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I make my own knotted leaders and I really prefer them over the commercial tapered leaders. I extend a tape measure to about three feet and use it to get the lengths right. The best part is that I...

Do not under any circumstances change an ecosystem. It is a criminal act and could easily have grave consequences. Just look at the destruction of Yellowstone Lake and the native cut throat trout...

I appreciate you guys for responding so quickly.

Denny

I need a good fly line treatment and I have heard of one in particular on this site but can't remember the name of it. It is sold by one of the sponsors of this site. Anyone know what the name of...

If you are casting long distance you are missing a lot of fish, unless you just like to do it for gracefullness of watching a lot of line spool out. If it's for competition I have no suggestions. ...

I have an Orvis wonder line on one of my spools. What do I use to condition it with? It doesn't come with a conditioning towel. Orvis suggested dish soap or their Zip Juice just to clean it. Zip...

Does anyone have a good line on dyed rabbit skins. I need to purchase various colors for streamers.

For those interested in landing a very big fish on light tackle such as a carp on a 5 wt rod, we used this method in Alaska for Kings taken in rivers. It is very effective and fast. Even a strong...

My most favorite of all time is "Spring Creeks" by Lawson. Lots of nice photos--what can I say, I'm a guy. Actually, it's a great book for the type of fishing I enjoy.

Next most favorite--"Tying...

You all are, as usual, very helpful and creative in your problem solving. Thanks!!

Denny

Do those little wire tippet threaders really work on flies that are 20 and smaller? Do they kink the line and weaken it?

Hey Thanks, now if you don't mind, do those little tippet threaders really work and do they weaken the tippet by kinking the line?

Denny

Does anyone know which company makes hooks (sizes 20 and smaller) with extra large eyes so that us old guys can thread the tippets easier?

I'm gonna get a Mac!!!

I often fish a dry with a similar emerger below or a dry or emerger with a nymph below. I do that if I have a good idea about what the trout are feeding on. If I am not sure I will fish different...

Can anyone tell me what I have to do to my computer to see the photos on this web site. All I get is a little white box with a red X.

Does anyone know where I can get blemished blank fly rods? I bought some a few years ago at a shop in Salt Lake City (High Country Fly Fishers-but they can't get them anymore), finished them and...

If you don't mind sharing your knowledge, what kind of a fly is a Purple Showgirl and how do I tie it? If there is any doubt any anyones mind about this Q, just look at her fish photos!!

Can anyone recommed good tippet and leader products? I have tried several and find that some seem to break knots or are just weaker than I expected. (Trout fishing western states)

I appreciate all of your responses. You were very helpful and I ordered the book about drift boating today.

Denny

Can anyone give me tips on river fishing from a pontoon boat? I just bought two of them, 9 footers. Can anyone recommend how to handle then on moving water and survive? I'll be fishing the South...

Got a favorite trout fly for western rivers? I'd like to know about it. I'd like to tie some different patterns. Not sure why though. I have eight fly boxes just for trout, that I carry with me. ...