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Forum: Gear Reviews 06-16-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Thinkfish Bold semi auto reel

Just a wee update on the Bold semi Auto.
I fished it today after loading it with a Cortland 444 WF#5 floater.
I could have put a lot more backing on, as you can see from the pictures.
It felt...
Forum: General Discussion 04-01-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 337
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Feather Craft Furled Leaders

I make and use furled leaders, have for several years, I don't suffer with water spray when lifting off to recast anymore than I did when using mono tapered leaders.
The use of a very fine thread is...
Forum: Fly Reels 03-28-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Reel suggestions for Hardy Zenith 8'6" 4wt 4pc

Totally agree, the new Ultralite DD and the CC are very nice reels.
I bought the 2000 and the 3000 click check reels when they first appeared, the spool design is excellent, the narrow LA spool...
Forum: Share Patterns 03-17-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 103
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: New Irish may fly patterns

Stunning ties, they would go well in my fly box next week.
S.
Forum: Fly Reels 03-17-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: orvis cfo 1 disc

Glad you used my money wisely Casey, nice little reel. ;)
S.
Forum: Fly Reels 03-17-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 135
Posted By Mrtrout
Sage Click1

Managed to pick one of these up today at 50% off, last one in the shop.
http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/shop/ty_456-reels-and-spools/6510-sage-click-series-27.html
Always fancied one, sweet little...
Forum: Fly Rods 03-13-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,934
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Sage SLT vs. Sage ZXL

Hi Mike, both great rods I think, I find my SLT just a touch crisper than the ZXL.
I sold the ZXL a while back as I just wasn't using yet, and the SLT became my go to every time.
Here in the UK the...
Forum: The Lodge Den 03-11-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,383
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: I Met Myself Last Night...

A lovely story Jerry, no doubt you will still have Montgomery at your side for years to come whilst fishing.
My late father still fishes with me, and he passed away 15 years ago. ;)
S.
Forum: Fly Fishing Tackle Member Classifieds 03-08-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: FS black bear #1 fly reel -new-

Casey, you have a PM.

---------- Post added at 01:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:19 PM ----------



Money now in your account Casey.
Cheers S.
Forum: Other Gear 03-07-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

Ain't that the truth!

Getting back to the fly box, I appreciate that the Japanese designer deserves complete respect for his initial design, and I would think by now, he must be a very rich man, ...
Forum: Fly Reels 03-06-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,074
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: New Orvis Battenkill clicker

Quite correct, same idea as the Abel Creek, personally I wish they had just left the old BBS as it was.
S.
Forum: Other Gear 03-06-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

I have cast with the Zenith, and I agree, it's a fine rod, I just don't need anymore rods, can't believe I said that!! Reels are my soft spot, just can't say no to a fine reel.
I meet Howard a few...
Forum: Other Gear 03-06-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

S&S, it is very disappointing to see so much of the "Hardy" tackle now being imported from Korea, I understand why these things happen, market forces, labour costs etc, but it sort of takes the cream...
Forum: Other Gear 03-04-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

Only joking SandS, thanks.:thmbup:
No, on the ones I have, there is no place of manufacture, but I would bet the wife they are made in China, hope I'm wrong. :D
It is less complimentary, but lets...
Forum: Other Gear 03-04-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as they say, and I agree, a great design.
BTW, it's Mrtrout, not Mctrout. :D:D
Forum: Other Gear 03-04-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,299
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?

I have both C&F and the so called knock offs, which I was reliably informed by the supplier, whose name I won't reveal, came from the same factory.
I have studied both in detail, and apart from the...
Forum: Fly Rods 01-29-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,569
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: R.L. Winston

Totally agree, I have three Winstons, a B11t 8.6ft #4 an early DL 4 8ft#4 superb dry fly rod, real classic, and a 9ft #6 B11x for the still waters.
Each one is different obviously, but all suit me....
Forum: Orvis 01-25-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,308
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Buy from Orvis

I must say, I have always been a big Orvis fan, customer service second to none.
But in the last couple of years, things have changed, for me anyway, their range of rods and reels doesn't appeal to...
Forum: Fly Fishing Tackle Member Classifieds 01-24-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By Mrtrout
Hand painted J Youngs fly reels.

Not sure if I posted this in the correct place, but I just wondered if anyone had seen these on e bay.
Vintage J.W Young condex fly reel 3 1/2" youngs Durham ranger not hardy bros!! | eBay...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 752
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Things Never to Say to Your Fishing Partner

Can you help me land this fish!!
S.
Forum: General Discussion 01-23-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 666
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Essential fly fishing gear

Good call on the whistle Fred, you are nothing without safety, especially at our age. :D
S.
Forum: Fly Reels 01-23-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,262
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Abel or Hatch????

All good reels Gerard, the Hatch always seem a tad heavy in the hand to me.
I reckon Nautilus take some beating though if you can locate one.
S.
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: New with warranty card?

This may be interesting reading for you caberguy.
Fly Fishing Forums (http://www.flyforums.co.uk/viewpoint/189282-sale-blank-warranty.html)

S.
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-22-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 290
Posted By Mrtrout
Re: Bamboo Addiction

Sweet little rods Pete, that early V1 looks good on cane as well.
Welcome to the forum.
S.
Forum: Gear Reviews 01-21-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Mrtrout
Thinkfish Bold semi auto reel

Hi guys, just taken delivery of one of these superb reels from these guys.

https://www.flyfishingpoint.net/en/shop/fly-reels/tf-bold-thinkfish-bold-reel-thinkfish-bold
Arrived this morning, and...
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