARE talking tiny here.
Just the right size to barely squeeze on to barb-less size 20
hooks and be proportionate.

Armed with these at my fly tying station, I began to
experiment. If you have ever collected and looked at tiny water
bugs, you will note their appendages and segmentations are not
distinct unless under a microscope. So, I combined the little
bead heads with many simple body materials trying to find a
simple-to-tie solution. I wanted to approximately match the
hatch from recent trips to the stream. I finally boiled it down
to dyed goose biots. I had originally experimented with biots to
tie Prince Nymphs at a much larger scale and certainly a
different application. My favorite biot color is olive, and man,
what a great subtle segmented body biots make. Ultimately, I
designed Duff’s Bead/Biot Midge – perfect for fishing Winter’s
cold waters. More than just this emerger, I developed a powerful
One-Two Punch combination that has proven itself over and over
in many tailraces throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Though the tiny bead/biot midge is a killer as a dropper below
a larger nymph, the One-Two Punch consists of a dropper below a
similar looking dry. Before I give you the recipe, let me
describe the simplicity of these two flies. The dry fly is:
olive thread, olive biot, and olive/gray hackle on a size twenty
barb-less hook. The dropper, often fished just 6 inches below
the dry, is: olive thread, olive biot, and metallic bead on a
size twenty barb-less hook. Simple, right? It’s really easy to
tie too. But don’t let that make you feel guilty when you when
you catch numerous trout with it.

Duff’s Dry Midge – Olive

Materials –

* Hook: Size 20 dry

* Thread: Olive 8/0

* Body: Goose Biot dyed olive

* Hackle: Olive/Gray sized to match hook gap

* Head: Olive Thread

Technique – Crush barb, put hook in vise, jamb knot thread and
wrap back to bend, tie in point of biot, wrap thread forward,
spiral biot forward leaving segmentation and tie down with half
hitch, tie in single hackle, trim base, wrap hackle and tie off,
whip finish forming head, add cement.

Duff’s Bead/Biot Midge – Olive

Materials –

* Hook: Size 20 dry or scud/nymph

* Thread: Olive 8/0

* Body: Goose Biot dyed olive

* Head: Brown Iris Bead

Technique – Crush barb, place bead head on hook, put hook in
vise, jamb knot thread and wrap back to bend, tie in point of
biot, wrap thread forward, spiral biot forward leaving
segmentation and tie down with half hitch (optional – tie in a
few strands of crystal flash as a wing and clip close), whip
finish behind bead head, add cement.

For those who are not into fly tying but are into fly fishing
Scott has put together an assortment of dry flies and nymphs
that no fly fisherman should be with out. See Duff’s
Ultimate Midge Pack.

Scott is a lead editor and contributor to SouthwestSportsman.co
m, a website dedicated to the enjoyment of the great
American outdoors.

Scott Mcduffee
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Shimano, which is a well-recognized manufacturer of fishing equipment, is constantly finding ways to improve the older versions of its creations. One of these is the Shimano Stradic MgF, which is updated to a lighter model free from flaws. The new Stradic is not incorporated anymore with the breakaway handle. Nor does it have the coating, which has a rubbery texture, of the older model. This coating wears away gradually with so much use. When compared to the older version of the Shimano Stradic MgF and its other MgF model, the most current Stradic MgF creation only weighs 0.2 oz heavier despite its metal spool.

Shimano Stradic MgFA: Shimano Spinning Reels

Shimano has different types of fishing reels, and among of these are the spinning reels. One model of these spinning reels is the Shimano Stradic MgFA, which is one of the manufacturer’s lightest spinning reels. The light weight of this fishing reel is due to the magnesium utilized to make its frame. Even if the Shimano Stradic MgFA is very light, it is still capable of fighting heavy dragging fishes, especially the big species. If you want to make sure that you get to reel in every fish that bites the bait, opt for this series of the Stradic.

The Shimano Stradic GTM-RA 4000

The MgFA is not the only reel from the Stradic series of Shimano reels. There is also another model: the GTM-RA 4000. This Shimano fishing reel has a classic pearl white body, which is backed by a unique magnesium appearance for its hind drag cowling. Underneath the cowling is also the enhanced hind Fighting Drag. The Shimano Stradic GTM-RA 4000 is equipped with 4 A-RB bearings, along with roller bearing for boosting the performance and power of the fishing reel. What is more, it comes with a hybrid spool that is made from aluminum. The spool for the Shimano Stradic GTM-RA 4000 has a titanium lip that lessens the weight of the reel. Because of this, it provides easy casting, playing with the fish, and trolling. This version of the Stradic features the well-known Double Handle of Shimano.

The Fighting Drag of the Stradic GTM-RA 4000

There are several wonderful features that come with the Shimano Stradic GTM-RA 4000. But the most awesome attribute of this fishing reel is its fighting drag. This specific Shimano reel is a handy fishing gadget, which is controlled by a single lever. This allows you to make the drag slack or tight even with one sweep of the line. The maximum drag setting of this reel is controlled by a conventional dial rotation. The dial is found at the reel’s rear. The drag is set after the lever is placed within the center position. The drag feature of the Shimano Stradic GTM-RA 4000 may also be utilized as temporary baitrunner. With this type of usage, you are letting the fish drag the line and stop it after you picking up your rod as you sweep the reel’s fighting drag to a tighter position.

Whether you want to know more about fishing equipment or you want to buy your own set, the best choice is to go online. There are several sites that are selling all kinds of fishing gadgets such as Shimano reels. One of these online sites is Sea Isle Tackle.

Rob Fuering

Andorra

1. Grau Roig is one of the main centres for cross-country skiing, dog-sleigh rides and drives in snowmobiles in Andorra. Elsewhere in this tiny principality between France and Spain, you can try hang gliding (Soldeu), snowshoe walking (Coll de la Botella) and ski jumping or ski biking (Pal, Arinsal). There are modern ski lifts and excellent ski schools and the season is relatively long, with reliable snow, often under sunny skies. The pistes are well maintained and groomed and you can easily get from one resort to another.

Blafjoll

2. Iceland’s largest ski area, Blafjöll ski resort, is only 30 minutes away from Reykjavík and caters for all abilities from beginners to champions. There are five different skiing areas and the main slopes are illuminated for night skiing. Eleven ski lifts have a combined capacity of 8,100 people per hour. The three ski clubs prove overnight accommodation for 100 skiers and snowboarders. The nearby Kerlingarfjöll and Vatnajökull glaciers provide alternative skiing in the winter and the only skiing in the summer. Away from the slopes there is much to see, including the capital, Reykjavík, an attractive city with both modern buildings and quaint turn-of-the-century timber houses and an old fishing harbour. Blafjöll is a superb base from which to explore the rest of Iceland.

Bormio

3. More than 50 km of slopes and 14 ski lifts with a capacity of 14,000 persons/hour make Bormio, northern Italy, a great destination for skiers. One its slopes, the 4-km Stelvio, is considered ideal for the annual men’s downhill race, whereas the Valbella and Betulle are favourites among those who prefer difficult slopes. Even for beginners there are easy slopes up on the mountain as well as down in the valley. Two new covered chairlifts to the top of the mountain were in operation for the first time in 2004/05. The Via Roma, with its characteristic little shops and frescoes on the walls of its houses, constitutes the heart of the two-thousand-year-old town of Bormio. The Kuerc, the main town square, dates from the 13th century.

Gleann Shith

4. Glenshee, or Gleann Shith (Gaelic for ‘Glen of the Fairies’), borders the highest public road in Scotland, which runs through the Cairnwell pass, formerly one of the main historic drove routes from the Highlands to the Lowlands. Skiing began here in the late 1930s, when a few enthusiasts who had learned to ski in Europe came here to practise the sport. Following the war, some of them returned to build simple rope tows, driven off the rear wheel of tractors. Sixty years on, Glenshee Ski Centre offers the UK’s most extensive skiing and snowboarding facilities. The resort has 21 lifts and 36 runs over an amazing diversity of natural terrain for all standards of skiers and snowboarders. Other activities in the area include gliding, golf, fishing, walking, mountain biking, bird watching, 4 x 4 off-road, clay pigeon shooting, swimming, riding, castle and whisky trails and dog sledding.

Kitzbuhel

5. Kitzbühel, Austria, hosts the Hahnenkahm,one of the most treacherous and most famous of all of the downhill races on the world cup circuit. As a result it has earned much publicity, which it has exploited well. The resort and a number of other satellites present a formidable selection of ski terrain and diversity to rival anything in the Alps. In spite of its reputation for fierce competition, the notorious Streif race course reverts to a more sedate role as a family run and the Kitzbüheler Horn, the town’s second classic ski area, is also suitable for beginners and improvers. The snow can be a bit unreliable, but in some recent years Kitzbühel has had the best snow record in the Alps. The picturesque medieval town, with its heavily buttressed walls and delicate frescoes, is full of history and charm, but it’s sassy as well, with expensive boutiques and luxurious restaurants.

Les Arcs

6. Les Arcs, France, was one of the first of the French ski resorts to capitalize on the snowboarding craze: there’s a specialist park with a variety of jumps and a border-cross course. The resort, which is not far from Bourg-St-Maurice, offers 3,500 beds in 2007, 30 shops and a shuttle service between its five villages. Les Arcs has recently been linked with La Plagne, creating the Paradiski area, with slopes totalling more than 420 km, which means there is something suitable for every level of ski or snowboard ability. It’s a glorious area too, situated below the Aiguille Rouge and with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.

Lillehammer 7. The Olympic Park in Lillehammer, Norway, is a fantastic starting point for rambling trips, providing you with close-up views of magnificent Norwegian nature. In the summer you can go wheel bobsledding – whizzing down the track at speeds up to 120 km/hr and experiencing the feeling of 5G. Or you can try a softer bob in winter on the ‘bobraft’, a sleigh that reaches speeds up to only 80 km/hr. Both are steered by a certified ‘pilot’. If you like your activities independent, then use the beautiful ski areas or visit the Lysgårdsbakken Stadion, a ski jump hill that hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Out of hours, there’s the famous Maihaugen, the largest open-air museum in Norway, with 185 historic buildings from the town and surrounding area. A great place for all the family and reachable by low-cost charter flight.

Pamporovo

8. Pamporovo is the second largest ski resort in Bulgaria following Borovets. It lies in the Rhodopi mountains, some 1650m above sea level. Less than 240km from the capital, Sofia, it is Europe’s southernmost ski resort. Because of the influence of mild Mediterranean weather, Pamporovo’s temperature varies little through the day and the peaks surrounding the town protect it from strong winders and prevent snow on the ski runs from being blown away. The resort boasts a total length of 17.5 km of alpine ski runs, plus excellent modern ski and hotel facilities. Out of season there’s plenty to enjoy too – hiking, climbing and visiting the famous strangely shaped Orpheus Rocks.

Saas-Fee

9. The car-free village of Saas-fee, Switzerland, looks virtually unchanged since 20 years ago. It has strictly adhered to the old days in the Swiss mountains – and to a law that requires buildings to be forty per cent wood – yet with all the necessary modern facilities and nose for business that makes this a top-ranking modern resort, which plays host to a number of international tournaments. Great for snowboarding, the resort also offers skiing, carving, snowshoe trekking, canyon climbing, ice climbing, paragliding, hang gliding and tobogganing. There are 26 lifts and 100 km of cross-country track (30 km beginner, 45 km intermediate, 25 km advanced). If you like odd facts, you’ll want to know that the resort features the highest underground funicular railway in the world and the highest revolving restaurant in the world at 3,500 m. Sierra Nevada

10. Spain’s foremost ski destination is the Sierra Nevada, just two hours’ drive from the Costa del Sol and just above Granada, famous for its magnificent Moorish Alhambra Palace. It has the best snow and the longest season in the country, lasting five months. Sierra Nevada has 61 km of ski slopes with 45 pistes and 6 off-piste routes. As well as two cable cars, there are also 12 chair lifts and 5 ski lifts. Night skiing was introduced in 1994 with lighting along the 3-km El Rio slope (545 m vertical drop). Sierra Nevada is also a cool place to be seen, even if you don’t ski, and out of season you’ll find plenty of opportunities for activities in the clean air, including walking and golf.

To find the best holidays to any of these and other destinations, look for the UK-based operator AwimAway (020 7430 1766, www.awimaway.com) that offers adventure and experiential holidays around the world, customised to suit your desires and your budget.

Harish Kohli
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/top-ten-ski-resorts-in-europe-140651.html

Steelhead trout are very elusive and acrobatic fish.  They are normally found in tributaries of the Great Lakes and on the West coast.  If you plan on going fly fishing for steelhead trout, you will need to know a few things beforehand.  This article will give you a few tips.

Water

These fish prefer to be in relatively slow water.  You can often find them near the shore.  You’ll likely have the best luck casting near the shore initially, then going out to the middle runs.  It may be best to fish out of a boat if you want to cover as much water as possible.  This will give you access to the slower and deeper parts that you can’t get to by wading.

Waders

Speaking of wading, you’ll want to wear a good pair of waders when fly fishing for steelhead trout.  Since it’ll probably be cold, you’ll want waders made from neoprene.  In addition to providing much needed warmth, they also provide some buoyancy.  They should be at least five millimeters thick.

Rod

The ideal fly rod to use for these fish is sleek and light, yet firm and powerful.  These fish can get to be pretty big, so strength is important.  You also need to make sure that your rod is long enough so that you can properly drift the fly.  It’s also a good idea to check your hooks periodically to ensure that they’re still sharp.  They can come into various objects throughout the day and become dull which will reduce your chances of landing one of these fish.

Casting

Most anglers are taught to cast downstream when fly fishing for steelhead trout.  You can use either sinking or floating lines.  They will strike virtually anything that you put in front of their nose.  However, you’ll probably have the most success using sand shrimp or cured steelhead or salmon eggs.

D Swain
http://www.articlesbase.com/fishing-articles/tips-on-fly-fishing-for-steelhead-trout-726433.html

There are many ways to fish, Here I will introduce some fishing methods that I familiar with to you.

Fly Fishing
With fly fishing, various materials are used to design a very lightweight lure called a fly. Fish think the fly is an insect and they take the bait on, or just above, the surface of the water. It takes a little practice, but fly fishing is a pure and exciting way to fish.

Bait Casting
Bait casting is a style of fishing that relies on the weight of the lure to extend the line into the target area. Bait casting involves a revolving-spool reel (or “free spool”) mounted on the topside of the rod. Bait casting is definitely an acquired skill. Once you get the hang of the technique (check out the casting animation), you will be casting your lures right on target into the structures where fish are feeding and hanging out.

Still Fishing
Still fishing is a versatile way to go. You can do it from a pier, a bridge, an anchored boat or from shore. You can still fish on the bottom or off the bottom in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams for a variety of species. And you can still fish during most seasons and during any part of the day. Your equipment and the size of the hooks and bait you use depends on what kind of fish you¹re after. But your best equipment for still fishing is patience. You have to wait for the fish to bite.

Drift Fishing
Drift fishing allows you to fish over a variety of habitats as your boat drifts with the currents or wind movement. You can drift fish on the bottom or change the depth with a bobber or float. Natural baits work best. But jigs, lures and artificial flies will produce good results, too. You can drift fish on ponds, lakes, rivers and streams any time of the day and year.

sunshine01
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For the golfer, Redding California has several public golf courses to choose from. Lake Redding Golf Course is a NCGA rated course located near the heart of downtown Redding. This course is a 9-hole course with a par of 32. If you prefer 18 holes of golf there is also the Gold Hills Course which is also close to downtown Redding. It has a course rating of 72.2 and is played on Bermuda grass. The Allen Golf course, which is eleven miles from Redding, is a 9-hole course with a 31 par and is the only course with 9 regulation holes. Lake Shastina Golf Resort offers 27 holes of golf with a tee to fit every age and ability. Lake Shasitna is nestled in the pines near Mount Shasta and only 60 miles from Redding.

Shasta Lake is the largest man-made reservoir in California and is just minutes from Redding. Shasta Lake offers a wide variety of water activities such as house boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking. Hiking trails are abundant at Shasta Lake. Most trails follow the lake shoreline so there are plenty of opportunities to go hiking, running or look at the wildlife. Three of the trails are loop trails that start and end at the same point. There are trails for the casual hiker as well as for the more experienced hiker. House boating is very popular at Shasta Lake. With 370 miles of shoreline there is never a problem finding a special place just for you. Tours of the Lake Shasta Caverns and Lake Shasta Dam are also available. Lake Shasta Caverns offers three adventures. A boat will take you across Shasta Lake to a bus that will take you on a scenic ride to the entrance of the caverns where you will tour eight awe-inspiring rooms. Tours of the Shasta Lake Dam are free and full of historical information.

Hiking trails are plentiful in the upper Sacramento River Valley as well. There are nine designated trailheads in Castle Crags State Park. All the trails are accessed at Castle Lake except the Cray Rock Lake trail.

There are about forty miles of easily accessible fly fishing along the Upper Sacramento River. Rainbow and Brown trout are the catch of the day and they are full of fight. Even though there are over fifteen freeway exit’s the Upper Sacramento River is not fished as heavily as it would seem.

The Upper Sacramento River is perfect for white water rafting. There are three stretches of water that offer great experiences for the beginner as well as for the more experienced rafter. With plenty of Rafting guides located within a half-hour of Redding this is an adventure to be considered.

Gabriel Adams
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/recreational-activities-near-redding-ca-136579.html

In fly fishing, you have to read the situation and then decide what to use "on the fly" so to speak. You base your approach on the conditions, and the conditions may change within the course of a single day. The trick is to know and constantly observe the water, fish, weather, etc. The best thing you can do is to observe feeding fish and either see what they are eating or try to figure it out. There are lots of ways to do this — look at the surface of the water for one thing. If you see lots of the same kind of insect floating or moving on the water’s surface, and you see fish rising to them, find a fly that looks like that insect and cast it to rising fish. You can also get down in the water, kick over some rocks, and see what kinds of critters scatter — might be little shrimp/scuds, caddis larvae, or pollywogs. You might observe minnows or other small fish in the water — if there are little shoals of minnows skittering around near the banks, you can bet that the fish are picking some of them off, so imitate them.

A big part of fishing is knowing your gear, your lures, your tackle, but another part of fishing is knowing the fish and the water. What do they eat? When do they eat? What kinds of food are in the river? Where is food available? How do conditions change throughout the year? To be good at fly fishing you have to figure all that stuff out. The bad news is… it might take the rest of your life to figure it out. The good news is… it might take the rest of your life to figure it out. Heh heh. A little fishing humor there.

Oh, and I almost forgot — ask the locals. If you see fly anglers fishing, politely approach them and ask for advice. They might not tell you everything they know, but any decent angler will help you out. Fly shops and sporting good stores can also be good sources of information — fly shop clerks are usually pretty good anglers who don’t get to fish as much as they’d like, so they’ll at least talk to you about fishing…

In this situation, because I don’t know what what you’re fishing (and I’ve never fly fished in New York State, anyway) the best I can do is give you very general advice on what to fish. I know that mayflies are still hatching in the east, so you can try those. Baetis and quill patterns will work almost anywhere east of the Mississippi. However, if you don’t see fish feeding from the surface, dry mayflies might not do you any good. You could also try mayfly nymphs and emergers — these patterns often work better than dry patterns. Aside from those, you might try the usual arsenal of attractors and all-purpose patterns, such as minnows, Woolly Buggers, leaches, scuds, Hare’s Ear, Pheasant Tail, Wullf’s, Adams, and Humpy’s.

In general, the smaller, dead-drift type flies (like mayflies or small nymphs) are more likely to attract the the trouts, while bigger, more actively fished flies will get the attention of the walleye and pike. However, your mileage may vary.

Good luck to you. Catch a few for Y!A.