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I was born in Tampa.

I was born in Tampa. I never Guessed there would be a Cracker fly. I now live in the mountains of North Carolina. Is there a HillBilly fly?

I would rather be ab

I would rather be able to paint like this than catch a fish like this.

Colin,

Well, our

Colin,

Well, our mileage varies, obviously.

I personally had a great time watching The Search, and regarding it being contrived - as in set up or planned ahead - I find it hard to think that most of the incidences could have been planned ahead. I have been on enough of these trips to know that few things work out as planned anyway. And if they were, I will consider it very well done, and just enjoy it as the fiction it then is.

Enjoy it I did, no matter what.

Martin

Hy Paul,

Hy Paul,

a happy new year as well.

About the Fluorcarbon theme. I use it since years in different situations but not in general. The first situation is the use while I fish for seatrouts on the baltic sea. I use about 70-100 cm Tippet, depending on the length of the leader, size of the fly and the wind conditions (shorter if windy, longer if calm). If I have windy conditions, I prefer fluorcarbon because it sinks under the surface and keeps the fly fishing nearly immediately after it touches the surface. I use that if a Polyleader is not needed so far. Selfunderstanding I can regulate the depth the fly should fish by using weighted flies additional. Also I keep on my mind how the waterdepth is in general in that specific situation. Normaly I use diameters 0,26, 0,28 or 0,30 max. I want to pronounce that I don´t use fluorcarbon in that situations because it is nearly irrestistable. Because in my opinion the seatrout is not so shy or spooky that stealthy presentation is needed. A calm behavior on the waters on the other hand is selfunderstanding always sinnfull.

On the rivers for trout, grayling etc. I use fluorcarbon while nymphing, fishing wet flies or little streamers. Diameters are between 0,14 and 0,18-0,20 max. But I guess everybody should find it´s own individual set-up, depending on skills and gear.

For salmon fishing I use it as well up to 0,45 dia. depending on line class and fly size.

In general I used Reverge Grandmax. It has the best knotstrength by far, but is very expensive and just a little stiff. I changed to Egor Fluorcarbon from Guideline. It costs just 50% from the Grandmax, is a little softer and theknotstrength is good as well.

My colleaques, friends and I tried also other stuff but it is clear that especially the cheaper fluorcarbon is always just a gimmick.

I hope, I could help a little.

Regards, Frank

Thanks so much for t

Thanks so much for the fantastic review of our DVD "The Search - Tahiti". Always great to see there are some adventurous soles out there that enjoy the wild side of flyfishing. All the best for 2009. I will add a link to your most excellent site on our website www.intrepidangler.com

Kia Ora

Kent Fraser

Great pic,I love it.

Great pic,I love it.
I have an Australian Sheperd which provides nice hair also.

You are kidding righ

You are kidding right? this has to be one of the most contrived, corny DVD's ever made. I bought it and was very disappointed

Excellent pattern an

Excellent pattern and photos! I modify this silghtly on the really small 22's with less hackle and the addition of Cul de Canard for a main wing to keep it floating in rough water. Many Thanks!

Hi everybody,
I am

Hi everybody,
I am so glad to hear the all appreciation from those of you. Basically, you can check the manufacturer of Harvest fly rod from the rod painting near the hook rest. I think probly you can find the producer is Morewell. If you have great interest in this fly rod, you can search Morewell fly rod. I think you will definitely find it.

hello,
 if you guys

hello,
if you guys want to get some info of Harvest fly rod,
you can check this website: www.fly-house.com
although this website is in Chinese,
you could ask any question in English,
and I am pretty sure you can get a great answer in English.
by the way, the designers of harvest rod are always visit this website,
I am also sure they will be very glad to answer any question about Harvest rod.

Martin, Happy New Ye

Martin, Happy New Year to you and GFF! Glad to see that you finally have the server issue worked out. Interesting (and somewhat depressing ;) ) personal fishing stats you have provided. I've been fishing quite a bit during this winter stay in Denmark and can see the frustration now. 60+ hours since my arrival in late November and only 11 hooked and 4 landed, but it's a progress, much better than last winter. Bill and I fished twice last week and he had his best winter outing by hooking 5 fish. Perhaps we can get another spring Jutland stream trip outing going again. Best regards.

hi, this is the is w

hi, this is the is what i been looking for thank you!!!!!!! i normaly use a finish nail and a pin from a new shirt. this tip will be alot more steady and no more crossed eye's so maybe the streamer will swim straight!! ha-ha. thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The AEG-films are ge

The AEG-films are getting more and more into a big show: too much "blablabla" and too less good fishing scenes. The story is boring and seems to be arranged. I miss the point of adventure as it was to be seen in the first movie from patagonia. It is still one of the best productions on the market, but thats just because the standard is still quite low...

Stu,

Just found i

Stu,

Just found it while searching Google:
Griffin Montana Mongoose Cam Vise

Available several places online.

Martin

Jan, Yes, the mar

Jan,

Yes, the marabou can be a menace to handle. It's simply so fluffy that it seems to stick everywhere but on the tying thread - in your beard, in your nose, on the table, on the floor - everywhere but on the fly.
The trick is to dub it sparsely and do many layers, as it is with most dubbing. If you try to dub on too much at a time, it forms a rope, which will not stick to the thread. A small amount will cling to the thread much more willingly. Also observe that the direction you apply the dubbing has an impact. Read this article on dubbing technique for an explanation.

Another option can be using dubbing wax. Some tyers prefer waxing their thread and in this way "glue" the dubbing on. It's usually not necessary, but can be a help if you have problems taming the dubbing.

Third and last you may want to spin the dubbing in a loop. Make a loop, dub one leg loosely and spin the two threads together. That will lock the dubbing between the two threads, and secure it completely.

Martin

Hi Martin,
I tied m

Hi Martin,
I tied my first Gre Frede with your great instruction - thanks a lot for it.
I have only problems with making the marabou dubbing - it's so fluffy that it is difficult to attach to the thread - is there any trick?

Best regards,

Jan

Paul:

Paul:
I haven't had any problems with using fluorocarbon for tippet material. I fish mostly with furled leaders and will use 5 to 7 feet of fluorocarbon for my tippet. In a couple of scenarios, fishing for smallmouth bass/pike in Ontario on my summer vacation or in salt water, I'll use a straight piece of 20-30 lb fluorcarbon, 6 to 8 feet long. One disadvantage as you've noted is the price. One way I get around that is pick up a spool or two of fluorocarbon fishing line, particular for the times when I'm fishing for fish that are not leader shy. Depending on the test of the line, I can often pick up spools from 100 to 200 yards for the price of a small spool of tippet material. I would say that fluorcarbon specifically designed as a tippet material has a smaller diameter that a comparable sized fishing line. For trout and tippets from 5X to 12X, I'll break down and pay the money.

Hej, thanks for the

Hej,
thanks for the great article. I will visit our relatives in Ystad in April and will try to catch some sea trouts with the fly. Could you recommend me some good places between Malmö and Simrichshamn - would be a great pleasur and help for me.
Thanks a lot and a happy year 2009.
Jan, Luebeck (Germany)

2 suggestions for pr

2 suggestions for proper handling of old tippets (and other pieces of monofilament found streamside): (1) Using a razor blade or sharp knife, slice an X into the plastic cap of a 35mm film canister (get 'em quick, before digital photography drives them into oblivion!). When you poke the bundled wad of tippet into the canister, the edges of the X cut into the cap will scrape it right off your finger. (2) Higher tech, but more expensive, get one of the new MonoMaster gadgets that are designed specifically for this purpose. Google for an on-line seller.

Thank's for the idea

Thank's for the idea. Mine is a bit different but inspired by your design.The magnetic strip is an excellent idea. I was wondering what make of vice is in the final photo. I haven't seen one like that up here in Northern Ontario. Could you pass on the name of the make to me. Again thank's for the innovative idea.

Very interesting rep

Very interesting reports.A pleasure to read.
You were lucky not to be annnoyed by gadflies(or horsefly or cleg).In French,it's 'TAON'.
They are big and blue.
In Chile people say jeans,blue ones, attract them.They manage to sting through the trousers.
It's not super painful but we hated them.
We are looking forward to reading you future articles.THANK YOU.

Peter,

We will wo

Peter,

We will work on getting th logo available for download in a higher resolution. If you can use the current version from the article, feel free.

Martin

Good article thanks.

Good article thanks.

Is it possible to adopt the logo to make it a globally recognized, i like to use it for my own site.
If the logo is copyrighted, can i use the "fish green" slogan.

Thanks

Hi..We wish You Happ

Hi..We wish You Happy New Year 2009 ;) p.s. very nice pictures....:)