Forum: Fly Lines
01-15-2013, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Re: Camo fly line?
Yeah, my honest opinion is, like others have stated, it is more about marketing than anything regarding current fly line colors.
I don't think any color fly line will save you from a bad...
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-15-2013, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Re: Camo fly line?
Hope that sarcastic response was not aimed at me, I simply was quoting what SA stated in their response...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 459
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
01-14-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 335
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
01-14-2013, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 248
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
01-14-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 335
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
01-14-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 335
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-14-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Response from Scientific Anglers
"Thank you for contacting 3M, the innovation company; Scientific Anglers(TM) Fly Fishing products.
Our Pro advises that some choose brighter colors because they can be seen in the air and on the...
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
01-14-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 248
Re: Literature...
Own it, great read!
---------- Post added at 10:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:05 AM ----------
Will have to check it out!
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
01-14-2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 248
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-14-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Re: Camo fly line?
Just for the heck of it, I am going to contact Rio and SA to ask them why they don't make more white fly lines "or any at all" for say standard issue Trout fishing and see what they say. Should be...
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-11-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Re: Camo fly line?
Surprising that after viewing the information in that book, I don't know of a single company making "white" fly lines.
Anyone know of any? Would also aid in knowing when to clean your fly line...
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-11-2013, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,060
Re: Camo fly line?
I like a mossy colored line as I always figured it MAY be mistaken for weeds or a stick or something.
However, I don't really let the color of the line dictate how I feel about it.
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
01-10-2013, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 248
Re: Literature...
Sorry! I guess I should have been a little more specific!
Not just fly fishing, but loosely related.
Right now I am finishing up a book on the history of the Colorado River titled "River Notes"...
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
01-10-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 248
Literature...
I am a bit of a nut when it comes to reading, something I really enjoy...
Always on the lookout for new books to read, if anyone has anything they may want to get rid of, post it here or shoot me...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-10-2013, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 538
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-10-2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 538
Re: Abel Reels Under New Ownership
Was one of the reasons I posted this :)
Makes you wonder if the change in ownership had anything to do with the smearing of that apparently ex-stakeholders last name... LOL
I always like to...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-10-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 538
Abel Reels Under New Ownership
Abel Reels - News Releases (http://www.abelreels.com/news/9/40/Mayfly-Group-Acquires-Abel-Automatics.html#.UO71iVBYW_g.facebook)
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-07-2013, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 598
Re: Streamer rod suggestion
Scott S4 and VXP in my opinion have too soft of a tip to be good streamer rods, especially big streamers.
The S4s on the other hand is fantastic.
Like anything, personal preference will play a...
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-07-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 598
Re: Streamer rod suggestion
I want something with a very stiff tip, which tends to be what most companies consider "moderate/fast" action as the rod flexes more in the low to mid section, but not so much in the tip...
Thomas...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-05-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Re: Galvan Brookie
My advice, next week call Galvan Fly Reels...
I did it once and was literally put on the phone with the guy who designed the reel "Torque" I was asking about...
You can't get any better...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-05-2013, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Re: Galvan Brookie
http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30040211/golfsmith-high-density-lead-tape-1-2-x-75/?lcode=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=30040211%20N%2FA&prof=21&camp=7814&affcode=cr545521&cid=22856681591&networkType=sea...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-05-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Re: Galvan Brookie
One thing you may consider...
The Sage reel is made in South Korea
Galvan is made in USA
To some that may not matter, to some it would :)
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-05-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 593
Re: Reel suggestions for 9ft 5wt Hardy Zenith
Out of those 3, while all having great drag systems, the Galvan is the most sturdy for sure, but the other two aren't junk by any means.
It would be between the Nautilus and Galvan for me, but for...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-04-2013, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Re: Galvan Brookie
It's a brand new reel, my guess is the specifications will be up on their site shortly...
It appears to be Galvan's take on a click & pawl design, but with a twist and some amount of adjustment in...
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