Category Archives: fishing

WHERE TO GO?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by fsutroutbum

  In order to beat the funky winter blues I decided to plan for some fishing trips during the year.  To paraphrase an old TV western my motto is, Have Fly Rod Will Travel.  While I have a number of … Continue reading →

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A DAY TO MYSELF

Posted on August 27, 2017 by fsutroutbum

I was speaking with my wife on the phone after putting in a twelve hour day and she asked me what my plans were for the next day as I had no obligations.  I told her that I was probably … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a Perception Kayak

Posted on December 15, 2016 by fsutroutbum

In an earlier post I demonstrated how I had modified one of my kayaks for fishing and now I am going to show how I modified my Perception Prodigy to use it for fishing. This particular type of kayak is … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a Kayak, part 2

Posted on January 26, 2016 by fsutroutbum

In the prior post I discussed how to mount rod holders in the back of your kayak.  That was a fairly easy project.  Mounting rod holders in the front part of the kayak is more difficult.  There are a number … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a kayak, part 1

Posted on January 24, 2016 by fsutroutbum

When I purchased my kayak it was not specifically a fishing kayak but, as time passed I used it more for fishing.  That’s when I found that some modifications were required to make this use convenient and comfortable. The first challenge … Continue reading →

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THREE MISTRESSES

Posted on January 23, 2015 by fsutroutbum

I have to finally admit it there are three mistresses in my life.  As when I sleep they haunt me with their siren sounds.   I think of them when I am awake and long for them when we are … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 3

Posted on March 14, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 3 Over the last two sections I covered rods, reels, lines and flies. Now I’ll wrap it up with accessories and casting. There are four items that I consider necessities and they are a … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING MADE EASY PART 2

Posted on February 8, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 2 In the prior post I talked about rods, reels and fly line and now I will deal with backing, leaders and flies. Backing is the line you first put on your reel.  Fly … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING MADE EASY PART 1

Posted on January 29, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT  Part 1 My introduction to fly fishing began when I was in middle school shortly after dinosaurs no longer ruled the earth.  A neighbor whose lawn I cut in the summer and whose drive I … Continue reading →

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WHAT IT’S ABOUT

Posted on November 3, 2013 by fsutroutbum

Fall for many folks is a glorious season.  In the Midwest we get to enjoy the leaves turning to brilliant colors, warm shirt -sleeve days and two blanket nights.  It’s a time when some look forward to being done with … Continue reading →

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