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Breaking in silk
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kevinhaney1 »
01/23/24 18:21
I just got a new Phoenix line. It's a beautiful line and I look forward to using it, but it seems a little stiff. Jean from Phoenix said just to use...
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Last post by Flykuni3
02/18/24 02:07
Montague Flash 8.5'Line Weights
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John Svensson »
02/10/24 09:22
I have looked at a couple of the old catalog ads which were not helpful on recommending a particular weight line. If anyone will admit to having a...
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Last post by sawtelle8
02/17/24 12:12
Oxidation of nickel silver ferrules
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ParkerDHE »
02/08/24 12:31
Here is a curious question. I store my bamboo rods in their tubes in the basement and each spring when I take them out to start practice casting or...
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Last post by GerardH
02/16/24 09:42
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Last post by dudemanspecial
02/14/24 12:40
A short bamboo related film.
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CaneCaster »
12/03/23 03:07
Gents, ladies, non-binary lovers of bamboo fly rods… There was a time when I was an active member of this wonderful forum, Clark’s. It’s been ages,...
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Last post by joep
02/13/24 11:33
New James Reid trout spey
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Brooks »
02/06/24 12:38
Just got word from James Reid that my new “trout spey” rod is finished and shipping. I’ll be sending out newborn cards and passing out cigars. 10’ 8”...
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Last post by bonefish808
02/10/24 16:59
The homemade wood fly rod
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Perry Palin »
01/28/19 22:40
In another thread I was asked if I would share something about my homemade wood rods.
I have carved about 50 wood trout rods. I had a mentor who is...
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Last post by bugslinger
02/10/24 12:40
Rain jackets with a d-ring for a net?
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flyty2 »
10/01/23 23:36
Can anyone recommend a waterproof wading jacket that has a d-ring for a net? I prefer as lightweight as possible, e.g. Paclite Gore-Tex. Does anyone...
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Last post by blackdog
02/10/24 09:35
Fishing partners
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mlarocco »
01/21/24 10:31
I tend to prefer fishing alone because it allows me more flexibility to change plans on the fly. I was curious what traits people look for when...
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Last post by Hellmtflies
02/09/24 13:21
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Last post by bamboo
02/05/24 10:27
T&T Classic Bamboo
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Astropath12 »
02/04/24 10:45
After posting my topic recently of 3Wt bamboo flyrods I was surprised at all of the responses from individuals Thomas I'm at home love three white...
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Last post by Caneghost
02/04/24 11:39
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Last post by Bill Terry
02/04/24 07:19
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Last post by DireWolf53
02/03/24 21:36
Casting question
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Minnesota »
12/18/20 14:39
Why can I make an efficient cast: tight loops, straight line on forward cast, and put the line tip on a target, if I don’t use a leader, but end up...
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Last post by ibookje
02/02/24 10:24
Silk Fly Lines
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Astropath12 »
01/26/24 19:07
I have been doing a little reading about silk fly lines. Most of what I have read deals with the production of a given line. I
I'm confused(nothing...
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Last post by Eperous
01/31/24 21:14
Silk flyline dressing question
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Brooks »
01/26/24 11:46
Is there a silk line dressing still available that is made from CDC oil (duck and goose preening gland oil) and bee’s wax? In-other-words, all...
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Last post by henkverhaar
01/30/24 02:10
Furled leader tips
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ParkerDHE »
01/11/24 19:11
Any one have any furled leader tips? I got two from Zen, one plain and one silk and plan to add maybe 3 feet 6x mono to the little ring. I am going...
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Last post by BigTJ
01/29/24 06:49
Jim Beasley fly rods
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Chartist1 »
10/13/07 10:58
I have a 7 foot 3/4 wt, 3 piece Beasely rod which I adore. Anyone else have experience with this maker? I am thinking of ordering a second rod from...
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Last post by Sullynory
01/28/24 16:53
Cicadas are coming
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adrien schnee »
03/18/21 19:56
Apparently the NE to the Mid West of the US is set to become beset with billions of cicadas from about May as part of a regular 17 year cycle. These...
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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
01/27/24 11:07
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01/26/24 19:10
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