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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Want Mastery Series 67 Spool or Reel</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,12111,12177#msg-12177</link>
      <author>Chad</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Me too!

If you find anything let me know.

Thanks]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:21:14 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes] Re: Looking for fly pattern Cicada</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?23,12173,12176#msg-12176</link>
      <author>Gary Chalk</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Can you send me some cicadas or at least show me a pattern.

THANKS]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:58:49 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] bigflatbrook</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12175,12175#msg-12175</link>
      <author>Jonathan Miller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I am ten years old and I want to know some good flies for the bigflatbrook.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:29:33 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes] Re: buying fly tying material</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?23,3084,12174#msg-12174</link>
      <author>Jonathan Miller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You should go to orvis.com or budlilys.com]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:33:41 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes] Looking for fly pattern</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?23,12173,12173#msg-12173</link>
      <author>steve</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for the pattern for a fly called the Casual Dress]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:26:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: deckers colorado</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12166,12172#msg-12172</link>
      <author>Dan Bitondo</author>
      <description><![CDATA[After the Big Runoff Flush a few weeks ago , Decker is Looking fantastic....ALMOST back to Pre-Hayman fire Condition .Fish are holding all thru the River and seem to be doing .An Olive RS-2 Still seems to be the best fly at any given time.Check it out ....You'll be surprised by how many good fish are there and where they are Holding .Good Luck.
 db]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:29:07 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Dave Scadden Pontoon boats</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,111,12171#msg-12171</link>
      <author>andy</author>
      <description><![CDATA[basically you get what you pay for.  In my experience the Creek company explorer Xl is the low end for decent boats.  They go up in price, size and frills from there.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:38:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Sage 596-4XP, 896-4XP &amp; Scott 843/4 G2</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,12092,12170#msg-12170</link>
      <author>Henning S</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Yup, long gone, sorry...]]></description>
      <category>Classified Ads</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:46:55 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Sage 596-4XP, 896-4XP &amp; Scott 843/4 G2</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,12092,12169#msg-12169</link>
      <author>mark</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi - I'm sure by now these XPs are sold - yes?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:28:27 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Trout fishing camp for sale</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,9986,12168#msg-12168</link>
      <author>Nick Smith</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
Can I please have more info on the camp you are trying to sell. How much land accompanies it? What is the camp's condition?

Thanks,
Nick Smith

603-359-0272---cell]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:48:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Maine Fishing</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,11933,12167#msg-12167</link>
      <author>woodduck</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Fishing in ME has been outstanding this year. Even though we had a very rough winter with lots of snow the melt was slow and gradual and the rivers never really got blown out. Bugs have been slow to hatch, but the subsurface fishing has been great. The Western part of the state has some nice spots to try. As a newbie start on the Androscoggin.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:06:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] deckers colorado</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12166,12166#msg-12166</link>
      <author>jrdryfly</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Anybody know about the condition of the south platte at deckers..has the erosion been controlled?Any decent size fish holding?  thanks]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:27:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Maine Fishing</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,11933,12165#msg-12165</link>
      <author>Bob B</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Just got back from a trip to Maine. Fished the Dead and Kennebec (briefly) near West Forks (lived there for 18 yrs before coming to MA). Tough sledding this time of year. Water is still too cold for hot fishing. There were some bugs coming of the water, mainly blue wing olives, but nothing taking on the surface regularly. It will heat up in another week or two and should be good fishing. If you're new to the water, just know it's dam controlled so you have a few hours in the morning and then the fishing pretty well shuts off during the day while the water is up.
Tried the West Branch of the Penobscot as well. Again, cold water and really no surface activity to speak of there, bugs or fish. Another two weeks and it should be HOT. We took a few salmon on terrestrials and streamers (I guess it's just dropping off the back side of one of the best smelt runs in years). Mostly small to medium fish (10-18 ins) but saw a few big guys chasing smelts in the evenings.

NW Maine had a bugger of a winter so the water is generally high and cold just about everywhere. Again, about two more weeks or so before you can expect solid, steady fishing but WELL WORTH IT!!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 20:12:40 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Kettle Creek</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12133,12164#msg-12164</link>
      <author>gman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[www.kettlecreeklodge.com]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing - General</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 22:15:36 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing Saltwater] flyfishing southern north carolina</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?25,12163,12163#msg-12163</link>
      <author>doug welsh</author>
      <description><![CDATA[i will fly fish the southern most part of north carolina in 3 wks...would like to understand more about fishing the marshes off the intercoastal.

any ideas, suggestions?]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing Saltwater</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:09:35 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: wanted Sage RPL+ 5wt 10' 3pc</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,9094,12162#msg-12162</link>
      <author>CCS</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hawe you found an RPL+ yet?

I have RLP+ 6wt 6100-3 for sale

Please advise]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 20:36:28 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes] Re: recipe for Popovics Ultra Shrimp</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?23,12114,12161#msg-12161</link>
      <author>larry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Super hair, kraft fur, kinky fiber or the like
standard short shank saltwater hook
Mono thread
Krystal Flash
5 min epoxy
self stick prism eyes
stif mono
saddle hackle

The step by step is detailed in his book pop fleyes.  These are the materials.  I can type out the steps but you really need the photos to understand.

Ultrahair along the top, pulling it downward. wrap over shank,  more ultra hair, extending to the rear to simulate mouth parts.  Stiff mono to simulate eyes, saddle hackle , then flash over top of hook, palmer hackle, more hair along top fastening by eye of hook only, epoxy and trim to shape.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 21:24:43 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing in New York's Catskill Region] Re: Best time in catskills to flyfish</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?31,12147,12160#msg-12160</link>
      <author>larry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I would suggest last week in april, first week in may.  Usually strong hendricksons.  A good break in river is the Beaverkill.]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing in New York's Catskill Region</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 21:12:27 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing Saltwater] Re: 6 for bones?</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?25,3783,12159#msg-12159</link>
      <author>Larry</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Steve,
6wt in the bahamas is much to light.  8 wt is ideal.  First, the bonefish, if you get into an average size down there will crumble a 6 wt plus its a lot of stress on a fish, I think the biggest problem is the wind.  Tough to get through bahemian wind with a 6wt.

I fished a 7wt down there a few years back and had a tough time with the wind.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 21:10:55 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing Saltwater] Re: 6 for bones?</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?25,3783,12158#msg-12158</link>
      <author>Steve Timperley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello Mel!

We are now back from the Bahamas and living in France!! We were just mooching around on the computer and cannot believe your message!!! Since it was almost 3 years ago, you may not be available on this address? Please try again.

Steve and Karen]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing Saltwater</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 14:37:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Trout fishing camp for sale</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,9986,12157#msg-12157</link>
      <author>pat tatulli</author>
      <description><![CDATA[is the camp still for sale. very interested. quick sale]]></description>
      <category>Classified Ads</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 16:17:23 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Winston retro</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,12156,12156#msg-12156</link>
      <author>Trevor Klein</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I am looking for a Winston Retro in either a 3 weight or a 4 weight length does not matter.]]></description>
      <category>Classified Ads</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 12:45:59 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Classified Ads] Re: Penn International Fly 2.5</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?30,10532,12155#msg-12155</link>
      <author>B Nordel</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi,
    Is this reel still for sale, and what are you asking for it]]></description>
      <category>Classified Ads</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 10:18:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Delaware River Near Milford, PA</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12154,12154#msg-12154</link>
      <author>tom</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi gang, anyone ever fish the Delaware river near Milford, PA? If so any tips? Stream access? Was thinking about camping up that way and doing some fishing. I am sort of a newbie to fly fishing. Thanks!]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing - General</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 12:38:29 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Kettle Creek</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?21,12133,12153#msg-12153</link>
      <author>MARK</author>
      <description><![CDATA[PINE  CREEK IS 100 X BETTER]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing - General</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes] Purple soft hackle</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?23,12152,12152#msg-12152</link>
      <author>Dave Momeyer</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a pattern recipe for a &quot;purple soft hackle&quot;,  used on the Little Juniata in PA.]]></description>
      <category>Fly Tying, Patterns &amp; Recipes</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:12:58 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing Saltwater] Re: Florida Space Coast report 2/17 by Capt. John Kumiski</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?25,12108,12151#msg-12151</link>
      <author>Tavio</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Great post!  Have you ever posted any pics to FFC?  There are a ton of anglers that would love to check em out.  www.flyfishingcommunity.com.

I visited this site a few weeks ago and was blown away... pretty amazing stuff.]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing Saltwater</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:26:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing Saltwater] First Wade Fly/Spin Saltwater Cape Cod Chatham and Beyond Fishing Report, Pictures, Articles, Humor, Tips and much more:</title>
      <link>http://flyfishingconnection.com/phorum/read.php?25,12150,12150#msg-12150</link>
      <author>Randy Jones</author>
      <description><![CDATA[First Wade Fly/Spin Saltwater Cape Cod Chatham and Beyond Fishing Report, Pictures, Articles, Humor, Tips and much more:
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Welcome back everyone! Boy, time flies when your having fun. If you didnt hear,  we had one of the best Steelhead seasons since the early 90's on the Salmon River Pulaski, NY. I'd forecast another incredible season next year. Don't hesitate if you want to put a trip together :)
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The micro Bass are here in all the normal Spring spot's as they migrate through. This is the lead pack of migrater's. The size will increase every week by a few inch's. Until finally, they will all be keepers mixed in with Blues. The bait is also starting to show and these number's will also increase as the Spring progress's. All flies are working from small to large as that's what the bait is. Use the brightest fly colors you have in the box. Attractor colors work best in the Spring. No fussy fish yet. All white is a nice attractor color plus it imitates the squid nicely, small to large. It also imitates the belly of any of the bait thats around. Heavy tippets - leaders are recommended as we dont have any line shy fish yet. Plop it on their heads in the Spring. This is the easiest time to catch a fish if your new. Your rigging, presentation can be way off and you'll still catch fish. The two thing's that are critical in the Spring is knowing your Spring spots and making sure your in 55 degree water or as close as you can get. If you are sight fishing to any Bass off any of the Capes outer beach's then water temp. is of lil concern at this time of the year, in my experience. Moving water is always a plus!
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Here is a link my &quot;funny and sarcastic ;) client Warren sent to me. 
http://www.netknots.com/html/fishing_knots.html
He said that I might be able to use it. :O
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Mail Bag:
Hi Randy, I clicked on your link on Cape Cod http://www.reel-time.com. My family will be renting a house for a week in Cape Cod in late July. This trip is billed as a &quot;beach and barbecue&quot; event with two of our college-age kids. I am packing a 9 weight fly rod and a spin rod. Please advise me on what I might expect so late into stripper season and what your recommendations would be. Is there any inshore action? Are the Monomoy flats I have heard about still productive in the end of July?
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Hi Rich,
Super! You should have a wonderful time fishing.
I might suggest your entire family take the Outermost shuttle boat http://www.outermostharbor.com for a day at the beach. They go to South beach and you go to Monomoy Island. This way everyone gets to enjoy the unique beauty of this area and you get to go fishing all day. Then, everyone is happy.
         Monomoy is always productive, the fish are always their. (But please keep this to yourself as most anglers believe otherwise :) Best time is when there is not to much wind and lots of nice sun. Your chances to hook-up are increased greatly if you can see'm. You will see some 20lb. Bass in 1-2 feet of crystal clear water over the light colored sand, if you can figure out their flats travel Rt's. and plans for the day. You will also normally see over 100 Bass in a tide. Schoolie size up to 20 lb's and above. Anywhere from 1-2's to school's of 20-50. You may find them cruising, looking for their next meal or you might find them holding in the current in a flats channel munching on whatever the current provides them with. It's just like a river. Except you can see them. You could see a few tailing, blitzing, etc...
         It's taken me many many years to figure it all out and much more. So if you have a slow day or don't see many, that's ok, you will be like many of the first time anglers that fish their. :) It's taken me many many years to figure it all out and much more.
         All of the information you need is below. (FAQ on my website) You might also give my other Salt pages a look. Please do a search on reel-time.com (or the net) of monomoy island flats fishing. Look for any articles on this area and flats. They have a couple of reeeeeel nice ones. Also, in your search you will find a TON of my post's (articles, tips, etc....) dealing with this area.
If inshore, stick with Monomoy on a nice sunny day, it is your best chance at that time of year, unless you meet some local who can advise you otherwise of another good spot or two. I have several other reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel good spots to sight and blind fish at that time of the season, but I think you will have your hands full with Monomoy.
Have fun,
Randy
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To see these VERY healthy and VERY beautiful young ladies in bikinis that like to fish, visit: http://www.yankeeangler.com
Go to the top of the fishing reports page and scroll down a lil.
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Mail Bag:
Stripers Forever Members - striped bass forage has always been of concern to our organization. For several years now, there has been an ongoing controversy about the role of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. We are sending this message to you in support of the Menhaden Restoration Group, a group that is focusing its attention on restoring and protecting the populations of menhaden found in our coastal waters.  
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Recent studies have indicated that the availability of menhaden is critical to the sustainability of striped bass. There are indications that the abundance of menhaden has decreased to the point where their role as forage and filter feeder is not being fulfilled. The ASMFC has not responded to public concerns in a meaningful fashion, and show no signs of changing their position that the menhaden stocks are not overfished and that overfishing is not occurring.
~Because of the lack of effective management of~this critical resource, United States Congressman Wayne Gilchrest (Maryland) has introduced HR3841. This bill proposes to eliminate the practice of purse seining of menhaden in both federal and state waters for reduction purposes. The bill is straight-forward and has no apparent loopholes. We believe our membership should e-mail their respective legislators in support of this measure as the most practical resolution of a very serious situation.
Everyone can find and e-mail their congressperson by going to
 https://forms.house.gov/htbin/wrep_findrep
Your message could be as simple as this (just copy and paste the message), “Dear Congressperson (their name) my name is (your name) and I live in your congressional district.  Striped bass and the marine environment are very important to me.  Menhaden are the number one forage of the striped bass, plus they are an important filter feeder.  I believe that fishery managers have not done nearly enough to conserve menhaden stocks, and I therefore urge you to become a cosponsor of HR3841, a bill that would eliminate the practice of purse seining menhaden for reduction purposes.  Please let me know how you have decided to act on this matter.  (Your name again and e-mail address)” 
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In closing:

Going with an experienced friend is a great way to short cut the learning curve, 
increase your knowledge base for the rest of your life and also help you to 
catch some fish :) Having a clear and precise understanding of Presentation, 
Rigging and Habitat will help you to consistently and with confidence fool these 
incredibly magnificent fish. 
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Hello to all of the service men and women over sea's that enjoy my fishing reports. 
Fishing you all a safe return home!
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I sincerely hope that what Ive been able to share with you over these past 
many many years has helped you along the road to becoming a better, more informed,
safe, knowledgeable and experienced angler. 
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Thanks for stopping in and spending your valuable internet fishing time here. :)
Thanks for your business, referrals and kind words.
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Stay tuned for more entertainingly informative and mildly educational reports 
and articles on this never-ending virtual fishing trip with your host Randy 
&quot;The Yankee Angler&quot; and friends.
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If your interested in having a clear and precise understanding of all aspect's of what 
it takes to be in the 10% group that catches 90% of the fish, while having fun and 
playing with some of our fish, then let's plan a trip. I can easily guarantee your 
personal catch rate will go up 25% to 75% after a day on the water with me. :) 
I'll look forwards to seeing, hearing and reporting more on this incredible
fishery as it is needed. Until then,
Fish ON! 
Best Fish's,
Randy]]></description>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Re: Flatbrook NJ Fly Selection</title>
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      <author>dan</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I have fished bigflatbrook for three years now.  What I can suggest is beadhead patterns.  I find the using bead head nymphs is most effective when it comes to catching fish.  A common fly is the prince beadhead. but basicly any fly that has weight and a beedhead is what you should use.  
hope this was helpfull, sry for any confution. im not the best explainer.]]></description>
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      <title>[Fly Fishing - General] Fishing Creek</title>
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      <author>John</author>
      <description><![CDATA[What are the most effective wet fly patterns when fly fishing on fishing creek PA?]]></description>
      <category>Fly Fishing - General</category>
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