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Entries Tagged as 'Fly Fishing Travel'

Getting Ready: Three months till Canadian Pike Trip

March 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments

For the 2010 trip fly fishing for Northern Pike in Canada, I’ve take a more utilitarian approach to tying. Two of my good friends are coming along, and neither tie flies so I’m getting started early. You can check out the 2008 pike trip and 2009 write ups.
Here are some of this year’s patterns [...]

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Tags: Fishing Porn · Fly Fishing Travel · Fly Tying

Los Roques Venezuela bonefish and flats trip report

March 1st, 2010 · 3 Comments

This past week 12 Oregon anglers escaped the cold and spent a week fly fishing for bonefish at Los Roques Venezuela. We had a spectacular week of weather, good fishing and good times. Our food, lodging, and service were all top shelf. The lodge staff did a fantastic job of tending to our every need [...]

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Jurassic Lake Fish Porn — Argentinian Mega Trout

February 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Jurassic Lake. For stillwater anglers, the name conjures up images of T-Rex sized trout. This huge high desert lake in Argentina is home to the world’s craziest, freak-show huge rainbows you’ll ever see. Unfortunately, it takes a gut-busting day long drive to get in there (and that’s after you get to Argentina).
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Trip Report: San Pedro Belize Bonefish

February 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Kathy McCartney sends us this report from her recent trip to Belize. Kathy is a veteran to Belize and is happy to assist with with information if anglers have a trip in mind. Send us an email if you have questions.–CD
San Pedro, Belize, January 13, 2010
It was cold and windy the day I caught this [...]

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Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video — Classic Bonefish Pattern

January 19th, 2010 · No Comments

The Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Crazy Charlie for flats fishing. Spring is a great time to chase bonefish, so get tying.

Crazy Charlie
Hook: TMC 811S #4-8
Thread: 6/0 Uni Thread Tan
Eyes: Bead Chain
Underbody; Pearl Flashabou
Overbody: Vinyl Rib Med Clear
Wing: Tan Calf [...]

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Great Lakes Winter Steelhead report: Ohio’s Lake Erie Tribs

December 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments

After spending the better part of a week breaking through ice to free up fishing spots and packing in leftover holiday ham to help overcome the cold and snow I’m taking a break! The winter steelhead run is in full swing in Ohio and ice and cold are just part of the program. Fishing the [...]

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Brian O’Keefe Mexico Bass Trip

December 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Brian O’Keefe sends us this photo report from his most recent trip to Mexico.
Take a break and check out a fun, good weather, good food, trip. These
photo collections are from Lake Mateos and Lake El Salto in Mexico, a
couple hours east of Mazatlan.
I went with www.anglingonthefly.com and stayed with www.anglersinn.com
If you need a break from [...]

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