Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2008, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 493
Re: Lets talk Furled Leaders
My favorite ones are the Feathercraft furled leaders. They turn over very well, and have a tiny little ring on the end that makes attaching and removing tippet very easy.
Cost of furled leaders...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2008, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 542
Re: Do you tell?
I have two people I would tell. They are my regular fishing buddies and I can trust them not to blab far and wide. (plus, I'd probably be taking them there anyway.)
Other than them, no, I...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2008, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,684
Re: Vest, Chest Pack, Lanyard, or Hip Pack?
I would recommend the LL Bean Rapid River Vest Pack
I own quite a few vests and fishing packs. I have three larger packs, and three vests, and a couple of small shoulder packs. The Rapid River...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-17-2008, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 354
Re: reel questions
If the Orvis Madison has "British Made" stamped on it, it's probably worth about $50.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2008, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 670
Re: I received my Combo Kit in , now what?
You should already have a fly line
I googled the crystal river combo kit, and this is what it is supposed to include:
3-piece 8 foot fly rod
#6/7 weight rod and reel
Emerald Green E-glass...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2008, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 407
Re: On line fly stores
WILEYSFLIES.COM VINCE@WILEYSFLIES.COM (http://www.wileysflies.com/onlinestorefront.html)
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
08-15-2008, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 623
Re: Franche-Comté (France)
How different. Here in the US, you are highly encouraged to catch and release.
I would also say that in the US, it is the pinnacle of cool to be a fly fisherman. :) :)
(but my wife would...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-14-2008, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 474
Fish with big teeth
Check out this fish that was caught in a local pond.
I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to try to remove a hook from its mouth.
The Longmont Times-Call...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-14-2008, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 967
Re: A better knot
Here is something that I use to tie my improved clinch knots:
I have my hemostat attached with a swivel so it will turn freely. I clamp the hook of the fly in the hemostat, thread the hook, then...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-11-2008, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 7,216
Re: What kind of hat do you wear?
I use one of these:
Comfortable, removable sun cape, fast drying, brim protects my eyes from sun and rain.
Outdoor Research : : Sun Runner Cap?...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2008, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 704
Sharkskin Guide Wear Update?
I've occasionally heard rumors about the new Sharkskin lines increasing wear on guides. It's never been first hand information, however. It's "I heard from someone that he knows someone who had his...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-06-2008, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 255
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Forum: General Discussion
08-06-2008, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Re: Leaders and Tippet Material
Based upon Joni's recommendations, I've been using furled leaders and flouro tippet for a while now. I've been pretty happy with the way it casts and the way it fishes. It's not exactly what you'd...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-02-2008, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,405
Re: breathable waders and condensation
I was banned from FAOL, (and I'm proud of it.) I committed the unpardonable FAOL sin of recommending some gear made by a company (William Joseph) that was not a FAOL sponsor.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-02-2008, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,405
Re: breathable waders and condensation
No breathable waders will disperse moisture when they are under the water. If you are standing in a stream all day long, your waders won't "breathe" the moisture laden air into the creek. This is...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-22-2008, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 757
Re: Another Deckers Beauty
Pictures help me remember what I was doing. They also remind me of how big the fish really was (or wasn't)
They also are good for sharing with other people. When I saw the original poster's...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-21-2008, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,009
Re: Wearing your waders ?? Yes, or no
I wear them all year round.
The water here in the Colorado high country is COLD. I'm too much of a wimp to wet wade for very long, even in the summer time.
(and the cold water keeps me cool...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-21-2008, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 757
Re: Another Deckers Beauty
I take lots of pictures of fish out of water.
My rule of thumb is that I only take the fish out of the water for 20 seconds. Typically, I have the hook removed while the fish is still in the...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-19-2008, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,697
Re: Good short backpacking rod?
I own 3 March Brown rods.
I have their Hidden Waters rods in a 4 weight, 5 weight, and 8 weight.
Even though they are 7 piece rods, their casting actions are very smooth. I think they cast as...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-05-2008, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,264
Re: Just out of curiosity...
I don't use wool for anything other than my socks. It takes too long to dry out if it gets wet.
I wear polyester long underwear and fleece on the bottom, with polyester top and a softshell on top.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2008, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,219
Re: Is Cabelas overpriced for fly fishing gear?
I think that Cabela's "house brand" stuff is usually very reasonable in price. Their fishing specific clothing, equipment, rods, etc. are pretty nice and very competitively priced.
As for the...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-29-2008, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,101
Re: How hardcore are you?
Except for winter, I'm fishing at least once a week, more likely 2-3 times a week when water levels are favorable, and I'm not a guide. Is that hard core?
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Forum: General Discussion
05-29-2008, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2008, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 906
Re: Right or left
I am right handed and have the reel set up for left hand retrieve. I find it easier to play the fish with my dominant hand and work the reel with my left hand.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2008, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,875
Re: How many fish older bamboo fly rods?
It's my newest bamboo rod.
The rod is a 7"3' 3/2 for a 5 or 6 weight. As you might be able to tell from the pictures, it's a beautiful rod. It's made with alternating strips of blonde and flamed...
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