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Submitted by Alvaro Jaramillo B. on

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Hola Carlos
Great work, let's continue Releasing & enjoying even more the Catching for the longest time.

Michal,

Vision Koma is also a fine reel, but I honestly think the Okuma is way better.

Mine is rated for a 7 weight line and is quite large, but very nice and light.
There's a 5/6 and a 7/8 model. The capacity is as promised. The 5/6 model holds a 6wt + 50 meters of backing, so I'd think the 7/8 will be good for you.

Martin

Just on time! :shock: ! I went for vision koma but just managed to cancel an order. I wish I was as good angler as you are reel hunter :) . Which model you recommend for WF6F+100 meters 20lb backing? I need to say I was misled many times about reel capacity by on-line info. Sometimes is just enough space. Thank you for all you help!
Michal

Submitted by Western Fly flipper on

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Nice Pike Fly easy to cast with short leaders and larger lines... One that feels right when you use it in Pike colors... Just seems fishy. Also good for late season big lake Macinaw in the shallows in Western Lakes white with red and black head.... Ever seen a bad Popovic Fly? Me neither...

Submitted by Western Fly flipper on

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One of my most enjoyable days ever was spent casting soft hackles from a small island with a quartering breeze. The wind bobbed the flies hanging below an indicator. I kept the line tight and the hookups were violent. Beautiful sunny day with my wife's father and uncle. Both gentlemen now deceased, I used Nemes patterns and the yellow with fur thorax as I remember almost never finished a drift. When the conditions are right, this is one of the best style flies to use. Yours look fabulous. I will add them to the soft hackle box.... thanks

Submitted by Bob Price on

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Does anyone have a contact number or e-mail for Oliver Edwards? I live in BC Canada. Please advise me via my e-mail. Tight lines to all!

Submitted by Sean on

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I have been a keen coarse fisherman for many years, now beginner at fly-fishing. This is a fantastic and simple to understand article which has saved me a lot of questions and made it much easier to purchase my first reel, backing, line and tippet. Now I just need to practice my casting so I dont hook my shirt, trousers, lip, nostril, or anybody else close to me, aha !

diffenately a hottly debated topic even amoung those who fish

as with everything moderation
except fly tying of course

I wonder what PETA's point of view is on "serious invasive fish species"

If I fish in a system where there are invasive fish species, which is detrimental to the ecosystem, I kill those fish.
I return the dead fish to the system, to be part of the food chain again.
I am sure that the smaller indigenous species that feed on the dead fish is only too gratefull of the freebie.

Korrie Broos

Carlos
Thanks for this.
Some real clever thinking in the whole logo.
Want to place this logo on our club website, and maybe some bumper stickers as well.
Regards

Korrie Broos

Submitted by Ron 1737246368 on

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I have a 16' bamboo fishing rod...1 piece looks like it would be deep sea or sturgeon rod.
im trying to get some info about the rod and cant seem to...if you have any sugestions please write me back
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Ron

Paul,

Thanks! You and I have fished together and we both keep and release fish. I sometimes wonder why there has to be such debate about the subject. I have rarely (if ever) found myself in situations where I didn't know whether to take or release a fish. Common sense seems to be a very good guideline, and my own very firm rule is: when in doubt, simply release the fish! Only keep fish when you are 100% sure that it's OK.

Martin

Michal,

The Helios will do well. I have used it for my sea trout fishing, for pike and for Pacific salmon, never maintained it other than an occasional rinse and the brake and the reel as a whole still works like a charm.

This is a very well constructed reel. May seem "ordinary" and a bit boring, but it easily matches the best reels I have tried.

I have seen it in three sizes, and the largest one holds 150 yards of backing. It will take a brutal rainbow to empty that!

Martin

Hi Martin!
I'll check the helios option. Thank you. I'm looking for a reel that would serve me well in my trip to NZ. And survive raibow trout on the run. I just got the message from someone in Taupo that trout emptied his reel in seconds including backing. I don't want to see nuts and bolts flying around while hooking a fish of life.
Regards

Submitted by Paddy Keegan on

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Very good looking fly. I have only started tying flies this year and I tied one up yesterday and it was easy. Many thanks.

Submitted by 1737246368 on

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Excellent article Martin, Thanks for shedding a little light on this unclear and sensitive subject.

David,

I know that GFF partner Kasper brought a rod and some flies to Italy and fished the Mediterranean. He brought classical saltwater streamers of the Popovich-kind and had success with small but strong fish.

Martin

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