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Capt.Castafly

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    Fishing Captain, Cast a Fly Charters

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  1. Soaring High with Eagles I’m fortunate enough to be Fly Fisherman Man of the Year, Connecticut Fly Fishermen’s Association I'd like to share this experience with others here, perhaps set a path to achieve? Maybe this is just another feel good story for anyone seating at a desk all day that may be board? Maybe this will get deleted by some, not read completely to the end? Success is worth sharing, no matter what you take out of this. It's worth the risk to try. Lesson in Life that I have learned Passion drives a person to go beyond doing ordinary. You get out of life what you give to it. Be an active participant rather than an observer. You don’t get to the top easy. It’s a multi-level of steps. Each step requires mastery before moving to the next level. That gives it a solid support under you. It can take some time. There are no short cuts to excellence or the top. No one can get to the top by themselves. Friends, family, workers must accept your concepts and be onboard. It’s their firm support under you that enables you to build the next step in your staircase. Critics and naysayers will impede your journey. Their thoughts and actions will muddy the waters. But a passionate, focused person learns to swim in any kind of water. Enjoy the ride. It doesn’t last long. There is always room for improvement and new vision, even at the top. Don’t rest on your laurels. Teach them to others to shorten their learning curve. People have to accept you and buy into your philosophy, it can’t be pragmatic. It has to be sound knowledge and information based on good experiences and success. You toot your horn too much; nobody will listen anymore to the signal. Be humble and except constructive criticism, evaluate the source, and make needed changes. Be true to yourselves and others. If you can look in the mirror at the end of the day and be satisfied of your tasks, it’s time to go to bed. Lights out!
  2. Is there such a thing as saltwater or fresh water fly tying materials? It's all good to me as one general category, Sewing and Fly Tying Materials.
  3. Last day to fish trout ponds, streams, and rivers today.
  4. Fishing great distances from your car/truck on sandy flats can be great. Shore might be more than a 1,000 feet behind you. You need to be mobile. Where can you put that reel bag, extra rod? You need to be versatile because you are always on the move. The answer: Wulff Saltwater Mono Clear line with triangle taper and a few weighted tips work. I take an make my own sink tips from sections cut from old lines. Make one length one foot, the other three feet. Loop both ends with a nail knot and perfection loops. There you are? Ready to go! I'll leave the fishing methods hear to the experts.
  5. Yes Mike.... re-read my answer.
  6. I have a vertical set-up with four I FLY Holders like this (see photo). My boat has a T-Top that I had to deal with which was an issue. Here's the best picture I could find of my set-up since my boat is covered right now for the winter. I hope this best illustrates the concept. Over the year, the I FLY Holders I find are the best issue for rod holders. They are 14 years old and haven't been replaced, not any problems. The problem with Velcro, it doesn't last too long, has to be replaced every few years. It wears out and it is not the best way to hold fly rod in place when that happens. Turning the head on these units, locks them in place. The rod tips are also locked in place to by bungee cords and a finger system. Nothing moves, rattles, or come loose during a ride.
  7. I'm from Missouri ..... You have to Show Me! Proof positive, the larger squid pattern designed and morphed from the tiny Squid-sicle fly really works. See the same exact fly pictured in the stripers mouth. This unique eye assembly was really a break through for me producing a more 3-D view from all different viewing angles. It pushes more water, cast easily too and give a full profile and plenty of action from the rear.
  8. One of the best all time squid fly patterns distributed by Umpqua. Got to be a reason? Great on false albacore too.
  9. Give us more information, Is the backing, man made material or natural animal hide?
  10. Fishermen's Memorial Campground. Great views, closest place to the shell fish grounds.
  11. I'm not sure what Orvis offers today with their rod lines, but I can remember Orvis using the same name Trident over twenty years ago. Not sure if these are the rods you are talking about. All manufactures are always coming up with new ideas. Back than Orvis claimed that the distance factor was effected by the oscillation of the rod after the load. They came up with the damping idea from the subs hull to damping sound. At first they did the entire blank of certain models only. Later they would do just butt sections. Not sure why? It quickly died like so many other ideas like the titanium rod.
  12. A big shout out to CT Fly Fishermen's Association yesterday's annual Expo and Banquet Dinner. This event grows bigger and better every year. Can not thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication they do to promote the sport of fly tying, fishing and educating the public. They are truly in the for front of education. No other club offers so many class room instruction, demonstrations and casting clinics I know of. There untiring efforts and members involved is totally amazing. 1st picture, The Expo, over 100 people demonstrated in all facets of the industry. Family portrait, my son Scott, grandson Mason in myself. 3rd Photo Gary Steinmiller President, and Roger Ploure. They raised a ton of money with the Expo Show, Dinner, and bucket raffles to further their cause as a giving non-profit group of wonderful, caring individuals.
  13. Just in case you had a senior moment ....... CT Fly Fishermen's Expo tomorrow. All details in this thread are covered.
  14. Spoken like a true gentleman and Wordsmith.
  15. The Show must go on.... Sorry to hear Steve will not be there this year, so the rest of us now must pull our own weight. Paul Dince a local CT striper guy puts on a great program. I've seen his presentations before and they are filled with interesting facts and knowledge. Paul does fish the Cape a lot staying weeks at a time, fishing may little know back water spots that hold stripers along with the more popular area flats. He does a ton of wading, so if you want a jump on the Cape, he's you're go to guy. I'll be honored this year as their "Man of the Year Award" at the Expo and Dinner. It's something I'm really, really proud of. I'm truly humble about this award since they have honored many of the top professionals and knowledgeable Fly Fishermen in the Country. In previous years they have honored Bob Clouser, Lefty Kreh, Bob Pop, Ed Mitchel and a host of other national dignitaries. I'll be doing a Presentation on The Effects of Color, Motion and Images in Fly Tying and the effects it has on what a fish might see. Stop by and say hi! Would love to chat and see so many friends that post here. There are lots of great deals here, much more than a major trade show. Lots of wiggle room with vendors. I enjoy going over lots and lots of materials left from estates, some old and hard to find stuff. Real Cheap! The Expo is this Saturday from 9am-3pm at Nomad's Adventure Quest, 100Bidwell Avenue, South Winsor CT. You will not be disappointed. Break that winter cabin fever and come on down. Capt. Ray
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