Jim Wright

Cory and I tied a mess of bass bugs that will available for raffle at our Blowout.

Cory said he may come by.

Looked that up Rich, thanks for that. Lots of streamer options there.

Good advice and knowledge here for sure! I prefer a 6wt fast action. A moderate action 6wt with a Smallmouth bass line will give you plenty of power to land a large specimen, while still allowing plenty of sport for the little guys. I use Rio's smallmouth line, (6WT Floating). The bass taper shoots large, bulky or weighted flies with ease. ronk spelled out an important point, casting with a double haul method. Get on youtube and look up flycasting. casting is a skill and you will need some practice. hauling, mending, reach cast, roll cast. There are too many to learn all at once. focus on the basic cast at first. When you pick up the double haul, this cast will allow you to overcome windy conditions, as well as making large bugs easier to cast.

I am glad to announce that I will host an open tying session at my home. Saturday February 11. 930am-1230. I will have coffee and donuts and a bag of materials from FTD. We will tie, dunk, tell stories, and fill a box for the blowout. I am located on the Northside of Chicago. Close to the Kennedy Expressway. Contact me thru the messenger on this forum for address and directions Cheers

Nicely done! The Fox is getting to be quite the destination!

Thank you for clearing that up! See ya Friday

I'm confused. On our google calendar this event shows up this Friday. It shows up in notifications as this Saturday. A little clarification please.

nice looking bug!

nice bug dude! I have one very similar. Ive seen it called a moorish mouse, whatever, who cares as long as it hunts!

Studded boots are the way to go for me. I had never considered felt as it seems to be high maintenance. Have seen the strap on stud system. LL Bean has a kit. Interestingly it secures with a BOA system! Looks clunky. $89 t'boot. Its amazing how many times fishing outfitters have tried to re invent the wheel, isn't it!? for my money can't beat screwing some studs into the soles of your boots. I wouldn't recommend wading in old sneakers, too much debris on the river bed to tear thru an old wore out sole. Making for a ruined outing

I'm with you Eric, can't beat LL Bean's service warranty. I wish they'd produce their stuff here. But then again a $150 boot would be $450! Looking at other forums for reviews the Simms boots are hot or cold. Peeps love them or hate them. Thanks fellas

Hey! I'm in need of wader boots. I trust and value your opinions. Which do you all like? I have been using the LL Bean emerger style, of which I'm not sure is available any longer. I have large feet (sized 14). I've been interested in the Simms or Orvis with the Boa system. All opinions will be appreciated!

Great stuff. I'm sure if he's tying for money it doesn't take him 40 minutes ? An excellent lesson indeed! Thanks for posting.

Nice use of that sea dragon dubb.

Great read

Thanks dude!

Perhaps there was an incident? Fear of liability? We can't not take action based on an obstructionist attitude from someone in authority.

I'm in the market for a good condition sit on top kayak. Please, pm me with any info. Thanks. Jim Wright

Seriously, do we have a connection to have that be on an episode of Midwest Outdoors?

Super! really nice! Ive fished a similar pattern to your crab/crawdad with great success!

Thank you , see you then

that was sweet! great work Terry

What time shall we meet up?

Greta info! Thanks