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Brian, have a look a

Brian, have a look at my big Greengrocer back near the start of GFF gallery.

Don't you just love

Don't you just love these types of rivers. Clear, fast water and fish lined up along the deep drop-offs. very much like New Zealand rivers.

WOW I love this entry. As a musician myself, I was on tour and while somewhere in the south (US) our bus broke down. We were near a small store and a large field. In that field was a farm pond. I went to take a look and spooked a massive largemouth! I ran back to the store and bought a small jig (I had no choice) and a spool of line and walked back out to the pond. It was hot and humid and the insects were loud. I crawled out on a fallen tree branch and lobbed the jig out and caught a beautiful Rock Bass. What a neat species of fish. I will probably be re-playing that moment every day for the rest of my live. Rock and Roll!

Dear Kasper,

Than

Dear Kasper,

Thanks for this very good pattern! I tried it this year on our annual fishing trip to Fyn (end of April). This shrimp was responsible for most of my takes. Best fishing trip to Denmark, so far.... :)
I tried the pink pig pattern as well, but couldn't get it to swim the right side up. I'll have to make some modifications to my pink pigs for next year. I also had a quick question: How true is it that one can only catch sea trout at high tide? I always see the local fisherman leave when the tide is getting lower. Am I casting my "flies" for nothing at low tide?
Thanks
Martijn

Thanks Steve. I mad

Thanks Steve. I made up a batch of cobblers wax last weekend.

Hi Jimmy,

try to contact these people in Berlin. I heard they are very helpful and kind ... http://www.farioev.de/

I have tried for an

I have tried for an hour and still can't get it figured out, I guess I will have to buy a whip finisher afterall.

Odd,

Copy for you

Odd,

Copy for your own non-commercial use. No problem.

Martin

Unfortunately, I can't try

Unfortunately, I can't try them as I'm going to order it from UK. Would appreciate an opinion of anybody who used or heard of those rods and reels.

Great presentation!!

Great presentation!!!!!

Thank you Bob for a

Thank you Bob for a wonderful reference page of wets. It is my "go to" page for tying wet flies. Again thanks,
~~Carl~~

Beautiful! I am now

Beautiful! I am now retired and was superviser in our local tackle factory 25 years ago when I was young!
North Wales

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant!! Hadn't had the slightest clue to start with and thanks to the instruction I had it all done in 20 mins!!

Why would you need a

Why would you need an eye for the hook if you have the space to make a knot for a straight hook?and like that it will fit easier in the tube,and you can use a lot more hooks;thank you for the fly,I think it's an excellent fly.

Hi Fedor,

Hi Fedor,
if you have a chance try to cast the two rods that you are considering (perhaps best on a windy day).
TL
Florian

Hi everyone,

Thanks a lot for your help. Taking into account your suggestions I consider to choose one of two rods from Greys: G-Series or GRXi (both 9' #5/6) and one of these two reels from Danica: Large Arbor Composite 46 or Tecno 46. And I think I will stick to the Fenwick Aircutter line. What do you think of it?

Best regards

Thanks...I and my bu

Thanks...I and my buddy Chad have been wasting leader for our entire fly fishing careers...(3 months). We are practicing at the Caney Fork River in TN for the big fish in the fall!

I'm only 13

I'm only 13 and am just starting tying flies. I think you're being way too hard on yourself. Each fly tyer has his/her own style and tecniques. Just think of it as your type of fly. It doesn't have to look like everyone else's. I think it is the one of the most prettiest flies I've seen.

Best Wishes and Happy Tying

This fly has enabled

This fly has enabled me to catch rainbows in our lake when the fishing slows down in July & August. Best results with a size 8 and coarse deer hair left uneven when spinning the head. giving an uneven collar with a couple of longer hairs spiking out that pulsate in the water.

Going in to tie the

Going in to tie the COMPARADUN before I lose mental image of it, thank's for providing a great website.

It is possible that

It is possible that I can copy the picture of this mounting loose hook to the tube. The reason I like to copy this mounting it is easyer to change hook.
Best Regards Odd - Julian

Line

Hey,

Well, here's the thing...
I don't claim to know much about fly lines. I stick to what works well and holds out over time. Given the fact that I, stand in salt about 2 to 3 times a week will put any fly line to the test.
More than likely, I can't be that concerned about rinsing, cleaning, lubricating and farting around with the line after I return. It's just left on the reel, sometimes not even removed from the reel seat, until the next time. And that's my routine.

So, what line have I been using, currently use and would recommend?

Fenwick Aircutter WF 5 F. The line I have on my reel at present has been loaded on the reel for two years. No sign of wear and tear here. The line previously, also Fenwck, lasted 4 years. Nothing was wrong with it, in fact I still have it as a spare, I just fancied another line, had the cash, and thought - what the hell.

Many will say and boast about different lines. Ask a question and get a thousand different answers. We all swear by what works for us.

There are many good lines and I am not claiming that Fenwick are the "bees knees".

Any reasonable #5 WF/F will work for salt.

Salt will eat into any fly line, regardless of brand, price, colour or what fly fishing instructor / guide sponsored by NASA will say.

There you have it...

O, one last thing...The colour has no effect on fishing. Don't get a sleepless night over blue, red, yellow, clear or the like...

I hope it helps.

Regards
Ripley "gives just the facts".

When will we see you

When will we see your review of SALTWATER PREY by Aaron Adams,fish biologist?

Whiting Bird Fur is

Whiting Bird Fur is a product that is quite long, wispy and soft. Perfect for spey flies.