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Hi Martin,

Great

Hi Martin,

Great photos. Thanks for doing it, it must be quite a job to look through 1300 pics.
I certainly enjoy looking back at a fantastic weekend.

Tight lines
Anette Hall

Searched for "epoxy

Searched for "epoxy fly dryer" on google and found some good infomation last night on www.Reeltime.com discussion group. 1. Use "disco ball" motor. Some Electronic Repair companies may carry them. 2. Remove "Barbacue Roto Motor" from grill. 3. Remove "Sponge Drum Humidifier motor" and use it.
Go to www.scientificsonline.com for motors 3-4 rpm. They have small motors for $5 or so and a heavy duty 115v for $25 I think.
Also, check out www.hagensfish.com for "plug drying table" on pp. 156 and they have 4 rpm motors for $12.95.
Also check out www.jannsnetcraft.com for Rod building motors on pp. 62-63 of catalog.
A great comment from someone on reeltime discussion said he used his Rod making motor. Put in a fiberglass/graphite Rod -- put cork rings every 6" and attached his epoxy flies to the cork. He said he could put 2-3 doz. flies on one Rod. After turning for 2 hours -- he stands the "Rod/Flies" up to finish drying and puts in another Rod/cork and starts a new batch of epoxy flies.
Hope all of this helps.
In His Love,
Clyde

When's the best time to fish

Sure. Springtime will be equally good on both islands. March and April are generally good months for sea trout. Bornholm fishing will usually slow down in May and not really get going before September and October again.

Mullet have been very abundant during the late summer and early autum, but unfortunately their numbers aren't as high as they used to be. We still see large schools, but just a few years ago they were a very common sight almost on all trips. The latest years have been a lot slower.

The fair alternates between Denmark and The Netherlands, so 2008 is Dutch while 2009 is Danish. The Dutch Fly Fair will be described here in due time: http://www.flyfair.nl/flyfair-english.html

Martin

Mike,

Mike,
you'll also find lots of information and some videos on: www.speyclave.com
Regards,
Stefan

Thanks very much Stefan, I

Thanks very much Stefan, I have just placed an order for the perfect cast.
I can hardly wait for it to arrive. 8)
Once again Thanks
Mike.

Mike,

Mike,
I would recommend 2 videos:
1. "Introduction to spey casting" with Andre Scholz
http://www.winstonrods.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WR&Product_Code=DVD2&Category_Code=C7
2. "The perfect cast" with Henrik Mortensen
http://www.scierra.com/?product=39
Have fun with spey casting!
Stefan

Hey Martin, I become

Hey Martin, I become twinkle in the eye when I see these nice gallery. Hope to be a part of GFF 2008! Regards, Frank

When's the best time to fish

When's the best time to fish fyn? Can this be easily combined with the best period for fishing on Bornholm?

I've understood that the summer is optimal mullet (multe) time, but when do they start appearing in significant numbers along the danish coast?

As regards the fly fair, maybe that's something that can experienced in the future. Another thing to look forward to :)

Nice RAINBOW Nils !!

Nice RAINBOW Nils !!!

Can you tell us more about the pattern and hook size?

Thanks
Feridun

Oh, Martin, what a g

Oh, Martin, what a great set of pictures.
Thanks,
Les

Very similar to the

Very similar to the one I use here in eastern Canada. Works very well with brook trout in rivers and brooks. I also tie them weighted.

Thanks, Pavel, I'll be

Thanks, Pavel, I'll be watching for the books and will buy when they are released. I already have Oliver Edwards' CDs and am enjoying them. Thanks for your information; I really appreciate it and am glad to hear about the new books!

Ray

Czech nymph books and DVDs

Harold, the mentioned book from Karel Krivanec is the only one that focuses on Czech nymphing (and is written in English). A lot of other information is on Karel's site www.czechnymphs.com and on the sites you metioned in your email. The only DVD available is DVD Essential Skills with Oliver Edwards Vol. 1 (Czech Nymphing / Upstream Nymphing and North Country Spiders ). This DVD is reviewed on globalflyfisher.com and the whole series is recommended!

The good news is that there will be two new Czech books shortly (both in English). The first one will appear already in December and will be available via www.czechnymph.com (detailed content of the book is still under secret...) and the other one should be published in the spring - this will be a fly catalogue of the top Czech flyfishing competitors!!! I hope this info helped.

Re: Trip next spring to Fyn, Fly fishing Fair then Bornholm

Remember that there is no fly fair in Denmark. It's every second year in Denmark alternating with The Netherlands. This year it's in the lowlands.

And fishing on Bornholm in May where the Fair is, is not the best time of year for the rocky island. March and April are better choices - even February.

Martin

Is there anything yo

Is there anything you can use instead of the foam?

Thanks Ripley, I really

Thanks Ripley, I really appreciate the offer.

I pretty flexible as regards when I can travel, but obviously I want to experience the 'optimal' periods as opposed to throwing away my time, not that fish is ever a waste of time (god forgive me for thinking such a thought!).

Obviously cheaper the better, but I'm not going to be so tight that my fishing is going to be affected 😉

If there is no fly fair this year, I can basically come over whenever. I've been discussing the trip with a few friends, but they seem a bit poor and would like to wait till nearer the time. So I'm a bit sceptical as to whether they'd come at all. We'll see.

When's the best time to fish where you are? Also on Bornholm? Though with that said, I may have to fly so it'd only be a trip to your fine self.

Hi guys,

Sorry fo

Hi guys,

Sorry for my late responds, but a bad flu brought me down.

Normally I fish the fly wet, directly under the surface, because of no weight.
But one time, during my summer holidays in Denmark 07 in the very early morning, I saw rainbows cruising around just under the surface and try to fish it dry – and it worked properly.
But I think this was a quit an unusual behaviour.
When fishing the fly wet, I retrieve it in small strips and from time to time I diversify the speed from low to medium low.
Until now I’ve got very low experience with fishing the fly in rivers and lakes, so perhaps it’s up to you to help with some practise and please let me know of your results.

Kind regards

Kai

me

You are welcome to visit me and my fishing domain 😉 and share my booty of sea trout.
You can stay at my friends B&B = Dkr 150 per night and that's just 1km away from Wedellsborg area and 700m from my house.

I am not sure if the fly fishing fair is on for 2008? It seems to come around every 2 years but I may be mistaken there.
O well, that's an extra weekends fishing for you then?

What more is there to say?

Just let me know time and duration and it's sorted. ripleydavenport@mail.com

Regards
Ripley

My (late) grandfathe

My (late) grandfather had a friend who chewed on his (I am assuming wet) flies before using them. He swore by it, and he caught a lot of fish.

I too have fished various

I too have fished various lakes around Evje, have had some really nice fish too. I know another dutch guy who's running a hunting/fishing guiding service there http://www.scanedtravel.no/ A really nice chap, and I've fished with him a few times. Last summer I guided this guy together with Hans Bock, Peter Elberse and others over here. I must say that you dutch people are a really nice bunch!

Well I may see you next summer, and I'll look forward to your stories from middle Norway.

So what kind of fishing are you mostly intrested in?

Welcome to the forum Ruza.

We arrived at Langesund and went to the north-west and fished the Nidelva region. After that we went to the Evje region (been there as a kid for more than 8 holidays) and fished de Otra and surrounding area's. At least something like that, we went by camper and just drove without a plan 😄.For next year we are planning a trip to middle-Norway, 300km north of Trondheim but when we arrive in south-Norway again I will keep you on that promise :!: 😉

Dave,

I'm glad yo

Dave,

I'm glad you like the podcasts. They are fun doing and give quite a lot of feedback. I have acquired a couple of small microphones from Giant Squid (sic!), which were reasonably priced and looked great. The sound is fine even though I'm still struggling with the wind noise - but it's better. I recorded a new episode this weekend, and as soon as I'm done mixing it, you can hear a sample of the quality.

I'm not quite done experimenting yet, but I'm getting there...

Martin

Another great podcas

Another great podcast, Martin. I so much appreciate receiving and listening to them. The last one with you recording in bed was a special touch. :-) Though I've never fished for Sea Trout - or in the ocean for that matter - I look forward to each podcast and listen as soon as I have opportunity.

I've been following your new recorder with interest. Have you decided on an external mic for it yet? I bought an external mono mic for my Edirol but it doesn't sound nearly as good as the built in dual stereo speakers. I'd like to get one that I can use on the outside of my clothing with the recorder inside out of the rain.

Dave
Sweet Home, Oregon, USA

Two of the best

Bob-
You've already heard from two of the best - so I'll just add that I've seen enough of your streamers over the years to tell you that you're more than well equipped to tie salmon flies. Your Black Doctor is proof of that. Certainly don't beat yourself up about the roof - that's not an easy maneuver to pull off.