Forum: Fly Rods
05-16-2013, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 722
Whose lifetime we talking about?
If a lifetime warranty is really important to you, one thing that needs to be considered, it's really a lifetime(s) warranty. Your lifetime, or the company's lifetime, whichever expires first.
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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions
05-14-2013, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 512
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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions
05-13-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 177
Re: killer bug
Being a self professed dry fly snob/bigot, I don't fish a killer bug. But I did see some guys who claim they have come up with a passable adaptation -
The Utah Killer Bug | Tenkara Guides LLC...
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Forum: The Tenkara Forum Threads
05-13-2013, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 746
Now is the time!
I was just reading and replying to another post, and it reminded me it might be a good idea to repeat myself here specifically regarding using a fixed length line set up. To me, this is the best...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-13-2013, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 216
Re: First Fish on the "DRY"
At least in my neck of the woods, the next 6 weeks or so are a great time to take new people out to catch their first fish on a fly. The bugs are active on the water, and so are the fish.
The...
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
05-03-2013, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,002
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
04-30-2013, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 598
Re: Favorite gill flies?
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/pszy22/flopbug2-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/pszy22/foambugs1.jpg
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Forum: The Tenkara Forum Threads
04-28-2013, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 287
Re: Joni... Dry's on Tenkara Rods?
I still need to wait a few days here in Michigan, rivers have pretty much been in flood stage, several at record levels, but they are on the way down.
Regarding dry flies and tenkara rods, I've...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-15-2013, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 315
Re: good deal $15 bucks? maybe
In looking at pictures, the white rod looks to be a spinning rod by the looks of the handle configuration and guides being used and length. I can't tell for sure, but the same may be true for the...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-12-2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 874
Re: "Classic" models better than "New" models?
I will say a run of the mill modern rod wins hands down over many of the early run of the mill fiberglass and then again the early graphite rods. Granted there have always been great rods made, and...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-12-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 874
Re: "Classic" models better than "New" models?
I tend not to follow tackle trends as closely now as I did in the past. Primarily because I've come to the realization that I already have more than enough stuff to last me at least a couple of...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-10-2013, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 860
Re: Tieing fly line loop to new leader
I'd also suggest a perfection loop. I've literally tied at least a couple thousand of these loops over the years, and have never had one fail. Very simple and fast knot to tie once you figure it...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2013, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 381
Re: Now what am I doing wrong?!
I know there are alot of folks on this forum who are much better casters than I am. The one simple bit of casting advice I can give you, pay attention to your back cast. It's very difficult to make...
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Forum: The Tenkara Forum Threads
04-04-2013, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 326
Re: tenkara questions
Probably not a good idea to try fishing a semi-collapsed rod. It wouldn't be very pleasant to fish.
Line length is readily adjustable. Choice of lines pretty much comes down to personal...
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Forum: The Tenkara Forum Threads
04-03-2013, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,483
Re: We Now Have A Tenkara Sub Forum;
If you already have fly fished, the main thing you need to figure out is what to do with your off hand. It may take you a couple of minutes to adjust to the casting stroke, I don't know if I can put...
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-02-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,644
Re: Is it really worth it ?
I think when people become passionate about just about any hobby, a big part of the enjoyment associated with the hobby is buying stuff. Guitar players have a name for it -GAS (Guitar Acquisition...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-02-2013, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 294
Re: Feather Craft Furled Leaders
I think some of the previous posters correctly nailed the leader spray problem to braided leaders. The construction process used to make a braided leader results in a hollow space inside the leader....
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Forum: General Discussion
03-30-2013, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,370
Re: Tenkara Forum?
Personally, having a dedicated tenkara subforum would allow me to skip over all the endless discussions that go on over snake guides, fly line backing and shark fishing of which I have no interest.
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-28-2013, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 283
Re: Solitude Reels?
I have a couple of the Michigan made Solitude reels. They are nice enough reels. Only problem I have is they came with lifetime warranties. Several years back the original founder sold the company....
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-28-2013, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 405
Re: Which small steam Orvis rod?
I haven't fished the current generation of Orvis Superfine rods, but I have been fishing the previous generations of a 7.5' Orvis 1wt Superfine for the past 18 years. It's been more than capable of...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2013, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 19,879
Re: Little tricks to share
Speaking about restoring drown flies, have you folks tried using a rubber band.
I started using this trick last year, and am sold on it. It works great. It's easier to show than explain, so I...
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Forum: Entomology
03-27-2013, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 984
Re: Caddidflies
Kerry,
I agree that slow or still waters may require a more exacting pattern. I do occasionally fish some very slack water, and find that a more exact pattern does fish better than the generic...
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Forum: Entomology
03-23-2013, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 984
Re: Caddidflies
Gary,
I strongly agree with what you said regarding imparting action to your fly when trying to imitate caddis flies. I tend to view my fly as a puppet, I want to impart a variety of types of...
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Forum: Entomology
03-22-2013, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 984
Re: Caddidflies
Ted,
I personally don't think color makes too much difference. At least on my waters, there is never really a blanket hatch of any one species. Rather there are a mixture of several different...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-21-2013, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 498
Re: Ever have a reel freeze?
Back in the good old days, discussions regarding frozen reels were right at the top of the list amongst steelheaders since they often fished in subfreezing weather. Reel manufacturers would commonly...
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