By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

For those of you who know about Charlton reels the title of this post needs no further explaining. If you need more info on Charlton click here
All you salt water fisherman out there should be salivating over this new line of reels Charlton is going to put out. He's built the entire line just for the salt and will consist of various line and rod weights, with your choice of two interchangeable spools and machining precision next to none. After three years of R&D the reels should be ready for sale at the end of November 07. Direct site link here http://www.makoreels.com/

By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

I love flyfishing in the salt. But beyond the rods, reels, and lines, the truth is, saltwater and freshwater flyfishing are two entirely different sports. Why?

1. On the river, the cast matters zero; on the flats the cast is paramount.
2. On the flats, your fly pattern selection counts about 1/10th what it does on the river or lake.
3. You fight saltwater fish with a low rod angle, and put the pressure in the line/reel; pull that stunt in freshwater and you’re done.
4. On the flats, there are fish that can eat you; on the river, there are rapids that can eat you.
5. On the river, you want those flies to dead-drift toward your target; in the salt, the fish aren’t used to their food attacking them.

So here's my question: Is it easier to go from the ocean to the river, or vice versa?

- Deeter

By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

Legend has it that a Atlantic salmon fisherman was perched above a big pool and watched a fish rise, and inhale (pun intended) a cigarette as a sort "dry fly". I'm sure it was tasty... Apparently this got the old codger's brain a spinning, and poof the "butt" fly was born.  I have no idea if this story is true, but I do know the people at Westwater Products manufacture and sell a ton of these tightly spun deerhair flies. What do you think?  True story, urban myth, or just a great marketing idea?

TR

By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

Over the weekend I almost depleted my supply of fall egg
patterns. Last night I pulled out the vice and materials to whip up a variety
of salmon egg patterns so I did not have to run to the shop for eggs. McFly
Foam has been in the market place for a few years and it flat out rocks. This
stuff is almost magical and this forum is the perfect place to share these
revelations.

You can tie the large fat eggs for attractors or micro-eggs
on size 20 hooks. The colors are brilliant and very interchangeable and the
ability to create Jerry Garcia Tie-Dye eggs is remarkably easy.

The old Glo-Bug yarn has been the traditional material, but
McFly Foam is my material of choice. You have probably cussed your egg patterns
in the past, but a few little trade secrets will give you huevos to be proud of
when bragging to your fishing buddies.

1. Use a razor blade to finish the fly. When slicing it, cut in
   an arch motion. If you happen to get ragged edges, pull up tight and twist the material prior to cutting.
2. When tying, make sure to tie some in on the underside of the
   shank to have the material encompass the shank completely.
3. If you want an embryo, pull off a small amount of a contrasting color and tie it on top of the body material.
4. With McFly Foam you can pull off any amount of material
   without ruining the remaining amount.

Take a whirl with this stuff. You may have to practice a few
times to get it perfect, but once you do let your imagination run wild.

by Anthony Bartkowski