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ASF RIVERNOTES - Field Research Update & a New Online Auction

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:01 +0000

Atlantic Salmon Federation News

ASF's Researchers in Action - RIVERNOTES
ASF Researchers work especially long days during May and June to track Atlantic salmon going to sea. Follow them through the past two weeks on the Miramichi, Restigouche and across the Baie des Chaleurs.

RIVERNOTES also includes the May 17 update on return numbers of Atlantic salmon to the Penobscot. Good news there!

Read more:
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes/

Wild/Farmed Interactions in Nova Scotia
Ralph Surette has written an article entitled Salmon Farming - An Industry that Needs to be Caged, detailing the risks aquaculture poses to Nova Scotia. Read more:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=870

ASF's New Online Auction
ASF has set up an online auction that will open Friday, May 18, for anyone interesting in fly fishing/sporting destination, plus unique sporting equipment and sporting collectables. Proceeds support ASF's research and conservation projects.
More details at http://www.asf.ca

Direct Link to ASF ONLINE Auction site: http://www.asfauction.com

Turkey # 2

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:52:01 +0000

Got this one early this morning.
Now I want to get some fishing in.

Leaky

Winston GVX 8'6" 4wt

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:49:07 +0000

For sale is a custom built Winston GVX 8'6" 4wt 4pc Fly Rod. I have taken it out and cast and fished it a couple times and will describe it like this. It is a progressive loading, buttery "Winston Smooth" casting and feeling rod. It very much feels like an updated 4pc Winston WT rod would feel.

It has a CCS ERN of 4.16 and an AA of 66. It weighs 3.37 ounces.

This rod is pure dry fly fishing heaven. It is "okay" at throwing small indicator rigs. It is pretty nice throwing small leeches & streamers. It is nice enough for throwing smaller (sz 10 max) hopper-dropper rigs. With a fish on it is a fantastic fly rod.

I recently acquired this custom Winston GVX 8'6" 4wt rod in a trade. It was built by a very good rod builder who does outstanding work. The blank Serial Number is hand written on each section just like the factory rods.

This rod was built to resemble a factory Winston rod with a couple subtle differences. The rod differs from the factory Winston GVX rods in these ways:

-The reel seat is a REC NBS nickel silver hardware with a fantastic figured Box Elder Burl insert (much nicer than factory GVX)
-The cork grip is 7" long instead of 6-1/2" factory grip (but nowhere near the factory Winston quality cork)
-The chromed snake guides are the Heavy Hopkins & Holloway guides
-The stripping guide is a size 12 TiCh guide with TiCh insert
-There is a silver band in the red butt section trim wraps
-The rod was wrapped using the guide spacing for a Sage VXP (don't think it matters at all on this particular blank)

Pricing this is tough, so here are my thoughts on it. A Factory rod is $495. $250 shipped is roughly 50% discount. A similar quality GVX blank kit on ebay is $260 ( unassembled ) Labor to build a rod is typically $120 more.

SO, I am asking $250 obo shipped for this particular rod only (no case or cloth). You are basically getting free labor. You are definitely getting a far superior fly rod to ANY Import rod.

Now, I also have a brand new carbon fiber Factory Winston logo'd BIIIx rod case and cloth ( $140 if you buy them from Winston) that fits this rod. I was saving this for a Winston BIIt 4wt I am considering building myself but will include it with this GVX rod for an additional $75.00.

PM me if you are interested. I am open to trade offers of like kind / value as well.

Marc

Ohio Spring Turkey

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:57:08 +0000

First turkey of the year.
23.5 Lbs
12" beard

Leaky

New Zealand fly fishing

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:11:33 +0000

A brief update on my introduction dated 9 Sept 2011. Following the resignation from office of the former minister, NZ now has a new Minister for the Environment. She is the Hon Amy Adams. Her email address is a.adams@ministers.govt.nz.

Comments by visiting anglers on how much they value NZ's clean waterways will help us keep things that way (as will statements that you will happily spend your tourist dollars elsewhere if water quality deteriorates).

Finally, with didymo in many South Island waterways, please try to plan your trip so you fish North Island first, then go south. That will eliminate the possibility of transferring the pest into rivers currently not contaminated.

ASF Salmon River Notes Blog Back - Analyzes 2011 Runs

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:19:46 +0000

News from the Atlantic Salmon Federation

Rivernotes Back!
The ASF Rivernotes Blog is in operation again, with angling season open in some areas. There are a couple of notes on the new season, but most of it is devoted to the overwinter analysis of the excellent salmon runs of 2011.
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes/

ASF researchers on Friday were adhering satellite transmitters and surgically implanting acoustic transmitters on the Miramichi. Read the full story on this fascinating work that is helping unravel both salmon migrations and mortality at sea.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=862

Meanwhile on the Hammond River where all Atlantic salmon have been assessed as endangered, it appears some anglers have not got the word. Read more.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=863

For a different overview of the past year, ASF's 2011 Annual Report is available for download. Among the highlights are the advances in land-based aquaculture and the study detailing the high economic value of the wild Atlantic salmon.
http://asf.ca/docs/annual/asf-2011.pdf

Aquaculture continues to cause controversy.
In Nova Scotia, there continue to be strong calls for a moratorium until better understanding of the impacts. But in Ireland there has been published a report calling for aquaculture to be placed offshore due to the interactions involving sea lice.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=864

Okuma Helios h89a fly reel

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:34:02 +0000

Okuma Helios h89a fly reel for sale. Reel works flawlessly but does have some minor cosmetic wear on the bottom of the reel.

$100.00 shipped. PayPal is preferred method of payment. Upon receipt of verified funds, will ship ASAP with tracking number. Any questions please let me know. Thank you.

Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor IV & V Reels

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:29:35 +0000

Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor IV & V Reels

I have the following reels for sale:

Qty 1 - Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor IV Gold (7-9 weight fly lines)
Qty 2 - Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor V Gold (9-11 weight fly lines)

All of the reels are in excellent condition used on a hand ful of times. the IV comes with 20 lb dacron hi vis yellow backing and the V's with 30 lb hi vis yellow dacron backing.

$225.00 per reel shipped. PayPall is preferred method of payment and I will ship once funds have been verified. I will provide tracking number as well. PM me if you have any questions.

Galvan Torque T-10 Black fly reel

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:26:33 +0000

Galvan Torque T-10 Black fly reel for sale.

9-11 weight fly lines. Perfect condition and only used once on a backup tarpon rod. Reel comes with soft neopreme case.

$400.00 shipped. PayPal method of payment and will ship once funds are verified. Would be happy to provide tracking number as well. Any questions PM me. Thanks

G. Loomis CrossCurrent GLX 7 wt 9' 4 piece Rod

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:20:29 +0000

Used G. Loomis Crosscurrent GLX 7 wt 9' 4 piece for sale. Rod comes with the original rod tube but does not have a rod sock/sleeve. All rod sections are in great shape as well as all of the guides, reel seat and cork handles. The rod has been used only a handful of times but always wiped down and cared for. Rod retails for over $700.00 and is one of the top saltwater and freshwater rods produced to date.

$500.00 shipped to the states excluding Hawaii and Alaska. PayPal only, once payment has been made and verified I will ship and provide tracking number. Any questions please PM me.

Salty Flyrodders 45th Conclave

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:52:34 +0000

This is a great way to learn how to fly fish at 4 amazing locations around the northfork of Long Island, New York. If you can't do the weekend they also have a Saturday Program which is loaded with fly fishing and discussions with the guides. Here's some information about the conclave.

thomas and thomas 8wt w\vosselerDC4 reel

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:20:01 +0000

i posted this ad yesterday, and somehow it is not showing up today
i have a brand new T&T helix.. mod. he 1008S-4, that is a 10 ft rod 8 wt 4 piece. i know this may sound like a strange offer, but i would like to trade this outfit for your used car, doesn't have to be beautiful, just dependable, am on soc sec, and in desperate need of transportation.
along with the rod i have a vosseler DC4 german made reel (7-8), saltwater proof loaded with backing and 8wf floating line with 5 ft sink tip, perfect for steel head salmon, bass, and pretty much anything that swims.
hey this is a chance for you to own one of the finest rods made,t&t, really do make some of the finest rods in the world. serial number on rod is; 122359. i can send pictures on request, i live i the cleveland ohio area, but if we can make a deal maybe meet half way within a few states, thankyou and god bless. yesterday i includede my phone number, i'm not sure if that is acceptable on this site, so i will send number upon request..thanking you in advance. flyaway bobby

help identify

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:01:42 +0000

Hello, I'm new here and just purchased my 1st Heddon Fly Rod. I actually bought it for my grandson and need help determining price of this vintage rod before I decide to actually give it to him to use.I got it for almost nothing and I know it's worth more than I paid. It is a 8 1/2' bamboo rod with the black end. The only markings are 23/3 and Heddon written in a spiral script. Does anyone know how old or how valuable this would be? I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Thanks.

Canada Fisheries Act Changes Would Impact Salmon - sign the petition; also, 8 new charges for salmon farm

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:19:37 +0000

Atlantic Salmon Federation News
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Media Leaks Indicate Canada Poised to Gut Fisheries Act
Removal of habitat provisions from the Fisheries Act would jeopardize protection of wild Atlantic salmon. Read more about this.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=857

A PETITION to keep habitat protection intact is online, and we ask anyone concerned� to sign on for the protection that all watersheds and marine areas need.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=852

600+ Scientists Write Canada's Prime Minister on Habitat Protection�
More than 600 scientists have written Stephen Harper to demand habitat protection be maintained in the Fisheries Act.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=855

EIGHT More Charges for Cooke Aquaculture
Recently Cooke Aquaculture was back in court. Eight new charges were brought related to alleged use of illegal pesticides.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=853

Sue Scott on the Perils of Salmon Aquaculture
In a piece published in the Huffington Post, ASF's Vice President of Communications Sue Scott explains the need to rethink the present open sea cage approach to aquaculture. Read more:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=849

Howdy all from DE

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:48:16 +0000

Well, I could leave it at the username and the title. But what fun would that be.

I am a widowed father of two older teenagers. I sell auto parts, have for 20 years. I fish freshwater in Delaware's ponds for panfish. Sometimes my brother in law takes me up north to Delaware's brief trout streams in New Castle County.

Just looking forward to participating. Joined over at FTF a couple weeks ago and decided to hop on over.

So, howdy.