Jeff S
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I just had to share...
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I was under the impression that cormorants could be taken as long as the shooter had proper documentation/ license. Can't remember if it was from a thread on AN or a local that I spoke with though.
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The picture takes a bit to load Ferret. Got to admit it is hilarious.
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Good one Chesters Are they poisonous?
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Is it possible that you weren't seen? A few weeks ago I was fishing for grayling at a bend in the river. A young couple was walking along the trail adjucent to my swim. While I could see and hear them coming I doubt they could see me. They were skipping rocks across my swim. I grabbed my bag and made a move they finally took notice and I was standing in broad daylight. This couple I know weren't being inconciderate. Just enjoying a day out. Sounds like it was different for you. There is always one in every family.
Find places off the beaten path and you won't see many if any people at all. Fish are under less pressure as well and you might catch more.
[ 11. January 2004, 06:46 PM: Message edited by: Dvarcet ]
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and don't forget
Letters in the Sand by I.P. Freely
Drinking Games by Al Coholic
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They are definitely considered sportfish, see here ,up in the northern states and they aren't typically found in southern states. I had never heard of pike in California until I read a thread about culling them here on AN. Disgusting if you ask me.StuMac:
Old news I'm afraid!
However, don't for one moment think americans are anti pike. Although not as highly prized as bass, pike are regarded as a prime sportfish in the Northern states (where are an indigenous species) and, although they may get eaten on a regular basis, anyone taking under or oversized fish (they have 'slot' limits there), exceeding their catch limit or chucking a pike up the bank (it is illegal to kill a fish for any reason other than to eat it) will have the State Fish and Game people on them like a ton of bricks.
The problem with laws in the states is that they vary state to state and provide a booklet that specifies how many of whatever species you take up to what length, and what time of year it's in season. I have never heard of only being allowed to take fish for food. They don't always limit the number of fish that you can take or the size. It's fairly common to toss carp in the bushes but as carping becomes more popular who knows. More than likely you'll see something similiar to what happens here in the UK with pike. The unschooled still line the bank with them. :mad:
The fish and wildlife guys (DNR) can come down on you if and only if they were around or have evidence. They can take all your tackle, poles, your boat, trailer, and truck if you are poaching. Not to mention banning you for life in that state from obtaining a fishing license. Keep in mind this would be the most extreme case.
Still I doubt you would see anyone at some of the lakes in the Pacific northwest. That's my kind of fishing.
[ 09. January 2004, 06:34 PM: Message edited by: Dvarcet ]
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Personally it has been trial and error and I've heard that teaching yourself only leads to bad habits that you will have to fix later on. I couldn't wait to get out and try the rod. I was willing to take that risk. This weekend I am going to try a trout fishery with a guy that has quite a bit of experience. I'm hoping to pick up a few tips from him. The best advice that I have read was to start on rivers and not worry about distance casting. Thanks for that Mal.
Cheers
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Hi Nathan, I thought I would see if anyone would post before I did so I've been watching this thread. First, you aren't being very specific. You can catch almost anything by flyfishing. What are you fishing for? What size rod do you have? How do you plan to fish?
I've only just begun myself so I haven't much to offer. By asking specific questions you can get a better idea of how you want to present a fly and I find that on AN everyone has something to offer.
At the moment I'm using fairly small nymphs drifting them in the current. Bead heads and pheasant tails seem to work for me. I haven't tried an klinkenhammers yet but they are supposed to work really well. I use an intermediate flyline (weight forward) presented on a 9 foot tapered leader. Fish slow and near the bottom and you can't be far off. I'm fishing specifically for grayling. Prepare yourself. You don't get a fish every cast or every 20 for that matter. It is fun though. Read everything you can on what you want to fish for. Plenty of websites to choose from. I hope this helps.
Good luck
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I'll try it Newt. Thanks for the assistance.
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I think I figured it out and resubmitted the photo. Turned out better this time.
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I just posted a photo in the fly fishing section that didn't turn out. Does anyone know how to resize pictures before they are sent? I've got software for an HP scanner and kodak easyshare that might work. The pictures look fine before I send them but look like something is wrong with the settings or were actually taken in 16 bit color.
Cheers
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Thanks Malcolm, I haven't been to any still waters to fly-fish yet. Too much fun on the river. I'll have to agree with you about concentrating on technique versus distance. Average cast for me is about 30 feet. I'm still working out tangles but I think that comes with any type of fishing.
As for today, I caught what I think is a grayling. It had a large dorsal, but didn't have the same markings that I am used to seeing in all the pictures. It was obviously juvenile not much longer than my finger but better than blanking.
I hooked another an hour later that was probably nearing a pound. Unfortunately I have a habit of cranking them in and lost it. So is it a juvenile grayling? It's a new PB on a fly. 
Not sure what's up with the photo..
[ 03. January 2004, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: Dvarcet ]
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Four hundred pound sturgeon. Incredible. Anyone else notice that Fred had to repeat everything that John Wilson said? Good thing he didn't parrot that laugh. Great shows either way.
The series is on until 0530 tomorrow morning.
Whoops!
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I just started learning how to cast and seem to be doing a decent enough job. Second day out and hardly any tangles. Yesterday I drifted a black bead head through a few swims and couldn't tell if I had any takes. Got to figure out how to make a visible indicator.
It was nice to be out and oh so quiet with all the snow on the ground. I spoke with one person that had just caught a nice sized chub and a few grayling. Nothing for me though.. But thats only a matter of time.
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Patience.. Thats all it takes. Then again I'd rather not have to baby-sit. No-one says you have to sit with them all day. It doesn't take much to get the kiddies attention and to set them on the right track. What's a few floats and hooks? Once they catch they'll be back. I was lucky... my grandfather taught me. If I only had his patience.
Hey Chesters? If I gave you my phone number could you call me say around 6 ish???
I really really want to go fishing tomorrow.[ 02. January 2004, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: Dvarcet ]
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Yep, will have to give the wading staff a try. I'm sure a large stick will suffice.. I haven't attached the screws to the felt soles yet but we'll see how I get on tomorrow afternoon with them attached.
What is the normal coarse tackle? I like to travel light and stay mobile. Probably to the detriment of other people on the bank. I try not to disturb them too much. Not that I see that many. The only things I take with me are unhooking mat, net, forceps, lures, and rod. I'll be taking all that while fluff chucking as well. I find it easier to have all that just in case but I still get soaked just carrying that.
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Hi Mal..? Yep I found out yesterday just why it has been slow. Way too windy. I'm not good enough yet to even attempt a cast in a moderate wind. I'll try again in a few days. Thought I would try a pheasants tail or hairs ear on the grayling. I don't think anything is going to hatch any time soon. Slowly adding to my collection of flies by tying my own. Quite fun too only my wife thinks I've gone totally mad... Making bugs she says.
Good luck finding the time to fish. I find my self making time.
Cheers
[ 29. December 2003, 06:57 PM: Message edited by: Dvarcet ]
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Oh right Paul, I think I may have asked you that in a previous thread. I don't know anything about the city area or the No. 1 stretch. If you ever manage up this way let me know. Some fantastic piking up to 22lbs I've heard and well rumors that there is a 30+ roaming. I've caught plenty of doubles though. Big perch as well if you are into that. I'll be searching for grayling over the next few months. I've never even seen one but I hear they smell pretty
.On the waders I slipped and slid all the way to my favorite swim only to find that the water was too high where I wanted to wade and the wind kept me from trying out my new fly rod. So back to the truck to get my other rod and realized that even at -1C I had overdressed. The waders are definitely warm and NO leaks. They're great for breaking ice too..
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Hey Paul what part of the Ure do you fish? It was real murky today so lures were out. I regularly fish the bridging site near Bishop Monkton and between North bridge (the Sharow roundabout) and Hewick bridge. Going to try for grayling on the fly tomorrow I just hope it clears up a bit.
My waders came with a bunch of screws.. Funny thing my wife always mumbles something about directions.
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From the looks of mine (Wychwood) they come with a patch kit and it's been tank tested. They are supposed to be warm.. Still we'll see tomorrow.
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Mick you know I never thought of that.. good question. I'm going to look at the box and failing that I'll tell you about it tomorrow. Not a dumb question that certainly got me thinking.
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I haven't seen any posts in this section in a while. Not sure if it's lack of interest or the wrong time of year. Has anyone been flyfishing recently and caught anything or not? I'm about to try it myself and would be interested in what flies are being used and how they are being fished. I'd like to target grayling this year.
Hope you all had a Happy Christmas
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Spot on Apache too dark to go back out though...
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Wow you are quick.. here's another.