Jonn Graham

WOW! You mean to tell me there is not a fly fisherman out there who is in need of a new five weight reel and does not want to sell their old one??? Fly fishermen must hold on to their stuff forever.

That Cabelas reel looks mighty fine. Problem is the $$$ is a little tight right now at home due to my wife having her job eliminated. I was hoping to find an ISA member that had a used reel they did not use anymore and would like to unload it for a good price.

Hopefully somebody can help me out (hint hint). My five weight rod is looking for a companion.

I am looking for a 5 weight fly reel to go along with my new 5 weight rod. I would prefer a reel that is gold or silver in color. I cannot afford new right now, so if anyone has a nice shiney, used reel that they want to unload at a fair price, please let me know. I am not partial to any brand or type.

thanks.

As far as I know, there is no arthoscopic surgery for Carpal Tunnel. My surgeon made no mention of this. I had the incision method and so has everyone i have ever talked with. I wish it could have been arthroscopic................heck I might have been fishing in days.

MY Gander Mountain in Peoria had no fly reels as nice as the ones you are speaking of.

Just had to get out of the house after my surgery. Though I cannot drive, I talked the wife into taking my to Gander Mountain in Peoria. While perusing the store, I noticed some fly rods on clearance. After talking with the sales guy, he told me that even the St. Croix Reign fly rods were 50% off the sale price. My mouth began to water.

I was able to get a St. Croix Reign 5 weight rod for $50. Heck it even came with a hard case. Definitely made my day. The retail price is $130.

My surgery on my carpal tunnel syndrome was complete by noon on Friday. I understand now what the doc says about two to three weeks until I can resume casting. Little more pain than expected. Taking my Vicodin and watching Brett Favre videos.

For the first time in my life, I am glad it is raining buckets outside. Even if I was healthy enough to fish, the rivers are so messed up what would be the point. Can't believe I am saying this, but........................LET IT RAIN!!!!

Ron:

You are right about the use of the elbow and not the wrist. Problem is, according to the Dr., is the act of gripping anything like a fly rod. He does not want me to grip anything for at least two weeks. I really think fly fishing is out for that time period............unless I can try to fly fish left handed. Upon further thought....................that would probably be a disaster. I am going to have to just grin and bear it.

Bill:

The Dr. says I should be able to do most things right away...........except casting. I do think I may be able to continue making jigs. Will have to test it to find out.

Thanks for the information Greg. I think I will go with your suggestions for now. Guess I will have to start learning my knots.

Who said I was down for the season?! I plan to be fly fishing in no more than three weeks after my surgery. That puts me fishing right during the prime fall bite in mid October.

I have thought about the "lefty" thing. May have to try practicing in the yard tonite.

I would like more information on furled leaders. It seems they would be great as there is a loop on the end to tie your leader material. I know one fly fisherman who likes them. What are the advantages/disadvantages? I know they are expensive but it seems they would last a long time due to the fact that you can just keep continually adding leader material? What do you experts think?

Well, I guess I just have fished too much the last twenty or so years. On Friday I am getting carpal tunnel surgery. My right hand has been bothering me for over a year now. Very uncomfortable as my hand goes to sleep while fishing. Fly fishing is twice as bad on my hand as regular spin/cast fishing. Very Annoying!

A neurologist checked me out by shocking my nerves (very unpleasant by the way) and confirmed that I have carpal tunnel in my right wrist. The surgeon will fix the problem on Friday. Surgeon says no casting for two to three weeks. Abiding by this is going to be tough. I am sure that I will probably start trying to cast in a week or so.

Wish me luck. I will not be a happy human for awhile, so disregard any nasty or grumpy things I say online.

Mark:

I have suffix braid on all of my rods/reels. Ten pound on the spinners, and 20 pound on the casting reels...........I love it! Have not had any problems whatsoever. Sorry to hear that you have had some problems. Maybe perhaps you did get a bad spool. You are correct about the notch in the spool...............dumb idea.

Now, when it comes to Cortland Masterbraid. I tried it on my casting gear and absolutely hated it! It would backlash very easily and when it did backlash, I had the line snap twice costing me two baits. I hated the color of the line even when it was new. I would challenge anyone to compre cortland and Sufix braid and get back to me on what you honestly think. Ken D., can you honestly say you have tried Sufix for any length of time?

OOps..........I did not see that this issue had already been posted.

Check out this!

http://www.prairiestateoutdoors.com/index....closings_nov_1/

I myself absolutely love Kickapoo State Park near Oakwood. Losing that park, and the others, is a travesty. Absolutely ridiculous!!

Hip waders won't get you too far in the Mack. Get a pair of waist-high breatheable waders..................you will love them.

After seeing how-to instructions on the net, I think I can make them myself. But thanks for all the offers.

Boy, this thread ouught to get some responses. I will try to keep my list brief:

Classic Slider heads

3 inch tubes

4 inch slider worms

Zara Spook Jr.

Small buzzbait

1/4 & 3/8 oz. Spinnerbaits

Rebel Craw crankbait

Scout swim jigs

That would give any river angler a start.

Jim:

Are you challenging me to a "cast off"? Bring it on!

If there any doubters out there that still cannot believe that I have begun to enter the dark, dark world of fly fishing, here is your proof.

Here I am actually hooked up with some fly rod bronze!!!

That looks awesome! Sure would like to try one................hint, hint.

Mark:

thanks for the link, but my computer at school has been blocked from that site due to "hate speech".????????? Is there any other site where I can see their products?

Oh yeah, duh, I never thought of that. Thanks Ron............I feel stupid now. I have some popper bodies at home. Looks like Sneaky Petes will be in plans for tonite.