Forum: General Discussion
02-21-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,707
Re: 2 piece vs 4 piece fly rods
Interesting that the only rod I ALWAYS leave in the back seat of my truck is one of the few 2-pc rods I own. Long rod tubes are easy to fit crossways in a full-size truck!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-21-2012, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,707
Re: 2 piece vs 4 piece fly rods
Used to be that a 2-piece rod provided some level of better "feel" than a 4-piece due to less joints (e.g. - less potential "flat spots"). However, with today's graphite and rod forming technology...
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Forum: Flies
02-20-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,815
Re: Best Nymph
I agree with the minimalist approach - Dave's Harvestor Midge is super simple and very effective - TMC 2499 SPBL, black tungsten bead, Danville 6/0 brown/rust thread and fine black Ultra wire. No...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-20-2012, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 605
Re: Do You Use an Net / An Catch An Release
Whether to use a net or not depends on what kind of fish, the size of the fish, and what I plan to do with it. For fish I plan to keep and eat (salmon, hatchery steelhead, etc .) I do the same thing...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-20-2012, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 866
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 174
5,000 Threads - Wow!
I just noticed that the General Discussion forum has 5,000 threads. That is a lot of accumulated knowledge just waiting for folks to run searches! :thmbup:
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Forum: Other Gear
02-16-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 999
Re: the ridiculous that's not so ridiculous
I have used the Ty-Rite tools for years. They work great with the really small nymphs, midges and drys. You can even reach into a flybox and grab the hook of the fly to pull one out of the box -...
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Forum: Alaska General Discussion
02-16-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,604
Re: What Keeps You From Going to Alaska to Fish?
Last trip I made to Alaska was in 2007. The last few years the only thing that has kept me from going have been pesky medical issues. This year is blocked, but I am thinkling 2013 is the right year...
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Forum: Alaska General Discussion
09-24-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 703
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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions
09-24-2011, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Re: Gunnison River Fly Tying Kit
You are heading the right direction to avoid the kits - buy really good tools, buy whatever vice you can best afford, and fly materials to make up specific flies you know will work in your area (get...
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Forum: Fly Reels
09-24-2011, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 530
Re: Reel Art!
Absolutely beautiful! However, I bet I would have to sell most of my current rods & reels to be able to afford to buy it! :shocking:
I think this falls into the category: If you have to ask the...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
09-12-2011, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,096
Re: furled leader
I believe the Spiderwire is impregnated with Teflon, and it floats nicely. After many hours of fishing it has a tendency to sink into the surface of the water, but usually no more than an inch -...
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Forum: Other Gear
09-10-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Re: Airline Carry-On Rod Carriers
Fishpond Dakota Carrier - $159
Orvis Safe Passage Case - $139 (9' rods) $149 (11' rods)
RossTec Multi-Rod Cases - $73-$125
A section of 4" PVC pipe with PVC threaded end caps (spray painted...
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Forum: Fly Lines
09-10-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 635
Re: A Case for Half-Weight Lines
Looking at the lines in this smaller chart, and allowing for the Rio Grand being stated as 1/2 weight heavier, it appears that all your measured weights are at least one full Aftma weight heavier...
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-10-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 601
Re: Travel rod!
The "Fly Shop Closeouts" website has the TFO Pro 6-piece travel rod for sale at 50% off retail - only $105. Available in 9ft length in either a 5wt or 6wt. The rod comes with a rod sock and a...
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Forum: The Fly Cast
09-10-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,508
Re: Wind knots in tippet or leader
I have to disagree with you on this one Rip, at least when it comes to leaders! Depending on the leader material you can often get knots out of a leader with no damage, especially furled leaders...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-10-2011, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,724
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
09-10-2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,096
Re: furled leader
Absolutely - I have been fishing some furled leaders made out of SpiderWire - starting with 6lb test Spiderwire (green) and making 6' - 7' furled leaders, you end up with 4 strands at the tippet ring...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
09-05-2011, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,304
Re: Keeping your edge; Knife Sharpening
I like your "big" knife Ard. When I head out for an extended period I frequently carry a Cold Steel Recon Scout knife - also a "big" knife for the same reasons you identified, including cutting...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
09-01-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 1,447
Views: 39,954
Re: Show us Your Photography
Hi Ard,
Just curious, how far are you from the Sterling Highway in that picture? I have driven along/across Quartz Creek several times, but have never stopped to fish it, usually heading down...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,783
Re: Good fish story.
Dan, Congratulations on the fish, the record, and the outstanding video - what a monster pike! :bowdown:
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2011, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 5,545
Re: Lurking Members.....................
My lurking and posting swings back and forth depending on my travel schedule. When I am traveling I get very little opportunity to see the forum, thus when I return home I have a lot of reading...
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Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting
08-28-2011, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 945
Re: Grabbing a Spey Opportunity
Hi Dan,
Waters will vary from 3'-7' or 5'-15' depending on where I fish the rivers, with both slow to fast current depending on water release from the generation dams. I will also try the DH rod...
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Forum: Fly Lines
08-26-2011, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,869
Re: SA Mastery Textured GPX
Hi Jaybo,
I have had several of the Rio Gold lines break down within a few weeks to even a few days after being loaded new onto a reel (a couple cracked right behind the welded loop, one line...
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Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting
08-25-2011, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 945
Re: Grabbing a Spey Opportunity
MP,
Thanks for the input. What is your preference for a a running line with the Rio Steelhead Scandi? I have a couple of old WF S-H flylines (5wt & 4wt) that have had the front WF sections...
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