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#665146 - 02/22/11 08:54 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ]
ColeyG Offline
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What size hooks do you want on them?

I have #4 through 6/0.
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#665151 - 02/22/11 09:01 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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Would either of you guys be interested in testing some steelhead nymphs once you are back in WA? KK, I know the thought probably makes you physically ill, but thought I would ask anyhow.

If so, I'll toss a few pieces of steelhead candy in.







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#665152 - 02/22/11 09:01 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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Originally Posted By: ColeyG


I want to see how many species of fish will eat that fly, and then put together a photo essay detailing it, just for fun. I think I am up to 11 or 12 species so far, 14 if you count birds smile


Puget Sound Bullhead? Want a picture of that eating your fly? I bet I could handle that for you Coley. smile
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#665153 - 02/22/11 09:02 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: SRoffe]
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I don't think I have that one yet, although white fish is on the list!
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#665154 - 02/22/11 09:03 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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Not sure about Nymphing there Coley, but, I'd put them egg patterns under my CP gear for sure!!!
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#665156 - 02/22/11 09:05 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: SRoffe]
ColeyG Offline
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The pin is the perfect way to fish those, and in fact, what I had in mind when making them!
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#665193 - 02/22/11 10:31 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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PMed my address to ya' Coley. Don't get carried away, since most of our time will be over bonefish, but if we see some fish eaters, I intend to try for them to add to my life list. I don't need tarpon sizes, probably can't cast them. I'll use the 10 wt for snook and grouper or snapper or whatever, there's a fish species that said to be excellent eating, but doesn't look all that much like a gamefish.

Save the nymphs for someone who will use them. I have some Skrunks I got from Twitch last season that haven't gotten wet yet. I really need to fish more for steelhead, but as a weekend warrior, this winter has been a bust between flood and freeze during the times I could go.

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#665195 - 02/22/11 10:34 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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Going back to the fish skulls, the local fly shop in town brought a bunch in, all different sizes and colors. The largest ones looked like they could be a decent replacement for the cones (weight wise) on the flies I tie for steelhead. I thought about getting some but I couldn't find any in the right color (traditional silver or nickle). I never paid any attention to price. If I thought they'd work, which I do, I'd buy some just to experiment regardless of price, unless it was rediculously high.
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#665211 - 02/22/11 11:25 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: Salmo g.]
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Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
PMed my address to ya' Coley. Don't get carried away, since most of our time will be over bonefish, but if we see some fish eaters, I intend to try for them to add to my life list. I don't need tarpon sizes, probably can't cast them. I'll use the 10 wt for snook and grouper or snapper or whatever, there's a fish species that said to be excellent eating, but doesn't look all that much like a gamefish.

Save the nymphs for someone who will use them. I have some Skrunks I got from Twitch last season that haven't gotten wet yet. I really need to fish more for steelhead, but as a weekend warrior, this winter has been a bust between flood and freeze during the times I could go.

Sg


Sorry for the lack of steelhead time this winter. Hearing that makes me sad, but I know the feeling. The freeze part at least. Plenty of that up here right now. -21F on the drive to work this morning.

10-4 on the nymphs. Sam, wanna get a few wet for me and see if anything eats them?
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#665261 - 02/23/11 09:45 AM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ColeyG]
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Salmo- I think Stam is going to be feeding Skrunkies to bonefish..... you better take some... A certain FlyGal used them for the same purpose a couple years ago...
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#666311 - 02/26/11 03:26 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ]
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Coley,

I got your flies. Thanks! Those skulls are a lot heavier than coneheads I've cast. Report to follow.

Sg

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#666313 - 02/26/11 03:33 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: Salmo g.]
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Right on.

Don't hit yourself in the head with those babies. I think they'll leave a pretty good welt smile

Have a great trip!
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#666357 - 02/26/11 06:55 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: ]
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Yup, I'm with CG and KK. Have fun, take some pictures and be safe.
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#666364 - 02/26/11 07:28 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: SRoffe]
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
Wear goggles and a helmet.

Fish on...

Todd

P.S. Consider shoulder pads and kidney protection, too!
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#666427 - 02/27/11 01:52 AM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: Todd]
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Registered: 11/12/08
Posts: 149
Loc: Bellingham, WA
yep, once i hit myself in the temple, i felt the pain in the opposite lower side of my brain...that can't be good.

but also don't forget an elbow brace

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#666621 - 02/28/11 11:29 AM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: Todd]
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Originally Posted By: Todd
Wear goggles and a helmet.

Fish on...

Todd

P.S. Consider shoulder pads and kidney protection, too!


you and KK gettin kinky again?
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#666623 - 02/28/11 11:38 AM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: OPfisher]
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I made some of these baby herring for cutts when we first got the skulls in the shop.
I just dont feel like they sink like X-eyed-cones or dumbells...?
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#667014 - 03/01/11 10:41 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: OPfisher]
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Nice fly J!

I haven't had a chance to cast the skulls yet, obviously, but I have to say my first impression was that despite their bulky size, they weren't terribly dense. I feel like a conehead of similar size is heavier and has a lot lower profile that would sink faster. The skulls have a pretty large void in addition to a lot of surface area that will create drag on the way down. As such, I have compensated by using en even larger size, which is leading to a somewhat disproportionate fly.
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#667063 - 03/02/11 02:15 AM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: OPfisher]
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OP,

would those herring patterns might make a nice weight fly for a 5 wt for some cutties?
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#667371 - 03/03/11 05:22 PM Re: Fish Skulls [Re: SRoffe]
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Registered: 11/08/99
Posts: 168
Loc: Pugetropolis, USA
Hey Cobble-
The FREE spey casting clinics are now held on Saturday mornings 9am to 12pm on the bar at the mouth of the Raging River 'cuz the access road to the mouth of the Tolt got washed out last Winter.
Aaron is a great guy/FFF flycasting instructor and willing to share his knowledge. He also offers private tutalage for 1 on 1 classes. If you live up North- Mike Kinney (one of the Forefathers of Skagit casting) does clinics at Blue Stilly Park on I think Saturdays too-same time frame-check with Hook,Line & Sinker about it. I don't know if All About the Fly (Monroe)is still doing clinics at Ben Howard anymore since their business went strictly online.

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