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In addition to enjoying a free day of fishing, the kids who turned out for Saturday’s event had an opportunity to participate in around 30 different educational classes that were held throughout the day. Youth fishing tags were distributed to 1,265 youngsters during the park’s annual fall Kids’ Fishing Day event. Since I came from Roaring River and I knew about Kids’ Fishing Day, I suggested the group attend the event. After enjoying supper at the Roaring River Restaurant, the kids retired to Camp Smokey to rest for Kids’ Fishing Day. In addition to a free trout fishing tag, the UPOP group and other kids who visited the park on Saturday were awarded an assortment of prizes, including Roaring River fishing caps that were donated by Jim Rogers Concessions. Trophies and $50 savings bonds were awarded to several young anglers who landed big fish during the Kids’ Fishing Day event. read more

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More than $1,500 in prizes will be awarded to anglers who catch, photograph and release their fish, including a fishing kayak for the biggest fish. The event features sale items, giveaways, door prizes and food. Proceeds benefit the disabled diver program of Diveheart, Shake-A-Leg Miami and the Active Divers Association. Call Connie Crowther at 305-445-5545 or 305-710-3773 or send e-mail to connie_ crowther@msn. read more

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Instructor David Waugh is certified by the national Fly Fishing Federation (FFF) as a fly fishing instructor and manages the Roaring River Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lodge and Roaring River Inn. Instructor Josh Roller, who works for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Roaring River Hatchery, will teach the differences between trees that are located in the park. Instructor Chris Landstad, who works for MDC at the Roaring River Hatchery, will teach students how to handle a rifle. Instructor Marvin Farwell, who works for MDC at the Roaring River Hatchery, will instruct kids on types of bait that are legal for each fishing zone in the park. read more

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Members of the Colorado Women Flyfishers joined the crowd on the river and had a heyday make that three straight heydays reported Judy Norman, club member and an Aspen fishing guide. On the Roaring Fork River, anglers will still find green drake hatches sporadically during the midday and each evening on the upper Fork, between Aspen and Woody Creek, Webb said. On the rest of the Fork, Webb suggested nymphing with prince nymphs (sizes 14-16), pheasant tails (16-18), red copper Johns (14-16) and caddis nymph patterns like the Z-wing caddis in sizes 14-16. The dry-fly fishing during a float on the middle Fork was hot on Sunday evening, reported Dave Johnson, owner of Crystal Fly Shop in Carbondale. Clarity on the Colorado River is day-to-day, given the recent cycle of thunderstorms, said Drew Reid at Roaring Fork Anglers in Glenwood Springs. Later, a hopper-dropper combination is a good choice with a red copper John, prince nymph or get this the fly formerly known as prince as the dropper off a grasshopper pattern. read more

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since the Catskill Fly Fishing Center cut the ribbon on what eventually would become the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM). In fact, as enjoyable as the recollections about the many contributors’ days on field and stream are, they don’t even come close to anything written by authors such Nick Karas, Ken Schultz, Nick Lyons or Catskill Region’s own Ed Van Put, whose Trout Fishing in the Catskills, chronicles the rich history of the Catskill Mountains and the rivers and streams that have been attracting fisher-folk from all over the world since the 1800s. Whether you’re fly-fishing, trolling, spinning, or surfcasting, a knot must hold well, be easy to remember, and help the lure or bait do what it was meant to do; and in that regard, The Complete Book of Knots, Leaders and Lines contains easy-to-follow expert instruction on how to tie dozens of highly-effective fishing knots. Thus the well-versed sweet or saltwater fisherman will want to understand the best way to tie such knots as the Improved Cinch Knot, the Blood Knot, the Arbor Knot, the popular and reliable Surgeon’s Knot, and such complex knots as the Bimini Twist, as well as many others. Philpott has provided a comprehensive and very clear instruction guide on how to tie a variety of useful saltwater and freshwater fishing knots and rigs, through a close-up view from the knot tier’s point of view. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders and Lines also provides clear instructions for tying winning leaders, tips for selecting lines, and up-to-date information from the field that will bring you the quickest, slickest, and best catch ever. read more

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But right now is smack in the middle of the best season, said Brian Chavet, owner of Elkhorn Rod & Reel in Loveland. With as much gear as you desire, or simply a rod, reel and small box of flies, fishers can hit the Big Thompson River, Carter Lake, Pinewood Reservoir or many other places around Loveland for quality fishing. Some simply attract fish, while others are chosen to imitate the insects in the wild, said Julie Ray, owner of Bob’s Fly Fishing in south Loveland. Some fishermen turn to guides on fly patterns, on where to fish and even on entomology, which helps when choosing what sort of fly to use in what area. read more

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Most of the fun of carp fishing is getting the fish to take the fly, he explains as he removes the hook from the homely looking fish’s gaping yellow mouth. While Boname would not advocate protecting carp or stocking them in additional waters, he says as long as they’re in a lake and can’t be removed, you might as well fish for them. Boname admits he gets some enjoyment from the weird looks he gets from anglers on nearby boats who see him happily reeling in carp after carp. Although Mark Boname is serious about giving carp some props as real sportfish — serious enough to retire from guiding trout fishing trips — a lot of his enthusiasm for carp fishing is tongue-and-cheek. Carp Unlimited bumper stickers and hats are for sale at the Platte River Fly Shop, the fishing store Boname has operated in Casper since 1994. Boname leads full-day guided trips for carp at Pathfinder and Alcova reservoirs for $400 for one or two anglers. read more

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You don’t have to be a weekend. The film version of the long-running. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. read more

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Despite John’s philosophy on fly fishing, he’s the first to admit there’s nothing as satisfying as watching a first-timer catch a fish. Since Californian rainbow trout were introduced here 100 years ago, the Tongariro has become one of the world’s premier trout fishing spots. Those interested in getting a sense of the river’s history, ecology and fishing resources can visit the Tongariro National Trout Centre in Turangi. Despite the river’s healthy trout population, John insists fly fishing is a futile pursuit unless you get your technique right. John says my casting is “fabulous” then, perhaps sensing my swelling ego, reminds me that there’s much more to fly fishing than knowing how to land your line in the water. read more

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