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ddb replied to a thread Bivisables (Do you use them? What season, Water conditions) in Flies

Same thing as bifocals? (grin) Seriously an old favorite of mine -- so old, I thought it was a secret! Try bigger ones -- 6-8s -- early and late...

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04-18-2018, 05:30 AM

ddb replied to a thread Looking 4: 6.6 oz reel for a 6 wt 8'6" Orvis Superfine Glass rod in Fly Reels

I found that 6.6 oz was the ideal weight reel to balance the rod at the first cork by trying lots of reels on hand. Unfortunately the only reel I...

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04-14-2018, 02:03 PM

ddb replied to a thread Looking 4: 6.6 oz reel for a 6 wt 8'6" Orvis Superfine Glass rod in Fly Reels

Desmobob, Right you are about the Odyssey. Mine is already dedicated to a Hardy Palakoma bamboo 5 wt. ddb

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04-14-2018, 10:21 AM

ddb started a thread Looking 4: 6.6 oz reel for a 6 wt 8'6" Orvis Superfine Glass rod in Fly Reels

Most reels sized correctly for this rod are way too light for it. They are designed for the new graphites and make the glass rod /eel combo very...

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04-12-2018, 04:58 AM

ddb started a thread WTB Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor V in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

Reel or spare spool(s) Pls PM me. DDB_

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04-11-2018, 06:21 AM

ddb replied to a thread Industry Ethics Opinion in News & articles for discussion

I'm all for catch and release, efficient landing of fish, and avoiding hens on the redds but... I dropped out of TU long ago mainly because I saw...

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04-10-2018, 03:01 PM

ddb replied to a thread Shenandoah River float trip in General Discussion

You also might want to fish the upper Potomac. The guys at the White Fly Shop in Harpers Ferry and Mark Kovach both guide there. And that is much...

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04-10-2018, 06:39 AM

ddb replied to a thread Shenandoah River float trip in General Discussion

A good choice but I think he is on the right track using a guide the first -- and only? -- time. He does need a boat to efficiently find and hit...

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04-08-2018, 07:38 PM

ddb replied to a thread Serendipity Find in General Discussion

Pls note the new, correct, site name -- tradenstuff.com.

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04-08-2018, 06:29 PM

ddb started a thread Serendipity Find in General Discussion

Searching the inet for a spare spool the other day I came across tradenstuff.com. Turned out they did not have what I needed but they had lots...

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04-08-2018, 12:39 PM

ddb replied to a thread ORVIS Superfine Fiberglass 6 WT Combo on Sale in Fiberglass Fly Rods

Ard, I was just looking for a basic click and pawl reel preferably of a classic style in basic colors -- definitely not a modern skeletonized reel...

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04-08-2018, 09:26 AM

ddb started a thread ORVIS Superfine Fiberglass 6 WT Combo on Sale in Fiberglass Fly Rods

Just brought one home from the local shop. The rod is 8"6' with a short fighting butt; is nicely finished; has a nice slow to moderate action; and...

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03-29-2018, 07:08 PM

ddb replied to a thread Large Arbor Reel Search in Fly Reels

"Ummmm...be careful and ask what happens three years down the road if a problem, most likely that reel will not be in the lineup and a chance they...

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03-29-2018, 09:35 AM

ddb replied to a thread Taking a priest along in Saltwater Fly Fishing

The priest came into use in salmon fishing in England where it was mainly used to subdue thrashing fish -- especially by poachers who faced hanging. ...

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03-28-2018, 07:06 PM

ddb replied to a thread Large Arbor Reel Search in Fly Reels

I just stumbled on a Bass Pro sale of their $129 White River Classic Large Arbor reels for $69 with free shipping. Got two extra spools for $20 too....

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03-28-2018, 06:27 AM

ddb replied to a thread Unbelievable flies that are being tied these days! in General Fly Tying Discussions

At the other end of the spectrum form the graceful imitations is the proliferation of spinoffs from the Euro style nymphs which are also wholly...

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03-27-2018, 09:00 AM

ddb replied to a thread 6wt 12'6" TFO Lefty Kreh reccomendations in General Discussion

Skagit offers you the quickest way to modest proficiency as a beginner. It also offers good service on smaller waters and allows you to reach way...

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03-27-2018, 08:58 AM

ddb replied to a thread 6wt 12'6" TFO Lefty Kreh reccomendations in General Discussion

Skagit offers you the quickest way to modest proficiency as a beginner. It also offers good service on smaller waters and allows you to reach way...

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03-26-2018, 05:44 PM

ddb replied to a thread Another 2 WT question?? in Fly Rods

All you really need is a Bass Pro 2 wt! YouTube ddb

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