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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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, 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, 01:51 AM

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

Hello op and welcome to the forum, what are you fishing for down there and in what part of AU are you located?

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02-16-2019, 01:46 AM

Ard replied to a thread Fishing Vehicle in General Discussion

How bout backing that picture up some Perry, I'd like to see the car please.

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02-14-2019, 12:26 AM

Ard replied to a thread Collecting Vintage Fly Reels in Warmwater Fly Fishing

Agreed, I'll give peace a chance

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02-13-2019, 03:43 AM

Ard created a blog entry Here's a good one! in Ard

Recently we had a post about Casting on the lawn..... wherein the poster told that he does his 'Practice' on the lawn and that the welded loop on his...

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02-12-2019, 11:48 PM

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

Myself I do not practice casting because I am not a competitive fly caster. It would have been nice to have a picture of the damage so we may have...

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02-12-2019, 07:24 PM

Ard replied to a thread SOLD: 3 3/4" Hardy Reel Case; in Other Fishing Equipment/Clothing/Books/DVD's etc.

I'm guessing these aren't widely in demand...……...

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02-12-2019, 04:26 PM

Ard replied to a thread Need advice - Line for short spey/switch for Atlantics in Spey Fly Lines, Reels and other Spey Tackle

Not to further confuse the issue but.......... Another line I've found useful for spey casting is the RIO Outbound which is essentially a Scandi...

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02-12-2019, 04:20 PM

Ard replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

I've found that the Pro Tube, now Pro Sportfisher tubes meet my needs better than the HMH or other varieties out there. I do have the copper HMH...

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02-11-2019, 10:08 PM

Ard replied to a thread G. Loomis NRX with a crooked blank - how much is acceptable? in Fly Rods

Use a telephone, don't text, don't e-mail, call the contact number on the website. I don't know where you live but when talking about an expensive...

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02-11-2019, 06:33 PM

Ard replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Bound for Europe, 8 varied AK. Assassin's on tubes with drop weights and a dozen double loops for the tips............ It;s about time someone...

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02-11-2019, 05:36 PM

Ard replied to a thread Need advice - Line for short spey/switch for Atlantics in Spey Fly Lines, Reels and other Spey Tackle

I would look at Scandi Short lines, matter of fact I'd contact Steve Godshall at the RB Meiser Rod Shop and give him the specific rod and use info...

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02-11-2019, 12:59 PM

Ard replied to a thread Help finding old posts I've made on here in General Discussion

The other way to see all posts & threads would be to go to your Profile and then select see All Posts or See All Threads Started by.......... That...

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02-11-2019, 12:54 PM

Ard replied to a thread Steelhead in Southern Oregon in Pacific Northwest

I should have been more specific Kevin,I meant up river. I had a trip planned last year that got shelved for various reasons. There's a friend down...

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02-10-2019, 06:50 PM

Ard replied to a thread Time on the Water: How much and how do you manage it? in General Discussion

Come to think of it even when I fished a lot I would be unable to tall you how many hours or days I fished. I've met guys who are happy to quote...

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02-10-2019, 01:53 AM

Ard replied to a thread It's Time for a Fun Thread! in General Discussion

After that explanation I had to go back to page 3 for another look. Mica Schist or just schist was plentiful in the mountains of North Georgia when I...

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02-09-2019, 07:37 PM

Ard replied to a thread It's Time for a Fun Thread! in General Discussion

I bought this in 1982 and yes that's before the movie Crocodile Dundee was made :) From digging latrines to splitting kindling for fires I've...

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02-09-2019, 07:02 PM

Ard replied to a thread Introducing – BANANA RODS in News & articles for discussion

How bout 'Flying Pig Rods' or 'Moonshine Rods' there are probably more with strange names but those 2 come to mind as something most people don't...

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