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Today, 03:40 PM

silver creek replied to a thread DT vs WF in Fly Lines

You mean like my post below. I know, it IS easy to miss but I did note that WFs were for long casts. :wink:

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Today, 03:08 PM

mlob1one replied to a thread Rainbow Trout Pics in Coldwater Fly Fishing

Provo River footballs. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

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Today, 02:24 PM

Ard started a thread I'll be away for a few days; in General Discussion

I receive many PM's and do not have a working out of office auto reply. Hopefully posting this will help folks to understand why I may not reply...

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Today, 02:21 PM

Ard replied to a thread Managing Your Classified Sales Here; in Fly Fishing Tackle Member Classifieds

That should be cleared now, I'm not aware of how it became marked Sold but I did remove the Prefix for you.

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Today, 09:38 AM

silver creek replied to a thread Mid section of taper to first section of tippet material, what knot? in Fly Fishing Knots

^^^^ Excellent point.

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Today, 09:35 AM

silver creek replied to a thread DT vs WF in Fly Lines

I know you know that most fly lines have a level tip that is 4-6" long so cutting this off places the nail knot directly at the end of fly line...

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Today, 09:22 AM

silver creek replied to a thread Mid section of taper to first section of tippet material, what knot? in Fly Fishing Knots

If you are going to build leaders, I suggest buying a Dennison Blood Knot Tool. It will really speed up the process of building leaders and it is...

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Today, 09:13 AM

silver creek replied to a thread Mid section of taper to first section of tippet material, what knot? in Fly Fishing Knots

Double post

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Yesterday, 10:12 PM

Ard replied to a thread Purple Hob Gobbler in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I kept the 4 1/4 but unless I use my big Hardy King rods I don't use the reel. The Taupo goes for trout, light salmon and steelhead so I did in fact...

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Yesterday, 09:45 PM

Ard replied to a thread Wes Jordan Bamboo Rod Question in Fly Rods

I feel stupid calling you bonefish...……… But, you've been at this a while then haven't you. That sounds like a real attachment between you and the...

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Yesterday, 09:41 PM

Ard replied to a thread Want to Buy: Fishpond Tippet Gauge in Fly Lines and Tippets etc. Classifieds

When I lived back east I carried a small micrometer with, old school here but that's as good as it gets when seeking diameter of material.

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Yesterday, 09:35 PM

Ard replied to a thread Purple Hob Gobbler in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

Nice fly tying Mike, BTW, I bought another Taupo reel :) I've been using my old Cascapedia all year so far and while it is pretty and works well I...

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Yesterday, 07:12 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Where to fish for Pike in General Discussion

Here is a link that describes where you might find pike. Once you pick a river system, I would contact a local fly shop for better information or...

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Yesterday, 06:40 PM

silver creek replied to a thread Want to Buy: Fishpond Tippet Gauge in Fly Lines and Tippets etc. Classifieds

You break off a leader and want to know what the "X" size is at the break. You put a leader away in your vest and forgot to label the "X" size of...

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Yesterday, 12:47 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Sources for big eyed fly hooks? in General Discussion

Dewayne Take a look at Firehole, they are more expensive, but quality hooks. Firehole Outdoors | Firehole Outdoors

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Yesterday, 11:25 AM

Ard replied to a thread Wes Jordan Bamboo Rod Question in Fly Rods

That was a long time ago wasn't it? My grandparents had one of those old TV's with the round screen and they watched the Jimmy Durante Show. Yeah,...

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Yesterday, 01:03 AM

Ard replied to a thread Beginner...did I put together an ok setup? in General Discussion

Hello, The whole acquisition thing can become a bit of a plunge so beware of obtaining too much too quickly. My suggestion is to spend as much...

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Yesterday, 12:08 AM

Ard started a thread 50 Post Rule Please Read Before Posting Here in Wanted/Swap Classifieds

You must be a participating member with at least 50 posts before Swapping and Buying with or from the active Members. You may contact members...

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07-16-2019, 10:52 PM

Ard replied to a thread Wes Jordan Bamboo Rod Question in Fly Rods

If they are clean they should join fully although may need significant pressure to seat them fully. The old male to the side of your nose? I've...

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07-16-2019, 09:34 PM

Ard replied to a thread What Fly Line to Buy? in General Discussion

If you are just starting I would point to a good old weight forward. There are many fly lines on the market that come with just as many claims...

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07-16-2019, 09:18 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Wyoming Fishing Trip Report in Rocky Mountain Range

Rod (aka rodneybo) sent me some of his photos:

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07-16-2019, 08:47 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Found a Sage Rod on the Green River in General Discussion

I contacted Sage yesterday about this rod, they sent me the form to have the rod repaired and said to add a note about the situation. They should be...

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07-16-2019, 08:44 PM

Ard replied to a thread Lower Mt. Fork River 7-15-2019 in Lower Mid-U.S.

You know I always find your posts and once again you've made Oklahoma look like the Catskill's to me. Not only are you good at catching those trout...

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07-16-2019, 08:42 PM

silver creek replied to a thread Beginner...did I put together an ok setup? in General Discussion

  I made an error in my last post. I used .019 as the diameter of 25 lb. Maxima Chameleon. It is 0.020 and it has almost a 40% advantage in...

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07-16-2019, 08:36 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread What Did You Buy Today? in General Discussion

Good thinking!

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07-16-2019, 08:22 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Abel VAYA series reel- Set for release August 2019- in Fly Reels

Wow, that is one beautiful fly reel!

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07-16-2019, 08:20 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Lower Mt. Fork River 7-15-2019 in Lower Mid-U.S.

As hard as you work I'm sure the time on the river was way over do, congrats!

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07-16-2019, 07:59 PM

Ard replied to a thread Wes Jordan Bamboo Rod Question in Fly Rods

Clean the ferrules using alcohol and a Q tip for the inside of the female parts and just squeeze the male ends using paper towel and some alcohol on...

15 replies | 223 view(s)

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