Wondering if Barbara came across Rachel Finn, perhaps the finest fly fisher and guide, male or female, in the Adirondacks. She is also an accomplished artist. She is an inspiration to anglers of all ages and genders.
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It would of been nice if he ha not used black material while wearing a black shirt. The hook and material was hard to see against the background of his black shirt.
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I fish this fly on a 6 weight rod and it works great. I only use bunny leages when bass fishing. They work just as good as rubber ones.
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Hi,
For anyone interested, this DVD is now available to buy in mainland Europe via ADH fishing.
I'm a big fan so I contacted the director Robert Thompson about finding a retailer in Europe for his DVD's. He was all for it so i contacted some retailers and ADH were happy to offer them. So now you can get them in Europe in 2 days instead of 2 weeks from the U.S. :o)
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Gentlemen, these are a literal knock out. You both outdid yourself here. Wow.
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Peeete's Predatory Ramdom Tamdem... 'Phood Chain Phly[z]...
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Beauty flies guys,neat to see 2 masters doing the same pattern.
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Most fly anglers prefer to stand up when casting. It gives them a better view and make casting easier.
However, the sea going kayak designs simply are not made for it.
I WILL stick my neck out and recommend a wide, stable Sit-On-Top kayak design for fly casters. Look for a design that has a seat mounted on a frame separate from the hull. They not only are easier to achieve a standing position from, but they prevent the dreaded "swamp @ss" one gets when in a hull-molded seat.
These will start at about $1000USD - and go up from there. But they are purpose designed for fly casting and there is little substitute. Try one once and you will see what I mean.
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How about revised fly, not so sure about claiming you improved Bob's fly.
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Bob very good taste in color mixing ... I like this , congratulations
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Nice looking fly. I'm a warm water man and I'm thinking it will work well for panfish, particularly with that chartreuse flag on the tail. The variegated hackle looks very "buggy."
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hi,this fly is the greatest fly that i've ever used.....catching lake trout,salmon,rainbows.....i use it trolling at 3 mph.thank you very much for teaching me this patern......
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Lot of work went in to this one Marcelo, love it...
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Great footage! I`m pround to spent couple of wonderfull days with Brothers in Flyfishing in NZ. It was just great time, which I`ll never forget. tight lines Pete
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hi martin received the flexistripper great piece of kit have used it already my casting has increased greatly
no more tangles
yours faithfully john
This pattern resembles greatly a Finnish fly called Kakshäkiläinen tied by Lauri Syrjänen (deceased)
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I would like to see patterns as well
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Thank you all for the very nice comments.
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Darren, Bob, & Chris - Thank you to all three of you for this wonderful piece of history. I hope Chris publishes either an article or book on Oatman soon, like before we 'old geezers' read Bob & I; pass away and don't get to enjoy it. Less telegraph typing, and more typewriter/computer typing CD!
Beautiful representation Bob!
Again, I am sure everyone will appreciate this Historical gem.
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Bob, what a beautiful gem here, LOVE IT.
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Very nice Bob, would make a great little perch fry imitation...
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Del Plato, WRITE THE BOOK! I'm a buyer. You know I come from the "land of Oatman" The Brown Buffum looks like an Orange Postmaster. OK I'm off to the vice to crank out a dozen. Thanks for the pattern Bob. Is that tied with a double tapered body or just straight?
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My go-to flies are maribou muddlers or zuddlers. I am guilty as charged of tying tightly packed, carefully trimmed, even multicolored heads. Love a white chin with dark on top. I find fishing a fly like this with a sinking tip line gives you the best of both. After a few casts, the fly will oak up some water, the tip will get it down, but the hair will keep it off the bottom a bit. Very effective on Missouri smallmouth.
Thanks, Martin, nice article.
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Charlie...
The Damascus jawz are something special...
There is the possibility that Jay may attend the Int'l Fly Tying Symposium in Somerset NJ this November...
'you could meet Jay and collect your treasure...
I'm planning on being there with Faruk Ekich...
a GREAT show with GOLDEN opportunities...
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