Fool's Paradise
Our Featured Special Autographed copies of John Gierach's newest book
John Gierach
John Gierach the author of Trout Bum and Sex, Death and Fly Fishing brings us his newest book of great, engaging flyfishing stories. In these new stories Gierach and his fishing buddies pursue bull trout in British Columbia, steelhead in the Rocky Mountains, and pike so fierce that a wise fisherman wears Kevlar gloves for the obligatory trophy photo. Musing on the enduring appeal of fishing, Gierach notes, "We're so used to the fake and the packaged that encountering something real can amount to a borderline religious experience."
Order your autographed copy of Fool's Paradise today. It may not be a perfect substitute for actually being out on the water, but it's surely the next best thing.
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224 pages.
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Tight Lines Calendar of Events
Tight Lines Fly Fishing 101 School One full day-$125.00
Sage Fly Casting Lesson-$50.00
Tight Lines will be hosting Sage casting instructor, Lou Jirikowic, on Saturday, June 7th for an introductory fly casting clinic. The clinic will begin at 9:00 AM and end at noon. There are ten positions available. The cost is $50.00 Lou is a very talented casting instructor with the ability to break down one's cast and teach proper technique. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best. Call the shop to reserve your spot in the casting clinic
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Smith Interlock Glasses 
In an effort to build on the super-successful Slider series, Smith is now changing the game in interchangeable sunglass lenses. As the pioneer in the marketplace, Smith seems not to be content with their current, proven technology and are paving a new road. Interlock claims to be the re-invention of interchange lens technology and from the looks of things, I say "amen." The Interlock demo really spells out how these glasses work and just how easy it is to change the lenses.
A straight in and out with the lens after a quick twist of the sunglass arms is a much easier lens change. Looking at the lenses of my Slider Pivot's yields circular scratches from sliding the lenses in and out of the frames. On the surface, the Interlock technology looks to improve on that by eliminating the twisting action found in some of the Slider models.
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Finally we are in the heart of the fishing season! The cold wet spring pushed the hatches back a bit but the rivers are full of water and trout are feeding happily. The guys at the shop have been out most every day with exciting news of fish being caught. Stop by the shop to check local river conditions or click on Tightlinesflyshop.com to get up to date stream reports. We look forward to seeing you and are anxious to help with all your fly fishing needs. |
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Fly of the Month-Yellow Fox
Yellow Fox
Thread: Uni 6/0 Black
Hook: TMC 5263 size 6,10,12
Head: Black glass bead
Weight: None
Tail: Yellow Marabou
Body: Gold diamond braid
Underwing: Yellow marabou
Overwing: Fox squirrel tail
Fishing Notes
The Yellow Fox is fished down and across with the hook size determined by stream size. Size 10 is the most used hook. The Yellow Fox is probably at its best in long, slow runs. Cast the fly to within inches of the opposite bank, let it start to swing, feed out a bit of line and let the fly slowly continue the swing. Keep the rod tip straight with the fly line. Let the trout take the fly "on its own." There is little need for a hard strike, just a sideways flick of the rod tip. Sometimes a twitch of the rod tip immediately after the fly hits the water can trigger a strike.
(Taken from Ross Muellers-Fly Fishing Midwestern Spring Creeks") |
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Smallmouth Bass Report May 25, 2008
The smallmouth season is finally here. The rivers are full of water and happy bass. The water levels have finally receded from incredible spring flows. This is perfect timing with the spawn fast approaching. Big bass have moved into the shallows and have been very aggressive to multiple presentations. Look for back waters that offer protection from the swift current and darker bottoms that heat up rapidly. The mornings have been a bit slow with early to mid afternoon being the prime time. Fish popping bugs close to the bank with a slow pop. Allow the popper to drift about 15ft downstream before moving it. Minnow patterns have been consistent producers as well. We like the Bart-O and the Murdich. These flies should be fished slow and twitched over holding water. The water temps are already mid fifty to low sixties. The guides open up one week of prespawn smallmouth fishing(last week) and had unreal action. Strangely we had some of the best early season popping bug action ever! This was a bit of a surprise with cooler water and higher water levels than normal. I will also add that our guides try to avoid fishing during the heart of the spawn. The nests are vulnerable to predators at this time so we ask that you also try not to intentionally fish to bedding bass. On another note, the mosquito hatch is in full swing! Last week we didn't get a single bug bite until the boat hit the ramp. SWARMS. The shop still has a few openings for guide trips this summer. Check out our trips at www.tightlinesflyshop.com or view a video of our smallmouth trips. Give the shop a call if you have any questions on tackle or flies.
Flies
Topwater
Boogle Bug #4 Solar, Yellow, Orange, Black
Shenandoah Chugger #4 Chart. Minnow
Block Head Popper-Minnow, Chart, Yellow
Wiggle Minnow-Fire Tiger, Shad
Subsurface
Bart-O Minnow
Murdich Minnow-Chart, Minnow
Tim's Muppet-Craw, Chat, Red/White
Clouser Minnow-Chart/Yellow, Black
Mudich Wiggler-Crawfish, Black, White
EP Floating Minnow-Chart,Gray
The new larger Boogle Bug's are at the shop! These have been top producers for BIG river smallmouth. Check out what we have to say about these flies at booglebug.com |
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COOL TRICK! This has been one of our guides best producers for HUGE bass early this season. We have been using the  RIO Streamer Tip(clear intermediate tip line) with the EP Floating Minnow. Use only two feet of Maxima Chameleon tippet from the fly line to the fly. The sinking tip makes the floating minnow dart and dive. This action is irresistible to big bass. Give it a try!
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Inland Trout Fishing Report May 27, 2008
Southwest Wisconsin
Now is an excellent time to get down to the spring creeks. With little rain in the last couple weeks, the rivers have all receded to a normal level. The trout have resumed their typical spring feeding patterns. The best part about this time of year is the plethora of insect activity. The fish are feeding heavily both on and below the surface. Hatches of concern include some remaining black caddis, tan caddis, crane flies, cream and black midge, b.w.o.'s on drizzly days, and beetles. The best plan of attack is to start the day by nymphing deeper water with a double nymph rig. Use a caddis larva or a scud as the point fly and a dark #20 pheasant tail as a dropper. Small, dark mayfly nymphs have taken a number of fish as of late. As the day warms, fish will begin to look up. Rising fish will take dries matching the hatches mentioned above. When in doubt, fish a size 16 black foam beetle with a nymph dropper. The trout were very responsive to this rig in the last few days. These warm and sunny afternoons present the perfect opportunity to go head hunting.
If you prefer a more active method of fishing, pull streamers through deeper water. If the water is stained from rain, darker patterns will be the best. If not, yellow and white flies with marabou or rabbit strip wings will take fish. Cast the fly down and across and retrieve it with fast, short strips. Keep your eyes glued to the fly as takes are often fast and furious.
Flies
Tan elk hair caddis 16-20
Black elk hair caddis 16-18
Black beetle 16-18
Parachute ant 18
Black midge 20-24
Cream midge 20-24
Griffith's Gnat 20-22
Crane fly 18
Pheasant tail 18-22
Skinny Nelson 18-20
Caddis larva and pupa 14-16
Scuds 14
Pink squirrel
Yellow Fox
Marabou Muddler
Kiwi Muddler
Central Wisconsin
Sand country has been fishing well in the last couple weeks. Tan caddis have begun to hatch in small numbers. Also, be prepared to see some Sulphurs any time now. Streamer fishing has been the most consistent way to move fish. Don't be afraid to go big, either. Sometimes all it takes is a big meal to get a bigger fish to come out of its lie. Classic attracter dries will also raise some fish. There will always be something good about seeing a fish recklessly rise to a traditional Adams or Royal Wulff. Central Wisconsin is the place to do it.
Flies
Yellow Fox
Kiwi Muddler
Woolhead Sculpin
Woolly bugger
Sparkle Minnow
Elk hair caddis 16
Royal Wulff 16
Adams 16
Parachute Sulpher 16
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 Tight Lines would like to extend a big thank you to all of our customers. Thank you for helping support the shop and in return, we will continue to offer our very best service. Stop by anytime for a cup of coffee, or just say hello. We will be waiting to hear your fish stories. |
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Sincerely,
Tim, Charlie, Bart, Kim and Jim
Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co.
1534 Mid Valley Dr.
DePere, WI 54115
920-336-4106
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