i use an upside down extension piece to drop the head of my vice so the head is quite a bit lower than "normal". i find it is less strain on my neck and shoulders that way. incidentally, my vice is...
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i use an upside down extension piece to drop the head of my vice so the head is quite a bit lower than "normal". i find it is less strain on my neck and shoulders that way. incidentally, my vice is...
blue ribbon flies has some mearns skins for sale. i ordered one this past week and expect it in a day or two.
garthman
thanks for the response and the link
nice tie and nice sbs. thanks for posting
pls, what do you mean by "fold over" in measure (tips to bend), fold over, tie in
are the two slips tented along the long axis? and just folded over at...
I own and fish a 10 foot 3 wt streamflex and an 11 foot 4 wt streamflex (both are older versions) and love them. they will handle dry flies, soft hackles, wet flies and nymphs very well. my...
the sulky holoshimmer threads make a very strong, inexpensive alternate to conventional small tinsel
i use the metallics often
garthman
i use light weight capilene long john bottoms, and throw a pair of exercise shorts over them for the trip to and from the put in.
i am decent if not fashionable
garthman
stayed home today because of the weather forcast. glad I did . roads are a bit ugly here in CT.
planning on running down tomorrow if the snow stops this evening as forecast
A couple of friends and I have booked a week in northern Canada chasing arctic
char with fly rods this summer.
Please, what flies have you found to be successful with arctic char ?
i fish soft hackles and nymphs for trout on a 11 foot 4 weight for trout. on really small, tight stream, i'll downsize to a 10 foot 3 weight. either rod works just fine on dry flies when called upon...
Lightly used 14 foot spey rod, tube and sock for sale $175 (includes shipping and paypal fees). throws a 650 grain skagit head with gusto.
a raffle win of a Thomas and Thomas rod has bumped...
sorry, but i was unable to find the emerald shiner pattern
could you please post it here, or post an explicit path to the other listing?
thanks
garthman
i can't specifically answer your question, but when i was coaching youth wrestling , we had guidelines form the doctors about MRSA:
if one of the kids had anything that you suspected was...
i save the lead foil off the neck of wine bottles.
i do not know if either of these solvents will work, but model airplane paint solvent or finger nail polish remover might do the trick. both are available in small quantities
will acetone work?...
i have used a sling pack for the past couple of years. I gave away my vest. i'd look for a sling pack that works with a day pack if you want to carry lunch, water, rain gear etc to a stretch of...
i'd like to see a video please. or even a step-by-step
I bought a pair of orvis waders without trying them on (shame on me, but I assumed the booties in a new model were really the same size as in their previous model) when i was headed on a big trip...
please don't think i am crazy for suggesting this. But, i would suggest you look at the back-friendly lady's shoulder purses that are tear dropped shaped ? my wife has a bad back, and she has one...
the studs in my felt bottomed wading boots need to be replaced
would appreciate users' input please on simms hard bites, orvis posi grip studs, and any other brands you find particularly...
one of my rod building buds sent me a web site for published data that says the TFO rods are typically underweighted by 2- 2.5 line weights, meaning it might take a 6 or or 7 weight line to make a 4...
i use a whistle lanyard, available in a sporting goods store for a couple of bucks. the lanyard loop securely hangs around my neck, and the camera stays in my shirt pocket. if need be, you can...
Walmart sells Westcott Titanium scissors that hold their edge very well and very inexpensive. i started using mine as my primary scissors about a year ago, and they are still going strong.
they...
I have fotos; if you'll PM me your email I'll email you the fotos.
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here's a tip for those of you who use sulky thread (on a long or tall spool).
you can adapt a Rite bobbin to hold the longer spools by replacing the existing spool axle with a 3 inch long...