Fly Fishing in the Indian River Update: November 14, 2009

by Cas SummersNovember 16, 2009

Last time I posted an article I wrote of the merits of getting up early to fish and about a new fly material “Steve Farrar’s flash blend. I finally had the opportunity to test a few of the flies that I tied with this “new to me” material. It was my first fishing trip after [...]

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Tying One On – New Fly Fishing Material

by Cas SummersNovember 6, 2009

If you have read some of my most recent posts you will most likely remember that I have had some success of late with Redfish using baitfish patterns. I attended the latest Flies~N~Lies tying session at “Orlando Outfitters” this past Wednesday night. As I normally do, I wondered thru the store admiring new tying materials [...]

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Mosquito Lagoon Fly Fishing Update: 10/31/09

by Cas SummersNovember 1, 2009

The sunrise was beautiful today, and the best part, it was the last day prior to Daylight Savings time. It was the last day I could sleep in and did not have to wake up crazy early to fish the sunrise. My friend and I decided to launch at the Eddy Creek ramp and fish [...]

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Federation of Fly Fishers – Florida Conclave Event Review

by Cas SummersOctober 27, 2009

The FFF Florida conclave held at Celebration should be considered a success. I had a very good time talking to vendors, old friends and trying out different products. I am sure that there are a few more FFF casting instructors who passed the exam. The only problem was that Saturday’s weather was so nice that [...]

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Florida Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave – Orlando

by Cas SummersOctober 20, 2009

FLY FISHING SHOW OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2009 RAMADA CELEBRATION RESORT 6375 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Route 192 Kissimmee, Florida 34747 Special Room Rate Available Includes Breakfast Dial 877-467-5786 and ask or the Federation of Fly Fishers Special SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS FLORIDA COUCIL PUBLIC INVITED Two Day Show Admission Just [...]

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Indian River Fly Fishing Update: October 17, 2009

by Cas SummersOctober 19, 2009

This is 2 updates in a row that I will be fishing with the effects of a cold front. We faced NW winds most of the morning. At one point I had to put on my Simms rain jacket to beat the chill after doing some wading. We fished the Scottsmoor area today. We did [...]

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Mosquito Lagoon Update September 30, 2009

by Cas SummersOctober 1, 2009

WOW! That’s all that came to mind when I opened the garage door to drive to meet a friend at Parish Park. The temperature read 63 degrees. We knew that a front had made its way to Florida and were hoping that the Redfish would take it as a sign to begin feeding. The weather [...]

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Indian River Lagoon September Update

by Cas SummersSeptember 25, 2009

The Backcountry Fly fishers had an unusual club outing last weekend. Usually an outing consists of a group of anglers planning and fishing together in a predetermined venue. Last weekend, we had an outing with boats in Stuart, Sebastian and the Mosquito Lagoon. So, here is an update of what I know. Our boat was [...]

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Fall Fishing in the Florida Keys with Capt. Rich Keating

by Capt. Richard KeatingSeptember 13, 2009

The hot days of August are almost over and while September will remain warm for the first few weeks it will usher in some cooler weather and hopefully more consistent fishing as fall approaches.  The lobster mini season is over and also gone are the masses that invaded the Keys for the first two weeks [...]

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Fly Fishing the Indian River for Redfish – Aug ’09

by Cas SummersAugust 9, 2009

My friend’s Keith, Birthday boy Jim & I kayaked the Indian River on Saturday, Sorry about the late report.  Almost immediately we saw baitfish moving around, which we all know is a good thing.  After watching them for a minute or so I could see some longer fins in the picture that were not mullet. [...]

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