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Hi folks,

Haven't checked in here in quite some time and thought to check in tonight to make sure all my FAOL friends had received the word about John's death. Nice to see all the kind thoughts...

JC,

I read nearly all your columns, and this is among the best I've seen.

Thank you,

Harry Boyd

A Payne 97 or 98 copy would be a good starting point.

Harry

Thanks LF and others,

I agree, some of the recent additions to the site are wonderful writers. Neil hits home with every single article he writes.

Still I miss my old buddy Roger's ramblings. ...

Hi folks,

Just wondering if Roger is okay since I haven't seen a new Native Waters column in several months? Anyone know what's going on?

Thanks,
Harry

Thanks 'boozle,

No need for a trip to the camping store. I've got a bag full of extra straps around here somewhere. Surely there's one in there somewhere with a coupla clips on it. For that...

Furled leaders cast beautifully. They turn over readily and seem to promote tight loops. But I'm not a fan of furled leaders. They seem to collect just as many wind knots as mono leaders. Getting...

Thanks Bamboozle,

Sounds like you have correctly diagnosed the problem and provided the answer. Indulge me one more quick question, please? Seems to me the shoulder strap must consist of four...

Hi friends,

I need a little help here. We had a thread a few weeks ago which evolved into a discussion of vests and tackle bags. In that thread I mentioned that while I used and enjoyed a blue...

Hi Joe,

If you get something going on this and need another participant, let me know.

Harry

Terry,

Ever fish the Lower Mountain Fork? If so, let me know when you're headed that way. I'll meet you over there and let you try out a couple of bamboo rods. Not a sales pitch.... just an...

It often helps to learn while making only a forward cast and haul, sidearm, then laying it down. Then make a backward cast and haul, and lay it down. Repeat till it seems easy, then try both...

Misty,

Welcome to the enlightened side of fly fishing. Chris McDowell is a fine guy and a fine rod maker. You have done well.

Harry

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Ray,

One of the nicest articles I've read in a long time. What came through to me was your dual love and admiration for your little girl and her rod, and its maker. Great job.

Harry
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LOL gadabout,

Married only twelve years at the time. It'll be twenty-four years come April 3rd. I did receive permission from SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) before hand.

Harry
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Alan,

Most good casting instructors can tie wind knots in their leaders at will. I know I can. In fact, gimme three tries and I can tie a "wind knot" in the fly line itself.

Rice... These...

SWLadyfish,

Last time for us was this past Saturday. It was a great outing.

Harry

Pearl,

I'd be willing to guess that the Uslan rod is a six or seven weight. Try a six weight line first. If that seems a little light and the rod doesn't bend as you think it should on short...

Grubb,

Lots of good bamboo rod makers in your area. Look up Chris Bogart in Luray, Virginia, Jerry Andrews across the line in West Virginia, and Joe Byrd in northeast Tennessee. I'm sure any of...

Grubb,

Mind telling us where you are? There's a pretty good chance we'll know someone in your neck of the woods with a closet full of cane for you to try out. I'd suggest first and foremost find...