by Rockfish217
on May 22, 2017
Spent a few days in Belize with wife getting in some great fishing time. Spent 10 days in the North part of Ambergris Caye DIY fishing. I made use of my refined casting skills as the wind blew 15-20 knots almost every day. After complaining up a storm about the wind my prayers were answered and I was rewarded with two days of zero wind. I quickly regretted it as I had to employee the little Trout fishing skills I have and had to go to a 12 foot leader and dry fly presentations to catch any Bonefish during the calm days. I averaged between 5 and 10 Bonefish per day. I walked an average of 10 miles in search of my Permit and after only one solid opportunity during the week I had to move on without making it happen. I caught several Tarpon over the week and was rewarded with a broken 10 WT for my troubles.
I moved into town to finish up the last few days. I had two days with a guide and burned my retinas off in search of Permit that never showed. On the second day the guide was relieved when I said I was done looking for Permit lets looks for Bonefish.
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by Rockfish217
on May 17, 2017
Three weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Wulff Fly fishing school in New York. The class was hosted on the Wulff property along the banks of the Beaverkill River. Three days of intensive fly casting instruction. The group of 18 consisted of a very diverse mix of anglers looking to advance our casting skill. The 4 gifted and talented instructors had us casting more in a few days than I do during most of my fishing vacations. Joan Wulff made several appearances during the weekend and at 91 she is still as sharp and graceful as she ever was. Over all it was and amazing experience. Almost too much to take in in a single weekend. I only wish I had attended the school many years ago before I developed all the bad habits I had a difficult time breaking.
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by Rockfish217
on February 11, 2017
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by Rockfish217
on September 20, 2016
Special thank you to all the members who participated in our first fly swap this year. The theme was Bluegill/Panfish flies all member submitted outstanding patters. Nice job guys.
Joe Slayton Bully Spider
Mike Mattia with a personal patter he calls the Eyedaddy. Nice job Mike.
Frank Klemm’s Mickey Finn
A special thank you to Jeff Bahr who is no longer in the area but continues participate in our functions.
Jeff Bahr
Walter Marcella
Luis Santiago Muddler Minnow
Luis Santiago Mosquito
Luis Santiago Bluegill popper
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