Recent comments
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Reply to: Tool Tip: Hair Stackers
I received my Master Hair stacker and found that I was wrong-- that it is two hair stackers-- a 12 mm and 14mm stacker on each end of a closed tube. The unit is made on a lathe and the solid rod was only partially drilled through to separate the stackers on each end.
so, I was able to convert the Master Hair stacker to a longer closed-end stacker by drilling through the undrilled plug between the hair stackers. I used a 31/64 inch drill bit and a drill press. This bit at 12.2mm diameter is about the same inner diameter as the small end hair stacker.
Because the overall length of the Master hair stacker is 4.25 inches (108mm), I have to leave one end off to stack hairs longer than the total length of this stacker. You just have to be careful when tamping down the hair so you do not lose some hair out the top. Also, I find the diameter of the unit at 12 mm is a little tight to get kinky hair settle well but works OK if you only use small amounts of hair.
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Reply to: Tool Tip: Hair Stackers
It looks like Ebay has a closed-end stacker for sale-- search for the "Master hair stacker". About 12-13 bucks including shipping and tax.
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Reply to: Turkey, Greece, fly fishing?
I have just moved to Istanbul and am also keen to find some fly fishing - on rivers or streams ideally, but a lake would be enough to keep me happy. I’ve a car so could go anywhere within about 4-5 hours of Istanbul. Or further afield, I’m happy to fly. If anyone has any suggestions for locations, or who wants to buddy up, do please drop me a line: tomsisum@gmail.com. Thanks!
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Reply to: Wild is Where You Find It
The net is an old model of the Greys GS Scoop Net with an 18 inch hoop. There is a magnetic link in the end of the handle which I clip to a plastic carabiner on the strap of my shoulder pack so the net is always to hand, the net lanyard is also clipped to the carabiner so. The reason I use the foam is to keep the net floating while I photograph or video fish. I can hold and fire the camera with one hand and the fish with the other without the net sinking from under the fish.
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Reply to: Stonfo Elite Bobbin Review
I agree i bought it on this c review and the metal frame. But the bobbin hasn’t been used once for tying because it doesn’t hold tension. The drag is such a small window from completely loose to too tight.
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Reply to: Stonfo Elite Bobbin Review
I agree i bought it on this c review and the metal frame. But the bobbin hasn’t been used once for tying because it doesn’t hold tension. The drag is such a small window from completely loose to too tight.
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Reply to: Wild is Where You Find It
Nick,
Beautiful video. Makes me happy for you and envious for me. My local New Jersey ponds are iced over so won't be going fishing again until March.
Please provide more details on your net. What size/brand is it? What kind of mesh? How do you attached it to your vest and keep it ready to use? Looks like you've used cable ties to hold pipe insulating foam around most of the rim. I think this is to keep the net floating level while you unhook and photograph fish. Or maybe it keeps the net floating if it breaks loose and you need retrieve it, Or both. Or some other reason.
Bill
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Reply to: Salmon Fishing with Two-Handed Rods
Hi Martin,
FYI, I found out the reel I was asking about is a Vision Tank Salmon Reel. I found it in an old Vision Catalog. It came in 3 sizes, but has since been discontinued. I really like the look of that reel and have been scouring the internet to find one. I would like the #3 for 7-9 wt lines.Regards,
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Reply to: Wild is Where You Find It
Nice video. Thank You for showing the different Flies used.
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Reply to: Salmon Fishing with Two-Handed Rods
Hector,
I have quickly run through the videos, but have been unable to recognize the reel or even the brand.
Maybe try contacting kanalgratisdotse on YouTube to see if they can help?
https://www.youtube.com/@kanalgratisdotseMartin
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Reply to: Salmon Fishing with Two-Handed Rods
I have enjoyed watching Antti Guttorm Salmon fishing in several Fly TV videos. I wanted to know what fly reel on the two-handed rod he was using in one of Norway videos. It was an enclosed sided with round center drag wheel and pewter in color. From watching him land some salmon I noticed the reel seemed to be an ant-reverse drag system. I could not make out any the markings on the video. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and happy holidays.
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Reply to: Fly Fishing for Bass with a clouser minnow
Terrible. Music… a good video does NOT Need music.
Terrible obnoxious left w/o watching..
