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Not to mention by lifting the hair, you lessen the angle of the cut, defeating the purpose.

Good tip Martin.

Bill

Your scissors would be in your other hand. Oh never mind, good luck.

Bill

Dang, Jeff, that's a great story.

Okay, my spider story: I had a sculpture studio south of Market St. in San Francisco (years ago), and I found a Latrodectus species in the corner. I captured it...

I'm confused because that doesn't sound like an HMH vise. There is no "back screw" on the HMH. There is a cam rod adjustment knob that is adjusted each time you change a hook size, (a quick, one...

[QUOTE=ducksterman;217932]Am I missing something?QUOTE]

Yes.

Not everyone uses a rotary vise. In fact some actually prefer not to use them, if you can imagine their foolishness...sigh. They...

I posted a report on it over on Westfly a couple months ago, but their search function sucks, so sorry, no link. I hope anyone who was at the Expo' got a chance to watch Mitch demonstrate the tool...

Ya got me there, ducster. Like I said, I just started using it and watched Mitch demo it in his video and in person. The ease of combining materials over other tools became apparent as I used it,...

If you look at pic #6 in the series it shows the end of the loop moved to the notch in the hook, and the hook extended. This is the position for winding the materials on the shank. The hook rotates...

Bought the 5/6, new (many years ago) for about $69.00 with cassettes for $13.00. Still use it today with no complaints. Good line holder with a decent drag.

Bill

Actually, C & R fishing helps you to catch more fish. It?s like Androcles and the Lion: The fish gets hooked, you bring it in and rescue it from its pain and stress, and as a result, it becomes your...

My stuff:

Kayak: navigating up or down slow rivers to remote spots, fishing using a small paddle for direction control in slow rivers and still waters, exploring tight spots and backwaters,...

I have a question while we're on the subject. Do any of you furlers make them for a spey casting application? If so, do you have a formula? Material?

I tie my own using the two leg method on a...

I had that same thought, Donald. Yellow Sallies are stoneflies here in Oregon as well. I've never seen a caddisfly referred to by that name, but anything goes with tying.

Bill

Okay, I've resisted replying here long enough only because the time I was "caught" has finally been forgotten (I think).

I finished work early on a project near a local stream, and I "just...

Cracker,

I've been playing with Reverse Spider patterns (see archives)on the Alsea and they've been picking up a few sea-runs. Yellow with tan mallard hackle has been the most productive. The...

heh-heh, I use a 6oz. cannonball sinker, and my right hand. 15min. per leader and I'm really good at snapping my fingers.

Bill

Timely topic as I'm headed to Cabo San Lucas in a couple weeks.

Thanks for the list, Wooly. I don't see anything close to a fishing rod mentioned in the list, but I see that pool cues would not...

One of my favorite "old" patterns:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Caddisman/alexandra.jpg
Alexandra, colored pencil on paper.

Bill

Why not stick with G. Loomis and get an Venture 7 reel? It's what I use for local steelhead and bull trout on my 8wt. $100.00.

Bill

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Mope.

Bill

Very cool. Thanks for the extra 3 min. I probably would've gotten it wrong. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif

Bill

My first reaction would be disappointment that someone would set up such a thing in my "church", and I would find another place to fish/worship without such a distraction.

Bill

Parnelli,

Thanks for that clarification on the tie in, and the number crunching on my behalf.

I love fishing with these leaders and your forumula makes good sense in terms of transfering the...

Okay, thanks. I see now that you're using a different technique than I. I think I can still use your formula with my simpler, shorter jig, but the full loops won't work. Never had a strength...

Steven,

Thanks for the formula and instructions. I'd like to try one, but I have a question about how to tie off the threads for full loops. I've been using a jig with a right and left leg that...