Re: Elliott State Forest, Tioga Unit, SE of Reedsp I have hunted the Tioga unit for 35 years and for the first time I am looking to hunt somewhere else. It is steep and deep and lots of elk but also lots of rude and uncouth hunters that do not show a lot of ethiquitte towards other hunters.
Sam we’ve posted many a link that describes in detail why warmer surface water is released in the spring and early summer. The theoretical benefit to advancing and elongated the growing season was aimed directly at rearing conditions for all salmonids while providing for smolt collection by “setting up” the reservoir stratification.
OK troopers! Someone has to start the thread. It’s almost time! A couple more days.. Get ready to report’em up! I’ll most likely start the second week always dropping gear in the vicinity of Cape Horn Light (Marker 67) and proceeding downhill to around Marker 46. Usually one pass is enough...
got any for a rookie? i doubt anyone is gonna give up anything that is the bees knees but any advice would be appreciated. thank you all and good fishing. and be kind out there.
Keep fighting the good fight Sam! I for one appreciate your observations from the river. We are seeing our fisheries collapse all around us and a lot of people, including those that are frequent contributors on this thread,are trying to put a gold ring in a pig's nose.
I’m considering just getting a dedicated custom stocked shot gun built for upland, I’ve read some reviews. Has anyone personally had one built. For the price they seem like a decent deal.
got any for a rookie? i doubt anyone is gonna give up anything that is the bees knees but any advice would be appreciated. thank you all and good fishing. and be kind out there.
5wt you can use whatever you want. The question is what is right for the fish. 12lb is way outside for a 5wt, too big, for the reasons the guys said. 5x or 6x are the most common tapered leader size probably used on the 5wt. If going for bass, maybe 4x. This equates to 2lb - 4lb mono. You'll need to say a bit about what you're fishing for and where, to get better information. People really do ...
