User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
CT, USA
|
Posted: 4/12/2019 3:28:43 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By frogwater:
2019 is starting off pretty well for the couple of times I've been able to get out! I'm stoked for Feb.-Mar. -- a great time of year to fish. 
Yaquina Bay Black Rockfish caught on a chartreuse Clouser minnow https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/yaquina-blackie_jpg-825363.JPG Siletz River steelhead caught on a black & blue Hobo Spey https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/siletz-steelie_JPG-825364.JPG Alsea River steelhead caught on an Agent Orange nymph. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/alsea-hen_jpg-865695.JPG |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/12/2019 10:07:48 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By frogwater:
2019 is starting off pretty well for the couple of times I've been able to get out! I'm stoked for Feb.-Mar. -- a great time of year to fish.
Yaquina Bay Black Rockfish caught on a chartreuse Clouser minnow https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/yaquina-blackie_jpg-825363.JPG Siletz River steelhead caught on a black & blue Hobo Spey https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/siletz-steelie_JPG-825364.JPG Alsea River steelhead caught on an Agent Orange nymph. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77741/alsea-hen_jpg-865695.JPG |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/20/2019 11:56:07 PM EDT
[#3]
Dang, it's been a really good week. More rockfish (fish tacos!
), and then landed this bright hen steelhead this morning that really kicked my butt. What a blast. Only the second time out with my new Winston Nimbus 7129 spey rod... the cork isn't even dirty yet. 
 Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/28/2019 12:29:22 PM EDT
[#4]
I finally caught an adult steelhead swinging on the Rogue. From yesterday:
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/2/2019 10:07:27 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpeyRod:
I finally caught an adult steelhead swinging on the Rogue. From yesterday: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/152968/DD2FCE9A-D216-44C1-8DC3-986BB55D7637-927025.jpg 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 2:35:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#6]
Here’s a few from Baja and down in the Cook Islands:
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 3:27:13 AM EDT
[#7]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 3:39:26 AM EDT
[#8]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 7:54:47 PM EDT
[#9]
 First black drum - mosquito lagoon |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 11:11:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#10]
A few bonefish flies that we used down in the Cook Islands. The larger flies in the back are for different species of trevally. One of the things that I find difficult when fishing the flats is getting good fish pictures. Unless you’re with a guide, the closest guy to give you a hand to take a picture could be 100’s of yards away.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2020 11:37:38 PM EDT
[#11]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2020 9:15:48 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stretch415: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/66664/C769A58B-2A17-4BE5-8CC1-F99A7C417396-1366167.jpg First black drum - mosquito lagoon Awesome Black Drum!! J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2020 9:20:07 AM EDT
[#13]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2020 9:26:30 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: A few bonefish flies that we used down in the Cook Islands. The larger flies in the back are for different species of trevally. One of the things that I find difficult when fishing the flats is getting good fish pictures. Unless you’re with a guide, the closest guy to give you a hand to take a picture could be 100’s of yards away. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/6C5401DE-20C3-498B-8352-9F2062C9DD1D_jpe-1366513.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/DDC2E8C4-24CB-4C9C-9C70-E2C3E33EF1DF_jpe-1366558.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/91B417CB-0AD8-45D2-8246-0C2A3E4B4090_jpe-1366560.JPG Yep something I have had issues with in the past while flats fishing (or fishing in general) on my own. On those days I tend to focus on release pics or other cool in water pics. Also I have found that if I take a short video vs trying to capture a singular pic I am usually able to find a screen cap to use as a pic that is much better than I could take fumbling around with a fish, rod, camera etc all by myself. Nice bones and flies by the way. Hope this helps J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2020 2:06:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#15]
Thanks, J.
Here are some flies that we use down in Baja. They’re variations of a fly called a Sea Habit but are different colors depending on what bait is there (sardinas, flying fish, etc.). They work great for Roosterfish, dorado, and yellowfin. You just add different colors of flash and bucktail. The rainbow trout version (not pictured) works great for stripers out here. I wet them down on the bottom pictures so you can see the profile. I use a 3/0 2X heavy Gamakatsu:  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2020 5:00:34 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: Thanks, J. Here are some flies that we use down in Baja. They’re variations of a fly called a Sea Habit but are different colors depending on what bait is there (sardinas, flying fish, etc.). They work great for Roosterfish, dorado, and yellowfin. You just add different colors of flash and bucktail. The rainbow trout version (not pictured) works great for stripers out here. I wet them down on the bottom pictures so you can see the profile. I use a 3/0 2X heavy Gamakatsu: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/F2253EFB-985C-42ED-A5A8-2390EBEC3CFF_jpe-1368708.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/41CDAE6D-5A98-4449-9A32-8FFE825DFACE_jpe-1368709.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/88A99E69-6C92-4FDB-8940-7149432D0796_jpe-1368711.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/36D584C2-1925-4489-AD12-99082A19CC54_jpe-1368829.JPG nice rooster. J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/17/2020 12:12:19 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: Thanks, J. Here are some flies that we use down in Baja. They’re variations of a fly called a Sea Habit but are different colors depending on what bait is there (sardinas, flying fish, etc.). They work great for Roosterfish, dorado, and yellowfin. You just add different colors of flash and bucktail. The rainbow trout version (not pictured) works great for stripers out here. I wet them down on the bottom pictures so you can see the profile. I use a 3/0 2X heavy Gamakatsu: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/F2253EFB-985C-42ED-A5A8-2390EBEC3CFF_jpe-1368708.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/41CDAE6D-5A98-4449-9A32-8FFE825DFACE_jpe-1368709.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/88A99E69-6C92-4FDB-8940-7149432D0796_jpe-1368711.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/36D584C2-1925-4489-AD12-99082A19CC54_jpe-1368829.JPG awesome. Would love to come down and hit roosters. I went in Sayulita a few years back but it was all chumming and hucking flies into the feeding frenzy. I want to run and gun on a beach |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2020 4:00:56 PM EDT
[#18]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2020 7:01:57 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: Here’s something a little different: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/C62B1B19-2037-47F7-A021-8D863CFF1942_jpe-1384197.JPG Thats awesome. Nice Surf Candy fly too. J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2020 8:08:04 PM EDT
[#20]
J,
Yes, a Surf Candy! Lol. Good eye! I usually have a dozen or so with me in chartreuse/wht, gray/wht, and olive/wht just in case. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/28/2020 6:04:48 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: J, Yes, a Surf Candy! Lol. Good eye! I usually have a dozen or so with me in chartreuse/wht, gray/wht, and olive/wht just in case. yep same for my saltwater box too. J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/18/2020 10:09:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#22]
IIRC, I had a 100 lb fluoro leader for this one due to the coral heads. 12-weight rod and reel.
 Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/20/2020 1:32:13 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CUJ0: IIRC, I had a 100 lb fluoro leader for this one due to the coral heads. 12-weight rod and reel. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309803/9CD6F1FF-FBFF-48C6-AA38-4ED6ED8A63EC_jpe-1422921.JPG Stellar Trevally! J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/27/2020 6:39:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FrogWater]
[#24]
I love seeing all of these amazing saltwater shots! Keep 'em coming.
Cooler temps and slightly smaller fish here in my video from Memorial Day. Chucking streamers for wild rainbows.   Chucking Streamers for Wild Rainbows |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/29/2020 8:39:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#25]
Very nice video, Frogwater! I really enjoy fishing for wild Rainbows. . .its amazing how aggressive they can be.
 Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/15/2020 12:23:45 AM EDT
[#26]
Well it wasn’t a huge trout, but it’s the best one I’ve caught so far this year
I am pretty rusty, as I hadn’t fished much the last couple years as my Dad’s health declined and he couldngo with me and fish together like we used to Caught this nice wild brown this evening on the Little Juniata (central Pa) Light hatch of sulfurs and cahills, plus a few small tan caddis Caught this one on a Cahill dry  Attached FileCaught a few other smaller browns on a double rig with a head head dropped and a caddie emerged pattern, as well as the same Cahill dry So it was a good afternoon out for me |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/22/2020 9:37:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#27]
Post deleted
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/2/2020 9:56:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FrogWater]
[#28]
A couple of lingcod from the past few days. Top one is a "little" 19"er, and the bottom one taped out a bit over 28" -- my personal best by far. These are super strong and aggressive fish ("honey badgers of the sea"), and taste even better than they fight.
 Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/12/2020 12:31:16 AM EDT
[#29]
Nice catch! I bet they’re delicious.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/11/2020 3:30:35 PM EDT
[#30]
Here’s something a little different. It’s called gyotaku or “Japanese fish printing.” From what I gather, it was done as a way of record keeping in the old days. You basically cover the fish in Japanese calligraphy ink (sumi-e) and then press a sheet of rice paper over it. It sounds easy but there is definitely a learning curve. Here’s a pargo (red snapper):
 Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/11/2020 7:44:41 PM EDT
[#31]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/16/2020 11:30:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#32]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/21/2020 8:13:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JQ66]
[#33]
Just a nice little wild brown trout from the little juniata river yesterday afternoon
Beautiful day in central PA. A little breezy but a decent hatch and number of egg laying tan caddie flies. Water temp was about 52F. Once the sun went behind the mountains the trout were done feeding on top pretty much. Caught a bunch in one nice riffle stretch, none over 9-10”. Although there are much larger trout in there. It’s a very hard river to fish in some pools due to how deep the bottoms drops off quickly.  Attached FileAnother one later  Attached File Attached FileAnd saw this crazy lone sulfur floating down the pool Watched it for a while but didn’t see a trout gulp it down. It’s only 3 months late to hatch  Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/4/2020 8:37:23 PM EDT
[#34]
That time of the year!: Searun Cutties.
 Flyfishing for Searun Cutthroat Trout, 9-22-20 |
|
|
|
FL, USA
|
Posted: 10/6/2020 10:06:46 AM EDT
[#35]
|
|
|
CO, USA
|
Posted: 2/2/2021 11:03:37 PM EDT
[#36]
The menu:
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/5/2021 8:45:32 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryNice! J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/6/2021 12:53:59 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote History@hatidua Awesome! Beautiful flies. Is that Christmas Island? I can’t tell. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/6/2021 12:56:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#39]
Covid really put a damper on fly fishing travel for us last year. . .
 Getting a bonefish on the reel. . .It was so windy for that entire 2-week trip! I was using an 8wt here but should’ve been using a 9. Some guys were using 10wt’s to make life a bit easier! The constant buffeting of the hood on the rain jacket/sun shirt was enough to drive you crazy. Just another day dealing with the wind on saltwater flats.  When the wind is up and there is any type of cloud cover, they are a bitch to spot. Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/9/2021 10:43:22 PM EDT
[#40]
Very nice as usual Cujo. I'm very jealous of your time in the salt...
I started the Missouri Blue Ribbon slam last week with a buddy. 9 streams with mostly wild rainbows. Not allot of size, but they are pretty.  Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/10/2021 5:40:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#41]
Very nice, JestersHK! Trout are so beautiful, especially when they’re young and stIll showing the parr marks.
Here’s a quick story. . .One year, caught the “elusive” baby roosterfish down in La Ventana. They are really cute with their big eyes. . . Basically a mini-me version. We’re used to casting big baitfish patterns on 3/0 hooks but IIRC, we were really close to shore so I might’ve had on a sz 2 Clouser. I finally caught one that could fit in the palm of your hand, the Captain and my fishing buddy went to grab their cameras. I took the fly out and placed the baby rooster in the palm of my hand and a second later, BLOOP, a little kick of the tail and he was over the side. The captain and my buddy finally looked up with their cameras and said, “Where did he go. . .” ‘Over the side and back in the water. . .” No photo.Here’s a tiny bluefin trevally:  Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/11/2021 10:52:39 PM EDT
[#42]
Yeah some of the prettiest ones, never hold still for the camera. You def have a knack for getting it done in the salt. I beat on some durados last year in Cabo, but wish I could get one on the long rod...
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/15/2021 8:20:35 PM EDT
[#43]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/4/2021 3:15:27 PM EDT
[#44]
Well this is a couple days late, but it’s a pretty good one.
https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/introducing-the-new-orvis-pro-dog-waders?j=706012&sfmc_sub=55158894&l=16_HTML&u=221517358&mid=7236729&jb=2035&cm_mmc=orvisemail-_-spm-_-21_04_01_brand-_-040121_Br_AprilFools_em-&adv=622683&et_cid=706012&et_rid=9044643&pmes=0  Attached FileTrout opened in most waters in PA yesterday. But I avoid going out for that madness, and I have too much work to do outside anyways. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/7/2021 7:41:27 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JQ66: Well this is a couple days late, but it’s a pretty good one. https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/introducing-the-new-orvis-pro-dog-waders?j=706012&sfmc_sub=55158894&l=16_HTML&u=221517358&mid=7236729&jb=2035&cm_mmc=orvisemail-_-spm-_-21_04_01_brand-_-040121_Br_AprilFools_em-&adv=622683&et_cid=706012&et_rid=9044643&pmes=0 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/319879/D566C7A1-D7D6-4CAB-90F7-B36D81801C4A_jpe-1892711.JPG Trout opened in most waters in PA yesterday. But I avoid going out for that madness, and I have too much work to do outside anyways. I'd love a flap on my waders, lol. J- |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/20/2021 3:51:27 PM EDT
[#46]
I think some have them (actually flies)
I don’t know I’d trust those not to leak Even though it always seems to work out that as soon as I get close to the water, I’ve got to go bad Then it’s a rush to take your vest off, or at least unsnap the suspenders and wading belt. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/18/2021 5:18:01 PM EDT
[#47]
|
|
|
|
MO, USA
|
Posted: 8/4/2021 8:44:15 PM EDT
[#48]
Awesome looking Clousers. Looking forward to your Baja pics. My buddy ties a sculpin pattern closer we strip at night for brownies.
I knocked out number 7 of 9 for my blue ribbon slam. Crane creek in MO which holds some of last wild McCloud River strain rainbows in the state. |
|
|
|
Posted: 8/5/2021 8:08:16 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JestersHK: Awesome looking Clousers. Looking forward to your Baja pics. My buddy ties a sculpin pattern closer we strip at night for brownies. I knocked out number 7 of 9 for my blue ribbon slam. Crane creek in MO which holds some of last wild McCloud River strain rainbows in the state. @JestersHK |
|
|
|
MO, USA
|
Posted: 8/9/2021 8:22:33 PM EDT
[#50]
I'll see if I have any when I get back home. Imagine Cujo's clouser above but in dark olive and dark or burnt orange on top with a cream or yellow belly and then med thick banding horizontal stripes sprayed on.
Mimics our banded ozark sculpin really well |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File