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Float and Fly Fishing Guide
The Place to stay on Dale Hollow Lake is Horse Creek Resort The Annual Float and Fly Get together is held at
This resort due to the great staff, the great surroundings and most importantly, "THE GREATEST Smallmouth Lake in the World."

The Float and Fly A Historical and Sporting View

How to Rig the Float and Fly using the Coan Method With Pictures and a diagram.

Float and Fly for Bluegill in May, June, July and August

Southern Float and Fly Lakes - Information Sources

Winter Clothing for Float and Fly Season

Winter Fishing Safety

Annual Float and Fly Get Together and Seminar

Float and Fly Forum

ORDER: Punisher Float & Fly Kit

Float and Fly Gear
Our Recommendations

HIRE Bob Coan on Dale Hollow Lake, The Master of the Float and Fly.

ORDER: All Pro Float and Fly Rods

Pictures of Fish Caught on the Float and Fly and our World Record Float and Fly Smallmouth Contest

Southern Float and Fly Lakes - Information Sources

Float and Fly Forum

 

 

WORLD RECORD FLOAT AND FLY CONTEST / Contest Ends March 15th 2007
Here are the Rules
1. All Fish entered must be caught using the Float and Fly method of fishing
2. Any fish entered must be of legal length in the state it is caught in.
3. No fish under 6.5 pounds will be entered.
4. Fish must be weighed on a certified scale and witnessed by at least one other person.
5. Use of electronic scales for a Catch and Release Record are ok. The length, girth  and picture of any released fish must be provided. Take picture of fish on a Golden Rule.
6. World Record Setter will receive an All Pro Float and Fly Rod and spool of Seguar Flourocarbon and Power Pro 8 pound test line.
7. Catch and Release Record will receive only the lines.
OTHER  FISH...
Float and Fly Records for other fish will be accepted.
Largemouth Bass, Trout, Drum, Walleye, Catfish, and Crappie will be recognized here.
Largemouth Bass over 6.5 pounds
Trout - Rainbow over 3 pounds
             Brown Trout over 3 pounds
             Lake Trout over 10 pounds
             Other Trout will be accepted and analyzed by staff for record status.
Walleye - Current known record is 8 pounds by a customer of Bob Coan.
Crappie - Over 2 pounds
Drum - Over 8 Pounds
Catfish - Any over 8 pounds

Submit the following information:
Location of Catch
Person who caught the fish
Weather conditions
Water temperature
Water Clarity
Type of Jig used - Hand tied, or the name of the company
Line used - Type of leader
Any other information you may have. Video of your catch can be posted using a YouTube.com Enbed.

Pictures of Fish Caught on the Float and Fly
(Submit Pictures to Jimd072@aol.com along with a description of the fishing conditions, body of water and any other pertinent info)

Pictures of Bob Coan's Customers 2005
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