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I will be there for the weekend also.
Stop by the "Clutch FlyRods" booth and say hi
-Jeff

If you find yourself at the Denver Fly fishing show ( Jan 4-6) Stop by the Clutch Fly rod booth and say hi.
-Jeff

NT,
Congrats on your first Bamboo. I am also new to Bamboo and have a couple new bamboo rods this spring. I have been very busy with an early Saltwater trip and then the graduation of my daughter...

This will be my first as a rookie rodmaker
-Jeff

pictures will be coming soon. need to finish them

2 winters ago I was fortunate enough to have a friend help me build a cane rod in his basement shop. He has built quite a few and does a pretty nice job. Since then the itch has continued to grow and...

I am in the casting industry, and I have been to China and we machine tools from 6061-t6 Aluminum. Keep in mind that there are many different grades of aluminum. There are also many ways and alloys...

Yes,
I have taken my son and father on many guided trips and always learn a thing or 2 also. It helps with relationships when I am not the instructor. we will take a guided trip the first day...

Go to the FAOL Home and search Electric Dread for recipe and instructions.

For my Keys trip in early may I am wondering what tint of shades work the best for both mid day and lower light and overcast conditions?
-Jeff

I use 40lb Seagar Fluorocarbon shock tippit 10-15" with a short tapered leader behind it. I use a Rapala knot to connect to the fly, it leaves a loop for better action on the fly.

wow! I am in awe. looks like quite the trip.

Yes I am talking about a stretcher box. I am told I will be using 60lb shock tippet for tarpon. I like the Idea of the flies attached to the class leader but I can't imagine that I will be changing...

Is a fly stretcher nessesary for flourobarbon leaders?

I am looking for a funtional pair of saltwater pliers that won't break the bank. I am looking at these...

Thanks for the info. I can't tell you how excited I am for this trip. I am ok up to 70-80 feet in my yard but that is not the same as a windy flat with a 100lb fish swimming in front of me. I will be...

I will be taking the trip for the first time to come down and tarpon fish in early may. What other fish will I have the chance to cast at while down at that time? Is there bones and permit around...

I have 3 sections for a STS 9' 6 weight with the same problem.

Coming from your way I would suggest the pine or little manistee, plenty of places to camp by both. I have not been to the PM this year but that and the baldwin would be another option. It feels more...

I am considering buying this rod off e-bay. I have a 590-4 xp and it is my favorite casting rod, I am wondering if anyone has this rod and if I can get a short review?
-Jeff

Flats booties work fine. I have waded in teva sandels with toes, they are the most confortable option but gravel can get in. Flats boots are fine but fine have a pretty soft bottom and don't work...

I would happily wear waders and fish where you fish!

you would make an impression in the woods (:

with the tempature over 90 for the last 4 days, I went to our beach yesterday and proceded to catch a few bass while soaking at waist level. problem is the water is very warm and feels more like bath...

I have left the waders home the last few times out and have really enjoyed it. it helps to have some comfortable footwear, I use my wading boots and simms wading socks. The northern michigan straems...