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    Was skimming through the book, Quill Gordon by...

    Was skimming through the book, Quill Gordon by John McDonald last night. Gives a good overall history of fly fishing going back to Dame Juliana. I believe that I saw that the terms 'gaudy'/'fancy'...
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    Yes, I care when braggard types try and impose...

    Yes, I care when braggard types try and impose their high and mighty, although often erroneous, points of view by pointing out a few inconsistencies, falsehoods and dogmatic comments that have been...
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    Are you therefore saying that if the river is...

    Are you therefore saying that if the river is very smooth, you cannot see any insects, and there are no actively rising trout or sipping trout, then whatever fly (regardless of catagory type some may...
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    Uh, not sure that's true. How about explaining...

    Uh, not sure that's true. How about explaining what an 'Attractor' means. Does it mean that the fly catches the fishes eye and: a)looks like something edible but not exactly? b)angers the fish and...
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    Bob, I think I understand your point and...

    Bob,

    I think I understand your point and agree. Hey, when the surface is flat and no fish rising any dry, even a specific imitation, might be considered a 'searching' pattern at that particular...
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    You don't see a difference between a 'searching'...

    You don't see a difference between a 'searching' and an 'attractor' pattern. Oh my goodness. I'd better realign my fly boxes.
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