John, what are you using for tails on this fly? Looks like standard brown hackle fibers.
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John, what are you using for tails on this fly? Looks like standard brown hackle fibers.
This is an issue for everyone that does any dry camping. I have a camp trailer equipped with 2 100 Ahr batteries in series. In the summer time, long days, warm nights, I find I can go almost a week...
You might try your local rock hound shop or this link.
http://therockshed.com/grit.html
They have all sorts and sizes of silicone carbide grit used for polishing rocks.
One of my earliest and certainly most vivid fishing memories occurred at buffalo ford in I think 1956. I know that because we were on the quintessential family camping vacation in our brand new 56...
I am certainly not the guy to give you advice on a specific vintage reel since I don't own any and know very little. However, I have a few cane rods now and one thing I learned is that they need a...
WOW! That is quite a list. If you ever find a person who has cast all these rods please let me know. I am certainly no expert and wouldn't even begin to try to compare these rods myself. If you are...
I second Betty's request. I would love to see some pics and a report of your results. There are lots of us curious ones out here.
Also don't worry. I am sure you will end up with a perfectly...
I would really like to hear his thoughts on the use of a throat pump. Should it be used at all? What is the correct method? Who better to ask than a bon e' fide entomologist.
I have been storing mine vertically, suspended off the frame by ropes and pulleys. I deflate it about 1/3 before hanging and yes it does expand and contract with the temperature and even a minor...
Absolutely true Neil;
I suspect that your vision of the future might just come to pass. New technology will for some be a blessing and for others like myself sometimes a loss of something...
Very nice Carl; I love the flame toning. Now let's go out there and catch something.
My career as an engineer for a mining equipment manufacturer took me to all corners of the world including a couple of years working in China. I can only confirm what you are saying. The Chinese...
Clearly, if any of the classic tapers were patented, any such patents have long since expired. Hundreds are published in books and on rod makers bulletin boards for anyone to use. Among current...
Way to go Darrell. I am sure you are going to love it. Don't worry about it coming out a 7. That just means you can go after bigger fishies.
I too am waiting for pictures.
Shaky
There are many reasons that the female ferrule is on the bottom on cane rods and the reasons mentioned are valid. Here are a couple more.
Traditionally, cane rods are often supplied with two...
Ok, how early is too early? Friday I found myself in the local Sears store looking for a new fridge. But what should assault my eyes first. There right in front of me was a massive display of...
Describing the process of correctly fitting a ferrule to a bamboo blank is more difficult than actually doing it so I won't even try. Here is a link to an excellent explanation.
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David; It seems to me that you pretty well define what a rod builder is. A somewhat anal perfectionist who is handy.:D Seriously, based on the kinds of things you have already done you obviously...
You can also get your Idaho license direct from the Idaho Fish and Game website and have it in your hands before you ever leave home.
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/
I haven't read or even looked at a copy of FF for over 10 years so I probably shouldn't judge today's quality but I think there are far better mags out there.
I got fed up with FF because of...
What Bobby said;
Also, most early rods were glued with hide glue. The intermediate wraps were added as reinforcement. As synthetic glues were developed and adopted by rod makers the intermediate...
Congratulations; Just a perfect day and a perfect post.
It seems to me you may be at cross purposes here. In general, any given rod will cast 1 line wgt above or below its designated class without much difficulty
Let's assume a medium fast 4 wgt rod...
Ive been thinking this one might work on the swing.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb137/rthodges/Fly%20Desk/IMG_1325-1.jpg
John, congratulations, that is a first class job. You obviously put a lot of thought into it ahead of time and paid attention to details. Way to go. Now, go out and fish that thing and let us know...