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I concure with the

I concure with the boot/bootie theroy. I have 4mm custom Streamlines w/builtin boots. The only times
my feet get cold is fishing out of a jetsled when it's so cold that the felt soles actually freeze to the boat deck. The problem I have with stockingfoot breathables is the size of the "bootie" is very restrictive. If you go for a summer fit (to one pair light/med sox) the wouldn't accomidate heavyer sox that are needed for winter without being tight and causing poor circulation, discomfort & really cold feet fast. I guess the best answer is breathable bootfoots.

'strike a pose...

G'day Martin...
Thanks for the kind words...
When the winds kick up and drives me off the water, I'll retreat to my tying bunker for some creative "therapy"...
This sort'a stuff keeps me busy and out'a trouble...
As usual, your keen observations are spot on...
After a test drowning in the tub and a hot water rinse, as the fly dries the tear-drop shape gently sets into the natural fibers...it holds this aesthetic pose until hydro-dynamic pressure takes over...
Although the gentle "training" helps slightly to maintain the desired profile and results in a pleasing photo op...with a dead drift, the material splays out somewhat...add some current and the fuselage narrows down a bit as the material steam lines...
A strip-pause-strip insinuates undulating life and gives it "the LOOK"...weshallsee...the fish decide!
Cheers
ps
What with the quick Tuffleye BlueLight cure I've started "spot welding" material on as I go...
The above head shots depict a close-up view of thread-less tying (fly welding?!)...
I haven't seen this technique used before...["famous last words"]...WORKS FOR ME!
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Pete,

Pete,

Another great pattern and thanks for posting thos grest step-by-steps. They show your dual tube concept very clearly.

One question: the shape of the fly on the last picture... is that purely the moist fly or do you use anything to get the hairs permanently into that shape?
I would imagine that the first time the fly hits the water, the hairs spread out to their natural shape as its seen in the first pictures in the tying steps.

Martin

Excellent intro to t

Excellent intro to these flies. Those looking to delve deeper should check out Derek Quilliam's wonderful book The Complete Guide to New Zealand Trout Lures.

What is the retained

What is the retained breaking strength of a blood knot % wise? Also blood knots tied with floro carbon to regular leader material say Maxima does the % change. Thanks,

Hi I'm from the panhandle

Hi I'm from the panhandle of Florida and I'm looking for some ideas about what flies to use for large mouth bass/ pike for top water and mostly for lower down in the water column. I fish ponds and lakes, rivers and very clear spring feed streams. Do you have any suggestions?

I wonder if it is a

I wonder if it is a lot of Adobe???

Really nice André

Really nice André
Which part of Rena where you fishing?
Cheers,
/atli

At age 86, I might a

At age 86, I might appreciate the time saving.

Let me thank you for

Let me thank you for this wide description how to solve the problem with the loops!
The only problem that remains is how to get a spool of 25 m I can use to make myself my own loops at home!?
Thank you.

I found your web sit

I found your web site and reviewed the fly patterns shown there. I want to know if the flys can be purchased? Especially the White fly regular and with eyes added? I have interests in other flies on your site.

Best Regards,

Lorenzo Swanson
New Fly Fisherman

I really like this l

I really like this layout. I am going to try to build one for myself, not much on woodworking, although I am good at drawing things.
My wife is always complaining about all of the stuff lying around the living room when I work.
I have an idea that might be good. If you built a docking station (similar to the concept used for a laptop computer) that would have drawers for supplies, etc. You could then work say in the garage with this set up or take the top off and use it while watching TV, for tying flies anywhere. It would also give you a place to store it between TV time and tying flies.

Hi Ripley

Great a

Hi Ripley

Great article, its the only one Ive seen in English about lithuanian trout fishing. I live in Vilnius and plan a visit to the Ula. I havn't fished in years but I am keen to get back into it again.

Cheers.

Ben,

I'd suggest

Ben,

I'd suggest looking into places in Jutland - the peninsula north of Germany. The central and eastern part offers all types of fishing - stream, lake and ocean - within short distances. The areas around Silkeborg, Skanderborg and Horsens will be good for you as a fly fisherman and close by Aarhus, which is a larger town.

You can fly into Billund and have a short drive or into Copenhagen and have more miles to cover to get there.

Martin

Those are some very nice pics

Those are some very nice pics Andre, thanks very much.
I am off to fish the Tongariro tonight and I hope to have as good a time as you obviously did in Norway.
All the best.
Mike.

Hi Martin,

I will

Hi Martin,

I will be visiting Denmark next summer, probably in August. My family and I will likely rent a summer house. Do you have any suggestions as to a particular town to stay in to put me into the best fly fishing water? I fish both fresh and saltwater. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Ben Winkler

Patrick,

Of cours

Patrick,

Of course you can use red floss in stead! No problem. No fly pattern is set in stone, and you can always improvise. I have used yellow and tan as well, but just like the orange color.

Martin

nice picture , but t

nice picture , but this fish isn't a cod , it's a pollack ! ( Lyr in norwegian)

hi,
i am

hi,
i am 15 years old and have been fishing since i was 6 and has been tying since i was 14. Would it be that much of a bad influence if i used red floss instead?

These wetflies are t

These wetflies are the most beautiful I ever have seen. They are as high class as classical salmon flies.

I love your wetflies

I love your wetflies. I have never seen mor beautiful wetflies before
Thank you

Hi Martin
I love Sa

Hi Martin
I love San Pedro. I stayed twice at El Pescador, but it's getting too expensive for me to stay there by myself. I usually bring a friend with me, but he cannot make this trip, so I will have to travel alone.I fished with guides and also shoreline fished North of the resort. Which side of the bridge is better, North or South? What is the best way to go? By Bike, Kayak or Go cart? I have a hard time catching bones from the shoreline on a fly. What is the secret? The fish can't see the fly because the Tyrtle Grass is too dense.What resorts do you recommend to stay? I emailed many resorts. and narrowed it down to three (3). Reef Condos and Villas Resort right next to Coco Locos are North of the bridge. Xanadu Resort and Carribbean Villas are located South of the bridge. If you have something in mind let me know.Some of these resorts offer Bikes and Kayaks for free.Martin, great article, "On Your Own".

Tight Lines
Richie.

I've read Keiths aut

I've read Keiths autographed book on thunder creek. this book was given to Vern Nyquist who fished with Keith in Iceland in 1981. Vern passed away a few years back in Connecticut. I also fished with vern, a great sportsman.

Yes

I should be in guys, hopefully my wife will not decide to hurry up with her birthgiving :D