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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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12-08-2019, 11:49 PM

Ard replied to a thread some thoughts to the turn of the year - when fishing got serious... in General Discussion

Hi Thomas, I have an Orvis Far & Fine 5 weight I have fished with since 1979 never missed a year so we are close. Ard

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12-08-2019, 11:01 PM

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

That'll work fine, what do you call expensive with reference to the hooks?

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12-08-2019, 05:21 PM

Ard replied to a thread Jaw spreaders? in General Discussion

I learned to carry a piece of 2X2 about a foot long in my boat, kinda like a dental block used during oral surgery. It works and I had it handy at...

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12-08-2019, 04:51 PM

Ard replied to a thread Silver Salmon Tubes; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

They are weighted with what Pro calls a Drop Weight and the tubes are the micro size so the whole gob of marabou is tied onto a very compressed...

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12-08-2019, 02:04 PM

Ard replied to a thread Adding an Extra Stripping Ring to a Salt Water Rod ..... Why? in General Discussion

Hi James, Removing; are you intending to keep it or move it on, removing may require that you apply a coat of finish between where the wraps are...

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12-08-2019, 03:11 AM

Ard replied to a thread Puerto Rico in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Best advice? Start your own thread and ask for info then you will know where the replies are at :)

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12-08-2019, 02:33 AM

Ard started a thread Silver Salmon Tubes; in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I'm pretty sure they will catch other species but after having 15 seasons to cast all sort of flies and every color combination imaginable the...

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12-08-2019, 01:04 AM

Ard started a thread Tube fly in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I carry a few of these just in case I think some orange accent may help. They slick down real good when in the flow under tension. The silver...

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12-08-2019, 12:51 AM

Ard replied to a thread The Skier in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

Sparse and sleek, I saw this on that competitors site too Mike nicely done :) I got some of them wound up the other day by saying positive things...

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12-07-2019, 04:05 PM

Ard replied to a thread Anyone heard of Sure Strike Flies? in Flies

Value? Unless you enjoy them as a display in your own home I wouldn't expect any huge gain over what you may have paid. Welcome to the forum :)

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12-07-2019, 01:55 PM

Ard replied to a thread 3Wt or 4wt Trout Spey in Spey Rods and Switch Rods - Fly Fishing Tackle Talk!

I'm confused and also have some questions. Your post says that you booked a trip for next year but you will be swinging flies for trout "this...

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12-06-2019, 08:30 PM

Ard replied to a thread Lady Grace in Flies and Fly Tying for Spey Fishing

I'd not heard of this until I saw then clicked the thread Mike, I guess I'd have to try both to find out which was going to get a fish. Nice tying...

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12-06-2019, 03:43 PM

Ard replied to a thread Attaching Welded Loop to Backing in Fly Fishing Knots

Hi Rusty, Two ways I know are: just tie a good but small knot using the back line, the other would be to tie your Perfection Loop but get the loop...

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12-06-2019, 02:51 AM

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

Speaking of 'it wasn't cheap' I bought a set of 4 studded snow treads for my Silverado today and you wouldn't believe what they cost in Alaska. I'll...

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12-06-2019, 02:47 AM

Ard replied to a thread Connecting The Backing To Your Reel Spool; in Fly Reels

It works slick Trev, I do a lot of reel setups for guys considering I'm not a fly shop. Only trick is getting it tied in the correct direction so it...

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12-05-2019, 09:58 PM

Ard replied to a thread Rainbows + cutties on dry flies in Rocky Mountain Range

Hi Dan, I don't usually watch videos but I did yours, pretty good job you did and some nice fish. It's good to see younger guys coming along these...

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12-04-2019, 06:01 PM

Ard replied to a thread Cold-ish Weather Gloves in General Discussion

They are not a heavy duty glove but if you realize the limitations of gloves when applying them to fishing they are the best I have used. The way I...

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12-04-2019, 02:34 PM

Ard replied to a thread Felt vs Rubber Soles for Snow? in General Discussion

Been using rubber soles in winter ever since I learned they were available. Felt in snow is not cool at all, wear rubber and act accordingly when in...

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12-04-2019, 02:31 PM

Ard replied to a thread Cold-ish Weather Gloves in General Discussion

All the way to XXL and that's why I tried them :) My hands are why even a 2 foot long fish looks small in a photo.

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12-04-2019, 02:28 PM

Ard replied to a thread Hook up to landing conversion rate in General Discussion

Hi Trevis, I think that with the larger fish it's all about how you handle things once one is hooked. We read so much about "the fight" but I...

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12-04-2019, 02:06 PM

Ard replied to a thread Cold-ish Weather Gloves in General Discussion

I'll offer what I've learned about the glove issue. Most of you already know I live in and fish in Alaska and it can be pretty rough here on a June...

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12-04-2019, 01:12 PM

Ard replied to a thread Hook up to landing conversion rate in General Discussion

All of my fishing is with some type of streamer fly here in Alaska and once fish are actually onto the hook for over 5 seconds the completion rate is...

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12-03-2019, 04:24 PM

Ard replied to a thread Steelhead Pics in Coldwater Fly Fishing

The fish kinda look PNW to me bud.

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12-03-2019, 03:50 PM

Ard started a thread Hardy Uniqua Large Arbor Disc Drag reel; in Fly Fishing Tackle Member Classifieds

I have sold the rod and line to a fellow who "has more reels than he knows what to do with" so I still have the reel from the set. This is a 2011...

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