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Submitted by Axel on

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Hello
Nice pattern, but the interessting thing is using the needle to tie in the wings.
Sometimes life can be so easy.
TL
Axel

Submitted by Drew on

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Martin,

Thanks for the awesome instructions on how to tie the Grey Frede. I first came across the Grey Frede in the book Woolly Wisdom (which is also how I found your site). I've tied some and had success with them catching Browns in Lake Michigan here at home in Wisconsin, U.S. This new web page is a fantastic help for tying the fly. I have a couple of questions though. What gauge or thickness is the wire you use for ribbing? Also, on your podcast on Danish flies and in your review of Woolly Wisdom you state that you use a hybrid of the Grey Frede and the Magnus and Bjarke patterns. What does that fly look like? Are there any pictures and instructions for it on GFF? How is it different from the Grey Frede?

Thanks,
Drew

can anyone help with getting a licence for Lake Montedoglio near arezzo?
I am holidaying there in june and have heard there are some largemouth bass stocked
any help would be appreciated
Nick

Submitted by John Andreasen on

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Hello: I am visiting Bornholm 4th week in June and in Jutland for a couple weeks after that. Any ideas of where I can fish or any contacts I could have? I am an experienced flyfishing guide from Canada and would appreciate advice. Would certainly return the favour to Danes who want to fish western Canada. John

Submitted by norm on

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The instructions are truly excellent. As soon as I get a couple of the missing items I will give it a try.

Thanks again outstanding job.
Norm

'gnarly...
I wonder if Baltic Sea shrimp can understand Western Atlantic shrimp when they meet on holiday?!

'same idea as earlier but with a splash of colour and a few strands of polar flash...
I used the "blue-light-acrylic" for the carapace but epoxy would work too...
no rules...just tryin' for a "buggie" look...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/Phracas/IMG_7518.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/Phracas/IMG_7514.jpg

Submitted by shane stover on

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how do i submit a fly pattern to orvis,to see if they would be interested in producing it?

Submitted by Plamen on

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Hi Tom, they are not afraid at all :) These are the best flies for chubs.

Great article, Steve, Thanks!
I use the Smartcast for float tubbing. It is great for knowing the depth and the structure below the surface, I don't trust it for finding fish on lakes or rivers.
I attach the watch to the bar of the stripping apron of the tube, so it doesn't bother me while casting, and the transducer I fix it to a telescopic spinning rod which I fasten on a side of the float tube for better results.
Good fishing!

Hello.
In similar way I make imitation of big ants. I have always wanted to make wasp imitation but I was affraid that chubs would be affraid of taking wasps from surface of water because of possibility of stingig. But now I can see that my fears were groundless.
br
tom

Submitted by 1737246377 on

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No, the fly fell off the fly patch and the fish was so kind to pick it up and bring it back to the fly fisher. ;) (joke)

Norm,

My main issue with tubes is their size. Tube flies usually grow large - fat bodied that is. You can tie on small and thin tubes, but it's not always that smart if you ask me. Personally I prefer tubes for flies, which need to be large and light, and hooks for most other flies, but I'm sure some die-hard tube tiers will think differently.

Martin

Submitted by norm on

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I have read a lot of pros on tube tying but I have not heard any cons. What is the bad news about tubes vs hooks?

thanks
Norm

Submitted by Leonard Williams on

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Hi, Leonard from South Africa. Thank you for sharing the information. Just finished my desk and it looks wonderful. It is practical and very neat.

Submitted by Les Osuch on

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This looks like the book for me despite its high price.
I strictly fly fish and only caught one muskie so far.
I could use all the help I can!

Submitted by norm on

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You can color the epoxy with acrylic paint, doesn't take much. You can blend several acrylic colors together to make your own colors.

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