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well the advice i have been

well the advice i have been given so far is to wash them in a bath using a pure washing powder (no fabric softener etc)
scrub them lightly using a soft sponge inside and out
once very clean rinse extremely well
when totally dry give them a very a very light iron on the coolest setting, which should 'reset' the anti-absorbancy properties
after a few times owashing like this a product such as revive-x shoudl be used

as noted above, clean is best!

haven't tried it yet
but will next weekend

A
:twisted:

Hello!

Hello!

All streamers are very good fly for Pike and Asp. Error, the image cannot be shown: http://img.tar.hu/flyfish/size2/10445404.jpg

Brian,

These flie

Brian,

These flies have been tied on 2/0 Aberdeen saltwater hooks from Partridge. That's what I had plenty of, and the hook is suitably large without being too large.

And yes, I'm sure large bass will love this fly too.

Martin

What hook do you lik

What hook do you like? Bet some nice big bass would like them too.

Vince, I used an

Vince,

I used an Orton filter effect for Photoshop. It comes in the shape of an action. I found it mentioned in a discussion on DPReview. You can find it by following this link to the zip-file. It's developed by Joe Colson.

Martin

Hi Martin,
I'm wond

Hi Martin,
I'm wondering what kind of effect or filter you use to accomplish this "blurry" effect to your pictures. I really like it. I can see in your picture information that you've used photoshop. Would you be kind enough to share this information?
Grtz, Vince

Flies

Hi,

Flies I use for Autmun are as natural as possible No flash colours just simple brown shrimps tied on a size 10. I find the smaller the fly the better.
Autumn fish can be very picky and follow the fly right up to the rod tip many times.
Yesterday was no exception.

Cows...Yep. They just love to browse and chew.

In my opinion, smaller flies - bigger fish. By the way did I mention that i took the fish on class #4 rod? I always use a light weight rod especially in Autumn.

We'll keep you posted.

Rip

Hi there Distant Streams.

Hi there Distant Streams.

Certainly not bad in just four hours. Those are really, really nice sea trout, and I have to admit I also enjoyed the curious herd of cows. Always watch your back cast 😄

May I be so bold as to ask what kind of fly or flies these shiny critters preferred?

And since I am unable to attend the summit, I wish you all a happy gathering and "knaeck og braeck".
I will be there in spirit.

regards

/c.j.

I like your article

I like your article and made a few indicators this week with materials I had on hand. I used some EP Fibers 3-D (Enrico Puglisi) and tried one at a neighbor's pond on bream. I coated it with Gink dry fly dressing. Worked great but I'm looking forward to seeing how the EP does all day on a river next weekend. I had some latex gloves on hand because they are a great substitute when making Condom Worms.

Thanks for the site!

Hello,

Hello,
I also have Vision Extreme waders.
Unfortunately in Lithuania I had never seen special formula washing powder :(
Is there another possibility to wash breathable waders wothout special powder :?: :?

I beg to differ with

I beg to differ with one of your terms. (F) is not the "gap" but is the "gape". The "gap" is the space between the shank and the tag end of the bent eye. For a better detail see the book by William Schmidt "Hooks for the Fly" published by Stackpole Books.

I love the picture o

I love the picture of these flees so now i know what the look like unless my dog has flees

I'm very exited

Hi there,

now it's only a couple of days to the GFFsummit and I'm very exited to meet and great you all on Fyn.
Has anyone experiences about the conditions regarding seatrouts, weather, etc.

Kai

Looking forward to see you soon

Such idyllic softnes

Such idyllic softness. I can actually feel like I'm walking through that field as I view the photo.
Nice mixture of textures also.

Hi.

Hi.
I am also very interested in any experiences concerning washing and cleaning of breathables. From what I've heard it is important to follow the instructions on the garment. So, when the day comes, I will throw my Vision Extreme waders in the washing machine, 40 degrees C, as it says so in the lining. I have talked to people who have done it, with good results.
However it is important not to use an ordinary washing detergent. Instead a special formula washing powder for "functional garments" (breathables) is required. Sold in most outdoor shops, at breathtaking prices. The washing machine can also be used to re-impregnate the waders, in the rinsing process.
But, as I said, these are not first hand experiences, just my input.
And no matter how cool it looks when the waders are really worn and dirty, the truth is that clean waders work the best.

regards

/ c.j.

Stunning lighting, m

Stunning lighting, maginificently captured, iconic stuff !

Tight rope tying without a net...

When I come up with something that looks promising, it goes in my R&D prototype box.
When the Striped focus group gives a good review, more of the same are tyed...
Too bad quality long neck hackles are getting so challenging to come by... :x
FreeStyle tying can lead to creative discoveries! 😉

SandLance of note...

This synthetic version convinced more than a few educated Stripes and is one of my Spring go-to flyz...

>>>>I don't have any recipes.

>>>>I don't have any recipes...'just a picture in my mind and a pile of naturals and synthetics to play around with to make it happen... <<<<

I just about never tie from a recipie. The same way that I cook. I just follow my nose.

Well hi is a smart p

Well hi is a smart person... a grate mind, not just in fiching!

Very nicely done!

Very nicely done! Nice clear and concise instructions. I have seen these egg flies at the shows and just wondered how it was done. When ever I have used a glue gun on , say a chair leg, I get a lot of strings and was wondering how that was prevented when making egg flies. Thanks for the tutorial!

BANNED in Boston...

Thanks...

'Just throwin' out some ideas and sharing the fruits of my frigid New England off season...
I'll get a fuzzy notion, run with it, test it in the fly drowning tank (hot tub), then (in the Spring) put it before a striped preditory focus group for final R&D... 😉
SoFarSoGood...

1945 ...an interesting year

[u:1d6947651c]1945[/u:1d6947651c] ...an interesting year and not just another "scale" indicator 🙄

BTW...
I'm just throwin' out fuzzy notions...
Phur/Phlash/Pheathers with the innocent intention to share some ideas, meet new friends, and tye off the beaten path...
I don't have any recipes...'just a picture in my mind and a pile of naturals and synthetics to play around with to make it happen...
The ugle stuff get sacrificed to the Yellow Eyed Phly Shredders (Blues)...
The seasonal transitory striped hungry visitors are the ultimate critics and I've been able to frequently entice them with my phishy insinuations...
SoFarSoGood...from the new kid on the block... 😉 [/b]

Those flies should be illegal

Those flies should be illegal. They are brutal.