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I think increases are a great idea but only if the money goes where it is meant to. Does anybody know what guarantee there is that the revenue would be put back into the DNR the way most of us would probably like to see. I don't mean somebody just telling us it will but actually something in writing so that legislature at some later date can't tap into it for anything other than. How many times have there been creative revenue ideas that in the end haven't gone to help the original purpose.

I have to say that in the dead drift or upstream cast I don't seem to have had a problem hooking the fish. They actually seem to hook themselves. They don't usually seem to take the fly very softly. When they bite there's usually no doubt about it. The reason I haven't become as big of a fan of swinging is because to me it seems as though the fly travels to fast. If I were a smallie would I be more tempted to eat something that was just tumbling down the river or go after a minnow that seemed as though it has some energy to make a dash for it. I think thats the reason during the swing alot of guys at the end of the swing leave the fly in place and sometimes strip and let it fall back. In the bounce its that same philosophy as strip and drop back only I can cover much more water and keep the fly closer to the bottom while making it look like an easy target.

Hi Everybody, I'm fairly new to the site but I have a question especially for the fly fisherman. I'm thinking of experimenting with some different presentations this year and am wondering if any of you out there have some unique ideas. My go to choice is the cast upstream with a tungsten conehead fly and bounce the bottom. I've read in the Holschag book he is a big advocate for this style, although I could never get into his float recommendation. That always seemed to take a little of the challenge and purity out of it for me. I suppose another popular method is swinging the fly. How about any others? If not any others what would you consider your favorite method for smallies on the fly and why?

Simms Gore-Tex XCR Jacket size medium. I usually wear large so I think the jacket runs a little bigger than usual. Good shape $175.00

Sage 2580 fly reel and spare spool with neoprene case for each. The reel is in perfect working order but does have some nicks on the outside rim of the body. The spare spool is almost perfect. It's a great reel for steelhead/salmon or redfish. $375.00 for everything. Call Bob @ 847-501-0676

For Sale 2 year old perception search 13 angler sit on top kayak. Normal wear and tear. I've used it for floating the Kank and small lakes for carp fishing also a few trips to Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. It's a great fishing kayak but have a new baby and won't be using it. Paid 875.00 Selling for 450.00. Call Bob @ 847-501-0676 SOLD