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Forum: Fly Lines 06-04-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By cb
Re: Coloring Fly Line?

Yes marker pen and mark where the line is near your hand - not at the rod tip - which is too far to see especially against the sun. I mark my running line every 10ft. So I know exactly the length of...
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 05-24-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,273
Posted By cb
Re: Yeah It's Heavy but Man Does It Ever Cast!

Fantastic thread!

But as someone from the UK - born and bred with a 15fter in the hand I have to tell you guys out West that they are delicate instruments not canons! :p

You can be casting a...
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 05-21-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By cb
Re: Cast piling up

Wow, 20 yards of running line! I agree with Ard that seems way too much to me for an 11ft rod. Are you using a heavy shooting head or something ghastly like that? I suggest you throw that a way and...
Forum: Alaska General Discussion 05-20-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 376
Posted By cb
Re: So, Why Am I Not Fishing?

If it is any consolation, spring is late in the UK too Ard! Here spring is arriving in a typical English garden this afternoon:

http://www.salmonatlas.com/images/garden780.jpg

Cheers

Colin
...
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 05-15-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By cb
Re: Single hand spey casting

Nice smooth casting!

Be careful practising on grass too much though as your ‘kiss & go’ timing - once ingrained – can be tough to change and is normally different on water!

Cheers

Colin
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 05-01-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By cb
Re: video - salmon fishing in sweden, mörrum

I don't understand this video? The fish all look like Kelts? When were you all fishing?

Cheers

Colin
Forum: The Fly Cast 04-12-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By cb
Re: What is wrong with my roll cast?

I think you are just being kind!

:-)
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 630
Posted By cb
Re: Playing fish - some observations

I was once told to "keep the fish swimming" - never letting it rest - and sweeping the rod side to side may certainly do this.

The point being made really is that the natural instinct to apply...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 630
Posted By cb
Playing fish - some observations

A question arose on our sister UK forum about playing a fish single handed v double handed which raised some useful issues:

There are some practical and therefore measurable issues at work.
...
Forum: The Fly Cast 04-11-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By cb
Re: What is wrong with my roll cast?

Mastering the Roll Cast with Mel Krieger - YouTube

Who am I to criticise a master? - but the roll cast shown in the Mel Krieger video is ghastly! Far too much body effort going into the forward...
Forum: Forum news and announcements 04-10-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 123
Posted By cb
William Michael Fitzgerald, founder of Frontiers International Dies

William Michael Fitzgerald, founder and owner of Frontiers International 1938 – 2013

It was sad news to learn that Mike Fitzgerald, a great friend of the wild Atlantic salmon, has passed away. He...
Forum: Fly Fishing Events, Fly Tying & Club Events 04-04-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 60
Posted By cb
Grand River Spey Clave

Grand River Spey Clave September 14 and 15, 2013 - Bean Park, Paris Ontario 8:00am to 5:00pm

http://grandriverspey.ca/
Forum: Fly Fishing Events, Fly Tying & Club Events 04-03-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By cb
Sandy River Spey Clave

Sandy River Spey Clave

Oxbow Park, Washington.
Forum: The Lodge Den 12-21-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 48
Posted By cb
Merry Christmas everyone!

Perhaps this technique will increase my catches?!

Clever Bird Goes Fishing - YouTube

Merry Christmas everyone!

And all the best for 2013

Cheers from the UK
Forum: Fly Fishing Trips and Schools Available Worldwide 12-11-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By cb
Catch Monster Sea Trout of Patagonia!

Juan Manuel Biott (patagoniaaustralff on here) is a resident and professional guide on the Rio Gallegos and surrounding area and has recently started his own tourism business: Patagonia Austral Fly...
Forum: The Fly Cast 12-11-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 964
Posted By cb
Re: Why does my line fall all squiggly?

This sounds to me like you are 'pushing' the rod. Try this drill: {assuming you are right handed} make sure your elbow never leaves your side and your right hand is NEVER more than 12-15 inches away...
Forum: Forum news and announcements 12-10-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 715
Posted By cb
Congratulations! and welcome to our 1 millionth forum visitor in 2012

Today this forum will welcome its 1 millionth visitor in 2012. And with over 2,600 new members signing up in 2012 this has been a record year for the forum.

Here at Fish&Fly ‘HQ’ we are not...
Forum: Fly Fishing Trips and Schools Available Worldwide 11-27-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 240
Posted By cb
Fish Jurassic Lake Patagonia, Argentina for monster Rainbow Trout!

The Jurassic lake (Lago Strobel) of Argentina is probably the most desirable stillwater trout fishery in the world. It offers monster fighting rainbows of unsurpassed quality and strength. This is...
Forum: News & articles for discussion 10-26-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By cb
Re: Malselv Gold and Silver - A quest for mighty salmon of the Malselv

If anyone is in London next week then the team are meeting in Farlows on Thursday (Nov 1st) and there is a talk about the trip and the available fishing.

You could even win a free fishing trip to...
Forum: Fly Fishing Events, Fly Tying & Club Events 10-12-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 139
Posted By cb
NASF Fundraising Auction Night, Oslo, Norway.

The Eighth NASF Norwegian Auction in Support of Wild Salmon in Norway

Since 1989 the North Atlantic Salmon Fund (NASF) has brokered and helped pay-for the historic agreements with commercial...
Forum: Fly Fishing Events, Fly Tying & Club Events 09-05-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By cb
NASF Fundraising Salmon Movie Night

A Celebration of Salmon. 20th September 2012. 7.30pm. BAFTA Theatre. 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN


The North Atlantic Salmon Fund is hosting a charity fundraising film evening at the...
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 08-24-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,436
Posted By cb
Re: Another spey myth busted?

It is interesting to know what does and does not scare fish, but two things I do know: if you don't wade deep you dont need to cast as far and paradoxically you will cast further!

I know the guy...
Forum: Fly Fishing Trips and Schools Available Worldwide 08-23-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 710
Posted By cb
Bonefishing in the Bahamas (Acklins Island) at great prices!

Our new iBookfishing software (iBookfishing - the new amazing booking system for lodges, fisheries, guides and fishing agents (http://www.ibookfishing.co.uk)) is now being used by two new lodges on...
Forum: News & articles for discussion 03-29-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By cb
Re: MacNab Media launch new fishing booking system

The iBookfishing system can show 'live' availability on any website in lots of different styles:

e.g. A simple calendar

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Or a month by month calendar:

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Forum: Fly Fishing Trips and Schools Available Worldwide 04-26-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,357
Posted By cb
A dream opportunity of Atlantic Salmon fishing in Iceland - River Hofsa!

Hofsa in Vopnafjordur is a fabulous Icelandic river. It’s right next door to the celebrated river Selá (which President Bush has enjoyed fishing) and is now leased by the Strengur Angling Syndicate....
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