Recent comments

Thank you Bob for a

Thank you Bob for a wonderful reference page of wets. It is my "go to" page for tying wet flies. Again thanks,
~~Carl~~

Beautiful! I am now

Beautiful! I am now retired and was superviser in our local tackle factory 25 years ago when I was young!
North Wales

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant!! Hadn't had the slightest clue to start with and thanks to the instruction I had it all done in 20 mins!!

Why would you need an eye for the hook if you have the space to make a knot for a straight hook?and like that it will fit easier in the tube,and you can use a lot more hooks;thank you for the fly,I think it's an excellent fly.

Hi Fedor,

Hi Fedor,
if you have a chance try to cast the two rods that you are considering (perhaps best on a windy day).
TL
Florian

Hi everyone,

Thanks a lot for your help. Taking into account your suggestions I consider to choose one of two rods from Greys: G-Series or GRXi (both 9' #5/6) and one of these two reels from Danica: Large Arbor Composite 46 or Tecno 46. And I think I will stick to the Fenwick Aircutter line. What do you think of it?

Best regards

Thanks...I and my bu

Thanks...I and my buddy Chad have been wasting leader for our entire fly fishing careers...(3 months). We are practicing at the Caney Fork River in TN for the big fish in the fall!

I'm only 13 and am j

I'm only 13 and am just starting tying flies. I think you're being way too hard on yourself. Each fly tyer has his/her own style and tecniques. Just think of it as your type of fly. It doesn't have to look like everyone else's. I think it is the one of the most prettiest flies I've seen.

Best Wishes and Happy Tying

This fly has enabled

This fly has enabled me to catch rainbows in our lake when the fishing slows down in July & August. Best results with a size 8 and coarse deer hair left uneven when spinning the head. giving an uneven collar with a couple of longer hairs spiking out that pulsate in the water.

Going in to tie the

Going in to tie the COMPARADUN before I lose mental image of it, thank's for providing a great website.

It is possible that

It is possible that I can copy the picture of this mounting loose hook to the tube. The reason I like to copy this mounting it is easyer to change hook.
Best Regards Odd - Julian

Line

Hey,

Well, here's the thing...
I don't claim to know much about fly lines. I stick to what works well and holds out over time. Given the fact that I, stand in salt about 2 to 3 times a week will put any fly line to the test.
More than likely, I can't be that concerned about rinsing, cleaning, lubricating and farting around with the line after I return. It's just left on the reel, sometimes not even removed from the reel seat, until the next time. And that's my routine.

So, what line have I been using, currently use and would recommend?

Fenwick Aircutter WF 5 F. The line I have on my reel at present has been loaded on the reel for two years. No sign of wear and tear here. The line previously, also Fenwck, lasted 4 years. Nothing was wrong with it, in fact I still have it as a spare, I just fancied another line, had the cash, and thought - what the hell.

Many will say and boast about different lines. Ask a question and get a thousand different answers. We all swear by what works for us.

There are many good lines and I am not claiming that Fenwick are the "bees knees".

Any reasonable #5 WF/F will work for salt.

Salt will eat into any fly line, regardless of brand, price, colour or what fly fishing instructor / guide sponsored by NASA will say.

There you have it...

O, one last thing...The colour has no effect on fishing. Don't get a sleepless night over blue, red, yellow, clear or the like...

I hope it helps.

Regards
Ripley "gives just the facts".

When will we see you

When will we see your review of SALTWATER PREY by Aaron Adams,fish biologist?

Whiting Bird Fur is

Whiting Bird Fur is a product that is quite long, wispy and soft. Perfect for spey flies.

Re: My gear

[quote:daa5e7d782="DistantStreams"]I have been using a Fenwick HMG AV rod, class #5 for the last 6 years... [/quote:daa5e7d782]

Hei again from Norway Ripley,

I am using #8 (The old Loop) LTS Ultimate on my Scierra 7/8 Rod and the line works very well.
But i cannot find a good #5 line for my Vision 3-zone Rod :?

What kind of #5 line do you prefer there in Denmark Coasts?

Thanks for your answer :wink:

Well done Im on this

Well done Im on this pattern right now, it looks cool and a little belter. Thanks jan Johansen

One of the best dres

One of the best dress salmon fly tiers in England is Dave Ryding he only ties the traditional way this article reminds me of him well done Jan Johansen

Hi Peter,

Hi Peter,
thanks for the hint. I had to improvise a little because I didn`t have the spey hackles required. I exchanged them for hen hackles. I will give the pattern a shot,
TL
Florian

Well I almost had on

Well I almost had one of these. I contacted Leisure Time in Denmark. What really great people. They told me that the adapter has been discontinued.. and then sent me one for free! Some moron between Denmark and the USA, opened the letter and took the adapter! And then put the packing back into the envelope
If there is anyway any of you ever can shop with this store, please do so and tell them thanks from Peter... thier kindness should be rewarded.

So cool! I just fou

So cool! I just found your podcasts, and really enjoy them!! Thank you so much!

Hi Florian,

Tied these a while back for a friend of mine going to Florida for tarpon, but I think they`d work for stripers as well. Pattern is the same as you can find here on GFF.

Pattegrisen/"The Pink Pig" tied on 4/0 Owner Aki`s,

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Cheers,
Peter