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There used to be a place in Oregon, I believe, that sold an aluminum wading staff called "The Fly Catcher." It telescoped out to about twice its length at the bottom end and had a heavy hook on the top to retreive flies. Does anybody know if they still make these or where I can find something similar?
Mine is not telescopic, but I got mine from Cabela's which is aluminum and "shock cored" together so it collapses down to about 10" to fit in the belt holster then pops into action when you take it out. Only paid about $30 for it from Cabela's if memory serves correct.
Steve
Steve,
The reason I wanted that particular telescopic staff with a hook is to remove flies from trees, bushes, etc. You can extend it out and use the hook to pull a branch toward you and then grab the stuck flies.
Bruce
You may be out of luck for this particular product. I have searched and all I can find on "The Fly Catcher" wading staff was where the creator applied for a patent for this product back in the 90"s.
If I find anything else, I will let you know.
I did find this product which is what I use and carry with me while fishing. You slip it into the fly rod tip, reach up with your fly rod and hook the retriever on the limb, remove your fly rod and use the landyard to pull the limb with the fly down so you can reach it. It has worked well for me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flyback-Fly-...f#ht_82wt_1141
Thanks, WarrenQuote:
Originally Posted by WarrenP
lastchance,
I edited my last post and added a product I have and use which might be something you could consider.
Interesting!
Thanks
Just a thought....You could always just add some sort of small screw in hook on the end of a staff. Years ago I made a telescopic staff out of an old camera monopod, would be easy to add some sort of hook if your handy with things maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by lastchance
Steve
That's a heckuva good idea, Steve.
Hi lastchance, I second warren's suggestion. I also carry a "Flyback" with me. Purchased it from Orvis almost 25 years ago when I returned to flyfishing. Inexpensive, easy to carry in vest or shirt pocket and works well when I need it. Gerri
I have something similar that I copied from an Orvis device. I used the barrel from a felt tip markers, a heavy fish hook with the poin removed and some cord and epoxy to hold it to together. Slip it over the tip of the rod, hook the limb, remove the rod tip and pull the limb down. There's a piece of foam attached because it doesn't float well. Oh, yeah, you need to plug the end of the felt tip barrel.Attachment 12011
Very, Very smart, Uncle JesseQuote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse
If you cast like I do, you tend to need devices like that. If you build one be sure to attach a good length of line, a little longer than your flyrod and arm is a good place to start.
fly retreev
http://www.detteflies.com/Fly_Retreev
Can't tell you if it works. I don't have one.
Wading staffs are so over priced it ain't funny.
You can go get..........like just did, a piece of 1/2" ridid aluminum conduit and make a very nice, tough, durable and very functional wading staff and build in this feature yourself.
There isn't much handy work required to do this that anyone couldn't do in even a minimally equipped garage. Matter of fact, out of one ten foot length of conduit, you can
make two staffs. The one that I use here at home that I don't need to collapse is just one single piece as that is the strongest. I then ground down and old big bolt and put it
in the end and the drove a roll pin through it to old it in place. That way I got a very good durable and replaceable tip.
That home made fly catcher idea is definitely one of the best new things that I have seen in quite a while and I will be making up one myself.
Get the conduit and make your own, you won't be disappointed.
Joe
Hi Joe! I do make my own out of wood. This particular aluminum model telescopes out to twice it's length to retrieve flies from trees.Quote:
Originally Posted by HickoryShad
Bruce
That was my inspiration for my homemade model, my cost stuff I had around the house. Several years ago, only of my neighbors was discarding one of those extension poles they use to retrieve golf balls from ponds. The cup on the end was broken. I rescued it from his trash and used the bottom two section for a wading staff, the other sections are at my mom's with a hook on the end used to pull down grapefruits, oranges and lemons from her trees.Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfysher
Dangit........now you guys have got me to thinking how can I make a telescopic one......:confused:
When you do lose a fly IT WILL ALWAYS BE A $2 or $3 dollar fly.......your last one that you got at a fly shop 50 miles away.
I will definitely work on something over the next couple of months and post what I come up with.
Joe
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Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse
Nice UJ, If I ever cast a fly into a tree I might try this:)
Seriously, this would have saved my tippet and my PSC TODAY. And, it might save having to wade thru a run when I overshoot, like TODAY. Great info, thanks for posting.