I'm an FFF or Fly Fishing Fanatic. Together with Terry and Wendy Gunn, I wrote 50 Best Tailwaters to Fly Fish and then 25 Best National Parks to Fly Fish. Independently, I have written for most of the major fly-fishing publications. While I haven't caught every species on a fly, I've certainly put a dent in the list from albacore to wahoo. I almost always fish with barbless hooks (yes, I even caught the wahoo barbless) unless circumstances simply don't allow it.
I have fished in Alaska about 25 times, Argentina, Chile, Canada, destinations in Mexico from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas perhaps 100 times, and Ireland. Amazing, I loved Ireland even though I got skunked there and have still to catch an Atlantic salmon.
It all started on Cedarbrook Park lake in Plainfield, New Jersey, a long, long time ago. But that's another tale to tell.
Ask me anything about fly fishing, tackle or locations. If I don't know the answer I will simply tell you I don't know. If you'd like to get started with the "long rod" be sure to visit the closest of the seven Fly Fishing Shows that will cross the U.S. beginning in January.
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
A very hearty welcome to the Forum, Big Ben. Your advise and knowledge will be appreciated.
Glad to have you aboard. Welcome and look forward to picking your brain.
Hey all new the to fly fishing (salt water) mainly mangroves I'm in Stuart fl what's better fishing incoming or out going tide for the flats and shallows around the mangroves?
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
Welcome to the Forum, Shane. Good question, I like the window before high tide and shortly there after. I feel the water must be moving in order to move the bait around. (MHO)
Well ty for the great tip I'm gonna try All of the diff ones 😂 so....I will keep u posted thanks again shane
new to this forum. friends call me James. Fish the Illinois and rock rivers and the cooling lakes Any info on these areas would be appreciated.
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
Welcome to the Forum, James.
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