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  1. Wow! WTG!

    Beautiful area to be in this time of year.

    Any security issues?

    No security issues in the Yukatan to my knowledge... actually saw fewer army check points and patrols than in years past on the road toward Punta Allen. Only problem was getting ripped off at the gas station! They tried the swap the 200pesos for a 20 which I was ready for but then got screwed on the dodgy pump that probably only gave 1/2 the right amount of gas!

  2. Managed to escape the east coast weather for some fly fishing in Cozumel and Boca Paila on the Yucatan peninsula.

    Plenty of bonefish and the highlight of the trip this 12-15lb permit.

    Wading the flats, self-guided, is a passion of mine and a fly caught permit the ultimate prize.

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  3. Don’t forget there is still time to win Saxon Rods, Spombs and Delkim Snag bars…

    Just follow the links below:

    Win a pair of Saxon hexalite Rods & Spomb runner up prizes: Saxon Tackle Competition

    A set of Delkim Safe-D Snag Bars:Delkim Registration & Snag bar Competition

    And don't forget...

    if you already own a set of Delkims or order them before Dec 31st you are eligible for up to 50% off a set of Saxon hexalite rods. Just email or pm me for more details.

    A warm seasonal greeting to all CAG members and forum guests – and especially the hardcore who continue their exploits in the Winter Carp league and beyond… yer’ mad!

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  4. i have a 5weight rod approximitly 7ft

    would really soft line work in warm weather

    I think you are asking if a regular fly line will work in warm water - correct?

    Most regular trout fly lines will work fine even in USA summer weather conditions... I'm not even sure there any options for 5 weight tropic lines!

  5. im wondering what types of lines would work, a kind that isnt to expensive (also would bone fish lines work thanks). And also how strong should the tippet be I'm guessing fifteen pounds would be good for a beginner am i right?

    :)

    What weight rod you have?

    There are plenty of good lines out there.

    A bonefish line will be fine in the summer (above 60-70F) otherwise is it will likely be too stiff and wiry to fish nicely.

    Tippet - anything from 5 - 15lb depending on the fly you are using and how wary the carp. I always fish the heaviest tippet I can get away with.

  6. To be honest the video is focused on a Spey cast forming a D behind the angler rather than the traditional roll cast where the line drops near vertical from the rod tip prior to the cast... both are highly effective in the right place.

  7. http://www.askaboutflyfishing.com/speakers...-gawesworth.cfm

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    If you have a chance head down to the Fly Fishing Show show in Somerset NJ Jan 21-23 2011

    Simon usually attends and can be found on the Rio Fly line booth.

    Another unsung hero of single handed spey casting is Richard Wothers who heads up fly line development for Airflo.

    I've watched him make a variety of Spey casts on single handed rods in excess of 80ft... truly remarkable!

    If you can make a regular roll cast try adding a tug on the line (like a haul) with your free hand as you load the rod - after a bit of practice you can easily add another 20+ feet to the cast.

  8. As the water temps continue to drop into the winter months carp will continue to feed. However their metabolism and movements will slow considerably.

    At this time bite detection becomes even more critical... in some instances a small 1-2" line movement may be the only indication of a fish picking up a bait.

    Delkim's unique, patented detection system allows you to adjust sensitivity to detect not only the tiniest line movement but also line vibration (such as the 'wash' from a carp's fins as it feeds over baits).

    If this sounds too fantastic just read renowned carp legend Frank Warwicks comments on why he uses Delkim Alarms...

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    "Please bear in mind I use Delkims by choice, I am not paid to say this!

    I have tried and used all manner of alternative bite alarms and once I got used to them and made it my business to mentally adjust to the infinite options on tuning for various situations I may encounter I found to my delight that I could use the Delkims to act as an early warning system when fish are in my swim, consequently I know when to sit on my hands and keep the swim undisturbed to await action.

    Alternatively should fish give bleeps and occasional liners followed by inactivity I know that I have probably been "done" so I know to check rigs and re bait for another crack!

    I have no hesitation in saying the Delkims have without doubt caught me fish I would have missed without them! I unreservedly recommend them."

    And Danny Fairbrass on why he prefers Delkims - especially over conventional roller alarm systems in cold weather...

    "Why do I use Delkim?

    Many years ago I went carp fishing with a real master, Shaun Harrison. We fished somewhere ‘up north’ and what immediately struck me about Shaun’s fishing was the ‘finesse’ he applied to all aspects, rigs, hardware bait etc.

    On the indication front Shaun was using very lightweight homemade bobbins coupled with Delkim buzzers, this set up was giving him indications that I simply wasn’t getting on my super slick Stevie Neville swingers and Fox roller alarms.

    The indications Shaun was getting were enough to show him that fish were on his baits and after changing a few things rig wise he got the only bite of the day, anywhere on the lake. That was enough for me and I purchased my first set of Delkims before my next session.

    That session with Shaun coincided with a session on a local water in freaky weather conditions, driving rain then clear cold winter skies, my Fox roller buzzers actually froze and stopped me getting any bleeps at all, I woke to see the left hand rod tip pulled round violently, the fish was landed but this again showed the limitations of any roller buzzer.

    Don't forget anyone who owns or purchases Delkim alarms before Dec 31st 2010 are eligible to save up to 50% off the New Saxon hexalite rods.

  9. That's something I keep meaning to do aswell..... I've been looking at the Catch-It app.... anyone use it or know of a better one?

    I've tried filling in ready made logs but still come back to a notebook and pencil while on the bank... Its amazing looking back all the information that's derived from little side notes, diagrams etc.

  10. barbel,

    See, these threads are always a lot more fun if you risk some investment or your own opinion. Trust me, in my 70 years of participation and observation I only use the word "wrong" as a way point. Often there really is no wrong way only several "righter" ways and of course, the Phone way. We can't just sit around and agree to agree to agree with one another.

    Let me add a dimension to this thread. Matt mentioned, quote; "location...right time, right place, consistent effort". Many old timers, I think a lot more than you younger guys, put a LOT of stock in fishing at the right "TIME". You would be surprised at the number of "older" or "experienced" anglers that keep a pretty detailed journal. Do you? Perhaps one the most important things I do to improve my fishing and to make up for the continued memory loss :)

    Do any of you young guys attribute a successful session to the moon or some similar natural event. How about pressure. In KC this week we had the lowest BP ever recorded at the weather station (28.?? in. mercury). "Wind in the East - fish bite the least". You believe that?? Yep - Straight out of the Mr Crabtree books and one of the least understood sayings as well... its mostly true but was predicated on English fishing lore where the prevailing warmer, wet winds are from the the South West. Fishing into the wind is a significant factor in locating fish...

    Phone

  11. Thanks everyone for their kind words and suggestions.

    I'd like to tell you things are better... however (& without posting further pictures or going into to much detail for the more squeamish ) I'm now suffering (according to my doctor) the equivalent of 2nd degree burns on 50% of my forearm with further outbreaks elsewhere on my body.

    As I'm now learning more and more about the facts and myths of poison ivy - it might help others avoid this very unpleasant experience.

    Rule #1 - Avoid contact in the first place.

    Rule #2 - If you have been in contact wash the affected area with soap and cold water as soon as possible but avoid washing it over other exposed skin.

    Rule #3 - Wash (carefully) any clothing, tools etc that might have come into contact since the plant oil remains active for 1-5 years.

    Here are some interesting facts...

    90% of people are allergic to poison ivy but only about 50 - 60% will suffer any significant outbreaks. However even if you don't suffer now a sensitivity can develop at any time.

    A pin head quantity of Urushiol (the plant oil that causes the rashes and reactions) is sufficient to cause a rash in 500 people. In other words it takes very little!

    Urushiol binds to the skin within 15 minutes and there is not much else you can do to remove it. Washing with soap and cold water (hot water opens the pores and can increase skin absorption) will help wash off excess and prevent spreading to other parts of the body (but you must be careful as you can wash the oil onto other areas).

    Bleach or rubbing alcohol is not recommended since it can worsen contact dermatitis and intensify an immune reaction in some patients. Bleach can also cause severe chemical burns in some people.

    If you've suffered from Poison ivy before the irritation and blisters appear within 12-24 hours after contact. For first timers it can take 7-10 days for a reaction to develop.

    Severe cases must be taken seriously. Steriod drugs (Prednisone) to reduce swelling and wound dressings to prevent secondary infections are usually prescribed.

  12. Last weekend I opened up a couple of new swims... wielding the machete I soon sliced through the vines and light brush with ease while tougher brush and branches quickly succumbed to a pruning saw.

    Monday saw some nice fish come out - mostly for my buddy Nigel who took fish to 27.15.

    Tuesday my forearm began to itch a little by Wednesday it was clear I'd been in contact with Poison Ivy or Sumac and despite Technu washes etc by Thursday it looked like something out of a horror movie...

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    Never had it quite this bad before and the damned stuff has spread... so now its 12 days of steroids and wound dressings.

    Headed back to bait up today armed with a bottle of Round-Up... revenge will be sweet!

  13. Wanting to try out my new bite alarms that I won at the Cammack fish-in, I decided to hit up the aforementioned lake today to give them a try. There was one line that kept getting pulled out a little bit,not a dropback, making my alarm beep once or twice every 10-15 minutes. About 45 minutes after the last beep, I decided to reel in to re-bait. When I started to reel in, I realized that there was a fish on the other end of the line. It didn't seem to put up much of a fight, so I thought it was just a bunch of grass at first. When I got close to the bank, I saw the line start to swim away sideways and felt the tell-tale jerk of a carp that just realized its about to take a trip out of the water. Unfortunately, it came unhooked and I didn't get a good look at it.

    Has anyone had anything similar happen to them? I find it really weird that a carp would get hooked and stay put for 45 minutes without moving enough to pull out the line even more. Does anyone have any insight into this?

    Sure it was a carp and not a big turtle?

    I've had snapping turtles doing something similar

  14. A huge thank-you to our many North American Delkim customers who have helped make 2010 our best year ever - and its still only September!

    As a big thank-you for your loyalty and to encourage even more folk to try out Delkim alarms we are making you this very special offer...

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