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  1. Thread: merry Christmas

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    Merry Christmas and happy New Year to one and...

    Merry Christmas and happy New Year to one and all. Ron
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    herefishy- "fly fur" is a synthetic sold in any...

    herefishy- "fly fur" is a synthetic sold in any fly shops that also sell tying items for salt water. It comes in sheets and the fur is generally about 3-4" long. It resembles Arctic fox, but the...
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    Thanks for the heads up. Ron

    Thanks for the heads up. Ron
  4. Thread: Fiberglass

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    Eric-WD: I know a gentleman who tried using an...

    Eric-WD: I know a gentleman who tried using an older fiberglass rod after he refurbished it and on the first cast it broke because the fiberglass had become brittle due to its shelf life. If the rods...
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    WTB St croix Legand Ultra 6wt saltwater rod

    The title pretty much says it all except I want it as a 2 piece rod pre IPC. Used is fine as long as it is in good condition.
    Ron
  6. Thread: Saltwater backing

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    tailingloop- I used to use a Bimini twist to make...

    tailingloop- I used to use a Bimini twist to make my loop in the backing to attach the fly line but after having a bluefish hit the Bimini while I was fighting a false albacore and costing me an...
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    Very interesting, thanks for posting it. Ron

    Very interesting, thanks for posting it. Ron
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    I have tied and used these style flies for...

    I have tied and used these style flies for bluefish when they are on small bait and they even work in the saltwater. Ron
  9. Thread: Spade Flush

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    Donald- I have missed your site and when I...

    Donald- I have missed your site and when I clicked on it today it still wouldn't show. I like trying some of the older English style wet flies here in the USA. Ron
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    Ducksterman- I received the dubbing brushes in...

    Ducksterman- I received the dubbing brushes in today's mail. Thank you for your generosity. Ron
  11. Thread: Krystal Palmer

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    Thank you. Looks like it might work here in the...

    Thank you. Looks like it might work here in the northeast USA. Ron
  12. Thread: Krystal Palmer

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    Hans- Is the hackle you used a rooster neck...

    Hans- Is the hackle you used a rooster neck hackle? The fibers look to fine to be a hen hackle, and did you strip one side of the hackle? Thanks, Ron
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    You might try looking for hackle flash. It is...

    You might try looking for hackle flash. It is similar to polar chenille and I find it wraps better. Ron
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    Some of us saltwater FF'ers use it to make a sink...

    Some of us saltwater FF'ers use it to make a sink tip for our floating lines. Simply whip loops in both ends of a 12-18" piece and loop it to the butt section of your leader and looop your tippet to...
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    Thanks, Ron

    Thanks, Ron
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    What weight is the St Croix rod? Ron

    What weight is the St Croix rod? Ron
  17. If you can get to a fly shop pick up an Umpqua...

    If you can get to a fly shop pick up an Umpqua fly line scale @ $20.00. Then you can weigh the lines that work on your rods and match the same weight line to another rod. Of course if you are...
  18. I regularly overline by 2 wts when fishing the...

    I regularly overline by 2 wts when fishing the salt, and I have a couple of rods that will overline by 3 wts and actually cast better than with the regular rated line. Ron
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    Rather than worrying about what pocket you put...

    Rather than worrying about what pocket you put your keys in; here's the way I do it. I get a spare key for my truck and loop it to an old long shoelace and a clip to attach to the D ring on my...
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    I have a WF10F fly line new in the package that...

    I have a WF10F fly line new in the package that I'd be willing to sell. It is a Scientific Anglers saltwater line, but it should be okay for freshwater use too. I'm asking $35 shipping included to...
  21. Thread: Fly Rod Suggestion

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    Hi Dave- I live in the area you are looking for...

    Hi Dave- I live in the area you are looking for info for and use a fly rod for the same species you are interested in although from shore, but I have fished fromm boats in the passed. I would go with...
  22. Thread: SWF outfit

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    Considering the price you are looking at I would...

    Considering the price you are looking at I would recommend the St Croix Legend Ultra paired with a Sci Angler System 2 10/11 reel. The rod could be either the 8wt or 10 wt and the reel will work for...
  23. Thread: wtb 8wt fly rod

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    PM sent on 8 wt rod

    PM sent on 8 wt rod
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    Personally I find the 2 piece pre-IPC rods to be...

    Personally I find the 2 piece pre-IPC rods to be slightly faster than the IPC rods. I also prefer the guides on the pre-IPC rods- they seem larger. I know I have less problems casting the pre_IPC...
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    Warren- Would your friend be interested in a...

    Warren- Would your friend be interested in a pre-IPC Legend Ultra 2 piece 8wt 9 1/2 foot rod. If so I have one for sale- $200 plus shipping. It has only been used about 6 times and is in excellent...
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