Forum: Fly Reels
03-03-2013, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 474
Re: Remove Oil from Lamson?
I totally agree that all reels can/should be able to be serviced by their owners and sare parts purchased freely.
Shimano made a very nice fly reel, not sure if they still do but they are a very...
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
02-20-2013, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 353
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
02-16-2013, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 752
Re: Warmwater flies.
The bass in Australia love these. Very easy to tie and cast real easy.
http://http://i.imgur.com/xqc36xR.jpg
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Forum: Fly Lines
02-14-2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 155
Re: What line?
After no experienced help I had to bite the bullet and try some lines out for this super short beast of a rod.
I found the Rio mainstream saltwater WF8F a perfect match for my liking.
It smashes...
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Forum: Fly Lines
02-04-2013, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 155
What line?
Hi there again,
Has anyone had some experiance with the Redington Predator 7'10" 8wt?
What grain floating line do you find best for this rod?
I have a 330 grain outbound and I feel it is abit...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-29-2013, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 192
Re: Australia Day = Aussie Bass
They are a cousin of the baramundi. Need saltish water to breed.
The wild fish are my passion.
We have them stocked in dams and they get very fat and ugly, as they can't breed.
They live in the...
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Forum: Fly Rods
01-29-2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 567
Re: 6 wt for bass poppers?
I can cast 1/0 gurgler style flies (great for bass) on a 6 wt with ease, but have troubles casting cupped face poppers and dear hair divers.
I normally step up to the 8 wt for them.
A shorter...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-25-2013, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 108
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-25-2013, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 192
Australia Day = Aussie Bass
Warm water alright...27c
http://i.imgur.com/s0FIFrK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZmuMaJx.jpg (http://imgur.com/ZmuMaJx)
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-19-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,293
Re: Looking for Bass Rod
I have the #8. Have you played with different lines over this rod and what were you'r thoughts.
Thanks for the info.
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-16-2013, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 728
Re: reel/line suggestions for 8Wt. 9' TFO BVK rod
I'm relatively new to fly fishing but I have just that rod you mention (BVK #8).
I think this is a great rod considering the price.
I bought mine with a BVK reel and RIO bone fish line. I think...
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-14-2013, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 159
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Forum: The Lodge Den
01-10-2013, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 1,447
Views: 40,041
Re: Show us Your Photography
Wow....Some great pics there people.
Early start.
http://i.imgur.com/TUelf.jpg
This is one of my favourite bass rivers in glassed out conditions.
http://i.imgur.com/RXeds.jpg
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Forum: Fly Lines
01-09-2013, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 159
Line for short stout rods
Hello again,
I seem to only be asking without the giving. I am new to the fly.:confused:
I now have a Redington Pretator #8 7'11" which i run a rio outbound 330 grain floating line. This is...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
01-07-2013, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 159
Re: Leaser set up for baby black marlin
Thanks again for all the great tips.
Keeping the leader braking strain under the backing braking strain is definately a great piece of advice.
I have 50lb gel spun as backing........hopfully...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
01-04-2013, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 159
Leaser set up for baby black marlin
Hi there all,
After many years of sad warm water fishing, we are now having a great inshore run of baby black marlin. At this time of year they are normally up to 50 kg.
Over the years I have...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
01-01-2013, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 1,447
Views: 40,041
Re: Show us Your Photography
I have recieved so much great help from this site I thought I best share the love of the Australian bass.
http://i.imgur.com/MvDuV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/L3lKi.jpg
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Forum: Fly Lines
12-29-2012, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
I got a cheepy $15 "trout line" from the UK. It feels rough at the tip when double hauling but casts and floats well.
I rigged the line as is and can cast the deer hair bass buggs OK. Great with...
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Forum: Fly Lines
12-10-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
Well....
I loaded up the reel with my new tropical outbound short, 40-30-20lb leader at around 8' long. Tied on a 1/0 deer hair "thing" and off I went.
It feels very different having all the...
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Forum: Fly Reels
11-30-2012, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 890
Re: TFO BVK reel
I own a BVK III.
It is a nice reel for the price, but I feel the drag is a bit light on for an 8# outfit, even when cranked up to the max. I now use this reel for bass as the drag is never required....
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Forum: Fly Lines
11-19-2012, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
Thanks for you help everyone,
I have ordered the Rio Tropical Outbound Short in the same weight of the rod.
I'll inform you how it performs.
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Forum: Fly Lines
11-17-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
I have heard good coments about the Wulff Bass taper, my be worth trying this one out?
The bonefish line does coil up when it's cool, but becomes great as the day warms up (eastern Australia). I'm...
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Forum: Fly Lines
11-17-2012, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
Thanks for the advice once again....
So, do I purchace the same wheight line for the rod (#8) in this type of line?
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Forum: Fly Lines
11-17-2012, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Best Bass Bug Line.
Hello all,
I'm after some advice regarding line choice for casting deer hair bass bugs.
I will be casting 1/0 bugs, some with zonker strip tails.
The the bonefish taper line I currently use...
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Forum: Fly Lines
10-02-2012, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 675
Re: Distance line
Has anyone had any experience with the Airflo Ridge full floating/clear tip saltwater line?
Sounds good on paper!
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