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    For the last several years, I've worn the lace-up...

    For the last several years, I've worn the lace-up river runners that BPS sells. Good traction, etc. but impossible to keep rocks out. This year I've tried the Simms wading socks that you wear with...
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    Re: New To Fly Fishing. Need Help With Knots

    Try this: http://www.orvis.com/orvis_assets/files/index.html
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    Re: Sinking Creek?

    They dump the fish right at the bridge and there are usually a bunch of people there the first day of two. There is a pool there that can be too deep to wade but the riffle downstream is fishable. ...
  4. Thread: Fly Tying

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    Re: Fly Tying

    With fall coming, you also get a lot of dubbing fur, squirrel tails, buck tail and assorted feathers from you hunting buddies and/or road kill. Just a thought.
  5. Thread: Fly Tying

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    Re: Fly Tying

    It's an enjoyable pass time and very pleasing when a fish wallops a fly you made yourself. You can go as expensive or as economical as you want. There's a lady on the net that makes excellent...
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    Re: What's up with the Aug. stockings?

    Didn't they have to make adjustments this time last year due to warm water? Hang in there, maybe the colder streams will get a bigger supply this time around.
  7. Re: Anybody want to join me at Otter Creek Wed.?

    Tim, I caught six at the creek last week. Right in the middle of the day. They were hitting my version of a black gnat. All were in riffles except one. It was at the foot of a riffle. All were...
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    Re: Broken Rod tip.

    If you have an old rod tip, or small pieces of one, put some epoxy on it and insert it into each piece of the broken tip. Even a split piece of an old rod will usually work. After it drys, wrap it...
  9. Thread: Old friend

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    Old friend

    I ran across an old friend tonight. A green cork and maribou popper. It's the first fly I can remember buying when I was a kid. I found it in a box with some old Shakespeare casting reels my...
  10. Thread: flies

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    Re: flies

    Ryan, I don't fish specifically for trout so, this time of year, I fish a mayfly, a midge, small slow sinking craws, ants, San Juan worms and small green-foam inch worms (floating) when fishing...
  11. Thread: A new fly

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    Re: A new fly

    Boone that's a nice looking fly. Everyone ties that type of fly upside down at least a few times. It's part of the process. I remember being very proud of a crawdad imitation that I tied with...
  12. Re: REEL Recovery coming to Somerset for Festival and tournament

    http://kayakfishingtournamentlakecumberland.com/

    Didn't take last time.
  13. Re: REEL Recovery coming to Somerset for Festival and tournament

    Here's a link for this tournament. Quite abit of info and photos. Looks like they had a good group last year. I think I'll head down for this one. Any other yakers here?
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    Re: Finally Getting Started Tying

    Try a visor. You can get them most any place that sells tools and they have interchangeable lens for different eye requirements. I tried the magnifying glass but it has to be placed either behind...
  15. Re: REEL Recovery coming to Somerset for Festival and tournament

    Is there a website for info relating to the tournament/festival? Tks
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    Re: Knot happy with my leader knots!

    Is that the knot that's supposed to be wet when you draw it tight? I always pull my knot tight with my teeth and get saliva in the knot as I pull it tight. They stay tied.
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    Re: Winter reading

    Thanks bookworm. That is a nice site. I read several of the stories but will save the rest for when the wind is blowing cold.
  18. Re: Otter Creek Recreational Area Purchased by KDFWR!

    Col., if you live in Louisville area, there is a KFW rifle range at Taylorsville Lake. It's on Briar Ridge Rd. It's usually quiet there, not many shooters at all.
  19. Re: Otter Creek Recreational Area Purchased by KDFWR!

    Yes, I'll post it when I hear something. I'm sure he'll be thankful for all help.

    I voted for that scale as well. He did say they thought certain things, not sure what, would have an additional...
  20. Re: Otter Creek Recreational Area Purchased by KDFWR!

    Had an opportunity to talk to the man who will be in charge of the park. He said the park will be open March 14 and they will stock trout more heavily than in the past.

    I believe he said that...
  21. Thread: Pond FFin

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    Re: Pond FFin

    I think the lakes around my house are turning. The water has got dingy and sometimes an odor is present.

    Have been picking up a few bluegill in the evenings, seems they're only interested for...
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    Re: carp on the fly

    There's a bicycle path from behind porters all the way to River Rd. Then you can cross the old bridge and go down a dirt path to the river, about 100 yards or so.

    If you drive east on River Rd....
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    Re: carp on the fly

    There are some larger ones in the holes in Cherokee Park but it's hard (for me at least) to fish there. The bottom is soft in a lot of places and the water is full of sticks/wood. About 2 lbs is...
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    Re: carp on the fly

    I've seen them feeding many times but I've never seen their tails sticking up. Normally, they're just schooling along the bottom and you see puffs of muddy water (when the bottom is silty). Or just...
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    Re: carp on the fly

    It the river stays down, I'm going to the falls next week and try my hand at one of the big head carp. They're stacked up below the riffles now just laying there inhaling all the nutrients in the...
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    Re: carp on the fly

    I fish Beargrass Creek. I know it' supposed to be dirty but I talked to the State guys several years ago and they said the problem is yard run-off after a storm. There are three forks. The middle...
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    Re: Nymphing 101

    lol, I'll watch for them.
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    Re: Nymphing 101

    Thanks Richy. I know where that area is. I had a friend that lived there. I'd seen a map for the creek but had no idea what area they used to stock the trout. The state guys do a great job but I...
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    Re: Game Fish as pets

    There are several i-net sites about keeping native fish that might help you out. As said above it's legal but you can't sell any, except hybids. Several years ago the Europeans were offering some...
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    Re: Nymphing 101

    Richy do you mind telling me a highway crossing reference for where to fish on Trammel? The state gives a mile marker but I don't know where it's measured from. I'm in Louisville and am not...
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    Re: Nymphing 101

    I believe the state is going to put some on the base this week. They'll probably put them in at the pump house.
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    Re: New at Fly Fishing

    Walker, I got a White River 7 wt. and I like it. I don't use it very often but it's a good rod. I think their stuff is all pretty good and they are a helpful bunch of guys too.
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    Re: New at Fly Fishing

    This is just my opinion FWIW. In a tying starter kit, you get the cheapest of everything. You may find that you're better off in the long run to determine a few flys that you want to tie then get...
  34. Thread: Drum

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    Re: Drum

    Good luck Deaddrift.

    I used to fish the Greenup dam a lot. Haven't fished it in 30 years but it was always a great place.

    Thanks for the fly info, I'll have to try one for the...
  35. Thread: Drum

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    Re: Drum

    I tie a wooly bugger type fly. Use a size 4 or 6 hook, weighted with lead wrap and a bead head so it'll get down fast. I only tie white and yellow and use estaz wrap. Essentially, it looks like a...
  36. Thread: Drum

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    Drum

    The latest issue of Kentucky Afield has an article on Drum. I was just wondering if anyone else uses a fly rod for them. I catch them with some regularity at the Falls of the Ohio. They are a...
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    Re: Otter Creek

    Deaddrift, the news I heard was that the whole park was going to reopen. The boyscout camp will stay too. T.U. was taking care of the creek. I hope they continue. Hats off to KFW.
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    Otter Creek

    The local news reported that KFW is taking Otter Creek and plans to reopen it next year. Hopefully, they'll continue the trout stocking program.
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    Re: Broke the tip off my custom 7wt 9' FR!

    Broke the last 3-4 inches off of a TFO about a month ago. I sent it back and they put a new section on it, good as new.
  40. Thread: Crawfish

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    Re: Crawfish

    Hi all, been reading this site and the new flyflishing board just never post. Anyway, Joe Cornwell, Fly Fish Ohio.com has a youtube video on tying the claw dad. It's a quick and easy fly and, he...
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    Re: West Virginia fly fishin - advice needed

    You might want to wait until you actually go to the area to get your flys. A lot are generic but seems like every area has it's favorites. Check with a local W.Va. fly shop regarding flys, weights,...
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