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Yesterday, 03:58 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Corning NY Fly Fishing?? in Northeast

I distinctly remember fishing with my father on Lake Cayuga when I was just a kid Big trout swimming below the canoe in crystal clear water. I...

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12-14-2019, 12:55 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread How can I make a canoe? in Other Gear

That bad boy needs an Evinrude. :) Looks like the log ride at Six Flags, I was also skeptical when I saw the "plywood" canoe suggestion. That...

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12-14-2019, 12:21 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Running Lines in The Skagit Lovers Corner

I also have Steve Godshall running line. It's looped so I can change heads of course. I'm sure it has a name but it seems similar to any other...

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12-14-2019, 12:39 AM

Ard replied to a thread The Line Winder / easy stuff; in Spey Fly Lines, Reels and other Spey Tackle

Yes you do, when you make the arbor knot attaching the backing it is helpful to have the reel turned as it would be in use. That prevents tying a...

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12-13-2019, 10:53 PM

Ard replied to a thread Good Bleached Yearling Elk in General Fly Tying Discussions

I can't help with where to source the hair but would like to say hi and...…. what part of PA are you in?

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12-11-2019, 10:09 AM

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

That's truth. Fred is regionally famous. When I decided to buy spey gear pretty much everyone in the PNW I ran across was well aware of his skills...

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12-11-2019, 10:01 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Best UV light for fly tying in Fly Tying Materials, Tools etc.

Silver Creek's large light is a torch. The Loon stuff is all junk. :) OK it's not really like that, but I've owned both and his stuff is very...

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12-11-2019, 09:33 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

Did Rio acquire Cortland? P.S. This forum is a 24-7 365 promotion for the gear manufacturers. :)

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12-11-2019, 09:31 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Recommendations for buying flies online in Flies

I think it is always best to buy a small quantity from a new fly source so you can inspect them with little risk if you aren't pleased. That was not...

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12-11-2019, 09:02 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Official panfish-Bass Fly Swap 2019-20 in Fly Swap

It's a nice fly and I look forward to fishing it. While we are discussing it, how do you weight your "drop flies", as I refer to the basic style?

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12-11-2019, 09:00 AM

dharkin replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

Maybe we should call Hank Patterson and see what he can come up with :smile:

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12-11-2019, 08:36 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

You seem skeptical. :)

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12-10-2019, 08:13 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

Well that is somewhat objectively testable so we should know for sure before too long.

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12-10-2019, 08:09 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

Not much hype here as I haven't heard of it before now. What advantages are claimed by those who prefer it?

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12-10-2019, 07:58 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Official panfish-Bass Fly Swap 2019-20 in Fly Swap

Mad Duck- Please don't take this in a negative manner because that is NOT my intent. That's an issue for debate Scott. Most panfish and LM bass...

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12-10-2019, 04:45 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Recommendations for buying flies online in Flies

Did some digging, yes it is. Pretty cool project they have going on at this link. Legal non-profit running a cafe in fly fishing land. If you can...

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12-10-2019, 04:22 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Official panfish-Bass Fly Swap 2019-20 in Fly Swap

I'll try to make that happen. I have a wonderful Nikon Dig Camera I got for Christmas last year. However I am not a wonderful photographer, so I...

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12-10-2019, 04:16 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Recommendations for buying flies online in Flies

Is this the same fly shop running the homeless cafe by the couple in CO? If so I've seen some articles on them and they seem to be stand up people...

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12-10-2019, 08:41 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Fly fising equivalent to soft plastic Jerk bait? in Flies

That's a nice fly. When I saw this thread, something like that is the first thing that came to mind. The guys that chase predators have good...

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