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Written by Larry Offner
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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Warm Fly is having its third annual photo contest that will run from July 1, 2009 until August 31, 2009. The subject matter of the photo is your “Home Waters.” Your “warmwater” home waters. The grand prize is a TFO Mayfly reel donated by Blue Ribbon Fly Shop, a 2 piece 8’-6” TFO Signature Series 6 wt. fly rod donated by Off the Hook Fly Shop, Lefty Kreh Professional series fly line and backing donated by Jim Tenny Inc., and a box of flies donated by Bugs ‘n Flies (me). For contest rules and to enter, go to the “Home Waters Photo Contest" board in the Warm Fly Forum. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
Temple Fork Outfitters is preparing to introduce a new series of fly rods designed by Bob Clouser. These new rods, to be introduced this summer, will be part of Temple Fork's TiCrX family of rods. Available in line weights of 5 through nine, the Clouser rods will be 8 feet, 9 inches long and will retail for $224.95 to $249.95. "For years I have been looking for a multi-species fly rod that puts 'the ease' in casting weighted flies and sinking fly lines," Clouser said. "The fly rod designers at Temple Fork Outfitters answered this challenge by developing The Clouser Series of Fly Rods. "By no means a single species fly rod; I have caught many species of fresh and saltwater fish with ease on these prototypes. Anglers that use weighted flies or split shot should find this series ideal, dry fly fishers will also benefit from the rods ability to deliver tight loops and specialty casts required to present the fly. The eight foot nine inch length enables the design to perform as expected; light in the hand and super sensitive…I like to say, 'I can feel them breathing on the fly as they inhale it.' " All TFO rods feature an unconditional lifetime warranty. Simply return the damaged rod with $25 for shipping and handling, and the company will repair or replace your rod. For more information about The Clouser rods or any of our other fine products contact your local TFO dealer or visit our website at www.templeforkflyrods.com. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 29 June 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Friday, 12 June 2009 |
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Today’s Friday Morning Spotlight is on Hairstacker, our very own BASS MASTER from California. Take a look at his thread titled; “California Delta 5-25” in the “Fishing Reports” board of the Warm Fly Forum! Hey Hairstacker, If you need someone to carry your tackle for you, give your old Uncle Larry a call! 
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Last Updated ( Friday, 12 June 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Sunday, 07 June 2009 |
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Louisiana Flywater is owned and operated by good friend Captain Alec Griffin and uses the services of other top rated guides in Southeast Louisiana. If your looking for a Louisiana guide, and yes he even does warmwater, Alec is your guy! Alec Griffin
Louisiana Flywater
USCG Licensed Captain
LDWF Licensed Louisiana Fishing Guide
Telephone: 504-430-4222
Email:
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 June 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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The photos below are of my good friend and fellow fly fisher, Glen “Catch” Cormier. Why do we call him Catch? I call him Catch because he could catch a fish in a freakin mud puddle! Catch and I fished one day at Mountain Creek Lake in Callaway Gardens. As you can see, there were some BIG ole fish in that there lake and Catch put the hurt on them! 
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 June 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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Do you wear sunscreen when you go fly fishing? Yes 72% No 28% |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 June 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Monday, 25 May 2009 |
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Gary and Wanda Taylor At the GCC Expo in Lake Charles last weekend I had the privilege of meeting Wanda and Gary Taylor. They are both members of the TFO design team, guides a-n-d Wanda is a casting instructor. She is absolutely stunning… and her cast ain’t bad either! Sorry Gary… Pictured below is the latest in the world of fly fishing fashion. Yep, that’s a shot of Wanda’s TFO pedicure. I just had to take a photo for the website. By the way, Wanda designed the TFO Casting for Recovery fly rod. Pretty cool, eh! Gary and Wanda are terrific folks and I really enjoyed chatting with them in Lake Charles. Hopefully, I’ll get to visit with them again in the near future. Here's a little update for you, both Gary and Wanda are Master FFF Certified Casting Instructors with Wanda being the first Woman ever to test for the title... much less pass the test! 
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 May 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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Jim Birkholm, co-publisher of Fly Anglers Online, died suddenly Tuesday, May 19, while in the Bahamas with his wife, according to information on the FAOL website. Birkholm, known by his online alias James Castwell, and JC for short, and his wife Deanna (Ladyfisher) have operated FAOL for nearly 20 years and have been heavily involved in forming clubs, seminars and educational events throughout the country. He was born in Michigan, has lived in Montana and at his death a resident of Washington. Information from FAOL is that Birkholm will be cremated on the islands, as was his wishes. Warm Fly extends its sympathies to Jim Birkholm's ffamily and friends. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 22 May 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Friday, 08 May 2009 |
The biggest fly fishing event in the deep South this year takes place right here in Louisiana! The 3rd annual Federation of Fly Fishers Gulf Coast Expo, hosted by the Gulf Coast Council FFF, takes place at the Lake Charles Civic Center beginning Friday evening, May 15 and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Some of the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying will be on hand, including: Stu Apte, Bob Popovics, Wanda Taylor and Nick Curcione! There are numerous workshops and seminars. The seminars are free, most of the novice workshops are also free, and the remaining workshops are of nominal fee... in fact, about 1/4 the price you'd pay for a commercial class. There's the Crawfish Boil on Friday night, the Cajun Feast Banquet on Saturday night, and fishing right on the premises for speckled trout and redfish. For registration and information, including complete list of activities by date/time, go to www.gulfcoastfff.org and click on "Conclave". That famous warmwater fly tyer Larry Offner at last years Gulf Coast Expo! (Rumor has it he'll be back this year!) |
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Written by Larry Offner
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Monday, 04 May 2009 |
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Do you purchase flies to use for new or similar fly patterns to tie? Yes 61% No 39% |
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Written by Larry Offner
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
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Ain't it so true! 
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Written by Larry Offner
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Tuesday, 21 April 2009 |
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Be sure and read my review of the "Cortland Brook Series" 10', 5 wt. fly rod. It can be found in the "Product Review" board of the Warm Fly Forum. It's a great rod for a great price! 
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Written by Larry Offner
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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I went on a guided trip with Larry Babin from the Blue Ribbon Fly shop Wednesday. We lost count of how many rainbows I caught... but the catch of the day was a 20" brown. I was using a 10', 5 wt. Cortland Brook Series (new) rod and an Orvis Large Arbor reel loaded with Rio Gold fly line. The fly was one of Larry's special rigged, hot pink San Juan Worms. Take a look at the thread titled “The Mountain Home Saga Continues!” in the “General Discussion” board of the Warm Fly Forum. Footnote: Yesterday in Mountain Home my wife, Debbie, woke up quite sick with a terrible infected throat and was just feeling bad all over. I went to Blue Ribbon Fly Shop and asked Bob Cooke and Larry Babin if they knew where I could take Deb to the doctor. Not only did they personally find us a doctor, Larry took us there! Would Bass Pro or Cabelas do that for you? These folks take care of their customers! They go far beyond the normal full service fly shop. Shop from them if you’re in Mountain Home or shop from them online. Both the fly shop and the guide service is listed on my links page. Left: Bob Cooke, Blue Ribbon Fly Shop Owner Right: Me! 
(Photo by Larry Babin) |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 17 April 2009 )
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Written by Larry Offner
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
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I’ll be in Mountain, Home, AR all next week, with my lovely bride, for a little R&R and coldwater fly fishing. While I’m there I will spend much time with Bob and Debi Cooke at the Blue Ribbon Fly Shop… Uncle Larry’s favorite fly shop! Of course, Mrs. Debbie and I will be sipping gourmet coffee at the Anglers Coffee Café with Missy and Larry Babin. I have a drift boat fishing trip planned with Larry Babin on Wednesday, he’s one heck of a guide. Sounds like a great week to me! Fishing reports to follow. You folks behave while I’m gone! Ron Mc and Jimmy Mayeux will keep an eye on things. 
Anglers Coffee Cafe' (Adjacent to fly shop.)
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 April 2009 )
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