Deryn, this is quite a treat. Thank you for your service too!
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Great group of flies Deryn...I think I will have to try a few of them. The Lucky Penny looks like a killer pattern!...Thank you for sharing some of your patterns.
Dave
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Deryn,
That's some nice work !!!!
Very nice patterns..
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I would like the pattern for the worm fly that was used in the Milkfish video if at all possible. It looked extremely realistic and I think the striped bass here in the NE would love to see it. Ron
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Checked with my local pro after reviewing the shelf offerings at Canadian Tire. He confirmed what I'd read, that both Rain-X Interior and Exterior formulations were proscribed for use with plastics. He said they worked at one time with old technology
(rubber and other organics) but not with latter day compounds. There is a Simoniz product specifically designed to restore plastics and I was momentarily intrigued by it; it's the one used to wipe down headlight lenses and make 'em sparkle again. But I went with Scientific Anglers Fly Line Dressing anyway.
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I've used these up through Northwestern B.C. to Alaska and had some awesome days on the rivers. Even days the trout wouldn't take anything else
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Look for at a home supply store like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.
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awesome camera and memory of that beautiful space mission. I commend you for the article, very good ..
Rain-X Anti-Fog interior-use compound directions quoted saying,"Do not use on plastics unless pre-approved by the manufacturer ..." Is this the de-mister referred to above? Advice against use on fly lines kinda converges here. I'll check further on directions/instructions for the external use Rain-X and report back on whether safe for plastics.
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Bob,
Beautiful flies, beautiful photos. It is time to take a break from my archaeology research to tie these wet flies for fun. The
Heckham Silver is definitely a cool looking fly, almost sinister in appearance. The showy Alexandra counters the suave
almost Dracula countenance of the Heckham Silver. Who would win the prize? I suspect it would be the Alexandra.
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With all due respect. I believe the right spanish word/spelling on the word frontier is frontera. Love your web site.
Tercera Frontera - The Third Frontier
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Bob, your flies are works of art. I think it's safe to say you have mastered the art of fly tying. Whether you catch a fish or not, you're right about tying each fly with purpose and the beauty. If you're you are going to tie a fly it should be the best you can.
Best regards,
Richard
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Good Morning Bob!
First I'll start by saying no, I don't mind the country music, in fact I welcome it. All though I'm partial to the older classics such as Jennings, Cash, Skaggs, and Monroe and the rest. Lol. One of the best things I'll always love about Fly Tying in general is I'll never stop learning. No matter how old I get, which I'm only 31 now, I'll never be able to say, "Hey, I know more than you, or that's not the "correct" way." Lol. Every Tyer has his or hers own way. Who are we to judge? Some ways are easier for certain applications, I'm just stating how do we know it's easier for that particular Tyer? I'd love to learn more about materials. But mostly, better quality CHEAPER materials. I've never been a man of great means, and now with Twin Boys on the way I have less. Lol. I've really developed a skill for being "unconventional!" For instance, I'll NEVER buy dyed black Ringneck Pheasant tail. When I'm tying a pattern(black Stonefly) that calls for black PT, I'll just opp for the naturally colored black Vulture Feathers I've found in fields and such. Sure, the fibers aren't as long, but I make do. A little head cement, by the way my head cement is Salleys Hard as Nails, lol, and the fibers hold strong. There are a ton of other applications for such materials that I can "side step" or for lack of a better term, CHEAT with. But there are of course some that are impossible, or at least I haven't found em yet. Two examples, long Rooster neck/cape hackles. Particularly the #14's-#24's and up, and the elusive CDC feathers. Anyways, I just thought I'd stop by and see if you'd ever like to chat more on any topic of Fly Tying and maybe share some knowledge with me. Hope you have a great productive day. Nice meeting you.
- Justin
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Very interesting. Where do you buy shrink tubing? If it comes in various sizes, what size is best for a fly line?
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Thank you everyone for your kind comments.
Dave
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tubular welded wide body tunnel hull step-by-step⦠:o
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This pattern reminds me of a renegade, and a double renegade it too works excellent on trout of all species, I use it pretty much exclusively when trout fishing and always limit out. Check it out can be tied weighted as well. Later Chuck
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Hello sir,
I am a maxima leader line user. And as M . Bert Brehm asked in november 11 2007, there is not all diameter in this manufacturer. My question is that if you can tell me what is the manufacturer that do the other diameter?.
Thanks for your answer. And i love your leadercalc 2007.
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Hi PoppyT,
I am suffering through very similar circumstances myself, having had cervical surgery a year ago, however I have an additional issue with lupus that makes it difficult to be out in the sun. I will follow this thread with interest as I too am trying to find solutions to health related problems as they impact my fly tying and fishing. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this fight. Good luck to you. Jakonyx
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