Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Level taper fly lines?
I bought one attached to a Ca. 1960's Pflueger knock off. I haven't used it - I took it off the reel and put WF on it. I haven't tried the reel yet either as my trips have been more pared down...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 827
Re: Using Yarn as an Indicator?
Thingamabobbers are so ridiculously over-priced. I caught some flak last time I suggested this but 260 balloons (the kind for making balloon animals) work great. Latex balloons are biodegradable, can...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2013, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 871
Re: Wading staffs ?
My first thought/question here was; Is "staffs" a word? I thought perhaps the plural of "staff" is staves. After looking it up, both staffs and staves are correct, even though my spell check is...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2013, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 342
Re: Fly Clubs
I joined the GGACC in SF and loved it. However a lot of its members did not get out to fish but rather enjoyed the events for social reasons. It was still a great resource.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 191
Re: Oak Creek AZ trout?
Beautiful creek and beautiful trout - thanks for posting the link to the blog. Too bad it hasn't been updated since last year. If I am ever in that part of AZ I'll make an effort to get out there for...
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Forum: Pacific Southwest
02-18-2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,149
Re: Monster LA Trout
That is also the norm for trout here in Silicon Valley/SF bay. It is sad yet amazing the little natives survive in such stressed water.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-14-2013, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 657
Re: Is ferrule wax necessary?
My first rod, an 8'6" 3-piece 4wt. was built by a friend. After a year or two the top piece would occasionally end up in the water when I cast. Ferrule wax solved the problem.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 292
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Forum: General Discussion
10-28-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 977
Re: Barbless Flies
Fortunately most people don't agree with this statement. We are bound to scar a fish even with barbless hooks. Wanting to minimize that damage is a good thing.
It takes two seconds to mash a barb....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-26-2012, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 325
Re: Some fall photos
I love how you've made a couple of them look like old timey hand tinted b&w photos! Nice.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-26-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 977
Re: Barbless Flies
Well this is semantics BUT they DO improve the fishing by your own arguements.
What about my right to fish for trout that have not had their lips ripped off? I don't even need to read the...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-25-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 977
Re: Barbless Flies
http://thelimpcobra.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/torn2.jpg?w=420
`Scarred Fish
It is less likely to tear a fishes face, gills, eyes, etc. Imagine how much more likely it would be for you to get an...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-25-2012, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 977
Re: Barbless Flies
Wow!! I don't think that is the case here in CA. Jeez - that seems a little stringent. I will double check anyway.
I filed the barbs off of a bunch of flies once. I found that mashing the barb was...
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Forum: Fly Reels
10-19-2012, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 682
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Forum: General Discussion
10-18-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 840
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 352
Re: Newbie
I also pull out the readers for really bad tangles - of 7X especially.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 352
Re: Newbie
Welcome to the forum.
Keep coming back, it works.
I use readers to tie on flies and to crimp barbs. I always put them in my vest pocket when I'm done. If I travel light I keep them in a pants or...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 318
Re: Should a beginner use barbs or not?
Indeed Joni!
I use my "forceps" to smash down that barb. Make sure you use a tool, pliers, needle nose, vice, etc., that has a smooth surface. Guys who tie their own sometimes crimp the barb in...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 306
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 318
Re: Should a beginner use barbs or not?
Considering a beginner is less likely to take a barbed hook out of a fish without mangling its face. . .
Barbs are a pain in the bottom. Fishing is much more fun without them. Any fish you might...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-12-2012, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 843
Re: Fly fishing clubs
The Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club (http://www.ggacc.org/) has free casting classes monthly and even provide gear (first-come, first-served).
Great historical club - go read up for details....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-12-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 638
Re: Wading boots Sizing question
You should definitely bring your waders into Orvis (or they might have sample neo booties for trying on - I know Simms does at their "stores") and try on the the boots with them on, even if you do...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-12-2012, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 929
Re: Making your own leaders
I am endeavoring to tie my own tapered leaders. This will encourage me to practice my blood knot, save me some $ and add to my skill set thus enriching my experience of the sport. I have found a...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-11-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 904
Re: Suggestion on Simms waders?
I had to get Simms waders - the only waders I could find that would fit my feet. I think they are G3's. I got the custom size 16/17 foot. I love how they fit. My old waders were many sizes too big...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-10-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 876
Re: Local Fly Shop or Buy Online?
A world without non-virtual fly shops would be a sad place indeed. I buy as much as I can afford at them. Any new stuff I want I try to get at a brick and mortar shop.
I do support buying used...
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