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Rolandis,
Thanks for the Great story, brought back memories of the GFF Summit, whereas, again I found myself laughing until my sides hurt with your excellent horse riding skills
Take care
Paul

Nice one Stan, Glad you had a great time in NZ, maybe next time you can give the North Island a go as well, It is not as scenic but the fishing is just as good if not better as the access is mostly easier. Anytime you can make it I would do my best to take you for a fish.
All the best.
Mike.

Submitted by Mike Barrie on

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what a picture history of full dressed salmon flies all on one picture outstanding they dont make them like this anymore.

Submitted by Arthur D.Heller on

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I have been trying to find someone who may know the value of a Carrie Stevens White Ghost. No luck so far.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Nice!
Some of them could be taken as a tattoo pattern for maniac :-)
BR

I don't think that the TMC 2488 is the right equivalent hook. The 2488 is a straight eyed curved hook. I really like this pattern, I'm going to tie some up and try them here in the States.

Pete,

Once you get a chance to fish the fly, let's know how this hook works. I like the concept of the hook shape and the way the fly is tied, but I never tried these hooks while fishing.

Also referring to the fly on the keel hook you posted in the other thread, of course. We rarely see keel hooks used here.

Martin

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John,

I haven't tried a p&s thermometer yet. How accurate are they? How you compared the two?

Kasper

Submitted by Tomas Almér on

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It,s a dream. You can look at the piqture and dream you away. Lovley piqture

My secret for winter fishing is a #12 stimulator with a beadhead nymph ~50 cm below it. Works like a charm when the fish are in the shallow riffles.

Submitted by Fiona Green on

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I love your paintings, which I've just found here by chance on the Web...

Submitted by paul rossbotham on

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excellent view on how to break a rod as it happened to me ,rod still in bag while walking to fishing spot .slipped and fell me one way and rod the other, looked at rod at once, no damage, at least that is what it looked like,3piece then became 4piece

Ask,

A lot of hair types are 15-25 centimeters. The original monkey hair, goat hair, certain types of bear hair. Even my dog's hair is up towards that length.

Martin

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Kasper,

Have you looked into the point and shoot infrared type. No more bending over or waiting. I have found that since I now have this one, I am more likely to use it and also use it more often. Same company as your digital one.

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Martin

Oops. First I looked at the pictures, and after my comment I read the text. My mistake.

Kevin,

It's sold from different places and varies a bit in price, but about 25-30 UK£ or some 40 US$ depending on the source. It's fairly widely available, particularly in the UK.

Martin

Eddie,

Good to hear from you! Yes, the weight is for improved action and better penetration of the water. With no weight the very fluffy fly will hover almost without sinking. The weight dives it and gives it some swimming motion when retrieved.

Martin

Martin,

I remember the first time you published an article about the Fred(e) in the beginning of this century. I tied some at the time and with the Magnus it's still my favorite fly for seatrout. I noticed you use 'lead'-wire and chain-eyes, why's that? Better action?

Eddie Bouma
www.247ff.com
Eat, Sleep, Flyfishing!

P.S. By the way; Great tying-instruction!!

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