Search:

Type: Posts; User: 8fishermen; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Link to upcoming jig tying competition?

    Does anyone have a link to the upcoming jig tying competition that is being held in Ridgeland Mississippi the last week of January? I have a copy of the flyer but can't seem to locate anything...
  2. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,095

    Thank you! This was what i was looking for. ...

    Thank you! This was what i was looking for.

    Sent from my Pixel 4a using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
  3. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,095

    COE flow rates

    There used to be a link to a COE page that had all the projects in Mississippi on one page. I've searched everywhere and cant find it. It listed the lake levels, percentage full, discharge from the...
  4. Replies
    25
    Views
    19,755

    The cortland rod is excellent. I have a 10' 6" 3...

    The cortland rod is excellent. I have a 10' 6" 3 wt. It is my favorite rod to fish. I have landed many 5 to 10 lb warm water fish on it in current.

    Most of the nymph rods I am familiar with...
  5. Replies
    2
    Views
    3,107

    Euro nymphing for crappie

    Is anyone else using the euro techniques to warm water fish? I love trout fishing but the closest ones live 5.5 hours from me. I only get to fish up there once or twice a year.

    I've been...
  6. Replies
    25
    Views
    19,755

    I'll start another thread so I don't completely...

    I'll start another thread so I don't completely hijack this one. I actually came here to see if anyone else was using this to crappie fish.

    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile...
  7. Replies
    25
    Views
    19,755

    GD's book is excellent. Also check out Devin...

    GD's book is excellent.

    Also check out Devin Olsen's site Modern Nymphing. His videos are $20 each and are a must have. The first one is the basics, modern nymphing. The second one, modern...
  8. Replies
    25
    Views
    19,755

    The 10' and 11' rods are the KEYS to these...

    The 10' and 11' rods are the KEYS to these techniques.

    They allow you manage more line of the water at distance. This gives you more natural drifts when navigating complex currents.

    They...
  9. Replies
    25
    Views
    19,755

    Death, is not just for trout as I am certain you...

    Death, is not just for trout as I am certain you know. To date, I have caught 34 species of fish on euro style nymphing techniques including salt, warm water, temperate, and cold water fish. ...
  10. Replies
    10
    Views
    4,404

    No. Probably not. Gar, especially long nose...

    No. Probably not. Gar, especially long nose primarily ear minnows and young of the year carp according to a book i am reading. The carp btw is part of the minnow family.



    Sent from my...
  11. Thread: Hooks

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    11
    Views
    3,761

    Orvis makes a small hook hone made for flies and...

    Orvis makes a small hook hone made for flies and small hooks. Just run the point down the v groove two or three times and it is sharp again. Very easy and quick. Can be resharpened several times...
  12. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,830

    I picked up a spool of 6# flame green. It works...

    I picked up a spool of 6# flame green. It works well except for the fading. The first several feet have already completely faded to white.

    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using Crappie.com Fishing...
  13. Replies
    7
    Views
    2,472

    Jig head shape for fishing rocks?

    Does any one find one shape crappie jig head over another that releases better form rip rap when hung?

    We fish spillways and tail races with current and rocks. Often, fish hold near the bottom...
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,830

    Of the ones I have the white lines are the...

    Of the ones I have the white lines are the easiest to see. However, in white water and foam they disappear also especially at longer distances. I might give the line green a shot. I have used blaze...
  15. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,830

    Unless there is something new I am unaware of all...

    Unless there is something new I am unaware of all braids are naturally white. The color is applied with a coating which fades with use.

    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
  16. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,830

    High vis braid for finesse fishing.

    I looking for the brightest color, smallest diameter braid that is stronger than 10 lb mono or floro when joined with a FJ knot. I am currently using 12 lb gliss, 10 lb slick 8, 10 lb 832, 8 lb...
  17. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    I found 2 of "The Sunfishes". One from 1993 and...

    I found 2 of "The Sunfishes". One from 1993 and one from 1995. Do you know which one you have?

    Piscatorial Absurdities I could not locate for sale. Any ideas?


    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using...
  18. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    I have recently become addicted to white bass...

    I have recently become addicted to white bass fishing. It's about 100 miles to the closest I have found but worth every inch. I must try fly fishing for them. Currently I am figuring them out on...
  19. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    I got to meet George a couple of years ago at a...

    I got to meet George a couple of years ago at a fly conference in Louisiana of all places. He is incredible. Joe Humphreys, George's mentor, is another hero of mine. Those high sticking...
  20. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    Death. Been a long time since i hung around...

    Death.

    Been a long time since i hung around here. Good to hear from you.

    I have to say I'm impressed. Most ppl have never heard of these. I will be ordering the ones you recommended. If...
  21. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    Take a Very serious look at the George Daniel's...

    Take a Very serious look at the George Daniel's book above. George was the captain of one of our USA international fly fishing teams. He has traveled the world competing. The techniques he...
  22. Thread: Book list.

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,651

    Book list.

    Starting a book list of fishing techniques from people that are/ were pioneers of their trade.

    Here is my list in no particular order.

    Jed Davis' Spinner Fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, and...
  23. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,910

    4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0... as you know, hook size...

    4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0... as you know, hook size varies with manufacturer. I mostly use 4 through 1 in the lil nasty but they have a wide gap.

    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile...
  24. Thread: Jig tying ?

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    15
    Views
    6,416

    Orvis starter kit and books back in the early...

    Orvis starter kit and books back in the early 90's.

    If there is an Orvis store near you check with them. They offer free fly tying lessons and provide the vice and materials. Our local store has...
  25. Thread: Fly Fishing

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    11
    Views
    5,581

    We ain't trout fishing! Style points don't fill...

    We ain't trout fishing! Style points don't fill coolers. Lure time in the water at the correct depth and speed do. Sometimes, the fly rod is the correct tool to accomplish that goal.

    Sent from...
  26. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,910

    Hook substitute for gamakatsu?

    I have this mold. Round Head Jig - Gamakatsu Hooks.

    We fish current and rip-rap at tail races. We fish deep often bouncing the rocks. We lose lots of jigs. Lately, I have been hooking into...
  27. Thread: Fly Fishing

    by 8fishermen
    Replies
    11
    Views
    5,581

    There are times when a fly rod will outfish...

    There are times when a fly rod will outfish conventional gear. Like crappie on the bed or when they are shallow. Throw 1/100 oz jigs that make no noise when they splash down and slowly flutter to...
  28. Replies
    8
    Views
    4,266

    I focus on depth and speed. When i am satisfied...

    I focus on depth and speed. When i am satisfied I've covered them all, I move. I don't focus on lure style or color at all. Depth and speed trumps everything else.

    Sent from my SM-J337R7 using...
  29. Replies
    15
    Views
    6,735

    Learn to tie the FJ knot (finger joint). It is...

    Learn to tie the FJ knot (finger joint). It is near 100 percent knot strength. No matter what terminal knot you then use it will part at the terminal end. I use 10 lb braid and 10 lb floro on all...
  30. Replies
    15
    Views
    6,273

    I pour everything starting with a cold mold and...

    I pour everything starting with a cold mold and force pour by pushing the mold up on the bottom pour spout. This forces the lead into the small cavities of detailed molds. Never had a problem. ...
Results 1 to 30 of 100
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

BACK TO TOP