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Today, 02:57 PM

Ard replied to a thread Help. I'm overthinking wading staffs. in General Discussion

The stainless steel tip please. Ever since my original Folstaff every one has had a steel tip. There have been times when I came on submerged logs...

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Today, 12:32 PM

Ard replied to a thread Hardy 3 1/4 inch perfect in Vintage Tackle Discussion

The best advice I can offer would be to go to the eBay site - search for the Hardy Perfect in this size and age group and then place the reels that...

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Ard replied to a thread The Changes Brought by Time; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I get those little 5 compartment plastic jobs at Sportsman's Wearhouse for either 1.99 or 2.99 I forget which. You can smash a whole bunch of flies...

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Yesterday, 08:32 PM

Ard replied to a thread Losing fish on nymph rigs right before netting in Coldwater Fly Fishing

I'm always happy when someone agrees with something I offer, thank you :) My net can be a hassle even though I'm tall, it is a Nomad / Fishpond...

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Yesterday, 03:56 PM

Ard commented on blog entry The Forum Has Changed, What Do I Think? in Ard

Hi JB, I had forgot all about this post............. You make good points and I'm glad you posted a reply here. Ard

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Yesterday, 03:13 PM

Ard replied to a thread Which switch rod? in Spey Rods and Switch Rods - Fly Fishing Tackle Talk!

Your reel will be fine. I can fit 80 yards of backing - a 140 foot full Spey line at 600 grains and 45 foot Scandi head onto a Sage Spectrum Max 7/8...

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Yesterday, 03:02 PM

Ard replied to a thread Losing fish on nymph rigs right before netting in Coldwater Fly Fishing

You're welcome, I do hope the technique helps you. I've been doing it for myself since the early 90's, it took that long to figure out what should...

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Yesterday, 02:36 PM

Ard replied to a thread saving posted comments in General Discussion

I'm aware that sometimes we don't read all replies, the method I provided will save all content in the original form to your own profile. It really...

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Yesterday, 01:09 PM

Ard replied to a thread Losing fish on nymph rigs right before netting in Coldwater Fly Fishing

I'm going to guess that they didn't just come loose like pieces of snagged drift wood. I'm thinking that there may have been some flopping and last...

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Yesterday, 12:39 PM

Ard replied to a thread saving posted comments in General Discussion

The easiest way to form a record or file source for yourself would be to do what I will describe in a series of numbered steps below. 1. Go to...

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Yesterday, 09:30 AM

Editor started a thread With my left foot, Thierry Henry would be complete in News & articles for discussion

Shalom, Sukoon and Howdy Doo! And so to business. Maisie popped in last week with the dimensions of the logs required for their new wood...

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Yesterday, 04:22 AM

Editor replied to a thread Taylor Fly Fishing returns in Forum news and announcements

That's great - thanks for letting me know. I'll have a look. :-)

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Yesterday, 12:19 AM

Ard replied to a thread Thor on a tube; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

Hey Bruce, Are you the fellow from Wisconsin? Anyway, this link; Pro Sportfisher goes to a page on The Caddis Fly Shop, I use both the Flexi...

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Yesterday, 12:09 AM

Ard replied to a thread Carpo Polo in General Discussion

Moved this at request of OP, hoping to get more input by being in General Discussions. Ard

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10-21-2018, 10:30 PM

Ard replied to a thread Thor on a tube; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

This was my idea of a Thunder & Lighting tube a few years ago. Basically the same as this one on the hook;

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10-21-2018, 10:17 PM

Ard replied to a thread Thor on a tube; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

Since you ask I'll make a few and photo step by step, I'll include a materials list and where to get them. I'm counting on you sticking around,...

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10-21-2018, 10:12 PM

Ard replied to a thread Banff Advice in The Cost of Traveling To..........

How bout a bump, someone can help I'm sure.

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10-21-2018, 10:08 PM

Ard replied to a thread Orvis Helios3 D vs Sage Ignitor in Fly Rods

Hi Stevie, Maybe I will, I try to stay current with their technology and it's the latest & greatest. I went to town last week and stopped by the...

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10-21-2018, 08:41 PM

Ard replied to a thread Orvis Helios3 D vs Sage Ignitor in Fly Rods

I'll risk sounding really silly by saying but I would have the Sage Igniter 13'6" in either an 8 or 9 but I can't handle the color. I've only ever...

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10-21-2018, 07:02 PM

Ard replied to a thread Which switch rod? in Spey Rods and Switch Rods - Fly Fishing Tackle Talk!

Hi, Last year I had a fellow out who had a brand new Redington Switch in #7 I believe it was. He had no line for it yet but I thought I had some...

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10-21-2018, 05:13 PM

Ard replied to a thread Saltwater Fish Photos....Post Here! in Saltwater Fly Fishing

I'll contact well in advance for all the advice you can give us, I know that people travel far and then end up like a fish outta water without local...

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10-21-2018, 04:59 PM

Ard started a thread Thor on a tube; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I do have a bunch of classic steelhead patterns on the micro tubes too, the Thor seconds as a flesh fly this time of year when a bit of white can...

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10-21-2018, 04:46 PM

Ard replied to a thread Guess Who Now Owns a Skagit setup in The 2 Hand Rods, General Discussion

No, the only time I've had anyone fish from the boat was just this past June. There were a group of kings traveling along a cut bank where it was way...

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10-21-2018, 03:38 PM

Ard replied to a thread 62 English 'North Country Flies' (T.E. Pritt) tied by Davie McPhail. in General Fly Tying Discussions

They remind me of the old days James, I just stuck a post in the Spey fly tying threads showing the mess's I'm using these days...…….. Thanks for...

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10-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Ard started a thread The Changes Brought by Time; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I could say time and experiences, when I look back just 11 years I see a guy who tied only traditional style flies. In my narrow view they were the...

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10-21-2018, 12:41 PM

Ard replied to a thread What size water are you fishing? in The 2 Hand Rods, General Discussion

Those are some great shots Larry & Dillon! The water was up yesterday making things even wider and I managed 2 trout. I'm thinking that Tuesday I...

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10-21-2018, 02:21 AM

Ard replied to a thread Pros and cons of mono and coated running lines in Spey Fly Lines, Reels and other Spey Tackle

I'm another S. Godshall user, I got the first 4 years ago and will be ordering another (my 5th) on Monday. I use the lines he calls a Super Scandi...

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10-20-2018, 11:36 PM

Ard replied to a thread Name Brand Boot Spikes or hardware screws in Other Gear

I must be the only person here using Simms aluminum cleats, I have a pair of 3 year old G3 boots that I put 10 on each sole. I did the install very...

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10-20-2018, 11:32 PM

Ard replied to a thread New Sub Forum in The 2 Hand Rods, General Discussion

If I were still living in Pennsylvania I'd be your guide buddy :) X officio of course, I loved Penn's Creek in the fall, it's not crowded like it is...

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10-20-2018, 11:28 PM

Ard replied to a thread What size water are you fishing? in The 2 Hand Rods, General Discussion

I'm small stream at heart Scotty but the small streams here have no trails along the sides. If I want to do a small creek I still need a boat and...

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