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How often do you clean your fly lines?

Last post by Hellmtflies « 11/14/21 10:35
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by grayfox » 02/24/19 16:29
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I spent part of the last two days using a line winder (stripper) to take line from various size Lamson and Scientific Angler reels and spare spools,...
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Last post by Hellmtflies
11/14/21 10:35
Fly Line Color

Last post by JabaliHunter « 10/12/21 05:51
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by glcaddis » 08/15/21 13:13

It seems to me the number of colors available on fly lines is growing rapidly. I've been of the old school and tend to move toward duller finishes...

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Last post by JabaliHunter
10/12/21 05:51
Nickel silver ferrules carried over from bamboo to graphite manufacture. T&T and who else? Seeking history.Before spigot

Last post by Rodhappy « 09/28/21 15:20

by Rodhappy » 09/28/21 15:20

Nickel silver ferrules carried over from bamboo to graphite manufacture. T&T and who else? Seeking history. Before spigot ferrules. Any information...

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Last post by Rodhappy
09/28/21 15:20
Spool Tenders

Last post by Bud « 08/27/21 11:11

by Bud » 08/27/21 11:11

I came across these on Amazon the other day.

They come 25 to a pack and are adjustable

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Last post by Bud
08/27/21 11:11
Free to Someone

Last post by photoguy « 08/14/21 01:01
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by glcaddis » 08/12/21 16:41

I have a large box (15 by 12 by 10) filled with a lot of other boxes containing mostly flies (trout, bass, and steelhead) I would like to go to help...

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Last post by photoguy
08/14/21 01:01
Looking for a Glass Rod Maker

Last post by ibookje « 08/08/21 01:15
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by glcaddis » 08/07/21 21:54

I have an 8' 5/6/7 weight glass rod built by R.E. Sherrill Rods. That is all the information on the blank. I haven't done much with the rod and I...

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Last post by ibookje
08/08/21 01:15
Fly Fishing Glasses

Last post by cappy « 08/04/21 08:22
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by dqatar » 02/11/21 19:01

Whats the Best Fly fishing Glasses out there at a affordable Price

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Last post by cappy
08/04/21 08:22
Is it "cinch" or "clinch" knot

Last post by samsonboi « 08/03/21 15:19
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by eapling » 05/17/21 22:18

These names get used interchangeably, sometimes in the same sentence. Does anyone have documentation of which is the original.?

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Last post by samsonboi
08/03/21 15:19
Ararat River, Mount Airy NC

Last post by EdMcG « 07/26/21 16:28
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by EdMcG » 07/26/21 15:30

The wife and I are planning a trip North Carolina with a day in Mount Airy. My, so far, cursory research suggests the Ararat River runs right through...

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Last post by EdMcG
07/26/21 16:28
How far are you willing to drive, for a days fishing.

Last post by Southfork « 07/16/21 21:24
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by Morten » 07/25/19 05:07
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Just thought about how far you are willing to drive, to spend a single day on a favorite fishing destination. Personally, my personal limit is...
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Last post by Southfork
07/16/21 21:24
Types of ferrules

Last post by RalphieJoeKool « 07/05/21 19:39
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by RalphieJoeKool » 07/02/21 13:51

This is probably going to sound like blasphemy but I'm wondering if someone makes a Bamboo rod with other than metal or tape splice ferrules ....

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Last post by RalphieJoeKool
07/05/21 19:39
Seaguar vs Orvis Tippet vs Triple Surgeon Knot

Last post by gray rider « 06/10/21 21:58
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by gray rider » 06/10/21 21:39

These 3 knots are very similar to one another.

Thoughts on one or the other regarding leader (or tippet) to additional tippet connection?

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Last post by gray rider
06/10/21 21:58
Broke tip

Last post by Titelines « 05/25/21 14:21
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by Trav » 05/25/21 01:17

I sadly just broke the tip about 2in from eye of my 8ft 4/5 Green River jade rod. Looking for help to see if anyone has info on the company in...

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Last post by Titelines
05/25/21 14:21
Leader Length

Last post by baughb « 05/13/21 14:59
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by cappy » 08/31/17 07:23

Just wondering what you're thoughts are on choosing a leader length. I know there are many variables. Generally I typically I keep it the length of...

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Last post by baughb
05/13/21 14:59
Fishing North Country Spiders

Last post by billems « 04/20/21 17:55
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by elgato610 » 02/03/21 02:14

Are NC spiders effective even when there are nor fish rising. Thinking about doing a wet fly challenge and only using wets this year, but not sure...

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Last post by billems
04/20/21 17:55
Anyone know who ran dorber.com?

Last post by JosephR « 04/03/21 21:15
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by JosephR » 07/27/15 08:27

I have before me a most excellent article that I downloaded last December, entitled How, When And Where To Fly Fish Lakes. The website was dorber.com...

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Last post by JosephR
04/03/21 21:15
documentary about Hardy.

Last post by Jonesg « 03/31/21 20:57

by Jonesg » 03/31/21 20:57

The lost world of My Hardy. 90 minutes, I liked it.

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Last post by Jonesg
03/31/21 20:57
Where are they?

Last post by wineslob « 01/27/21 13:16
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by wineslob » 01/26/21 14:52

I ve been reading the Nick Karas book Brook Trout. It's an absolutely fascinating book, the sheer amount of history and information regarding the...

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Last post by wineslob
01/27/21 13:16
Wulff Bamboo Taper Lines

Last post by elizabaths « 01/13/21 22:24
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by Doublegun » 06/02/20 20:04

Has anyone cast the Wulff bamboo tapers? I’m wondering how they compare to the regular TT lines, specifically what are the differences when casting...

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Last post by elizabaths
01/13/21 22:24
Hello From Ga

Last post by RBishop « 01/13/21 14:28
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by andrewmia876 » 01/06/21 01:59

Well nice to be here, I am Grace from the US, a mother of two , simple and easy going type, a business woman i like to play tennis, watching football...

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01/13/21 14:28

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