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    Flyguy66, I came to the understanding that soft...

    Flyguy66, I came to the understanding that soft hackles have to be fished on a dead drift to reach their potential. I didn't realize that the first time I tried them, but I worked my way around to...
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    Flyguy66, I don't really have a dog in this hunt...

    Flyguy66, I don't really have a dog in this hunt as I don't have any Tenkara gear and I have no emotional involvement in this thread. I have watched my soft hackles in very clear water, as I try to...
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    pszy22, The tool is also marketted as the...

    pszy22,
    The tool is also marketted as the Ketchum Release Tool. It comes in three sizes. For small, non-bead head flies, I like the smallest size tool. I'm going to have to order the largest size...
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    I usually cheat and use barbless or de-barbed...

    I usually cheat and use barbless or de-barbed hooks. That makes them much easier to unhook. The hook remover made by (I think) Orvis is quite nice. I have had it easily remove flies that have...
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    I'm curious as to size of the Hewitt Spider that...

    I'm curious as to size of the Hewitt Spider that you used. I wonder if a small fly, such as a 18-22 would be usable. It certainly might be a hoot for using on brookies.

    Ed
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    Donald, Wouldn't Hewitt's Spider be considered a...

    Donald,
    Wouldn't Hewitt's Spider be considered a Tenkara-style fly, even if it wasn't created as such?
    For that matter, wouldn't any skating-style fly be, in essence, in the Tenkara style?
    I admit...
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