Al_Taylor

Are there any problems with tying a perfection loop in the end of your fly line to attach to a pre-looped leader? I had one of the woven loop connecters on one of my lines [that's a few years old] and when putting a new leader on noticed that the casing of the fly line was cracked right behine the end of the connector, so I cut the line off at that point and just put a perfection loop in it. Didn't know whether there would be any problems with the strength of this connection or if it would cause any casting problems. It actually seems to pass through the guides pretty slick...

The knot will be pretty big to go thru the guides if you are netting a fish and it takes another run. I would recommend a 12" length of 15lb-20lb Maxima mono that is connected to the fly line with a needle knot (or nail knot) and then a perfection loop is tied on the other end of this 12" piece. The best is to finish your knots off with a dab of "UV Knot Sense". This stuff makes a smooth coating for the knot which allows it to go thru guides very smoothly. You can then add and remove leaders with a loop to loop connection.

Brent

Wow. Good to know. I appreciate the heads up.

Al

I have fished with Captain Andy Stuth TX:920-559-2665 "Door County Charters" http://www.doorcountycharters.com/ He is a great guide and will put you on the fish.

 

Good Luck

Hi, Thank you for the referral. I am going to contact both guides mentioned and try to work out a trip soon.

Al

I agree about Dale Strochein. I went out with him in May. He knows a lot of spots and should be able to put you on some good bass. I think his first love is walleye fishing though.

HI Mike,

Its good to know you agree with Steve... high praise!

Thanks for the reply.

Al

Dale Strochein at www.wackywalleye.com. He is out of of Sand Bay in Sturgeon Bay. The best guide around in my opinion. Always puts you on fish and the rates are right. He is also owner of Sand Bay Beach Resort. Great place to stay.

Thank you Steve, I appreciate the info. I will give him a call.

Al

Can anyone recommend a good guide for the Door County, Wisc. area?

Thanks,

Al Taylor

Mark G is right, you need a better hat/coat ect. The other trick I have used is to wear a turtleneck shirt as an base layer (synthetic of course) and insert a handwarmer in the neck collar in the back... really works!

I am a HUGE fan of Boga. There is no doubt in my mind it has saved lots of steelhead for me. It is perfect for pike, for obvious reasons.

I also use it for SM if I need time to get a camera ready or if there is a crankbait with a bunch of nasty treble hooks to remove.

I also think the Boga is well worth the extra cost.

ok Mike, I'll see you there.

Al

Given the recent weather... is this event still on?

I'm pretty sure I will be there.

I am considering buying a drift boat for several fishing opportunities. One of which is local smallmouth fishing. However, my main concern is ramp access for the fox and the dupage rivers. Any information provided would be much appreciated.

 

Joe

Joe,

Are you still interested in a drift boat... I have some ideas for you if you do.

Al