Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Newsletter - January 2010

BTT welcomes you to 2010. We hope everyone gets to go fishing more and catch more fish than they did in 2009. BTT had a ...
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January deals from Sportfish - VAT frozen for January!

It's not too late to still pick up some bargains in Sportfish's January sales - plus they have frozen the VAT to match the weather! ...
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Helmsdale Salmon season opens under tough conditions

The River Helmsdale opened on the 11th Jan with a thawing + 4 degrees on the thermometer but this was not enough to shift the ...
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Chasing Rainbows in the Wild West

I have to admit I’m biased, Montana is one of my favourite places on earth. I got married there a few years back and ...
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  • Are Ghillies regulated in the UK?

    It's a subject that has been passed over before but not specifically addressed... Do river/lake guides or ghillies in the UK have an...
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  • Wanted Orvis BBS III spare spools

    Just in case anyone has one or two tucked away - Black
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  • I caught a fish...!

    With my new rod, my borrowed reel and line, a small box of self-tied flies and the endless patience of Codenamemilo, I ventured on my
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  • wanted quality tying kit

    was looking at my kit today and decided this needs a boost so if anyone is selling a good kit please pm me many thanks
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  • Hardy Zane No.3

    For sale is a Hardy Zane No.3 reel in great condition. This reel has a powerfull and very smooth drag and enough room for #10-#12
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  • Orvis Hydros vs Helios Review

    The Orvis Hydros is Orvis’ latest addition to their rod range. It is meant to be the same blank but with cheaper components; the guides
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  • Salmon Lines

    Hi, i have heard that the technique at this time of year is a sinking line and heavy tube flies. But not sure so i
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  • sage fly reel

    sage 2540 disc fly reel new reel with box, pouch and warranty £120 posted
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  • Black cat help.................

    Hi Guys I was asked the other day what is a black cat fly ? It appears to take both stocked rainbows and wild
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  • Greys X-Flite Rod and Reel - Second Hand

    I have a couple of items that have been taken in as a part exchange in the store. Neither items have had a lot
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  • david norwich

    Has anyone got or had a go with a 10ft 7wt uf , David Norwich rod , I am very seriously thinking of getting one
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  • Fly Dressers Guild

    If anyone could advise a decent Guild (with time & venue please), I'd be oblged. Don't mind driving a mile or two from Winch.
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  • Pike Fly????

    I have had a go at tying a pike fly. I think I have made quite a few mistakes and I think I know what
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  • Egg box posting NO.5

    Egg box posting No.5 24th January
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  • New England Waters

    Hi - New here and hoping to return to fishing after a long layoff (many years). I have an older Redington Red Start 8'
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  • Why?????????

    OK heres the deal, I live in a place that can be sunny and 60 a couple days then cloudy and 40 a couple days,
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  • A **** Load Of Flies in a case

    I have 3 cases for sale all as one deal. this one has dry flies and some trout worms Image: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vcWxYKUvIeI/S1wIci5BmEI/AAAAAAAAAZs/NnVoq0gcEr4/P1240228.JPG
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  • Fly Reel Scientific Angler system 1

    i have 2 Scientific Angler System 1 678 and 1 456.. I am asking $40 a reel or best offer for 1 or all
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  • Thingamabobber Right Angle Rig

    I normally use Thingamabobber indicators and fish them in the traditional 2 fly tandem rig set up. I ran across the following video about using
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  • The Classified Caddis Pupa

    {colsp=2}The Classified Caddis Pupa This is a pattern by Richard Strolis. The Classified Caddis Pupa | Image: http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/photos/data/524/medium/Secret_Caddis2.jpg Hook | TMC 2499
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  • Gunnison river.... 1-23-10

    Wasn't too cold even though it had just snowed and was snowing when we got there.....I took a couple pics...one of my fishing partner Bobby
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  • First time out with a fly rod...

    Today I wake up and decide to finally take out my setup for my first experience at fly fishing... I've done a lot of reading
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  • Pocket Steelhead

    I just wanted to talk a little about pocket water steelhead fishing. The streams that flow into Lake Ontario and Lake Erie from Pennsylvania and
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  • Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine

    One of my brookie photos made the new edition. The Stream Of Time: Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine (http://lenharris.blogspot.com/2010/01/midwest-fly-fishing-magazine.html)
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  • anyone used one of these aids?

    Feather-Craft Fly Fishing | Fly Fishing Rods, Reels, Waders, Flies, Fly Tying Materials | Sage Rods | Simms Waders | Since 1955 (http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?store=feacraft&action=display&target=HS701) my
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  • Had a little fun today

    Went to a place called Rose River farm today. Caught 25 NICE fish. Not a small one in the bunch. It is a private farm
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  • 8wt TFO TICR rod and Ross Rhythm

    Guys I dont know if I want to sell this but I am going to offer lets make a deal on this one... I
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  • Any one going to the Fly SHow

    Welcome to Great Waters Expo (http://www.greatwatersflyfishingexpo.com/) I am going any one want to meet?
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  • Albright 15' 10/11 wt.

    Have any of you ever tried the Albright GP 15' 10/11 wt. rod? How would that pair up with the Carron long belly line Which
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  • Fishing the Collie Dog …

    ... can be quite productive and exciting, but also a curse with a medium-long belly line. After pulling all that line, you have to do
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  • line advice

    need suggestions for a loop opti 15' 10wt and loop LTS 14'5 10wt. thanks
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  • Loop Opti Power Spey Line Advice

    I recently purchased a Loop Opti Power Spey 14' 9wt. I have only been able to get it out on the river twice before the
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  • Long belly spey lines.

    What's the longest head you can comfortably cast with a 15' rod? I want to get a long belly spey line, and have even considered
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  • skating flies

    what flies for "skating" for steelhead or salmon?
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  • Long belly spey lines

    I'm going to get a long belly spey line before the ice goes out in the spring. What are your favorite long belly lines? I
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  • Attempt at an Akroyd

    Since I'm new to the spey fly thing, this may not be perfect, but it was fun to tie. If I had it to do
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  • Surplus Salmon Lines for Sale

    Hi, I have the following lines for sale: Michael Evans 10/11 Floater Good condition £23 inc of P&P Rio Mid Spey Multi-Tip
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  • Scandinavian Style Spey Casting

    Do any members of Team SpeyCast use this style (with up to 15ft leaders)? If so, what circumstances dictate their choice? Also, do
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  • When to use a Single Handed Spey Cast?

    I have a question about the above. I am very interested in the fact that Simon G has been using a Single Handed Spey
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  • Gold Bodied Willie Gunn (Braided Mylar Body)

    Here's my version which I completed this week for a Flyswap on another Forum. I have added a bit about the fact that I am
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  • Hot Butt Cascade

    Here is a favourite version of the Cascade that I like using all season long Image:...
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  • Does fly line colour matter?

    Does anyone think fly line colour matters? At RIO we have traditionally made brighter colour spey and salmon lines, but is this right?
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