dave nyberg
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I don’t think Fish Pond would jump in bed with PETA or anyone that has the same agenda.
As for sharks and shark finning, people need to read “Fly Fishing In Saltwaters”. The new March/April Issue. Article is Trouble In Eden. Also has a photo of a finned shark.
I don’t own but one piece of Fish Pond equipment, but won’t hesitate to buy more. Fish Pond knows where their bread is buttered.I read on another site that Henry Cowen has concerns with some of these chemicals and cancer. I believe toluene was one of the problems. I think Mr. Cowen lost a friend to brain cancer. I read an article by Al and Gretchen Beatty about using seven half hitches and not using head cement for their personal flies. They had a sequence for their half hitches. I think it was start at the eye and tye four going back and three more towards the eye. Said they have not had their flies come apart. This was in Fly Tyer.
I don’t think you are being overly concerned but just trying to enjoy life and staying healthy. Makes sense to me.
Maybe you can do an interview with the Beattys?The Yough had “thermal issues” a few years ago and there are fewer fish in there now. Still has some deep holes that should be fine. This is what I was told by a former guide in this area.
I am not aware of cutts in the Savage. Browns and Brook Trout only. The North Branch of the Potomac has some cutts. It is not far from the Savage. I have not fished the Yough in several years. I’ll contact a friend of mine who is familiar with the Yough. Seems to me that something is “going on” with it.
Felt boots being banned I hope is a good idea, but I am not so sure.
I know of several people who just bought felt boots and they are not happy. I have a pair of Chota Roc Locs and really like them. Seems like a lot of people like Simms and Korkers. I do use studs in the Chotas. Also like my Folstaf Wading Stick. I am beginning to sound like an ad and that is not my intention.I fished it a little last year and caught a few fish which is standard for me on that river. A friend of mine said he did well there. He knows the Savage much better than I. I was told that the DNR folks believe that 70% of the fish made it thru the dam project. They did a shocking and compared the nos. against the previous year. Browns were a long as 15 inches and Brook Trout to about 12″ as I remember. It is felt that the river will be back to normal this yesr.
Be advised that Maryland as of march 21 will not allow felt boots.Yes, I have been keeping up with this info. There is an organization in Portland, Maine called Stripers Forever that is trying to get striped bass designated as a game fish only. Several states including Md. where I live allows commercial harvest of stripers.
Anyway, this organization asked people to write letters to N. C. Fisheries to stop this harvest of fish and they came thru. A real victory to me.
Stripers Forever costs nothing to join and there people in Maine are volunteers.
If you would, please Google CCA of Md. and read about the illegal netting of stripers that just occurred in Maryland.Zach,
Thanks for this tutorial. I always used a nail knot tool. Now, I think I have a “new” way of attaching backing to line and line to leader.
DaveI will be fishing in Montana in August with the same guide I had last year. Obviously I think he is good. His rate is $400.00 for two. I will tip 20% if he does the same job he did last year. Otherwise, he’ll get 15%. Don’t like tipping, but that is standard in the U.S.
He supplies rods, flies and lunch.
I know in Fla. last year they got $500.00 per day plus a tip. I think it is more expensive to fish in Fla. because of the the boat and 150 Hp outboard on the stern. If fuel keeps going up, prices will rise.
I mentioned tipping in the U.S. being standard, but I know restaurants in Europe pay waiters well and no tip is expected. I guess that is another story though.Greg,
I don’t know anything about the Winston. As for the rest of your message all I can say you are 100% right.I looked at the 2007 comparison and the G2 did well, but did get “dinged” for 45 and 70 ft. casts. I don’t own a G2, but the unsanded blank would not bother me.
Mr. Anderson does not sell Scott Rods as mentioned earlier nor does he stock Orvis. Using a Mastery GPX Line in the test is not fair to Orvis as a mid flex rod was used. The GPX is made for fast rods.
I am glad he did not “test” the Scott G2s as I don’t believe they would have performed well with that line.
He also mentioned that Orvis will only replace the broken section of a rod. A few years ago, they replaced an entire rod for me. Fast service too.
If I buy a new rod, I will go to a good shop and do my own testing.Neither Salmon nor Steelhead are endangered and I do love to eat Salmon. Doug, I agree with Dave, that photo makes me hungry.
I’ve had steelhead at a restaurant in Atlanta. Rather not mention the name of the establishment. It certainly tasted like steelhead that were caught at Lake Erie Tribs. I for one do not care for the taste.
It has a flavor all its own. I tried it a second time to see if it tasted better and it didn’t.
If you are concerned about the fish being on a menu, I wouldn’t think twice about it. Steelhead are heavily stocked in the Great Lakes.
There is an advisory about not consuming more than 8 oz. of fish from the lakes over a 30 day period. Think this is caused by the use of coal to heat homes, etc. Pollution takes its toll.
I may be a little off on the time frame, but I know I’m close.
One can google Fish Erie.Com and view the data.
The fact that they called it “Steelhead Salmon” sounds like the restaurant doesn’t know their fish.I am glad to see that someone else other than me doesn’t understand “technical.” I believe technical is simply an advertising term to get us to buy.
As far as products I have that I really like is a Patagonia Rain Jacket, a Folstaff Wading Staff and a pair of Chota Boots with rubber soles and cleats. I am sure that other makes are just as good. Korkers are certainly an excellent product. I won’t trade my Folstaf for any other wading stick.
I think we are fashion victims to some extent, but I feel some justification in buying “high end.”One time I caught fish on a Copper John. That was the only time. Just 2 weeks ago I caught several fish on soft hackles. Never had any luck with them before. I am now tying soft hackles for use when it warms up. I hope I am not going to jinx myself.
I use a 7 wt Z-Axis in fresh and salt water. My 8/9 wts are used in both fresh and salt. I have just as much fun and the fish don’t care.
As said previously certain lines work better in warm water and some are best used in cooler conditions.Zach,
I have enjoyed listening to many of your Podcasts. Of course, some are more interesting that others. The latest with Brad Befus was very interesting to me. I have a Ross Reel and it gets used more that the other trout reels. It is very smooth and light.
Since there has been some interest in T & T, how about interviewing Tom Dorsey? Not just a graphite rod builder, but an expert with bamboo as well. Another would be John Geirach. Can’t remember his name but the head of HareLine may be good. Seems most of my dubbing comes from them or Wapsi.
You have introduced me to new music, at least to me, that I enjoy.I own two T & T Rods and they are nice. My understanding is that they were popular in Ga. untli a few years ago. An ex employee of a busy shop in Ga. said they sold a lot of them. I know of two stores in Md. that carry their rods.
I too find it hard to believe that Thomas & Thomas wouldn’t want a bigger slice of the pie.
