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    you can spend money on the Rio Selective Trout DT...

    you can spend money on the Rio Selective Trout DT line... I use it on my 3 weights.
    Later,
    Peter
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    A 40' accurate cast will be MUCH more productive...

    A 40' accurate cast will be MUCH more productive than a 90' cast for distance.
    All the mending needed on moving (& sometimes still) water makes landing a fly correctly nearly impossible.
    Later,...
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    I have a 4 weight built by Loomispeople It'll out...

    I have a 4 weight built by Loomispeople It'll out cast the 4 weight TMF built by Winston by at LEAST 10... The TMF is made to cast like 40- 50 feet under best circumstances (which means no wind, wf...
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    I always tie on 18" +/- of tippet to a new...

    I always tie on 18" +/- of tippet to a new leader... when I reach that knot, I tie on more tippet.
    that's my rule of thumb.
    Later,
    Peter
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    There was a line (Cortland??) that came out about...

    There was a line (Cortland??) that came out about 10 or 12 years ago that also had ridges... it was dropped from the lineup after one season... there was concern about dirt, abrasion to the guides &...
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    First of all, do you think this show will be as...

    First of all, do you think this show will be as good as the ones in CA? I'm hoping so. The previous shows at the convention center grew weaker each year until they folded.
    & B> there are many Motels...
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    IF you tend to ONLY throw large flies in the wind...

    IF you tend to ONLY throw large flies in the wind on Thursdays.... I'm sure you will find a line specific to that need.
    However, I think you'll find that most fly fisherpeople will attach them...
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    which rod & what type of fishing will YOU be...

    which rod & what type of fishing will YOU be doing with this line?
    Later,
    Peter
  9. practice, go fishing, lawn cast... until it...

    practice, go fishing, lawn cast... until it becomes second nature (no thought involved).
    Later,
    Peter
  10. Thread: KORKERS

    by Later, Peter
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    Contact the Korker Company... they have great...

    Contact the Korker Company... they have great customer service.
    Later,
    Peter
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    I have the Outfitter's for a few years now. Much...

    I have the Outfitter's for a few years now. Much use.
    No problems. used the lug soles for hike in fishing & switched to felts at the water. I put the one's I'm not using in a plastic bag... they are...
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    Mel Kreiger was the only beginner's video I used...

    Mel Kreiger was the only beginner's video I used to recommend in my classes... hadn't watched Joan's though. I found many "beginner's" videos taking too much for granted in the learning curve....
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    Hey Mr. Ducksterfellow you may ALREADY be...

    Hey Mr. Ducksterfellow
    you may ALREADY be hauling on your foward cast, many folks do without noticing. The timing necessary for the double haul is more specific & a bit tougher. HOWEVER, lots of...
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    why would you think someone would want to...

    why would you think someone would want to conterfeit an Elkhorn rod? New it was around $130 with a reel... if I remember correctly.
    Later,
    Peter
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    I got a pair with felt soles (& rubber lugs)...

    I got a pair with felt soles (& rubber lugs) about 3 years ago. I like the fit, felt like nice hiking/walking boots.
    After a car wreck, & nearly a year of recovery, I got to use them. There's a...
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    1492 2-3/16" 13/16" 4.2 oz. Up to #5 None ...

    1492 2-3/16" 13/16" 4.2 oz. Up to #5 None
    1492 1/2 2-3/16" 1" 4.9 oz. Up to #6 None
    1494 2-11/16" 13/16" 5.4 oz. Up to #7 30yds./20#
    1494 1/2 2-11/16" 1" 5.8 oz. Up to #8...
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    I remember bringing this up in a post a while...

    I remember bringing this up in a post a while back... I received LOTS of flack for it.
    I couldn't/don't understand why people were looking for the cheapest rod (equipment) instead of what was the...
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    the River Why by David James Duncan & all of his...

    the River Why by David James Duncan
    & all of his subsequent books.
    Ted Leeson's books.
    Later,
    Peter
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    Re: Why Does My Floating Fly Line Sink?

    I just re-read your post to see that you are using a fly floatant (Gherke's Gink) as a line dressing :roll: ... the two are not for the same purpose. the Gink, if it hasn't ruined your fly line, is...
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    your line is dirty &/or water is seeping into the...

    your line is dirty &/or water is seeping into the knot area to your tippet....
    clean your line... warm water & dish SOAP NOT DETERGENT!!!
    & re-tie your leader.
    it'll float for a while...
    then do...
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    I think it depends on the type of material your...

    I think it depends on the type of material your coat is made...
    wax is great for waxed cotton (Filson for example) coats...
    there are other repellents for other materials.
    Why not call Columbia...
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    the WT is one of the finest rods currently...

    the WT is one of the finest rods currently available.
    that's my opinion.
    stiffer equates with faster action.
    I think you need to test cast as many rods as you find available. I own many 4 weight...
  23. Thread: auto reel

    by Later, Peter
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    I think that's a 40's 50's reel.

    I think that's a 40's 50's reel.
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    I have 3 also all purchased used for half (or...

    I have 3 also all purchased used for half (or less) of their original price...
    Still work well, though.
    Later,
    Peter
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    I have two "G" rods... 8'4" 4 weight 5 piece...

    I have two "G" rods... 8'4" 4 weight 5 piece (cork reel seat!) & 2 piece 8 1/2' 3 weight.... I like these rods. Smooth & power's there when you need it.
    Although I haven't cast them, I understand...
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