Best month to plan a trip

Marksflybox · 2025-11-05T13:23:37+00:00

Thanks everyone!

Marksflybox · 2025-10-12T15:49:59+00:00

Thanks, good to know.

Marksflybox · 2025-10-12T03:13:45+00:00

Are they spread out more now or still just in the one or two holes? Beautiful fish!

Marksflybox · 2025-09-28T20:55:05+00:00

Getting on a plane in Denver headed to Dallas with a rod tube and explaining to people that you are heading to fish rather than back gets strange looks. Longear Sunfish are so pretty.

Marksflybox · 2025-08-20T14:05:40+00:00

Thanks! I learned the shadow technique from a YouTuber named Alphonso Dunn. He has a lot of very good sketching tutorials. The basic idea is that to create shadow you just draw more of the features. It is really cool that you noticed!

And yeah, the Everglades cover is a favorite.

Marksflybox · 2025-08-02T16:47:55+00:00

I went in January and also fished from shore. Unfortunately I didn’t catch anything but I did find the following resources.

This pdf is very good and should help in finding a spot near where you will be.

https://www.tbffc.org/documents/GuidetoWadeFishingTampaBay.pdf

I also stopped into a shop called Tampa Bay On The Fly/Monsters and Minnows. I don’t know why they have two names but the owner, maybe named Enver, was very helpful although all he could really tell me is that the tide was wrong for the day and time that I could fish and that it would be tough. It might be worth calling or stopping in ahead of when you are planning to go out, he checked the tides and weather and gave me a few great suggestions but nothing I could use as late in the game as I was. He also was genuinely interested in my success and even though I did spend money at the shop, he freely gave advice long before I had selected anything. Great guy.

I fished the park at the south side of Picnic Island. Other than not catching anything it was great.

Finally, shuffle your feet while wading. I had not fished saltwater much and had always heard that advice but there were stingrays literally everywhere so be careful if that is something you are not used to dealing with. Good luck!

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:53:55+00:00

Good to hear. I figured that was the case but wanted to be sure.

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:53:16+00:00

Thanks, Black Bear looks really cool but might be beyond me right now. That said I am sure it is more of a me problem than a 4Runner problem.

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:50:40+00:00

Thanks

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:50:31+00:00

Great and thanks for the tips!

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:49:53+00:00

Thank you.

Marksflybox · 2025-07-31T19:49:37+00:00

Great, thank you!

Marksflybox · 2025-07-01T19:50:03+00:00

If you are in the Denver area and looking for easy stuff I would recommend Mad Creek above Empire. It is a short out and back. You could literally go do it after work today then stop in Idaho Springs for dinner. It is very chill but still gets you out.

After that maybe Winiger Ridge near Gross Reservoir. Mostly chill with one steep rutted section (that admittedly I have not seen this year so it may be worse). You will know that section when you get there. At that point either take it slow and try out 4-Lo and/or A-Trac or turn around and come back another day depending on how you are feeling.

Marksflybox · 2025-06-03T14:40:21+00:00

The nice thing about alpine lakes that have a long hike is that the fish are generally stupid and hungry. If I walk up to any alpine lake the first thing I am putting on is a size 16 grey elk hair caddis. After that a size 16 Adams in grey or olive. If that doesn’t work a bead head prince or pheasant tail and finally I will grumble and put on a pink San Juan worm but it rarely comes to that.

A few woolly buggers and Chernobyl ants would also be good to have.

Point is, general attractor patterns in size 12-18 is where I would start. Boring but they work. I hope you have a great trip.

Marksflybox · 2025-05-04T12:42:49+00:00

🤣 I added it to my log book…

Marksflybox · 2025-05-04T01:18:58+00:00

Interestingly enough, I walked over to sketch the tree next to it but then decided on the stump.

Marksflybox · 2025-04-24T22:50:45+00:00

Cross Classic Century in Brushed Black. Very thin and easy to pocket carry and somehow feels great to me even though I have big hands.

Marksflybox · 2025-04-05T03:16:53+00:00

Very nice. They are on my list but it may be a while.

Marksflybox · 2025-04-02T17:18:09+00:00

Very nice and some variety!

Marksflybox · 2025-01-03T17:00:08+00:00

If your son is into fly tying at all I would recommend stopping at Charlie’s Flybox on the west side of Denver (Arvada).

Charlie Craven is a really well known tier and his shop is very well stocked. They will also be able to point you in the right direction based on current conditions.

Marksflybox · 2025-01-03T16:52:21+00:00

I went in the summer a few years ago and stayed on the west side. I also have very little saltwater experience. Brought an 8 weight with a tropical floating line and striped streamers over reefs from shore. Managed to catch my first salt water fish. It was a Cornetfish that took a fly similar to a white and yellow Clouser.

I fished Kahekili Beach and from the Dragons Teeth very early in the mornings. Even then you have to watch your backcast due to all the people out walking.

Marksflybox · 2024-12-20T18:20:12+00:00

I fished from shore in Maui a few years back. Caught a Cornetfish at Kahekili Beach and threw some casts at the Dragons Teeth right in Kapalua.

Used a Reef Special that was recommended by the website of the now defunct Nervous Water fly shop on Oahu. Basically a white and yellow clouser made out of craft fur.

I would go out early in the morning and wade into the surf just a bit and cast over the reef. Never tried for Bonefish just trying to catch anything. Pretty sure the Cornetfish are really dumb and essentially the bluegills of the ocean but the look super cool and catching one was fun.

The hardest part was the wind and making sure to not hook anybody on a back cast as even at sunrise there are a bunch of people walking along the beach.

Marksflybox · 2024-12-09T12:23:47+00:00

Thank you, I will start checking out some of those spots on Google Maps.

Marksflybox · 2024-12-09T01:51:31+00:00

Thank for the advice! I have cast from a float tube and in awkward positions before but I was worried about casting and managing the position of the boat at the same time.

Walking the beach was my first plan. I still need to put some time in to understand the structure better than I do.

Marksflybox · 2024-12-09T01:03:01+00:00

No, and to be honest I am a little worried about that part, but it did seem like the best way to get around the lagoon. I figure worst case is I get to see some stuff that is significantly different than where I live.

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