Third in our "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" series podcast where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week it's fly fishing tips 9 through 12!
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Second in our "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" series podcast where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week I touch on fly fishing tips 5 through 8!
Do check it out!
Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QczofU
#ifishnews #fishingpodcasts #flyfishingtips
In preparation for the upcoming trout stocking season, decided to dust-off the "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" and review the tips. This week I touch on tips 1 through 4!
Do check it out!
#flyfishing #fishingtips
Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QczofU
Work is work but still cannot help but think about fishing. This time, I thought about making a Whip Finish Tool that was just a tad bit larger than the one I bought from Cabela's.
After a little brainstorming, I made a prototype using spring wire from little marker flags used for marking buried lines and cables before a contractor digs up the ground.
Prototype worked but the diameter needed to be smaller.
Next round, I decided to head to Hobby Lobby for ideas. In short order, I picked the parts listed below:
Using pliers, diagonal cutters, and a vise grip, I cut and formed the Music Wire into a Whip Finish Tool using one I bought from Cabela's as a template.
Simple to make... do give it a go and make your own DIY Whip Finish Tool!
Till next time, Good Luck and Good Fishing!
PS: If you decide to go the simple and quick route, can always buy a DR Slick Whip Finish Tool courtesy of Bass Pro Shops!
Here is a follow-up fishing video that describes five fly fishing presentations that have worked well for us when trout fishing in Oklahoma – specifically, the Blue River, Broken Bow (also known as the Lower Mountain Fork), and Turner Falls.
The five fly fishing presentations are:
– Upstream
– Upstream 45 degrees
– Cross Stream
– Downstream 45 degrees
– Downstream
Of note, one must continue to maintain a drag free drift to ensure the fishing fly mimics a natural moving “bug”.
PS: Video includes one more presentation that is a variation of several them.
YouTube Shorts video that shows a suggestion we learned from fishermen in Missouri or was it Arkansas. No worries… we like it! How to check if your hook is barbless especially in those special regulation areas that require the use of barbless hooks! Give it a try and let us know if it works for you!
A quick upgrade to the old jon boat… seat clamps, padded seat, and a diy tool to tighten the bolts easier.
Really comfortable, plus can move it from the bow to stern seat easily!
A simple test to determine if Fluorocarbon line gets weaker after it sits overnight in freezing temperatures. Need more samples to answer the question, but did notice that the results so far suggest paying attention to the knot and worry less about the cold! Check out the video for more details and our plans to continue to testing!
A simple test to determine if Fluorocarbon line gets weaker after it sits overnight in freezing temperatures. It does plus learned a few other things while testing the line! Check out the video for more details!
Had some fun this past weekend fishing for Texas Rainbow Trout at Pottsboro Lake in Pottsboro, TX. Brought the @GoFish Cam to get some underwater video; able to capture some of the action. But, was sidetracked on a quest… Which technique works best for trout?
We tried the “Cranky, No Yanky” technique that calls for keeping a tight line and reeling faster when the trout strikes. This one worked the best; no need to use the rod to set the hook, just reel faster.
And, we tried the “Rip Thy Lips” technique… this was not the preferred method for limiting out. This technique calls for setting the hook immediately and with a strong pull of the rod at any indication of a strike.
Was a fun time; windy conditions… but we limited out. Do check out the video; added underwater footage of the trout moving about at the end of the video.
Here is the follow-on video of yesterday’s kayak fishig trip to Lake Lavon. Bought new kayak fishing sandals from the Columbia Allen Outlet Store to replace the ones that “blew a flat” last year.
Had to give them a “test drive” and take them fishing. Decided on putting in at Lavonia South Ramp. Lots of boats and jet skis but did manage to catch a nice Catfish, several Yellow Bass, and a Crappie.
All caught bottom bouncing a Slab and Jig Rig by backpaddling the kayak along a drop off near the boat ramp.
Fun stuff… do stay tune for more videos and be on the lookout for the new kayak fishing sandals, our footwear of choice in the Summer!
