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I believe the right Reverend Maclean said, that one ought to have to pass an examination before they are allowed to fly fish for trout.

Interesting thought!

I would have to cheat to pass,...

Looking for some info on furled leaders.
Want to use them on a 5 wt. DT silk line cane rod setup for dry flies.
Leader length of 9-12'.

Also, what is the best leader to line connection for them?...

Anyone got a source for Yanosh Feathers, they are from the Bali Duck, and are used for tying the Jess Wood Streamer Pattern.

I have found duck farmers who have Bali ducks, but they are all...

Happy New Year to everyone, may your year be filled with blessings and good cheer!

And, may this be "YOUR" year, of course that may interfere with it being my year, but, I'll get over it! :lol:

I agree with Jerry. I have 2 "Sylk" lines, a 5wt. and a
6 wt. both DT. I also have real silk lines.

If you are looking for something closer to "real silk" then our regular modern lines, "Sylk"...

Wow! Great stuff Donald! Folks you need to check this out!

Thanks Donald!

Aw, c'mon perch, give us a grin! :D

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I could buy the real stuff, if you would only come up with the money you owe me. It's been a almost a year now! :lol: And Hey! Don't you owe me an Indian Crow skin? :lol:

One of the "Glass" rods that I have is an Ed Sisty 8 1/2' model. Seems to me that you hardly ever hear of these rods. Anybody else have one?

Thanks Guys, I am very familiar with John and I looked over some of the substitutes he had at the Somerset show. Was just wondering if anybody has come across something else.

Thanks

Seeing how there still is an audience for the fiberglass rods, let me ask this, there is a "new" fiberglass rod being put out by T&T, and retails in the $600.00 range, I know I won't be asking Santa...

I have been using Indian Peacock wing coverts as a substitute for Florican Bustard, does anyone use something else for a substitute, they would like to recommend? There is a substitute shown in the...

Wow! :o So far I am impressed by the number of folks still waving the "GLASS". Great to hear from you all. Keep it coming. Any Shakespeare rods out there still being used?

Just kind of wondering, how many of us are still fishing a fiberglass rod, either now and then, or all the time?
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Eagle Claw rod...

I'm kind of partial to the Simms Freestone Vest.

gardenfish is correct. Fenwick makes only 2 models the HMX and the EagleGT. $ 100 - 160,

Take a look at this list:

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Thanks Chuck, I still have a question though. I use Caribou hair for Rat faced McDougalls and Irrestibles, do you think that this thread will cut the hair more than the regular thread, since I may...

I have read that alot of tiers are now using the gel-spun thread when they are spinning hair. Is there a preferred thread size and what is the advantage to this thread?

Won't be long now till we start seeing guides icing up. ( the fly rod guides, not the people, tho they do ice up :lol: )

Anybody want to share some ice prevention advice besides staying indoors? ...

Wow! I am so sorry to hear about Tony's health problem, yet delighted to hear about his award. I just spent a little time with Tony (1st time I met him) at the Catskill Rodmakers Gathering back in...

Is this the same bamboo rodmaker Tony Spezio, who lives in Arkansas?

Great report, felt like I was there with you, nice job :D

Another DVD you may want to consider is the one by Wayne Cattanach, one of the best and only cost about $20 for the 3 disc set.