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Appropriate for me Hans after my soft hackle struggles! Getting better, I may try this one! Looks so fine!
Mike

Hi Warren,
I did exactly as you have suggested before I read this! But I do know who is the smarter one here is, not me!:D I have successfully, at least better, done some soft hackle flies. If I'm...

Thanks Hans, your youtubes are some of the very best! I can follow it and "see" what to do. Warren, thanks also for the link. I've copied and printed it out so I can follow it at my desk. I really...

Thanks Alan. I'll give that a try. I understand your directions so now to translate it into action. I don't have time today but will try tomorrow. One point to clarify, if I may. The tip is tied down...

AAARGGGHHH!!! Where is my Brain!! I understand the confusion. If you check out the fly tying tips section here the technique I am trying to master is the one, I believe, listed as "Taming Soft...

Okay. let me try again. I do have a rotary vise, fritz, I never thought of letting the hackle hang and rotating the vise. I 'll try that also. I have been trying this - I strip the fuzzy part off of...

Hi,
I have been struggling with my soft hackling. I seem to be getting a "twist" as I try to wrap. I'm stripping the bottom of the feather to get the webbies off, tieing in by the tip, trying get...

Thanks Fred, an SBS would be great. When you do the claws do you tie a bunch at one time? I have to try this, once I get my soft hackling down!;)
Mike

Impressive indeed! How did you get the claws to look so real?
Awesome!
Mike

I have a old, old Shakespeare sinking line that is still in the original package. The color is a deep brown, and as with yours, in good fishing shape. Try tossing some of it into the tube, see what...

Well Brad, are you using "rocket" line on those reels? You'll be the hit of the west! Don't go too close to Area 51!
Good trip to you both.
Mike

And to you Jerry, at least 15 more! The BIG 60, as I've found is not as bad as I thought - now!
Mike

Thanks to moderator for the move. I'll try to be more careful next time!
Mike

Hi,
I was looking at the Albright closeouts. Are the prices too good to be true? I mean, a $329 reel for $29? $99 fly lines for $ 19.99? Here is the link...

Thanks to all! I just got back from a soggy camping trip, thank heavens for the camper van, and am trying to catch up on emails. I'll be working on the rod soon! And I promise updates!
Mike

Is that last picture how you folks do "ice fishing"??:D
Nice fish and fishing kids!
Mike

I would like to get the word out on the Monadnock Chapter of TU sponsoring a presentation by Casting for Recovery in Keene, NH. The presentation is on Thursday, May 16, starting at 6:30 pm at the...

Thanks Lastchance. Yes, I'm going to replace all the guides. I wasn't clear, I'll do one at a time. Any thoughts on changing the tip top? Do I "boil" it like I did the reel seat?
Thanks,
Mike

Do you do house calls?:)
Mike

Okay, now that I'm done to a crutch sometimes, I need/want to get going on my rod rebuild. Thanks to you folks, I soaked the butt end, in a baggie, in hot water and was able to get the reel seat off...

That is fine - I'm down to one, sometimes no crutch and you show me this! THANKS for the inspiration! I needed that!! Now,for me, not in the same type of country, but the idea is the same, get out,...

You're not alone in the boxes of material conundrum - I went to tie some Zug Bugs, no peacock sword. Tons of herl, no sword. I now have it.
Must be catching!
Mike

Only after a few days in the sun!:D
Mike

Hi all,
This month's Monadnock Chapter/Trout Unlimited meeting is "To Fish is to Hope, the Story of Casting for Recovery". Sheila Reid, the VT/NH Casting for Recovery Program Coordinator will talk...

Interesting, a spinning rod on a fly rod blank. Who would have thought!
Mike