1st Birthday Issue March 2014

Birthday Competition Exploring New Water Skagits – Some Views on How, When and Where The Dangers of Boat Fishing

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Editor: Robin ―The Cormorant‖ Lambert: Email: ukflyfisher@gmail.com . Contents

1st Birthday Competition: Page 3 Have Your Say: Page 4 Exploring New Water by Donald Lusthoff: Page 6 Fly of the Month: Page 7 Recipe of the Month: Page 8 Skagits – Some Views on How, When and Where by Tom Bell: Page 9 Restigouche River: Page 10 Fishing Reports: Page 12

Family, Friendship and Super Grand Slam by Page 14 Fishing Adventures on The Elk River by Earle Goode: Page 18

Dry Fly Heaven: Page 20 The Dangers of Boat Fishing: Page 23

Big Fish Fishing by Chip Drozenski: Page 25

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This month sees the 1st Birthday of “The Flyfisher Magazine”

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―Yet while all this and more went on, the Trout Rivers continued to flow, ever fresh and self-renewing. To me, they are the epitome of change, a reminder that everything everywhere is in a state of flux, and that holding on, whether to memories or a pleasing status quo, is a futile effort. Because life is like a river, forever on the move‖.

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Have Your Say

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Editors Comments: Catch & Release the Devils Advocate.

The catch and release debate is really starting to kick off; as there are quite a few sceptics out there that think if you catch the fish you should kill the fish even if you don‘t eat it. What a load of Bull Shit. Due to the climate and changing weather conditions it is having a drastic effect on the life cycle of the various fish in our rivers, lakes and fishing ponds around the world. Also the stupid mentality of some of the fly fishers out there is not helping the matter any. Every fly fisher; whether they fish for salmon; trout; bonefish or any other sort of fish should if it‘s okay; keep a fish or two if needed for the dinner table, then carry out catch and release.

If the art of catch and release is carried out properly it will help the fish to recover and to fight another day, only next time it will be bigger, heavier and a lot wiser so will give the fly fisher extra sport the next time it is caught. In addition it can hopefully replenish the rivers etc with their offspring and help the build up of more native fish and maintain the ecosystem. I have been to quite a few fly fishing competitions whereby the competitors weigh in their catch and then just dump them in the bin. Like the competitions I run, why not introduce a minimum catch limit, and say 2 or 3 fish then instead of a time bonus, give a bonus of 2lb for each fish caught under catch and release whether it is a 1lb or 10lb fish. Each competitor catches the fish on barbless hooks within the knotless landing net and releases the fish from the net once it has fully recovered; this way there is no handling of the fish to damage the scales thus causing infection and a painful death to the fish.

Each competitor is given a catch and release sheet to sign by either the person next to them on the bank or their boat partner in the competition. To make it fair; I always mix the partnerships up in the boats so that hopefully no two people who know each other are paired up. Catch and release can be a double edged sword whereby it helps the fisheries in managing the various fishing locations to save on their overheads by not having to restock on a regular basis, but it also has a detrimental effect on the income of the companies providing the stocked fish, the less they provide the fisheries the less money they make.. What do you say on this matter, why not email in and let your thoughts be known to other fly fishers. The parent website has also included its own social media network dedicated to fly fishers around the world: why not join and link up with like minded fly fishers around the world- http://flyfishermagazine.yooco.org

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Exploring New Water

By Donald Lusthoff

Exploring new water has long been a passion of mine. Even untested waters in a familiar river can spark curiosity and that is what I have done this last Sunday. Originally the plan was to float a ―new‖ stretch of the Colorado River but those plans fell through and I decided to test a section never fished (by me) in the Glenwood Canyon. The Colorado River is heavily channelized by man allowing for the rail road and I-70 to also squeeze through the narrow winding canyon. The result is a river penned in by rubble rocks strategically placed by engineers to eliminate bank erosion, allowing a stable base for human transportation. In that environment the river is often deep immediately off the bank leaving little or no room for wading; the fisherman must ―rock hop‖ to effectively fish this stream. I started at Grizzly Creek rest area and followed the paved bike path to the Power station where the boat ramp was active with white water enthusiasts. I don‘t suggest a

fisherman takes this part of the Colorado River in a pontoon, the river is a series of rapids with a few pools thrown in, great water for kayaks and the guided raft trips still active on this September weekend. I started to fish below the ramp and was accompanied by ―Sadie‖ a Labrador bitch who was curious with my activities. Her owner had to call several times to get her to return to the boat loading activities. The fly chosen was a #2, (guess what kind) with a long hook shank tied with a blonde coloured deer hair allowing good visibility for me as it swam amongst the boulders and pockets of the river. It moved seductively trough the water, sweeping, darting and sometimes bouncing in the heavy current. It was slow at first but soon the fish came; commonly tight to the bank they would appear lunging towards the fly or boiling or slashing then they would return to their lair. I would hook one in five today, brown trout, long and sleek averaging in the teens. There were many ―nose to the fly‖ follows by seemingly monstrous fish but the water seems to magnify the fly‘s appearance so I would suspect the same applied to the fish too. All in all the size of the fish encountered in the ―new‖ water was above average and plentiful. Nearly six hours were spent testing the area and only two other fishermen, that were together, were seen. People in the area were rafting or biking not fishing like me and I had the fishing nearly completely to myself. The weather was a mix of clouds, sun and showers with temperatures near 70. The wind would pick up with the rain squalls but mostly it was no problem. The water was blue green with three to four feet of visibility, good for the Colorado. I finished the day below No Name past the peninsula and again back agents the interstate. This area I have fished floating with friends and it is a solid producer for me. The light was fading and I tied on an even brighter fly that brought my first rainbow, who boiled, missed, and circled around to again get a solid hook set. A nice two pound hen not as long as the browns but full and fat with plenty of rainbow antics to keep me amused. Two more rainbows of equal size were taken and another brown, hooked after the first rainbow missed, when a second cast was made to the area. The rain began and after a new fly was tied on due to over chew from the fish, the light required a switch to my regular glasses from my polarized sunglasses. The traffic hissed through the puddle rain, the river roared as it stair dropped from moving pool to pool and as the rain diminished the fly swung past a series of submerged boulders and there‘s the fish! A good strike and a solid hook he powered his way down nearly to the lip of the next stair, turned, and returned to his home back in the boulders. I would bring him out and he would go back. The rain picked up and the surface was obscured by the multitude of rain drops but he was there, heavy resistance on my line. Eventually the hook held firm and I held my prize a brown trout 18 inches or so, a good three pounds. I removed the muddler from the corner of his jaw and allowed him to slip away into the depths of his river. I sat there in the rain. With a full day of satisfying fishing behind me I clipped off the fly returning it to the box with it‘s companions and I followed the bike path in the dark back to the jeep. The rain turned into a steady shower and as I followed the path away from the road it became the only sound aside from my footsteps. New and known waters were fished today with the noise of human transportation constantly present; the walk in the rain was a soothing finish to this fine day.

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Fly of The Month

Cat's Whisker (Fritz)

This is one of those all round lures, fish it on a floating, intermediate or sinking line at various rates of retrieve and it will still catch. The cats whisker works superbly even when fished very slowly or even on the drop. Try the washing line method, this fly works as both a lure or nymph or even under a bung. The pattern shown is tied to international rules and is a great fish catcher. You must have one of these in your box, don't let the size deceive you, it's very effective. Hook: Kamazan B175 size 10 heavy competition hook Thread: White Body: Hot Olive Electric Dubbing Tail: White Marabou Wing: White Marabou with 2 strands of Krystal Flash Head: Globrite Floss No 4 STEP 1: Run the thread down to a place opposite the barb and catch in a bunch of white marabou. This is a small slim fly so the bulk on the hook shank needs to be kept at a minimum. Run the thread back and forth along the hookshank to produce a neat level body. TIP: When preparing the marabou, place the marabou tips in your left hand between index finger and thumb and with the right hand move your thumb and index finger nails down the marabou stripping the webby marabou bulk off the stems. This will result in a slimmer body when tied in. STEP 2: Now dub the Hot Olive Dubbing onto the thread. Notice I started slightly up from a position where the tail was tied in. I find this makes a neater look to the fly where the body and tail meet. STEP 3: Wind the dubbing back to the where the tail is tied in and then dub forwards to about 1/4 of the bodylength from the eye. At this point use a dubbing teaser to tease the fibres out making a 'buggy' body. STEP 4: Now take a bunch of Marabou for the wing. I use the fine tips found at the top of the Marabou feather, the same principal as that used in the Cormorant lure. Tie in the bunch of Marabou just behind the eye of the hook and trim the waste feather. Whip Finish the thread. STEP 5: Take the scarlet floss and produce a neat head. Secure, Whip Finish and Trim. Final : Now varnish the head with a couple of coats of Sally Hansen hard as nails varnish.

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Recipe of the Month

Trout and Parma Ham

Ingredients 2 trout fillets 4 slices Parma ham 4 sage leaves 2 tbsp butter handful fresh parsley, chopped lemon, to serve Preparation method Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Lay two slices of Parma ham horizontally on a surface, slightly overlapping, then place a sage leaf in the middle. Lay one trout fillet vertically in the middle to form a cross shape. Pop a second sage leaf and a knob of butter on top of the fish. Roll the ham around the fillet, leaving the ends hanging out and secure with a wooden skewer. Repeat the process with the second fillet. Place the trout parcels snugly in an oven dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven and sprinkle over the parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve the trout with healthy spoonfuls of the remaining buttery sauce from the oven dish.

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Skagits – Some Views on How, When and Where.

By Tom Bell

Tom Bell AAPGAI I am a Far Bank Enterprises (Sage, Rio, Redington) pro fly fishing guide and Team Cheeky Fly Fishing endorsed guide. My core expertise is in spey casting and modern salmon fly fishing techniques. As a member of AAPGAI, I am proud to deliver inspirational fly fishing tuition and hosted fly fishing trips in the UK and abroad. I run residential salmon fly fishing courses in Scotland, a school of excellence at a fly fishery in Lancashire and I teach double handed fly fishing techniques on Rivers and Stillwaters in the UK and abroad.

My personal website is at www.bellflyfishing.co.uk. You can contact me at tom@bellflyfishing.co.uk or on 0800 689 0591 or 07507905850 Skagit – The myth You‘ve all heard it. ―Skagit? I‘d never use one, it scares the fish and it flies like a pig and I have to do those stupid snappy t casts and anyway I haven‘t got a rod strong enough and……‖ And nothing! I don‘t know where all this comes from because I‘m sure when Ed Ward and all those boys starting cutting up lines years ago they caught fish. ―Yes, but the tapers are so much more refined nowadays!‖ No they aren‘t. A skagit is still a very short line with very abrupt tapers in comparison to a regular Spey line or even a scandi. Yes, they have improved them but essentially we are still using mass to turnover heavy gear. So let‘s look at how much mass is required to turn over how much gear. Here I am, it‘s a 2 foot flood on a stretch 80 feet wide and the rivers going at 2 mph, fast. I need to get down 18 inches with a big fly, not weighted, big. So I‘m gonna reach for a 7 weight tcx switch rod, a modified beulah elixir or the new rio ishorts and imow tips. I‘m gonna throw 7.5 feet of t-14 on my 7 weight and use a gripshooter type running line to get distance and preserve the loop. Er. Skagit myth gone isn‘t it. Why would I need a 15 foot rod, 900 grain beast and 15 foot of t-12? Which is what I see people often reaching for and that is what gives skagit a bad name. Chuck in some pretty awful snap T casting and I concur, the angler is creating havoc. However, it‘s the angler not the skagit. To me, it‘s all about being able to cast properly and using balanced tackle to achieve what you need to achieve. 7.5 of t-14 will get down to 18 inches and tow around an un-weighted fly all day, especially on an ishort. The gripshooter mono reaches over the current enabling you to fish seams and runs normal lines would get dragged across. As for distance, you load up a 7119 tcx with a 410 grain ishort and mow tip, you better hold on because that‘s going as far anyone needs. As for hooking a big fish in this scenario, the tests I have done have put fish on the bank as quickly as bigger rods. It depends what rod you use, thats why I use a tcx. I use the whole of the rod to fight a fish, not just the top third which is what I see with many 15 foot fights. The thinner smaller tip action rod will cut through more wind than any 15 footer and the gripshooter will just ignore the wind. In fact, the wind holds it above the water and you can nymph seams and pockets. Yes, I said nymphing and skagit in the same sentence. Can we all just for one moment please applaud our American friends for an amazing innovation, mastering how to use skagits and developing new exciting methods of fly fishing please? They don‘t smash around with 15 footers and 10 weights. Why do we? Balanced skagit systems and elegant circle c‘s, I applaud you and sweep into your D loops with elegance and respect. Now fly!

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Restigouche River High-tech imaging from the air produces 3-D mapping of watershed

Some 15-thousand aerial photos of the Restigouche River system were taken in 2011. That may sound like a lot, but it‘s just the beginning of a huge data collection project that will make the world-renowned salmon system one of the most documented on the continent. ―Until now, the photos being used to set up conservation levels and management targets have dated back to the 1970‘s,‖ explains David LeBlanc, Executive Director of the Restigouche Watershed Management Council. ―Today‘s imaging technology is so advanced that the data and resulting analysis from this project will have a major influence on conservation and management of the watershed for years to come.‖ The imaging is part of a study that is interprovincial in scope, Quebec and New Brunswick, covering the entire Restigouche River watershed and its tributaries. The main sub-basins are the Matapedia and Patapedia in Quebec and the Kedgwick, Little Main Restigouche and Upsalquitch Rivers in neighbouring New Brunswick. There were actually two separate, but complementary, imaging projects in 2011, with the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation contributing $20,000.Both projects required aerial surveying. In the first, LIDAR (light detection and ranging) laser technology was used to map the Five Fingers sub-watershed, an area of 150 km

2. The equipment takes one laser shot

every square metre, and the data is used to prepare a precise 3-D mapping, GIS analysis of the ground with details on contour lines at 15 cm precision, dips, surface drainage and other characteristics. The objective was to evaluate surface runoff in the sub-watershed which was showing the greatest problem of soil erosion for the Restigouche River system. The results of the survey identified sources of sediment harmful to fish habitat and will lead to a plan to improve farm soil quality, road infrastructure maintenance and wood yard activity. The second, larger project uses two camera technologies in an aerial helicopter survey. One camera captures thermal imaging and the other, a precise photogrammetric imaging of 2cm

2 pixels.In 2011, the photography was completed along

more than 400 km of streams and rivers in the boundary waters and Quebec portions of the Restigouche River watershed. It is expected to take two more years to cover all of the 1,500 km of rivers identified as salmon habitat in the watershed. ―This imagery will improve the management of rivers at different levels,‖ says LeBlanc. ―First, it will identify cold-water refuges needed for salmon in the event of rising temperatures to ensure their protection and reduce stress during confinement. Second, it will enable the updating of the characterization of salmon habitat—information that is needed to establish thresholds of conservation and in the annual evaluation of the success of spawning runs in each of the tributaries.‖ Once all the helicopter photography is completed in 2012, LeBlanc says there will be more than 15,000 images in total to be analyzed. The whole process, from the helicopter photography to completed data, will take up to three years in total. ―This is a major project that will generate a huge amount of valuable information for evaluating the habitat in precise detail. The data will be useful for many years to come in guiding restoration, conservation and management.‖ All of the materials—images, analysis and final data—will have a broad audience of interest beyond the Restigouche Watershed Management Council. LeBlanc says the group is looking at developing partnerships with universities.

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Summer heat sends salmon seeking cool refuge, but where?

While we humans look forward to the days when the river warms up and we can enjoy a pleasant dip, the balmy water we revel in can be devastating to cold water fish like wild Atlantic salmon. So in the dog days of summer, salmon aren‘t basking in shallow waters in the heat of the sun; they‘re searching for deep, cool refuges instead.

Learning more about such refuges was the goal of one of New Brunswick‘s ASCF-funded projects in 2010. ―Where these refugia are and how they are created and used by Atlantic salmon and brook trout is poorly understood,‖ says Nathan Wilbur, a graduate researcher with the Canadian Rivers Institute. This information is vital for people who work on the protection of river ecosystems, so Wilbur and his associates spent most of the summer of 2010 finding and studying temperature refuges in the Cains River. Using thermal imagery, they identified about 90 in a 55 km segment of the waterway. ―These refugia can be shallow, deep, narrow, long, cool to very cold, full of boulders, sandy bottom, fast flowing, slow flowing, etc.,‖ he says. ―The ideal ones would be deep enough to protect fish from predators, cold enough (less than 20

oC), with

enough flow to supply oxygen, and with some cover (rocks, alders) for increased camouflage.‖ The location of springs and seeps that form cool refuges depends on the area‘s geology, the riverbed structure, and the structure of the banks and adjacent hill slopes. ―For example, cold water could be entering the river through a fracture in bedrock or diffusing through gravel into the river,‖ Wilbur explains. ―These are considerably harder to locate and predict than the refugia created by tributaries. That‘s where thermal imagery really helped.‖ Working with professional remote sensing consultants (Watershed Sciences Inc.), the researchers flew over the river in a helicopter mounted with an infrared camera, shooting an image every second. The images were then pieced together based on their GPS coordinates to create a continuous thermal mosaic. Armed with this mosaic, the researchers will build models to predict where the refuges occur in the Cains River. They will then test these models in other rivers. ―The plan is to share these models with corporations and organizations so they can predict and protect the necessary features in rivers they are involved with,‖ Wilbur explains. ―This will help them make the best decisions regarding thermal refugia. We expect these decisions to come in the form of conservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of these habitats.‖ Some of those who would use the models include J.D. Irving Limited, New Brunswick‘s Departments of Natural Resources and Department of the Environment, the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) and the Miramichi River Environmental Assessment Committee (MREAC). For Wilbur and his team (supervisors Dr. Allen Curry, UNB Biology and Forestry & Environmental Management and Dr. Kerry McQuarrie, UNB Civil Engineering, along with some graduate and undergraduate students), results that ensure a better future for wild Atlantic salmon will not only be gratifying, but will showcase the wise investment made by ASCF and the many other government and corporate sponsors of the project. Stephen A. Chase Executive Director/directeur général The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation La fondation pour la conservation du saumon Atlantique Phone: 506 455-9900 Fax: 506 455-9905 Email: chasesa@salmonconservation.ca Website: www.ascf-fcsa.ca

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UK & Irish Fishing Reports

Scotland Burnhouse Fishery, Burnhouse Farm, Bonnybridge Stirlingshire FK4 2HH Tel: 01324 840404 Mob : 07742 755737 Website: http://www.burnhouse-fishery.co.uk

After another week of wind and rain the cooler calmer weather over this last weekend was good for angling and delivered some nice sport for our regular anglers

With the water temp is sitting at 5 degrees fish were active on the surface as well as chasing lures,

Raymond Gunn jnr (Coatbridge) had 2 for 4lb 2oz on Oky Doky, Jim Jones (Cumbernauld ) had 1 for 2lb 8oz on Bloodworm, Joe McColeman (Cumbernauld) had 2 for 5lb 4oz, David Thorburn (Peebles) had 1 for 2lb 2oz on Gold Headed White Fritz, Archie Dobbie (Glasgow) had 3 on c/r ticket using Blood Worm and an Egg fly, Adam Crosley (Denny) had two for 5lb 9oz on Yellow Dancer and a Blood Worm, David Ford (Haggs) had 4 on c/r ticket on an Orange Nomad, Gary Mcginley (Cumbernauld) had 7 on c/r using Damsel and a Yellow Dancer, Jim Ivatt (Alloa) had 5 on c/r on Yellow Bloadworm, Stevie Shepherd (Coatbridge) had 4 on a Peach Blob, Ian McNaught (Bailieston) had 3 for 7lb on Apps, Bloadworm and an Orange Blob, Harry Tonner (Bailieston) had 3 for 7lb 3oz, Alex Britton (Bellshill) had 2 for 6lb 3oz on Mini Cats Whisker, Richard Taylor (Brightons) had 5 on c/r ticket on a Grizzle Cat, Pat Quinn (Motherwell) had 3 on c/r using an Ally McCoist, Eddie Hunt (Cumbernauld) had 2 for 4lb 9oz on a Yellow Bloodworm, Michael Ingls (Banknock) had 3 on c/r using Bunny Leach and Egg Fly, Stephan Graham (Stirling) had 2 fish for 4lb 9oz on a Yellow Buzzer went on to release a further 4, Eddie Cannon (Camelon) had 2 for 8lb 4oz on a F---K up, Stefan Carboni (Stirling)had 1 for 2lb 2oz.

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England

Bellbrook Fishing Report week ending 21st February 2014

It's great to see the first signs of spring gently breaking through . . . snowdrops and daffodils making a lovely show around the lakes. The anglers are beginning to return after the dreadful weather, everyone taking a fish or three home in their bags. George Sandamers from Barnet made the most of his Rover Lite visit catching a full bag his biggest being a 4lber from Dartmoor lake. Our hardy, regular, customer Adrian Gill from Sandford also had a couple of visits this week hooking 4 fish in total with his own tied flies. Cats Whisker and, as usual, any fly with a hint of green in it has been working well. The daddy long legs was still pulling the fish in on Ironmill though. Duo Darrel Jones and Jon Barrett from Teignmouth also had a good day out taking home three fish between them. Our newly refurbished mobile home, peacefully nestled by the side of Ottmoor lake, is now available to hire for the spring and summer, take a look on our website to see its 'new look'. Any questions about the fishery please call Chris on 01398 351292.

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January News from Kingfisher Fishing...

Family, friendship and Super Grand Slam….

What a month it has been. Dusting ourselves off from the festive season and braving the strong winds and rough seas, we‘ve had a real mixed bag of clients, catches and conversation. Good friends and loyal Malindi supporters, Lindsay and his son Aidan arrived into town around the 14th for their annual getaway from South Africa. Full of many amusing stories and great memories it‘s always a delight to have them around. Starting off slow, father and son spent a few days out on Neptune and Eclare. Catching a good mixed bag of Dorado, Tuna, Kingfish, Longtail Tuna and Wahoo plus a few nice Sailfish. They did some jigging, landing and releasing 8 excellent sized Giant Trevally‘s. Little did we know that this was just the start of things to come. Having said goodbye to Aidan, Lindsay continued to fish alone with Swabri. Deciding to participate in the Delamare Tournament out of Kilifi, lady luck was certainly on his side, clinching the title of winner on the second day with a good sized Black Marlin and 2 Sailfish. BUT, he was not done yet! Having departed at the end of last year, Lindsay had commented that the billfish combinations had always eluded him and this sat in the back of his mind. And did it paid off. The 30

th proved to be a day that he (and us) will never forget. Having

successfully hooked, tagged and released a Sailfish of 35kg+, a Striped Marlin of 60kg+, a Blue Marlin of 200kg+ AND a Black Marlin of 100kg+, put him into an exclusive club of Super Grand Slam achievers. Many congratulations to Lindsay from the entire Kingfisher team.

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It‘s with special mention and huge apologies that I include this article in this month‘s newsletter. Whilst not officially part of the Kingfisher fleet, but very definitely part of the family, Russell and Peter Brumby fishing on Pintail in late December gave all the ‗big boys‘ a serious run for their money. Over a five day period, the two successfully caught and released 2 Blue Marlin, 2 Black Marlin and 2 Striped Marlin…one of which was caught by Russell alone on the boat, playing deckie and skipper. On the fifth day they also hooked another marlin but unfortunately it came off. Special note must be made that Peter's first Blue was over 500lbs and took two hours and ten minutes on 50lb stand-up as there is no fighting chair on Pintail.

Italian ‗amico‘ Roberto came here to do an overnight trip. Keen to get a Broadbill under his belt we hoped it was possible. Mother nature would not permit, so Angus offered him some alternative arrangements. The offer paid off landing Roberto with 3 Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Rainbow Runner, Wahoo and Dorado. Not jigging at all, the lure seemed to sink low and just by chance, he landed a grand-daddy 132kg model Grouper.

We were so glad when Casino Malindi announced their 18/19 January championship late last year. We had a lot of interest and both Neptune and Eclare flew the flag for us. It was a tough weekend for all competitors, but a proud one for us with Lindsay and Aidan on Eclare, coming second with a mixed bag and a model 38kg Sailfish. Congratulations to Steve on Tega who was the overall winner with 3 Sailfish. Conditions were difficult and a few Marlin were seen, and lost, which is always bad luck. Funny, that outside the competition, both Sailfish and Marlin were caught and released. Go figure, maybe the fish knew? The Mnarani Fishing Club were the hosts of this years 48

th Delamare Competition out of Kilifi. Again, a very tough day

at the office for all competitors, but you can‘t keep enthusiastic fishermen down. Lindsay, fishing on Eclare won with a Black Marlin and a Sailfish on the 2

nd day. Peter fished on Neptune, finished up with no fuel, but a good Striped Marlin comfortably

released.

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The Laaksonnen party spent and very windy day on Neptune and as they put it ‗were lucky to get Angus to show them how its done‘. They arrived back at the end of the day with a small Yellowfin Tuna, a Dorado, a well sized 30kg Sailfish, a very healthy 70kg Blue Marlin. Good friend Jurgen returned, spending a few weeks here. Plagued by strong wind and rough sea, it was tough for the lone fisherman, but his scored card looked good at the end with a 110kg Black Marlin, 6 Sailfish, Kingfish, Longtail Tuna, Yellofin Tuna and Wahoo.

Annual visitor Werner and his party mixed their fishing up between Tina and Snowgoose. Victims of rough conditions, they did tally up 3 Sailfish, Kingfish, Barracuda, Dorado, Yellofin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally

Adam spent a few tough days out with Snowgoose, getting a mixed catch of Dorado, Kingfish and Wahoo plus a 45kg Blue Marlin and a well sized 50kg Striped Marlin.

Regular fishing friends, Guido and Harald spent a few weeks in town. Enjoying the company of many friends here and fishing off a few different boats, managed to survive the rough water to successfully release a Black Marlin while fishing with Neptune. They spent a few more days fishing with Angus catching 2 Sailfish, a Bronze Whaler Shark, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Kingfish, Yellofin Tuna and Rainbow Runner. Their trip with us ended on a high with a well sized 90kg Black Marlin. The Wagener party out from Germany had a tough trip up a good tally of Kingfish, Dorado, Frigate Mackerel Kawa Kawa. Unfortunately that is the way fishing goes sometimes…that is why we do it. Breaking away from business for a day, Torben had an excellent day out with Tina landing and releasing 4 Sailfish. Fishing alone, he missed a triple hook-up, which was just too difficult to manage on his own. Irishman David and his 2 Scottish friends took a break from the bad British weather and fished on Tina, Snowgoose and Neptune. They too had a few tough days out, but did rack up 5 good sized Sailfish, Kingfish, Yellofin Tuna, Dorado and Bonnito.

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R.L. Winston Rod Company 500 S. Main St. Twin Bridges, MT 59754 406.684.5674 | info@winstonrods.com www.winstonrods.com

First Three Lodges Invited To Be WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES®

Today, the R.L. Winston Rod Company in Twin Bridges, Montana, leading manufacturer of the world's top handcrafted fly rods utilizing its Boron III technology, announced the names of the inaugural premium fly fishing lodges invited to be WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES®. Patagonia River Guides (PRG) in Argentina under the management of Rance Rathie and Travis Smith, Tsimane, a dorado fly fishing lodge in Bolivia led by Rodrigo Salles; and Mission Lodge, a fly out lodge in Bristol Bay in Alaska managed by Guy and Sarah Fullhart, were all invited to be WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES

®.

Upon hearing of their selection, Rance Rathie and Travis Smith remarked, "We are honored to have been selected to be one of the first WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES

® and look forward to many more years working together with such a great

team in Twin Bridges and fishing Winston Rods to wild trout in Patagonia. Our company, Patagonia River Guides, has exclusively provided Winston Rods for over a decade because like our lodging, guiding, service, and fishing programs, we choose to only provide our clients the absolute best." Rodrigo Salles of Tsimane Lodge, delighted to hear the news that Tsimane was selected said, "Tsimane Lodge is extremely glad to be among the very first lodges selected by Winston to receive the WINSTON PREFERRED LODGE

® title.

To be a part of this new small group of exclusive and selected lodges in the world by Winston moves us even further in our relentless pursuit to provide the very best fly fishing destinations in the wild side of South America - where the Amazon Jungle opens a new door in the fly fishing world." Guy and Sarah Fullhart when told of their selection said, "Mission Lodge is very excited to be invited to be among the first WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES

®. Over the last several

years we have been introducing our clients in Alaska to Winston rods with a tremendous response for the amazing fly fishing we have here at Mission in the Bristol Bay wilderness. Our fly fishing is diverse in this part of the state and having the right tools is essential to conquering a trophy fish." Winston explains that the criteria for selection is not simply based on a level of luxury accommodation or high price, and while all WINSTON PREFERRED LODGES

® are asked to have Winston rods available to their guests, Winston makes it clear that

it does not charge lodges a listing fee to be included as one might find with other lodge endorsement programs. Instead, selection is by invitation only, and is based primarily on an overall "exceptional fly fishing experience". All those invited to be a WINSTON PREFERRED LODGE

® must have top guides, outstanding accommodations, excellent service, and, most

importantly, exceptional fly fishing. While the WINSTON PREFERRED LODGE

® program is limited to recognizing only a limited number of the top fly fishing

destination lodges, there are obviously a great many outstanding fly fishing lodges across North America and around the world, many of whom have extremely talented Winston guides on their staff. Consequently, through our Pro Advisory team and other advisors, we are already in the process of reviewing additional candidates and expect to announce the names of a select number of other exceptional fly fishing lodges who will be invited to become a WINSTON PREFERRED LODGE

® over

the next several months and years, as merited. You can learn more about the WINSTON PREFERRED LODGE

® Program on the Winston website at www.winstonrods.com

or contact Leslie Clark at info@winstonrods.com

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Fishing Adventures on the Elk River, where to go and where to stay By: Earle Goode

With Spring around the corner and closely approaching, fisherman from all over are gearing up to what may be one of the best fishing seasons we have seen in many years on the Elk River here in West Virginia. Located 30 miles south of Elkins in Monterville, West Virginia, the river is known to be the best fishery east of the Mississippi. The river system is but only one of a few in the nation where you can match the hatch 12 months out of the year. Big browns, rainbows and yes native brookies live here just waiting to give every angler that encounters their path a promised fight and enjoyable experience. Flies sizes 28 and even as small as 32‘s are used on this body of water with 10x Tippets. So if you do come to fish, size your flies small. Ok, now you have decided this is a place you have to visit. Getting all your fly fishing tackle, rods, reels, waders and so on ready is essential. But did you forget something? Planning a vacation or fly fishing trip can be a job in itself. Forgetting to plan ahead to where you will be staying could ruin the whole trip unless prepared. One of the biggest problems going somewhere is knowing where to stay and how to save money in doing so. Here are a few great places to stay and hopefully it will help in making your next fly fishing trip or vacation to the Elk a pleasant one.

Elk Springs Resort. Located in Monterville, West Virginia and 12 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, you will not be dissatisfied with the accommodations or the price. A few advantages in staying here are being able to walk right to the river. Elk Springs has everything a family would want for the perfect vacation. The area consist of a lodge and individual cabins on the river. Need fly fishing supplies? Elk Springs Resort has thought of that also with a nice fully stocked Orvis fly shop and professional guides at your service. But that‘s not all, a restaurant and bar is also housed there when you‘re ready to relax after a long day on the river. Everything a fly fisherman would need, right? But what about the family? While fly fishing one of West Virginia‘s best rivers, there is other attractions close by for your family to enjoy.

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Families have enjoyed many hours on top Snowshoe Mountain where there are many clothing and gift shops. Also, the many restaurants to choose from make it pretty hard to resist before making a stop and trying one out. Snowshoe Resort offers so much more including horseback riding to mountain biking and some of the most challenging slopes for snow skiing in the winter. On down the road is the small town of Cass, West Virginia, where you and your family might like to go back in time and take a ride on an old locomotive around Cheat Mountain. The best time for a train ride is the fall when the mountains are in full autumn colors. One of the best train rides around and you can even have lunch aboard while enjoying your afternoon trip. Be sure to checkout the old town shops while there. Plenty to do and plenty to see. Daron and Lisa Dean, owners of Elk Springs Resort, will make sure your stay with them is a pleasant one indeed. Elk Springs may be reached either online at Elksprings@aol.com or by giving them a call at 1-304-339-2359, Fax: 1-304-339-2Fax and at Toll-Free: 1-877-Elk-Springs. Also, be sure to check out their website at : https://sites.google.com/site/elkspringsresortwv/home

If a wilderness setting is more up your alley then Kumbrabow State Forest atop Rich Mountain 12 miles south of Huttonsville, WV, and only minutes from the Elk and Tygart river systems is the ticket for you. Kumbrabow has some of the finest native trout streams available and really wonderful accommodations. Nestled among some of West Virginia‘s most beautiful forestland and within the Monongahela National Forest, Kumbrabow offers a wide variety of scenic landscape and wildlife for those once in a lifetime photo shots. The stream waterfalls here are unbelievable and unforgettable. Be sure to take a camera with you when out and about, as the wildlife seems to pop up when you least expect it. And if wild brook trout is what your after, you will be happy with the many wild streams covering this vast wilderness area and want to come back to fish all the many streams within the park.

Acquired in 1934 the state forest covers 9,474 acres at 3,000 to 3,930 feet above sea level. Kumbrabow State Forest has pioneer cabins, campsites, bathhouse with laundry facilities and picnic areas throughout. The cabins feature stone fireplaces and other admentties that everyone will enjoy at a very reasonable cost. If you decide to stay at Kumbrabow be sure to pack in your groceries. The nearest town with major shopping would be Elkins 20 miles away. For smaller items you may choose to travel to either Huttonsville which is 12 miles north or Valleyhead, just 6 miles south. Be sure to checkout Kumbrabow at www.kumbrabow.com You may also call them for more information at 304-335-2219 or at 1-800-Call WVA. Planning a trip can be tedious. Hopefully this information will help in your planning. Until Next Time........Tight Lines By: Earle Goode Earle Goode, owner and founder of SugarKane Rods Ltd., maker of custom handcrafted bamboo fly rods sold the world over. A former tournament bass fisherman turned fly fisher living in Valleyhead, West Virginia within throwing distant of some of the best trout waters in the country. Earle is now working on a book, Fly Fishing America, The Elk River. His writings for various fly fishing magazines have taken him all over the country to some of the most pristine fly waters. Being an avid fly fisherman himself, he now puts his sights on the many river systems that now surround him to share his experience. Earle has two sons and a daughter, Greg followed by Geoff and then his daughter Alicia. Earle may be reached at: regoode@sugarkanerods.com

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Dry Fly Heaven

Orange River Experience

Experience the thrill of sight fishing for countless

yellow fish in turquoise clear water with dry flies.

With over 70kms of private river access along the

untouched banks of the Orange River, the solitude all

out mind-blowing fishing is what makes it South

Africa's flagship fly-fishing experience.

Contact us: info@theflyguides.com francoisbotha@gmail.com www.theflyguides.com

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We offer some fine options and a few accessories, but basically, we want to put a new casting experience into your hands. If we manage to do that, we are confident you will become yet another convert to the joy of traditional excellence in casting performance that so many others have now discovered. The Hexagraph is an attractive and understated fly rod with traditional cosmetics. The Hexagraph features an anodized aluminium up locking reel seat with a solid wood spacer, maroon wraps, winding check and fixed hook keeper. It is delivered in a high-quality cloth bag and black aluminium rod tube with Hex logo and gold caps. Finish Specifications All Hexagraph Fly Rods are available in 2- or 3- piece models, feature Super-Swiss

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Welcome to The Forth Inn, Aberfoyle. We are located at the heart of the Trossachs and in the centre of Aberfoyle. Our aim is to provide "comfortable accommodation, superb food, great beer and a good time"! Known locally as "A Taste of Aberfoyle" and under our ownership, awarded "Best Place to Eat Out" by Visit Scotland (and we still have pretty much the same team). The Forth Inn is ideally located for exploring the National Park and in particular The Trossachs, all the usual outdoor activities are available, walking, fishing, cycling, golf and photography. We are also very close to Go Ape!, Loch Katrine and Glengoyne distillery. Stirling and Doune castles are both less than 20 miles from Aberfoyle. These activities and attractions combined with the stunning scenery make the Forth Inn and Aberfoyle a perfect place to visit for all types of people of all ages. As well as the beers we serve (including 4 real ales), we also have a selection of around 50 malt whisky's, most of which you can't get in the supermarkets. http://www.forthinn.com Email: reception@forthinn.com Tel: +44 (0)1877 382372

Welcome to the beautiful family home of Colin & Sally Udale, set in Manton in the heart of Rutland. Three miles from Oakham, the county town of Rutland, and only three miles from Uppingham, a traditional market town and home to Uppingham School. Broccoli Bottom is the idyllic location for all your Bed and Breakfast, self catering, and fishing holiday Cottage needs. Rutland Water, with its fishing, walking, bird watching, sailing and cycling attractions is within easy walking distance, as is our village inn. Birdwatchers will not want to miss the Red Kites and Barn Owl that frequently visit Broccoli Bottom. Ramblers routes are close by as are many restaurants, traditional pubs and hotels offering local fare and international cuisine. The road from Broccoli Bottom leads to many well known places including Burghley House, the historic town of Stamford, Belvoir and Rockingham Castles and Barnsdale Gardens. 5 minutes to Rutland Sailing Club; The Bird Watching Centre; Cycle Hire & Rutland Fishing Lodge. Website: http://www.broccolibottom-rutland.co.uk Email: sally@udale.wanadoo.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)7702 437102 Broccoli Bottom, Wing Road, Manton, Rutland LE15 8SZ

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The Dangers of Boat Fishing

The Editor

Practicing good seamanship and being prepared can help

you avoid the leading cause of recreational boating deaths.

Over the years, I‘ve heard quite a few sad stories about fly fishers being out on a large lake and their boat capsizing or getting swamped. Sorry to say more and more are capsizing these days with the loss of life. Hate to say it but; more often than not, the cause of such boats to capsize is not the bad weather or rough waters, but simple accidents or carelessness and

stupidity of the people in the boats. It‘s not the first time I‘ve been out on the water and seen some stupid antics and actions undertaken by the person on the rudder or the other person in the boat standing up and moving about when the boat is in motion at speed, then loosing their balance as the boat turns and nearly falling in or having a nasty fall in the boat. For those who are not sure or inexperienced in using a boat when out on the water. There is a difference between capsizing and swamping a boat. Swamping refers to when a boat remains upright, but takes on water, and capsizing is when a boat turns over in the water. Both can be caused by several things—high waves, someone falling over, etc. There are several measures you can take to keep your boat intact and yourself dry on the water. For starters, seats are there for a reason to be ―SAT ON‖. They‘re placed in areas where they won‘t shift the balance and where people can rest safely at high speeds. Do not sit on the gunwales, seatbacks, bow, or any other spot that will shift the weight dangerously, especially in a smaller boat and especially while the boat‘s moving. Do not stand while the boat is moving, as a sudden bump or unexpected collision with a submerged object can not only launch a standing person from the boat, but someone standing makes an easier target for a wayward propeller if the prop brakes off during a collision. Remaining seated also keeps the center of gravity low while you‘re moving, which helps maintain balance. You can also add to this by not overloading the boat with gear and balancing the stowed gear evenly. You can reduce your risk of capsizing by practicing good seamanship. That means don‘t overload the boat, learn to distribute gear and passengers evenly for greater stability, turn the boat at controlled speed(s), never anchor from the stern, and be alert for the wake and waves of other boats. If you encounter a large wave slow down and try to take it head on or at a slight angle. Don‘t try to power through. Safe boating on any body of water means having the proper safety equipment and staying alert to changes in the weather. Make extra life jackets, signaling devices and other emergency equipment part of a ―ditch bag‖ that you keep on board. Be sure that you and your passengers wear a life jacket at all times. If you boat far from shore, consider getting an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). These devices – many of them equipped with automatic releases and an internal GPS – can alert rescue personnel to your emergency and provide your precise location. If your vessel does capsize, make sure everyone is accounted for and stays with the boat. Don‘t panic and try to swim for shore. A capsized vessel may recover on its own and most trailer-sized vessels will remain afloat, even when flooded or over-turned. If your boat is small, try to turn it upright and bail it out. If you can‘t right your vessel, you and your passenger/s should try to get as much of yourselves as possible onto the hull. Never swim away from a capsized boat unless it is drifting directly toward a hazard. It‘s the largest and most visible object in the water; that‘s what you stick with. Keys to safety afloat 1. Lower your centre of gravity when crossing waves. 2. Ensure seats are properly fitted and can‘t slide off the gunnel. 3. Sit amidships when making passage across waves. 4. Wear your lifejacket outside clothing. 5. Self-inflating jackets are preferable to oral inflating – either due to cold, or, worse still, unconsciousness. 6. Don‘t carry your lifejacket into the boat, Wear It!

Lifejackets Lifejackets are becoming compulsory at more and more fisheries, many of them loaning them out. They are often abused and of ‗pull to inflate‘ styles. Many of us are fine swimmers and think them unnecessary. Consider what happens if you are knocked out as you fall overboard, or if you lose consciousness in cold, early season water. For this reason, I would advise the purchase of a self-inflating lifejacket which you can ensure is properly maintained. To summarise, load your boat safely and evenly, don‘t go into or with the waves too fast. Take advice from those with experience – it will be freely given. Don‘t do as others do and compromise safety for the sake of another fish or two. There is always another day to enjoy your sport not a day for your family and friends to mourn.

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Types of Automatic Life Jackets Ideal for Fly Fishing In Boats

Scierra Imax

Editors Choice - The Airflo Wavehopper Automatic Life Vest (a life jacket and fly vest all in one).

Parmaris Hi-Fit Airflo Wavehopper

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BIG FISH FISHING

Presentation by Chip Drozenski

OLD HABITS DIE HARD

• How coachable are you • Are you married to doing it your way • Do new methods need immediate success • Can too much info become your enemy • Casting rather then observing • Good basics with small changes equals new habits

THE LAB

• The River of Monsters, Bows on steroids & bigger Browns ( 10 k + ) • 225 miles long and 5 dams • Few have fished the middle Limay beyond the first 15 miles • 300 yards wide in some places but easy wading almost rivers within the River • Crabs & multiple species of baitfish are the major food source • Active daytime feeders with many minnow blitzes near the reservoir • Lots of visual observations • Big populations of resident and migratory browns and bows • BIG starts at 5K for browns • We have seen every technique that most of us have read about • Many streamer techniques produce big fish but not with consistency • Big flies, heavily weighted flies, fastest sinking lines don‘t get it done • Interestingly many outfitters and locals fish this way

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THE TOOLS

• Cover lots of water using shooting heads @ slick shooter • 28‘ Heads type 2 & 4 Sinking • Floating line with floating minnows • 5‘ – 12‘ Leaders 0X – 3X • Mostly sparse flies • River bugs for a Spey Rod

FEEDING HABITS

• Big fish aggressively feed in shallow water • Big fish regardless of their holding depth know that something has entered the pool within 1-2 seconds • Big fish move great distances to attack prey when feeding

PATTERNS / MOVEMENT

• How many crippled minnows does a fish get every day • Study minnow behavior and imitate it • Focus fly patterns on minnow profile. Pulsating materials and minimum flash • Don‘t overlook floating minnow patterns with minnow motion un runs through the drop offs

START to FINISH

• Give more thought to leader length matched to line sink rate to best cover feeding lies naturally • Casting angle, leader turnover & fly speed; the fly needs to be swimming all the time starting as soon as it hits the water. • Improve your line control of mending, stripping and feeding line • Effective techniques include very long slow strips and the drop back retrieve • Fly movement many times is unnatural and should be left alone with a less is more philosophy • Slip strike, controlled pressure, proper rod arc and good netting locations are your friends • Stay in contact and feel the fish at all times as they signal many moves

ENEMIES

• Slack, quick moves especially in shallow water • Slow or over reaction • Most big fish are lost on the hookup, first jump or at the net

THOU SHALT NOTS

• Many fishermen over use weighted flies and very deep sinking lines • Fishermen spend too much time casting in looks good water and not enough in fish feeding water • Most streamer fly fishers fish only 70% of the cast

AGONY or REWARD

• Either way it‘s fun • Prayer is overrated in Big Fish fishing • Great memories when Netted or Missed !!

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