Nice fish!

I’d have to agree that looks alot like a compara mayfly. The green tail I am going to bet is either caddis green sparkle flash fibers, or could be green fibers with crystal flash alongside of it.
I use allot of crystal flash when I tie up allot of my flies. Especially the newer UV flash incorporated into them.

Have not done the gills yet this yr, but the trout fishing just over the border in WI has been just short of bloody amazing!!
Probably the best yr of trout fishng I have had my whole life!

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Okuma SLV. Not a current model but plenty on ebay. Smooth, silent.

I caught my scottish salmon on this reel in a 10, but I have smaller ones too.

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X2 on the Okuma. My reel I use on my 8 weight has taken on pike up to 47 1/2 inches, bass, and even a catfish. This reel works very well and is easy to take care of and upkeep. Would work very well for you IMHO.

Depends on conditions, aproach, and what side I am coming from. For the most part I will fish upstream a few steps at a time. Except for streamers. I like to fish downstream and cast out and across at a 45 and strip back. seem to get alot of good reaction striles that way.

Congratulations!

Do those IDO sweet shirts come in a onesie?

Nice area. I have seen that silhouette of Andy a few times over these past 10 yrs of fishing with him.

Work has prevented me from meeting up with him these last 2 yrs…..although I do believe we are going to take a summer drive over to his new house this yr.

I wonder how the transducer held up?

That is one of the most gorgeous bows I have seen in a long time!!

Sounds like a great day!! I’m envious!!

Although I will just watch you guys eat them sliders…….once they hit my stomach they just keep on sliding…….something doesn’t agree with me.

I will on the other hand have a double helping of that venison!!

I am exactly the same! If I’m not fishnig, I’m tying flies, or drawing, painting, building models airplanes, wood carving……….drives my wife nuts!

We will have to set something up where we are able to meet up and go over some stuff with you. Either on the water or whatever works for you.

Rootski

I have heard allot of good things about the sharkskin line but at the time it was too spendy for me. After carefull research I went with the Rio as my 2nd choice and it was a definate plus for me.
I’ll snd you a PM hopefully tonight. Work has been nuts again.

I am at work on break, so I am just going to post a short response here. The shows are pretty good. THis year it was a little crowded being in Blaine but at least there was a show. I’ll respond more in depth when I get home.

Just throwing this out there, but what about a monthly get together for those intereseted in flyfishing for warm water? We could also do fishing outtings / trips on either side of the state lines?

For those of us who have the experience, I know I for one would be more than willing to help as much as I can with casting, tying flies, or what ever one may need. Just a thought. We could find somewhere centraly located for us to meet such as a park with grass and open spaces along with picnic tables for tying or enjoying a barley pop.

Thoughts?

I love fishing for fish with all types of gear….that being said, I have been fly fishing and tying my own flies for 30 yrs this June and going after pike on the long rod keeps me awake at night with tremors and sweats! My PB on the fly is 47 1/2″….from a float tube!!

I use an #8 wt Temple Fork 3 piece rod and love it. it casts like a dream. now being an #8 people would normally think that I am casting an #8 line. Well, I am anything but ordinary…lol I prefer to load my #8 with a #9 Rio CLouser line. This line is made for chucking big half of a rabbit hide flies around with ease. Let me tell you, this line is phenomenal in my opinion. Best line I have ever rigged on an outfit. Overloading a rod with a line weight higher than the rod is made for is actually quite common among us pike / musky / carp rodders. it loads the rod nice and full and even in the wind I can cast my flies with ease. How big are my flies you ask? Well, usually that is a question I reserve for the ladies…… ……but I tie my toothy flies on 7/0 – 10/0 saltwater gamakatsu hooks with Kevlar thread and epoxy for the head cement. I am in dire need of a UV glue system such as Clear Cure Goo!!!

As for casting..echoing as said above..DOUBLE HAUL

This technique will be invaluable for you to learn. I also had the honor of receiving a 10 minute casting lesson from Lefty Kreh a few yrs back at the Great Waters Fly expo when it was still at the Sheraton hotel off of 100 and 494. He taught me his side casting style and I have pretty much eliminated my bad casting knots…aka..wind knots. I am old enough to know that when someone like that takes the time to teach you something….you shut up and listen

I learned more in 10 minutes than I could have in 10 yrs of casting.

Tossing big chunky salad muffins is a matter of slowing down. Unlike with a trout fly where the cadence is a good pace, it is best to wait until you feel the muffin bag’s weight on the back / forward cast. As for leaders, I have used two consistently. 1 – 20″ of 40 lb braid albright knotted to a 12 inch piece of #26 lb American Fishing wire, camo. I then use an arbor knot to attach the flies. The other I use is 20 inches of 40# braid with 12 inches of 40# fluro. Both work well but I do prefer the wire one.

Hope this helps….I’m probably going to be kept up all night waiting for the bloody season……

My baby…..

I’s have no probem helping out with gas, after fishing refreshments, or whatever is needed.
I’ll have to keep an eye on that nad post.
Thanks!

Thanks for the tips everyone, i have some maps to read.
I’ll have to keep an eye out for open seats.
thanks again

Donkey town!!

Personally, I couldn’t care less if the “statistics” are right or not…that is one E’ll of a nice fish!!

Nice picture Len.

I was just thinking, you and I have known each other through forums, talking on the phone, ect for 7 yrs now. I just realized that we ahve never met or fished together…….that will have to change! I have not eaten any torut in a while………

I cant wait to get out. Looks like there will be a few of us christening our new tackle this spring!

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You can go to Red Wing and fish for Walleyes on Pool 4 right now. The Walleye Opener is also a good time to hit the river because most people head North or to another inland lake.

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I am new to fishing the miss & mn rivers. I have heard from people at Gander that you cant fish walleyes & pike outside of season. Then i have two other employees tell me that the miss & mn are open all year????
I have read the new regs and i feel i missed something. Could someone please clarify this for me please?
thanks
Brent

good to see……it’s
almost here! This bloody cold has got to give sometime.

Nice! Bet those were a blast.

Sounds like a good set up for you. It took some practice to learn my other baitcaster and i still working with them. I hear my new one is a bit easier so we will see. Good thing a cat rig does not need to be cast a country mile.

These are tragic events that although sad, could very well have been prevented. Unfortunately we humans fall into the “it’s never happened before” phase. As a former South Metro area Sheriff’s diver and over 19 yrs as a medic I can tell you it is not a matter of “it’s never happened before” but is a fact that it just has not happened yet. Each of us as individuals if asked what our perception of risk is would come up with just as many answers as there are people. Some like to sky dive or race, others like to not touch them with a 10 ft pole. Such a shame that those boys could not have thought out their decisions before hand. River and or ice diving are the most dangerous of any kind of diving and I feel for both the boys families, as well as all the EMS responders who reported to the scenes. I have been out of EMS for about 8 yrs now but I know it is hard on them. Having been the one to inform family members that their loved one did not make it even with all my efforts, it is unbearable for families. It is not an undertaking I would wish on my worst enemy.

All of us who enjoy the winter sports please take care and be “aware” of your surroundings. Most of all, be safe and have fun.

What a whopper! The kid is great, I can only imagine all of the reactions when they figured out what they had.

Sweet, so I’m good to go. Can’t wait to get out.

I have a hot spot map of P4 but finding details of other spots seems to be harder to find. What do you all use for scouting the Miss?

April sounds like a great time to not be sitting around the house!Can’t wait!

@Nick, the rod is the white one. Is there a difference?

I also have the 7″ casting / spinning ugly stick.

Well folks, Happy Valentines day to me from my wife and daughter. My daughter bought me an 8′ med / hvy Ugly Stick and my wife bought me an Abu Garcia BCX 6600! Went ahead and ordered the 3/0 Team catfish double action hooks and 300 yrds of the tug o war braid in 30 lb nuclear yellow. All in all, not a bad day!

Thanks for all the tips and info guys, I have a pretty good idea of what I would like to get now. If I do purchase more than one outfit I will tell my wife that the IDO guys told me too.

Although not needed or expected, I apreciate the offer and words.

Look forward to fishing with you!

Brent

HA!! Now all my secrets are out……

I never did have the “pleasure” of diving the MN for training. From what I heard it was some scary stuff and I am thinking I am lucky not to have done so. I also heard from some of the othr divers that there are some pretty big aligator gar that like to check out divers in there……

I have read and seen some pics and there seems to be some monsters around in those waters. Looking forward to perhaps hooking into some.

LOL….axe murderer…..no….shhhhh……

ex military, paramedic, and was a diver on the Carver Sheriff’s Dive team for 2 yrs so…..hopefully that counts for the positve!! We could meet for burgers and beer before hand.

Would love to come on out and learn, fish with you.

I apreciate the offer.

Brent