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  1. Thread: Kip tails

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    Kip tails

    How man of you use Kip tails? I just got done after tying up a few flies with them as i really like using it. Nothing fancy just some Sockeye flies. It does tie easier than bucktail. It has a better...
  2. Thread: Peak Vise

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    I bought an Apex Anvil and i love it. Its built...

    I bought an Apex Anvil and i love it. Its built like a tank and you cant budge hooks one locked down. I have tied #14 up to 4/0 on it so far and it worked GREAT!! Also made in the USA!
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    Fly reel needed

    I am looking for a Fly reel for my Sage Launch 9wt. I will be fishing Sockeye in AK and need a reel. Not looking for a high end big bucks reel.
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    Using a fly reel. Help needed!

    Well i took the plunge and picked up a 9wt Sage Launch for 75.00. It was on the close out rack and was the last one they had and they took my offer. Well now he is the tough part. How does one use a...
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    Apex Anvil review

    Well i finaly took the plunge and bought a new vise. I just tied a some flies on my new Apex Anvil and i must say i am in love with it. It grips hooks so well you could bend even a heavy hook in...
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    Lamiglas Copper River 8WT XF 908

    OK so you have me thinking fly rod. I found a Lamiglas Copper River 8 WT fly rod XF 908 sale that is used but in MINT condition. Do any of you know anything about this rod? I am looking for a good...
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    Lamiglas g200

    Guys i want to buy a fly rod for Reds on the Kenai and possibly the Russian. I am looking at the Lamiglas G200. What do you think of it? I dont want to spend a lot of money as I only fish reds for...
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    Apex Anvil question

    I just got my vise today and love it but have a question. What is the sping for that is in back of the jaws for? it does not hold any thing.
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    On the Kenai you only flip and not really cast as...

    On the Kenai you only flip and not really cast as the Sockeye run right next to shore. you only fish the 15ft next to the bank or so.
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    Ugly stik fly rods

    Has anyone ever tried one? I am going to buy a new rod for the Kenai for reds. Any other rods in that price range? I like Ugly Stiks for AK and they are indestructable
  11. Thread: GI's

    by sockeyeguy
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    USMC 77-93 0311 grunt

    USMC 77-93 0311 grunt
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    I could not find anything about the DJS. I would...

    I could not find anything about the DJS. I would rather buy American made products anyway. Sounds like the Griffin might be the way to go. I dont need anything fancy just a solid vise.
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    Griffin Odyssey Spider Vise

    What are your thoughts on the Griffin Odyssey Spider Vise? I will NOT spend more than 100.00 on a vise so please dont suggest a Dyana King and such. I really would like your impression of this vise...
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    Shipping from England is 12.00 on ebay.

    Shipping from England is 12.00 on ebay.
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    Check it out on ebay on fly tying vice. they...

    Check it out on ebay on fly tying vice. they spell it that way there. I just did the currencey converter and came up to 25.00. GBP to US dollar. 1 GPB to 1.63 USD. So its not 150.00 Its about 37.00...
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    It would be 39.00 shipped

    It would be 39.00 shipped
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    Is a DJS vise any good?

    www.djstackle.com/product.php?p=503

    I found this vise and it looks like it may be worth a try. Have any of you ever used one?
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    Why do we suggest an HMH or Norvice when the kid...

    Why do we suggest an HMH or Norvice when the kid has 35.00 to spend??
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    Lotech i did not know you had a vise for sale. I...

    Lotech
    i did not know you had a vise for sale. I got a Renzetti traveler for 20.00 at a pawn shop. looks like new. What did you have for sale?
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    Solid used vise

    I am new to tying and have a 15.00 vise and would like to upgrade. Does anyone have a good used vise laying around they would like to sell? Not looking for all the bells and whistles just a sold vise.
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    Waxed vs Unwaxed thread??

    Whats the real difference. I have only tied wiht unwaxed. Am i missing anything? I am tying on hooks 6 -4/0 and mostly chenille and hair. What should i be using? I am tying Sockeye flies mostly. What...
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    I am new to fly tying again after a 30yr lay off....

    I am new to fly tying again after a 30yr lay off. I was given a few new regular metal bobbins. What junk. kept tearing my thread and really frayed my floss. I bought 2 griffin ceramic bobbins and i...
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