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Just have to try thi

Just have to try this Blackout Kutling!! Looks like a killer for the big seatrout her, deep into a norwegian vestcoast fjord.

One question when tying this: The tyinginstruction mentions silver tinsel. Is this for ribbing the zonkerstrip "matukastyle"?

Hi
I know Snowbee

Hi
I know Snowbee reels - I have Geo Fly reel and for me this is the most advanced reel in the best price you can buy. It is absolutely perfect fly reel. Especially Geo # 3/4 and his 122 grams of weight. Next size (my own) has 128 grams only. For me this is the best LA reels ever.

The famed Grimersta

The famed Grimersta river (In scotland) record was just broken last week, 20th September 2010 (previous record stood since 1900's). Fish of 32lb caught on this fly by a lady angler, and returned.

Jan., yes I remember

Jan., yes I remember them as well & as you say it was very dusty - a bit like walking into a talcum powder factory. Again. they didn't take the market by storm but it was a useful source for anyone reconditioning old rods as well as those who wanted something a bit unique & certainly very different.

Ali,

Its a pike a

Ali,

Its a pike and I caught in Sweden.

Kasper

I recall arranging t

I recall arranging the first "tour" of Partridge's hook making facility in the UK. Alan was kind to provide his time and staff for the visit even though he was mystified why someone would be interested.The staff were quite surprised that someone would actually want a tour of the plant and were enthusiastic. Subsequent years saw others given a tour as well. He also arranged for some time on 'quality' water in the UK through his connections in the industry. I still have the photos somewhere.

Alan was a true gentleman.

Jan Normandale

John, not only did P

John, not only did Partridge make cane they were also making 'greenheart' blanks when I visited in 1987. The process involved in grinding down the greenheart into tapered components. This sanding/grinding/lathe work was exceptionally dusty! If I can find the brochure I'll make a PDF of it for those interested. Don't hold much hope though, I've been on a housecleaning binge and a lot of paper ephemera has gone.

Jan Normandale

WONDERFUL WISH I WAS

WONDERFUL WISH I WAS THERE

What kind of fish is

What kind of fish is that? and where were you fishing at? I want to catch onee!!!!!

Bubu,

well, we go

Bubu,

well, we gotta drag some attention.

Kasper

Looks like this fly do not

Looks like this fly do not exist! :shock:
For fun I searched through all my known ways- there were no cardinals.. :oops:

Tigerfish cant breed

Tigerfish cant breed in temperate waters.. if they were accidentally/deliberately released into US waters they would be able to cope south of the 39th Parallel. They are also very selective feeders and seem to be able to co-exist with most other predators as opposed to fish like the snakehead. Normal Tigerfish (hydrocynus vittatus ) do NOT have a reputation for attacking humans as opposed to pirhana's even though they are related. The Goliath Tigerfish, found in the Congo and other lakes in central Africa however, has been known to attack humans, usually because they were wearing something shiny that the fish mistook for prey.
In my opinion they are the pinnacle of angling, at least in Africa and are easily the most exciting fish ive ever caught. Cant complain in the looks department either ;) they are a beautiful fish.

Slovenia is beautifu

Slovenia is beautiful, the fishing is quite good, but comparing with or calling it New Zealand... hhmmm

Fantastic surroundin

Fantastic surroundings, however a lot of stocked trout and even more flyfishermen in the weekends.
Slovenia doesn't have a limit to the number of permits they issue!

Turn up the volume a

Turn up the volume and enlarge the video window! ;)

All scenes are all shot in Norway during summer of '10.

This teaser is to all my good flyfishing companeros spread out from north to south. Right now I guess they are lurking their way back home from the rivers gettin' ready for fly tying, winter storms and ever optimistic planning of next season.

In the meantime.....

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Your comments are most welcome!

Best regards

FlyBandit

Fantastic!!!!! Nice

Fantastic!!!!! Nice fishing and pretty landscape!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Yes, Slovenia is a

Yes, Slovenia is a paradise. I strongly recommend Bosnia & Hercegovina too, if you were still there. Superb rivers, even more cheap from Slovenian.. Very nice fish- brownis and greylings. Rainbow is forbiden to stock in these rivers- people keep there native species.. Rivers: Pliva, Ribnik, Sanica and Sana.
With best regards...

Martin, thank you fo

Martin, thank you for creating this page. I have read many contradictory things on the web about how to properly handle pike, but your post is the most carefully reasoned, and by far the best illustrated. I've tried several times, and still have never caught a pike, but I want to be ready for the day finally do. Your excellent photographs and drawing make me much more prepared than I was before. I will also be carrying a net, as a backup. Again, thank you for taking the time and effort to help others.

Thomas,

I place 2

Thomas,

I place 2-4 feathers in the loop. Then I adjust the length, tighten the loop slightly, snip off the extend on the "non-leg side", spin the loop. Whoa!

Kasper

I LIVE IN MICHIGAN

I LIVE IN MICHIGAN I'M NUTS ABOUT SALMON, STEELHEAD THIS PATTERN WILL DRIVE THE KINGS CRAZY, GOD BLESS YOU... DAVID BROWN

Mr. Muhlbach,

I a

Mr. Muhlbach,

I am confused about how to place the partridge hackles in the dubbing loop. I am not sure how to adjust them to the final length of the legs. If you could explain the process for me it would be great. Thanks a lot for your help.

Thomas

Thanks for the kind words

Tom,

Thanks for the kind words! I tried to catch the essence. Not only fish and fishing but also environment, ambiance and camaraderie.

Martin

Impressed

Hi Martin,

I received the book last weekend. I am impressed. Your picture collection shows us exactly what baltic seatrout fishing is all about! Enjoying nature, being with friends with the same mental 'disease', and celebrating an occasional catch!

Just Perfect!

Tight Lines,
Tom

Regarding pictures o

Regarding pictures of jumping fish, I have taken a few of pikes in the air during the years. Now I even have a short instruction movie on my webside.
The words are in Swedish but the pictures are in English.

OK, now that I've read the fine print below, I deleted the link since that was forbidden. But if anyone is interested you can always google my name.