Are You Float and Flying Again This Yr

[redneckshadrap]

A lot of us are really starting to countdown the time to F-n-F again. I had a good year last year. Mostly of the water instead of on. Learned a lot more about a lot of different kinds of equipment and flies.
I've upgraded and have added some new patterns to the flybox. I also plan to spend a little more time on Cland with a few different fellows..
I've got two rigs and will probably add a third when I buy back my AllPro.
Hope to headlock BJE,Elnut and Mark into going to John Davis's in December for a 2 day excursion.

What are you doing to get prepared?
Billy








Billy Elkins

The Creek Bank
It's easier to let the cat out of the bag than put it back in

[EJHick]

I have never tried the FNF technique, usually chasing around deer. But gonna give it a try this year, whats the best time, type of rigs, flies, lakes, etc? I was watching the Outdoor channel ealier and on Infisherman, they were using a skitter pop rapala with a worm or something behind it on a liter? But i was thinkin' would a skitter pop or pop r work on the FNF technique? Excited about trying it out this year, hopefully I tag out early on the deer!
Eric Hickman Jr.

[dpage70]

i'm with EJ, i've only tried FnF once and i'm dying to get a hold of smallies doing that. I even bought me a rod just for that purpose. don't be surprised to see me begging for one of you guys who know more about this to go with me this winter.

[Danny]

OK, like a lot of the other folks, I've not fished the FNF. But I was wondering. Since I fished the river the other day, I realize we have to warm water discharges from power plants on the river, one is KU, the other is TVA.

My question, would FNF be useful around the discharges, or would it be better to use standard bass tackle?

Thanks....

Tight lines and God Bless

Danny

[Chubminnow]

The F-n-F is on my fishing list of things-to-do or things to prepare for...right now my main efforts are getting my boat ready for Cumberland, Dale and Green River Lakes by November, preferably October but you guys know how it is...I have more time than money. Even though the boat is in great shape (19' John) it hasn't seen water for ten years, so needless to say there's a few things that definitely need replaced and checked out, such as trailer tires (check), batteries, fuel lines and several other things.

Redneck, not meaning to steal your thread, but to answer the question, F-n-F is on the list, I just ain't there yet.

[elnutsmalljaws]

You don't have to Headlock me into going FNF at Dale this winter. I have been hoping for the Alberta Clippers to hit soon and often for that magical water temp to hit 52 or so for me. I have John's cabin already rented for the last week of November thru December 3rd, plan on fishing the Billy Westmoreland Classic this year for the first time, then have the cabin rented again for several days the 3rd week of December. Got 23 vacation days to burn by the end of the year and get another 25 January 1. Taking my Dad for a couple of days for his first venture the end of November then my buddy is coming down to fish Billy's tourney. Plan on trying several new areas this year including fishing down past First Island towards the Dam this year after January 1, North of First Island thru December. I still have my FNF tackle box primed and ready, Rod and Reel lubed up and ready to go, plenty of Doans Back Ache pills and Icy Hot to put on those tired shoulders and back from reeling in all those 5-12 pounders. Bought a new rod late last year after I stepped on my other and broke it. She is 55 for 56 in hookset versus fish landing, pretty good ratio. One thing I will give to all the newbys that are fishing the fly for the first time, EVERY TIME YOUR BOBBER GOES UNDER IS NOT A FISH - THERE IS GRASS ALL OVER DALE AND YOU CAN PULL IT THRU THE GRASS AND THE JIG WILL CATCH A PIECE AND SLOWLY SINK UNDER JUST LIKE A BITE AT TIMES - I HEAR OF PEOPLE SAYING THEY HAD 20-30 PULLDOWNS A DAY BUT ONLY LANDED A FEW FISH - THE MAJORITY OF THE OTHERS WAS GRASS AND IT IS NOT NECESSARILY GRASS THAT WILL END UP ON YOUR HOOK EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU GET INTO IT - THE MORE EXPERIENCE YOU GET THE BETTER YOU WILL BE.

Now bring on the Alberta Clippers.

[elnutsmalljaws]

If you don't get your boat ready let me know and you can go with me.

[redneckshadrap]

If some of you looked at my New River/GreenBrier thread you'll notice in the picture that I have my F-n-F rig in hand minus the float.
The reason I started this thread is that folks will wait until January to start looking for F-n-F equipment. Once they order, adjust, reorder, read adjust...then the season's at it's end.

And you can search this site for all the threads we have posted or go to www.FloatandFly.com to start reading up on the subject.

Then contact some of the local baitshops to see what they have in stock. We have already starting rolling in the F-n-F inventory.

Billy

[redneckshadrap]

Elnut,

I hear you on the grass bites...LOL!!!!!







Billy Elkins

The Creek Bank
It's easier to let the cat out of the bag than put it back in

[EJHick]

What kidn of rod/reel combo do you suggest. Also what type of jigs or flies? Sounds like crappie fishin' mixed with trout fishin' on steroids. So when the water is hovering in the low 50's then its time to pull it out? Like I said I never tried it before, but would like to try it.

[bje]

Billy, you know I can't wait to slap that 4 pound test back on and get after it. Speaking of F-nF, I saw a couple guys on in fisherman 2 nights ago fishing a float-n-fly rod in warmer weather with a wacky worm instead of a fly. (should we call it "float-n-wack" Looked like they were on Eerie or St. Cliare. One of the guys or "wacky fly")was using a Skitter Pop with the hooks cut off as his bobber and he was popping it once in a while to draw attention. Looked like a pretty cool idea. We need to give both of those (wacky fly and topwater plug as a bobber) a try.

[elnutsmalljaws]

This was on In-Fisherman and they were Smallie fishing. One was using a slip bobber and the other a topwater with the hooks removed with a soft plastic below as bait. Catching nice 3lb+ smallies, but when do these guys not catch nice fish. Can you say DREAM JOB, travel around hire the best guides and catch the biggest Stripers, Pike, Muskie, Bass, Crappie, Gar, Sturgeon, Cats and whatever else. I would say they will replay the In-Fisherman show several more time this week.