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Topic: Lings on a Fly?  (Read 17072 times)

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Again, Thanx to all who've responded. I am still going to try this, but as stated before am assemblimg gear while stuck in this damnable desert. Looks like i've missed the miniscule scheduled WA lingcod season,. but........

wolverine, thanks for the tip on the line setup... i had planned on going the more traditional route with proper fly line, shooting head/depth charge, etc. might now just change things up a bit.

so far, gear wise i've got a 9 ft 11 wt from albright Fly Fish, a Valentine Planetary Plus in the large size,50 lb gel spun backing, and a Teeny C&D in 800 grain on the way to the house. yeh i like going in heavily armed... :P

all suggested options are still on the table and in play... this is going to be a blast when it happens.....
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Still plenty of time in MAs 1-4, Richard. Just get yourself home one of these days.  :)


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Thanks, Bill, am working on that
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Mayor... dont rush it.. i kind of like the peace and quiet when WR is gone.. but hes been gone to long. hes got stuff around the house to do.....


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Check out this guy's blog. It's always interesting, and recently he's been fishing lings on a fly. Looks like a blast.

http://www.feltseoul.com/

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interesting site. thanks again Tom
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Bottom fish on the fly are a f-ing riot (if you can get down). I went out with Roy in coos bay a while ago and was not able to get to the 55+ fee they were at with the set up i had. You'll need an 9 wt rod and some fast sink tips. Friends who do this get tungston tips but those are big$.
Try some mono set to a long section of  heavy t-17 , and a heavy fly, and hold on....
Good luck!


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Hey, thanx for that advice too. currently i've been talking to Anil at PugetSoundFlyCo regarding this. He tells me he's been doing it a very long time and soon as i can get the time he wants to sit me down and share some tips.
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Tied my 1st Clouser Minnow today using the kit I got at the Sunset fishing contest (provided by Caddis Fly Angling Shop http://www.caddisflyshop.com/). Gonna tie some more now. Expert advice welcome.



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Tied my 1st Clouser Minnow today using the kit I got at the Sunset fishing contest (provided by Caddis Fly Angling Shop http://www.caddisflyshop.com/). Gonna tie some more now. Expert advice welcome.



I'm no expert but looks FISHY!!!  I got two T-17 sink tips I might join together for a shot at halibut next year. Not sure I'm gonna go the full IGFA ruled but why not?

Those will catch fish for sure!! Look better than the ones I bought! My only suggestion is the hook tip will ride up so typically the dark hair I like on the opposite side. I think... Like a natural bait. Maybe not.  Hook seems fairly large relative to the eyes.  Oh one more suggestion.  A longer shank hook might stop the tail nippers though a Ling is going to engulf that fly and they typically strike towards the head, so you should be fine.


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I talked with a captain in AK that used down riggers to catch lingcod and halibut on fly gear.....
Good luck guys and take lots of pics!


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I talked with a captain in AK that used down riggers to catch lingcod and halibut on fly gear.....
Good luck guys and take lots of pics!

Great idea though it won't qualify for IGFA but purists hate when we use beads.... 

As long as it tugs, what do I care?  Will have to try it!  Attach the flasher to the downrigger ball and I have a system two 7/8 fly reel loaded with braid and a topshot of mono I can use.  Argh...is it July yet?????  Well Halibut should be available in April, that's three months less!  Then again halibut season runs through December...but I won't have the patience to try until I know they are in  a little thicker....
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From what i can see on this phones browser that looks pretty good
 The book on Clousers Flies says they tie sparse so you shouldnt have issues.

Still have not had the chance to sit with Anil, Someday soon i hope.

Think i said before, my effort will be strictly flyrodding no downriggers etc. Went to a shorter rod (9 ft) than originally planned. Still looking for that bomber tip fly line. Eventually will get it together and get aftef it. Best news is is that can be done and is done fairly regularly.
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Bob Clauser has a series of four Youtube videos that show how to tie the Clauser Minnow. The most important step is leaving a gap between the eyes and front tie-point, which allows you to epoxy the eye to the hook shank. That way the eyes don't twist. I learned a lot from watching these videos. Here's a link:



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Bob Clauser has a series of four Youtube videos that show how to tie the Clauser Minnow. The most important step is leaving a gap between the eyes and front tie-point, which allows you to epoxy the eye to the hook shank. That way the eyes don't twist. I learned a lot from watching these videos. Here's a link:



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Thanks for the link, duly bookmarked. Here's a couple more:




 

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