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Today, 08:34 PM

Ard replied to a thread New Members Please Read in Member Introductions

You should start yourself a thread in the New Members Intro sub forum instead of on this thread. This stuff will get buried and forgotten. You could...

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Today, 08:28 PM

Ard replied to a thread Since Everyone Seems to like Fish Videos; in News & articles for discussion

I hear you on all counts Rich, I need to find a guide from there who is dying for a trip in Alaska and try a trade. You still have the beat schedules...

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Today, 06:52 PM

Ard replied to a thread Since Everyone Seems to like Fish Videos; in News & articles for discussion

It's a very small product line falcon, if I get too many orders at the same time I can't keep up because I make them all on demand. I'm making mini...

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Today, 03:59 PM

Ard started a thread Since Everyone Seems to like Fish Videos; in News & articles for discussion

I thought this was interesting although I admit to only skimming through it as I don't have time to settle in and watch the whole thing right now....

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Yesterday, 07:16 PM

Ard replied to a thread Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" Wide Spool; in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

I've had a couple of them over the years, here's a 1980 on a PM-10 #5 rod :) I guess I've had more Hardy's than any other reel, a bunch. This...

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Yesterday, 10:53 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread knots and welded loops - saltwater applications (bonefish) in Fly Lines

The knee thing never worked for me. Always slipped. So I made myself a "tool" It's just a piece of scrap wood that I can hold between my knees with...

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Yesterday, 09:36 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Fly Fishing around Waitsfield, VT in Northeast

My son and I were fishing up that way this past October. First time since Hurricane Irene and the repeal of the felt sole ban (thank you VT) Irene...

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Yesterday, 06:47 AM

Ard replied to a thread Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" Wide Spool; in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

I don't expect this to sell but I'll try for a while. If anyone wants more pictures just say so but by 3 PM today I'll add more anyway.

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02-18-2019, 09:22 PM

Ard replied to a thread Steelhead in Idaho in Rocky Mountain Range

That's the spirit Mike :) I might give some costal fishing a go in late March or April depending on the weather here. Problem is I have to...

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02-18-2019, 07:31 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Perfect Fly Patch for Flats Wading in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Wading in saltwater is what I do I've always either just shoved used flies in my pocket or a small plastic Plano box with holes drilled in it...

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02-18-2019, 06:49 PM

Ard replied to a thread Steelhead in Idaho in Rocky Mountain Range

Hi Mike, I didn't tell you what I thought about that report from they guys fishing gear saying they gave up on flies when you told me last fall. I...

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02-18-2019, 04:41 PM

Ard replied to a thread Vintage Orvis Full Flex Fiberglass Small Stream Special in Fishing Rods & Outfits Classifieds

This rod would balance out nicely with the 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect I have listed for sale in the Fly Reels classifieds.. If someone were interested in...

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02-18-2019, 04:27 PM

Ard replied to a thread Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" Wide Spool; in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

This reel is better suited to trout rods, more specifically to single hand rods like 9 foot graphite or 8 foot bamboo rods. I suppose that if you had...

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02-18-2019, 03:54 PM

Ard replied to a thread 3 3/4" Hardy Reel Case; in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

Sale did not happen so I still have this case.

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02-18-2019, 03:27 PM

Ard started a thread Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" Wide Spool; in Fly Fishing Reels Classifieds

I don't do well selling my reels here but thought I'd try this one. This is a Perfect wide spool currently set for left handed winding but can be...

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02-18-2019, 08:37 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Rivers Full of Carp in Warmwater Articles

Back when I was a kid, we used to chase big carp that got trapped in river-side farm field depressions after the spring flood receded. Bows and...

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02-17-2019, 04:48 PM

Ard replied to a thread White Wing Akroyd in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

That's some nice tying there, I made some of those (maybe not so clean) years ago before I tackled the Dee wing mounts. I did them with the slips...

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02-17-2019, 09:06 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread knots and welded loops - saltwater applications (bonefish) in Fly Lines

Maybe I'm just a big ol' cynic but I don't trust any knot that I didn't tie myself and that includes welded loops I cut them off and re-tie my own...

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02-17-2019, 01:27 AM

Ard replied to a thread Casting on the Lawn in Fly Lines

I'm going to say something unpopular now, as if I had to warn you...……………….. I think all this lawn casting seems strange. I'm not going to tell...

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02-16-2019, 07:54 PM

Ard replied to a thread knots and welded loops - saltwater applications (bonefish) in Fly Lines

I have access to a new material which has a 50 pound break point, with this I can produce double loops that will not slip and will create a...

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02-16-2019, 05:39 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Looking for ferrule wax or lube recommendations in General Discussion

I need to use wax now because I was not educated enough to use it back then Obviously you can relate

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02-16-2019, 05:15 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Looking for ferrule wax or lube recommendations in General Discussion

Hardly. Guess again The spigot ferrule on my Lamiglas 4wt that I've had since 1972 is so worn down that the rod can not be used without wax

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02-16-2019, 03:52 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread stuck section in Fiberglass Fly Rods

Using 2 of those rubber thingies that you would use to open jars, hold the rod section behind your knees. Hands on the outside. Then use your knees...

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02-16-2019, 01:22 PM

Ard replied to a thread Thinking of Fred Evans as I Post This; in General Discussion

The latest info I received came by way of his daughter I have copied the message below. He has as the same email address, but I don't think he...

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02-16-2019, 01:18 PM

Ard replied to a thread Fishing Vehicle in General Discussion

Nice Perry, I'm no car expert but Buick right? Might as well tell what engine is in it mileage etc. I like old cars.

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02-16-2019, 12:05 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Casting glass vs casting graphite in Fiberglass Fly Rods

This fiberglass rod is a custom 10wt Unknown blank, but very well put together with quality components When I bought it, I was sure it was going...

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