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How to attatch fly line to backing with a perfection loop for versitality

Gordon — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:44:10 +0000

Dry Fly Fishing at Big Bend Farm

Gordon — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:21:19 +0000

FREE Fly Tying Tomorrow

Gordon — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:36:40 +0000

We’re back at it this weekend, Saturday, 9:30am to 11:30am with FREE Fly Tying Classes. This week I’ll be tying up the Pheasant Tail Nymph and the Zebra Midge. There are two must-have flies for any fly box, especially for fly fishing in Virginia in the winter when midges are coming off. Should be a great time. Get here a bit early as we had standing room only last week. I did buy another table and chairs for this week though. As always, the coffee will be on. If you plan to tie along with us, bring the following:
*size 16 hooks, preferably 1xshort but 2x will do
*6/0 or 8/0 thread in black, olive, or orange
*2mm/ 5/64 tungsten beads for zebra midges (hint: i sell 100 packs which reduces the price about 70% over the 10 pack)
* Pheasant tail (duh)
* fine wire, copper or gold (i use ultra wire)

Free Fly Tying Clinics

Gordon — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:49:41 +0000

We had a great time on Saturday with our FREE fly tying clinic here at the store. We had about 15 people with free coffee and lots of ideas. We tied up some great soft hackle patterns including the Detonator.
Join us this saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 for another free session on nymphs. We’ll be tackling the Pheasant Tail and the Zebra Midge; two of my go-to patterns for trout. These are fairly easy to tie (I love simplicity) and monstrously effective. Here is material list if you want to tie along with us:
* size 16 nymph hooks
* red, orange, or brown thread 8/0
* any color pheasant tail
* fine gold wire
* 2mm tungsten beads, any color (5/64″)

As always, i’ve got about 6 rotary vices you can use but bring yours if you have one.
Finally, here is the schedule for the rest of January and February:
Jan 21-Gordon/Nymphs
Jan 28-John Schmidt/clouser and darter minnows
Feb 4-Mike Brinkac/creative fly tying
Feb 11-Skip Burzamato/Garcia Hot Butt and other dry flies
Feb 18-Mattie Majorin/Saltwater patterns/cbay stripers

Get cash for your old Bamboo Rod or Vintage Fly Reel

Gordon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:16:54 +0000

We are currently buying and selling old vintage fly fishing equipment, especially cane rods. If you have an old one sitting around bring it by for a free appraisal. We pay cash.

Bamboo Fly Rods–Bought and Sold

Gordon — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:50:45 +0000

We are currently buying bamboo fly rods in good condition. Got an old one in the attic? Don’t fish it anymore? Stop by for a free appraisal. We pay cash for old rods and reels.

Currently for sale:
“Ruffled Grouse” by fishnfiddler 7ft 4wt with 2 tips and aluminum case with brass fittings. Built on a Dickerson 7012 taper this is the Deluxe grade rod made by Joe Scheer in Arlington. This has been my personal rod for the last few years and fishes great. In “almost new” condition with some use on the cork. Custom turned plugs and original bag and tube. Asking $700.

Moorman’s Stocking Tomorrow

Gordon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:05:08 +0000

The TJTU Special Regs section of the Moorman’s will be stocked tomorrow at 10am. Anyone wanting to help with the stocking can show up then. Fishing should be great for the next few weeks. Get your permits at the store. 434.977.6882

TJTU Special Regs Section Stocking

Gordon — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:00:11 +0000

The Special Regs section of the Moormans will be stocked tomorrow, Friday, October 14 at 10am. Fishing should be great. You will need an annual pass to fish this catch and release area. Offers some great local virginia fly fishing. Passes are on sale at the store for $50/yr.

Big Bend Farm Fishing Great!

Gordon — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:14:13 +0000

Just a quick update from our private water on Big Bend Farm. Fishing is as good as it ever gets with 50-70 fish per angler. Water is low and clear and fish are taking a variety of flies the best being the Detonator and tan or green Zebra midges. Browns and Rainbows are pulling hard and leaves are changing. We still have some mid-week availability so book now as we are limiting rods to 5 per day.
434.977.6882

Smallmouth, Did somebody say Smallmouth?

bgsnook — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:24:06 +0000

You heard it before but, a picture says it all. Well, along with me adding a little story. Summer time in virginia for most trout anglers can be downright depressing. The trout streams are low and the water is hot, not to mention the air temperature. Not so fast my bug slinging friend. Virginia has some of the best Smallmouth Bass on the east coast. Yes there is fly fishing in Virginia in the summer. If you are already a Smallmouth angler then you will appreciate and share my excitement on this topic, if you are not you are missing the boat. Literately. We have been floating the, James, Shenandoah and Rivanna rivers with all of them producing very well. Ok. Don’t look at the pictures yet. Think about this. You are floating down or up if your on the Shenandoah, yes it flows south to north, one or very few that do. Sorry, back to the story. Floating down the a river theat Thomas Jefferson himself had been on. Did he wet a line? I like to think so. Bald Eagles over head, the only worry you have that day is, does that fish want a fast or slow retrieve? which you will have the answer in about two seconds. Enough of my jabbering.

Yes the Smallmouth are very hot right now. This trip, Friday the 12th of August did have another worry, what x tippet am I using? We are seeing big numbers and BIG FISH this year.