great fishing websites/links - Page 2

sacco · 10-22-2004, 12:36 PM

C3-P0, while it does take a well experienced fly fishermen to notice the difference between a super-duper top o' the line fly rod (not me by any means), just the opposite is true with novices and cheap rods.

i first started fly fishing over 10 years ago with a cheapo k-mart rod. it sucked, i sucked, and i quickly lost interest.

then about 5 years ago i decided to try again, but this time i got a 1/2 way decent rod and found it much easier to learn how to cast with.

moral of the story is: i don't believe you need a $1,000 orvis, but you're also setting yourself up for failure with a $30 walmart special. besides, i'd rather pay the extra $70 and know it's guaranteed for life.

wildbrookies · 10-22-2004, 02:15 PM

Hello everyone, Did anybody name the www.ausableriversportshop.com yet?There is a ton of information pertaining to the Ausable river for the flyman.Such things as weather,water level,whats hatching and what flies to bring along.He also talks about other things for a neat little update.He maybe concluding for the year ,but for the regular trout season he updates his report daily at or around 7am ,faithfully,not like Francis Betters who may update his report by the month.Well, thanks for sharing all these valuable websites amongst us fishing fanatics.

Tightlines <*)))))))< wildbrookies

protocoldroid · 10-22-2004, 06:26 PM

Sacco, Luckily I did get at least one good tip before buying a rod.... Don't be cheap with your rod and line. Sounds like it's true! I'd like to feel that I bought half decent equipment, but.... if cheaper equipment makes it any harder -- I might've quit fly fishing by now

I'm just disappointed in myself on where I bought it now :/ I have friends in auburn, and am out there kinda often, and.... had money burning a hole in my pocket, and bought my first rod at bass pro

(I feel like a tool, cause I'd rather support the small business too). It's all graphite at least, White River Brand 8.5' 5wt.... Now though, I'm positive I could've saved $50 on the rod and gotten one gauranteed for life, and probably with better performance!! (not to mention better customer service!)

Anyhow, I already want another rod (or two)

Practically -- I want a rod for a lighter line weight (for the delicate presentation) but.... Emotionally -- I want one of those fast action rods.... They just look exciting!! Toys toys toys!!!

Rising trout outfitters are great, they were sure to have my business after my first trip in there, I just fell in love with the place.

As an aside...Still took me about 10 hours of casting before I threw a not-open loop, hehe. And honestly still don't throw nice loops consistently. Probably with some instruction you can learn to throw a tight loop in 10 minutes, but... armed with a few books, a video and the internet -- prepare to learn the hard way (my favorite way to learn, heh)

Geez it feels good though when you make a satisfactory cast!

My casting was so horrible at first, that I was starting to get strikes on every good cast (like a handful the whole time out, heh).... Like the little turds were giving me a critique! Guessing I probably spooked the heck out of 'em with all kindsa line all over the landscape

serotonin · 02-13-2005, 02:25 PM

Here's a few Steelhead sites that may be of interest...
http://www.fishusa.com/FishSalmonRiver/river_des.asp
http://www.salmon-river.com/fran-pg.htm
http://www.yankeeangler.com/
http://www.salmoncrazy.com/
http://steelheadsite.com/

serotonin · 02-13-2005, 02:32 PM

This can useful for lands bordering the ADK park...
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/getmaps.html

serotonin · 02-13-2005, 02:34 PM

Lakes...
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/d...aps/index.html

serotonin · 02-13-2005, 02:40 PM

And here's a site for region 6. I wish the other DEC regions would develop a page like this... http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/r...wmr/trout.html

sacco · 05-26-2005, 11:01 AM

i'm looking for a good site on mays/stones/caddis, ect.

plenty of great sites like troutnut and others for pictures and tying info, but i'd like to learn more about the bugs themselves- more detailed info on their life cycles and biology.

anybody know of a site like that?

wildbrookies · 05-26-2005, 11:58 AM

I did locate two websites that may be helpful.

Try:www.tnrockyraccoon.com/thebugs.html and www.thefeedinglane.com/insects.html

Hope these helped.

WB

wildbrookies · 05-26-2005, 12:16 PM

Also,
www.flyfishingconnection.com has a good overview of just the Mayflies life cycle

and www.fishonfly.com is pretty cool

have fun.very interesting stuff.

If none of this helps go to Barnes and Noble or Borders and grab a few good books off of the flyfishing shelf and buy a coffee and sit and read some of the interesting parts,when done ,put books back and go home with nothing lost but time.

WB

sacco · 05-26-2005, 12:28 PM

muchos gracias WB

wildbrookies · 05-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Glad to help. Now, I think I`ll brush up on those critters also.

Take care, and tightlines lines!!!

WB

AdRegion · 05-28-2005, 08:32 AM

Here's a neato little thing we created for the fisher types.
http://directwebadv.com/download/Adi...shingGuide.htm

You can get a hard copy here:
fishadk.com

Also, if you sign up for the Region 5 Hotline e-news, it will show up in your inbox every Friday automatically! All Free!

pondhopper · 06-17-2005, 07:10 PM

Here's a relatively new bi-monthly sportsman's newspaper for NYS:

www.nyoutdoornews.com

Creekwader · 08-25-2005, 11:51 AM

Some cool flies from Scotland that have great potential for our area:

http://www.graysofkilsyth.com/needle-flies.htm

heff · 04-22-2006, 03:38 PM

hey all, first post here..

BTW, Gary is a US Vet...lol..
If you can wade through the BS, our little site is great, just ignore 95% of the stuff there
www.riversmallies.com

Creekwader · 10-10-2006, 12:04 PM

For those interested in streamer fly eye candy:

http://www.globalflyfisher.com/strea...tewart_leeman/

Our very own Hugh has got some beauties and I've got one contribution too.

St.Regis · 03-02-2007, 12:54 PM

Good site for the big lake, Fingers, and tribs.

http://fishing.lakeontariounited.com/index.php

serotonin · 03-10-2007, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffyhunter

Broadcasting "fishing reports" on the internet is like posting how good your wife is in bed and inviting everyone over for a try.

Yep. You got a point.

One question, tho' ...
Is she the one I met when I wuzn't fishin' for pike...?
She sure gotta lotta teeth.

Do you know what she did with my steel leader...?

Shaq · 08-03-2007, 02:45 PM

shameless self-promotion

my new site www.theanglersnet.com

10-22-2004, 12:36 PM	#21
sacco no soup for you Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,156	C3-P0, while it does take a well experienced fly fishermen to notice the difference between a super-duper top o' the line fly rod (not me by any means), just the opposite is true with novices and cheap rods. i first started fly fishing over 10 years ago with a cheapo k-mart rod. it sucked, i sucked, and i quickly lost interest. then about 5 years ago i decided to try again, but this time i got a 1/2 way decent rod and found it much easier to learn how to cast with. moral of the story is: i don't believe you need a $1,000 orvis, but you're also setting yourself up for failure with a $30 walmart special. besides, i'd rather pay the extra $70 and know it's guaranteed for life. __________________ Fly Fisher's Anglers Association- a fine drinking club with a fishing problem www.GoFlyFish.org

02-13-2005, 02:25 PM	#24
serotonin ember Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,233	Here's a few Steelhead sites that may be of interest... http://www.fishusa.com/FishSalmonRiver/river_des.asp http://www.salmon-river.com/fran-pg.htm http://www.yankeeangler.com/ http://www.salmoncrazy.com/ http://steelheadsite.com/ __________________ Fish this.

02-13-2005, 02:32 PM	#25
serotonin ember Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,233	This can useful for lands bordering the ADK park... http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/getmaps.html __________________ Fish this.

02-13-2005, 02:34 PM	#26
serotonin ember Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,233	Lakes... http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/d...aps/index.html __________________ Fish this.

02-13-2005, 02:40 PM	#27
serotonin ember Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,233	And here's a site for region 6. I wish the other DEC regions would develop a page like this... http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/r...wmr/trout.html __________________ Fish this.

10-22-2004, 02:15 PM	#22
wildbrookies Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,403	Hello everyone, Did anybody name the www.ausableriversportshop.com yet?There is a ton of information pertaining to the Ausable river for the flyman.Such things as weather,water level,whats hatching and what flies to bring along.He also talks about other things for a neat little update.He maybe concluding for the year ,but for the regular trout season he updates his report daily at or around 7am ,faithfully,not like Francis Betters who may update his report by the month.Well, thanks for sharing all these valuable websites amongst us fishing fanatics. Tightlines <*)))))))< wildbrookies

10-22-2004, 06:26 PM	#23
protocoldroid always smoothin' it Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 302	Sacco, Luckily I did get at least one good tip before buying a rod.... Don't be cheap with your rod and line. Sounds like it's true! I'd like to feel that I bought half decent equipment, but.... if cheaper equipment makes it any harder -- I might've quit fly fishing by now I'm just disappointed in myself on where I bought it now :/ I have friends in auburn, and am out there kinda often, and.... had money burning a hole in my pocket, and bought my first rod at bass pro (I feel like a tool, cause I'd rather support the small business too). It's all graphite at least, White River Brand 8.5' 5wt.... Now though, I'm positive I could've saved $50 on the rod and gotten one gauranteed for life, and probably with better performance!! (not to mention better customer service!) Anyhow, I already want another rod (or two) Practically -- I want a rod for a lighter line weight (for the delicate presentation) but.... Emotionally -- I want one of those fast action rods.... They just look exciting!! Toys toys toys!!! Rising trout outfitters are great, they were sure to have my business after my first trip in there, I just fell in love with the place. As an aside...Still took me about 10 hours of casting before I threw a not-open loop, hehe. And honestly still don't throw nice loops consistently. Probably with some instruction you can learn to throw a tight loop in 10 minutes, but... armed with a few books, a video and the internet -- prepare to learn the hard way (my favorite way to learn, heh) Geez it feels good though when you make a satisfactory cast! My casting was so horrible at first, that I was starting to get strikes on every good cast (like a handful the whole time out, heh).... Like the little turds were giving me a critique! Guessing I probably spooked the heck out of 'em with all kindsa line all over the landscape

05-26-2005, 11:01 AM	#28
sacco no soup for you Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,156	i'm looking for a good site on mays/stones/caddis, ect. plenty of great sites like troutnut and others for pictures and tying info, but i'd like to learn more about the bugs themselves- more detailed info on their life cycles and biology. anybody know of a site like that? __________________ Fly Fisher's Anglers Association- a fine drinking club with a fishing problem www.GoFlyFish.org

05-26-2005, 11:58 AM	#29
wildbrookies Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,403	I did locate two websites that may be helpful. Try:www.tnrockyraccoon.com/thebugs.html and www.thefeedinglane.com/insects.html Hope these helped. WB __________________ "Get your mind off trout,if you can.I know they`ve got you.I can see it. Every fraternity of sufferers knows its brothers.Trout hook men;men don`t hook trout.Better try and throw the hook while you can.By the time you`re a grown man there probably won`t be a pure trout healthy enough to fiddle with"... Quote from Emerson in the book "The Earth Is Enough"by Harry Middleton Last edited by sacco; 05-26-2005 at 12:27 PM.. Reason: fixed a link

05-26-2005, 12:16 PM	#30
wildbrookies Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,403	Also, www.flyfishingconnection.com has a good overview of just the Mayflies life cycle and www.fishonfly.com is pretty cool have fun.very interesting stuff. If none of this helps go to Barnes and Noble or Borders and grab a few good books off of the flyfishing shelf and buy a coffee and sit and read some of the interesting parts,when done ,put books back and go home with nothing lost but time. WB __________________ "Get your mind off trout,if you can.I know they`ve got you.I can see it. Every fraternity of sufferers knows its brothers.Trout hook men;men don`t hook trout.Better try and throw the hook while you can.By the time you`re a grown man there probably won`t be a pure trout healthy enough to fiddle with"... Quote from Emerson in the book "The Earth Is Enough"by Harry Middleton

05-26-2005, 12:28 PM	#31
sacco no soup for you Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,156	muchos gracias WB __________________ Fly Fisher's Anglers Association- a fine drinking club with a fishing problem www.GoFlyFish.org

05-26-2005, 12:33 PM	#32
wildbrookies Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,403	Glad to help. Now, I think I`ll brush up on those critters also. Take care, and tightlines lines!!! WB __________________ "Get your mind off trout,if you can.I know they`ve got you.I can see it. Every fraternity of sufferers knows its brothers.Trout hook men;men don`t hook trout.Better try and throw the hook while you can.By the time you`re a grown man there probably won`t be a pure trout healthy enough to fiddle with"... Quote from Emerson in the book "The Earth Is Enough"by Harry Middleton

05-28-2005, 08:32 AM	#33
AdRegion TourPro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 318	Here's a neato little thing we created for the fisher types. http://directwebadv.com/download/Adi...shingGuide.htm You can get a hard copy here: fishadk.com Also, if you sign up for the Region 5 Hotline e-news, it will show up in your inbox every Friday automatically! All Free!

06-17-2005, 07:10 PM	#34
pondhopper Have creel; will travel Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 749	Here's a relatively new bi-monthly sportsman's newspaper for NYS: www.nyoutdoornews.com __________________ --"Pete You?!, Pete You's grandson?!...That name is nearly sacred & uttered with awe in THIS house!" : The late Dr. Reed's wife, upon entering her house & being introduced- so to converse with her husband about the old days, a little before he died. The kind of greeting you'll never forget & reinforces your image of the hero you never met. --

08-25-2005, 11:51 AM	#35
Creekwader Snag Locator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the Place of the Nettles Posts: 929	Some cool flies from Scotland that have great potential for our area: http://www.graysofkilsyth.com/needle-flies.htm

04-22-2006, 03:38 PM	#36
heff Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Linglestown (harrisburg) Pennsylvania Posts: 4	hey all, first post here.. BTW, Gary is a US Vet...lol.. If you can wade through the BS, our little site is great, just ignore 95% of the stuff there www.riversmallies.com

10-10-2006, 12:04 PM	#37
Creekwader Snag Locator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the Place of the Nettles Posts: 929	For those interested in streamer fly eye candy: http://www.globalflyfisher.com/strea...tewart_leeman/ Our very own Hugh has got some beauties and I've got one contribution too.

03-02-2007, 12:54 PM	#38
St.Regis Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,308	Good site for the big lake, Fingers, and tribs. http://fishing.lakeontariounited.com/index.php

08-03-2007, 02:45 PM	#40
Shaq Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 161	shameless self-promotion my new site www.theanglersnet.com __________________ I'll find 'im for 3...but I'll catch 'im, and kill 'im for 10 www.theanglersnet.com

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