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striperangler has contributed to 55 posts out of 419 total posts
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Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Fred Vegas Report 04/13/2010 Apr 13, 2010 11:16 AM
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The number of Hickory Shad & Herring have increased up river (meaning above City Dock & Fredericksburg proper). The water is very clear at present but the overall water level is low out of channel & holes. So to tap into this great fishery account for the high tides with the full moon .... and the best bite / activity is around change of light. Time to wet a line! As the Dogwoods bloom ... the Stripers loom. Any day now someone will pick a schooligan out of a deep hole. Plenty of bait available to draw them up river on a HIGH tide. Cheers, TMski Live Long - Fish Hard!
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Fred Vegas Report 04/02/2010 Apr 9, 2010 12:53 PM
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The fishing is improving with the water clearing. White Perch are still active. More and larger minnows seen in the river are a good sign. Catching Hickories but no American Shad or Herring to date. As the Dogwoods bloom ... the Stripers loom ... albeit that it's better with Herring around. In short it's time to fish ... and I would use sinking tips and heavy clouser like flies (go deep). Can't beat the weather .... but the continued warmth may shorten the overall anadromous fishing season. Live Long - Fish Hard!
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Fred Vegas Report 04/02/2010 Apr 3, 2010 02:34 PM
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Update to the Report ..... Fished Old Mill Bank .... One cast (first) and Fish On! - Hickory. First fish of the year on what else?? A Shad Candy. Caught a couple more then moved out to mid-river at the Mud Bar .... a couple more fish and an Osprey scoring her own. Go deep with a bullet head or heavy clouser. No Power Bar joy ... but the fish are around and results will improve with each passing day and clearing water. FISH ON BROs!! (and Broads? ... Gals? Sister Shad jam?) Live Long - Fish Hard!
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Fred Vegas Report 04/02/2010 Apr 3, 2010 04:52 AM
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Got to the river about 10am and fished the Old Park side at the Mud Bar. Fast moving water, dirty - but not coffee milk .... no hits. Fished the power lines .... wadable .... much better (slower) water speed but no hits. Osprey are around. On the Old Mill bank talked to a spin fisherman who caught two nice Shad while I stood by .... on a silver spoon. When the water clears the fishing should take off. Cheers, Tony Mski Live Long - Fish Hard!
Issues and Concerns Affecting Local Fisheries »
NOAA & National Saltwater Angler Registry Apr 3, 2010 04:42 AM
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Hi Folks, I posted a note yesterday about the National Saltwater Angler Registry requirement coming from NOAA and the National Fisheries Management program. For some reason the title showed up ... but none of the content. https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/ Go to the above website ... please register if you're a saltwater fisher-person ... and help us preserve and manage the base of the ocean food chain. Thanks, Tony Mski Live Long - Fish Hard!
General Discussion »
SAFE WADING Mar 28, 2010 07:17 AM
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Since the Shad have been reported have "shown" themselves in the local rivers I thought I would post this recent true story .... about wading rivers. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/164006/ Angler and his $800 dollar rod are reunited. Craig Juntti suspected right away whose fishing rod his friend had snagged while they were trolling on Lake Superior off the Lester River last week. “There aren’t that many Orvis fly rods out there on the bottom,’’ said Juntti, of Duluth. “And you can tell it wasn’t in the water very long. It didn’t have any slime on it.’’ On Wednesday night, Juntti’s hunch proved true. Duluth angler Paul Kosmatka identified and claimed the rod as the one he lost on March 17, just a day before Juntti’s friend’s Rapala snagged it up. Kosmatka is lucky to have his rod back after losing it in the big lake, but he may be even luckier to be alive. Kosmatka was wading in the mouth of the Lester River on March 17 when he lost his footing and was swept out into the frigid lake. The rushing river, full of spring snow runoff and moving swiftly, pushed Kosmatka out into the lake faster than he could swim back. Passersby launched a small motorboat and rushed to Kosmatka, who was more than 150 yards out by then, towing him back to shore. He was aided by Duluth firefighters and taken to a hospital, and quickly recovered. Authorities said that Kosmatka, had he not been rescued, might have been minutes away from hypothermia. Juntti, his son and a friend were fishing about 6 p.m. the next day when they snagged the rod. He tried for a week to find out from authorities who the rescued man was, but no one seemed to know. On Tuesday, Juntti got the right name from a newspaper reporter and finally hooked up with Kosmatka. “I looked it up on the Internet and this rod goes for $795,’’ Juntti said. “I figured he’d want it back. After what he went through, he deserves to have it back.’’ Kosmatka said he hung on to the rod for some time in the water before realizing he was in more trouble than he first thought. “At first I didn’t let go, thinking I’d be fine,’’ Kosmatka said. “Then I realized I needed both arms to try and keep afloat.’’ Kosmatka said he had been fishing for Kamloops trout, wading in shallow water, for about 10 minutes when he moved to take a step. He went from shallow water to over his head in a single step, unable to touch bottom from that point on. He was not wearing a life jacket. “At first, when I looked back, there were only a couple of people there [on shore] looking out at me ... but the next time I looked there must have been 20 people watching,’’ he said. “At that point I was just trying to focus on keeping my head above water. I wasn’t making any progress getting back toward shore.’’ Kosmatka wants to thank the people who launched their small boat and reached him in time, and anyone else who aided in his rescue. He has no lasting problems from the unexpected dip and was quickly back at work as an SMDC orthopedic surgeon. “I never really noticed how cold the water was,’’ he said. “But by the time I got back to shore, my arms and legs weren’t working … so that’s pretty cold.’’ He also thanked Juntti for coming forward with the rod. Kosmatka has no plans to give up fishing. But he is adding a new piece of gear. “I’ve already ordered one of those inflatable life vests,’’ he said. Live Long - Fish Hard!
Fly-fishing Equipment & Other Goods »
TIBOR Gulfstream Dec 31, 2009 08:34 AM
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The Tibor Gulfstream is gone ... and Happy New Year!!  Live Long - Fish Hard!
Upcoming Events From Around The Area »
NJ Fly Fishing Show Dec 27, 2009 03:14 PM
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As some club members may want to visit the NJ Somerset Fly Fishing show (together?) .... follow the link ... and think .... about attending this show with an EBRFF fishing buddy (or gal). January 22,23,24 - 2010 @ the Garden State Convention Center. http://www.flyfishingshow.com/Celebrities__Authors_Som.html Live Long - Fish Hard!
Fly-fishing Equipment & Other Goods »
TIBOR Gulfstream Dec 27, 2009 02:32 PM
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Hi Gang .... I recently picked up a mint condition Tibor Gulfstream in Gold / Champagne color.... for $410 USD. Let me know if anyone is interested in getting this big game reel for almost half price of a new one. Cheers & Happy New Year! Live Long - Fish Hard!
Share Fly Patterns »
Jack Gartside Dec 12, 2009 09:01 AM
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Some here may already know that Jack Gartside recently passed away from a year long(er) battle with lung cancer. Below is a recent video clip from the Marlboro, Mass annual fly fishing show. Some folks here, I'm sure have met Jack at fly fishing shows .... and most importantly learned some great fly tying techniques from the world's first and foremost professional "trout bum". So take a tour of the video and take stock of a man who was happily obsessed with fly fishing. Best regards, Jack! http://www.reel-time.com/lead-article/r-i-p-jack-gartside-boston-fly-fishing-icon/ Live Long - Fish Hard!
Fly-fishing Equipment & Other Goods »
SAGE Xi2 rods Sep 19, 2009 07:17 AM
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 Live Long - Fish Hard!
Fly-fishing Equipment & Other Goods »
SAGE Xi2 rods Aug 8, 2009 10:23 AM
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Recently, I had custom made a SAGE Xi2 rod ... 9ft 6in - 7wt in 4pc. I got to fish this beauty in Rhode Island and to use a "catch phrase" ... all puns intended ... "It's a keeper!!" Now for all you fly fishing fans I wanted to post this alert, that the SAGE Xi2 series is soon to be replaced by the SAGE Xi3 saltwater fly rods. What this means for would be consumers is that most fly fishing vendors with a stock of SAGE rods & blanks will be off loading the old inventory in favor of the new series. SAGE does this periodically, so their vendors discount the old stock - new rods. If you're interested in a SAGE rod ... nows a good time to make a play for them at eBay, etc. Happy Fishing! Live Long - Fish Hard!
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Striper Report May 17, 2009 12:29 PM
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As we enter into the "catchable" season for Rappahannock River Stripers (a slot limit of 2 fish per day: 18" to 28" - inches) 16 May to 14 June 09 - it may be worth noting that there are stripers in the river getting ready (feeding) to move on out - post spawn. With the river conditions being day to day - plan your outing to coincided with the change of light, tides and deep water. Chances are the best results will be yours. Good luck fishing for keepers! Live Long - Fish Hard!
Saltwater Kayak Fishing »
New Jersey Bluz May 17, 2009 12:21 PM
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For my Kayaking friends check out this video at www.reeltime.com The fish I grew up on has never lost its appeal to me!! http://vimeo.com/4638405 Live Long - Fish Hard!
Freshwater Fly-fishing »
shad Mar 5, 2009 01:19 PM
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Is your rod a fast 8wt? If so I would consider over-ling it with a 9wt intermediate. The best all around fly line for COLD water / spring fishing is made by British co. - AIRFLO Coldwater Clear Intermediate. If I had to choose only one fly line to use in the RapH it would be that since it kinks the least of all that I've tried. RIO Striper line is pretty good as well. Otherwise a floating line with a Type 3 intermediate Sink tip would work well. An 8wt fly rod is a tad heavy for Shad fishing .... 5, 6, or 7wts are more sporting.
VDGIF Corner »
Travling "Shadshow" coming to "F-burg" Gander Mtn. Mar 5, 2009 08:12 AM
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Hi Chip, Thanks for this invitation. Is your schedule firm for this presentation? What time does it begin?
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Any tips on shad fishing? Feb 22, 2009 11:38 AM
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Shad candies are something you'll have to make, I'm afraid. Most store bought units are too big for shad. Great for stripers but large for Hickory Shad. Simple small flies are all you'll need.
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Any tips on shad fishing? Feb 22, 2009 11:35 AM
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Nathan, I would get your 5wt ready for Shad season. When I started out fishing the RappaH, I have a 9wt, used a light weight shad spoon with it and caught a small Blue Catfish (they spawn in the spring as well). From then on (since I had convinced myself I could actually catch a fish with a fly rod) ... I caught shad and stripers on clousers mostly & deceivers. That all was a long time ago. I went to lighter tackle every season or so. What makes for a NICE shad rod these days is a 6wt Scott S3 that is over-lined with 7wt line. I've often thought about going to a 9ft (or longer) 5wt rod. These fish will put a bend in a 6 or 5 wt rod for sure .... but that's the point isn't it! I would get a stripping basket (and waders) for wading the river .... use floating, intermediate or a sink tip line. A 7 foot leader is plenty long and I would attach a fluoro-carbon tippet (about a foots worth) of about 12 to 15lbs test. Again you don't need a fancy tapered leader .... just enough to turnover weighted flies - like clousers or bead-heads. I recommend the fluoro tippet as it knots better .... and regardless what weight fly line your using .... you'll want to be able to pull the fish to you (pulling upstream against the flow). Also if you hook a schooligan striper the extra strength in the tippet will be fully appreciated. So go with the 5wt, try a cold water clear intermediate (airflo) or a type 3 sink tip on a floating WF line (try a 6 weight if you have a FAST 5wt - like a Sage XP or a St. Croix premeir). For flies check out this website for favorites from last year. My go to fly is a small (#4 or #6) epoxy surf candy .... but many small shad flies will work - clousers, deceivers, etc. And if you really want to get into the swing of things .... come by and check out the club in Culpeper .. the next meeting I believe will be focused on Shad fishing. Do all these things and I'm sure your outing will be successful!
Shad & Striped Bass Reports »
Any tips on shad fishing? Feb 19, 2009 01:52 PM
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Nathan, It would help to know what type of fishing you're most familiar with now and what equipment you have. The Shad fishing can be so good at times that most anything will work, but there are times when a little skill / technique can help quite a bit. As an example, I fish with a 6wt rod 9 or 10 foot long and use a clear cold-water intermediate (over lined with a 7wt.) (AIRFLO or RIO) slow sinking line with epoxy surf candies or clousers or bead heads, etc. I always use a stripping basket and wade. I look for slow pools around good currents (fish into the pool). But rest assured - the Rappahannock Shad fishing is excellent - when the time is right (mid April?). So start getting your gear and flies together. Fabulous fishing is just around the corner.
Fly-tying Equipment, Materials, & Techniques »
Bob Popovic Jan 25, 2009 11:15 AM
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If you've followed this thread on fly tying you might have noted my posts on Shad Candies and the upcoming Tiefest 2009 featuring Lefty Kreh & Bob Popovics. I have to say IMHO - Bob Popovics has done more to revolutionize Saltwater Fly Tying then anyone else in my life time. He has recorded his methods and techniques in a beautifully written and photographed book called Pop Fleyes. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in fly tying and more importantly catching fish with a fly. Bob's creations FISH WELL (rarely fouling - easy to cast) and catch fish consistently. So let me encourage you the reader to get the book and take it on a trip to Kent Island (Tiefest 2009)... where the author could show you his tying techniques in person .... and perhaps personalize your copy of his brilliant Pop Fleyes "Bob Popovic's Approach to Saltwater Fly Design". Spring is around the corner ... time to work up some Shad Candies |
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