Ray; I sure would like to get back to Florida. If I get the oportunity, I will certainly get hold of you and Jerry.
Alan Di Somma phxflytyer Phoenix,Az. http://members.home.net/azflycasters/index.html --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Hi >Alan,<BR> >I 'm sorry you can't get to Fla this year but maybe next year. <BR> >Yes I do fish the Mosquito Lagoon quite a bit- It's really my first choice, though I >don't get to fish as often as I would like. The Redfish and Trout fishery there may >be one of the best in Florida. I can always find plenty of fish-- just can't always >get them to eat.<BR> >I haven't really given the shad dart much consideration. Last year I was very >successful with two patterns: Both tied on a Mustad 9671 size 8. For deeper water, I >tie on a brass conehead, wrap a tapered body behind the head with Sparkle Braid, tail >is 'glow in the dark' Flashabou and body coated with a light coat of epoxy. If you >recall; in the shallow water conditions we enjoyed last year, I was most successful >with a lighter version: again Mustad 9671 size 8, small bead chain eyes, body - >Sparkle Braid and tail- Krystal Flash. Shad's preference for color seems to vary >depending on light conditions. My rule of thumb is use any color you like as long as >it's chartreuse or white.<BR> >There is also a good population of Tarpon and Snook in the Lagoon- but they are not >my forte. Jerry can probably help in that area. Let me know if you see an opportunity >to get back to Florida.<BR> ><BR> >Tie'n, Fly'n and Lie'n<BR> >Ray Maltby<BR> >Longwood, FL</FONT> _____________________________________________________________ Get a FREE [EMAIL PROTECTED] email from---> http://www.floattuber.com
