I just bought the Cabelas Gore-Tex Guide jacket, From looks and build looks fine, I not sure about the sleeves though, velcro over what is suppose to be a waterproof cuff???. I will test it this coming weekend on the Danish coast andlet you know how it tests out.
Paul
Just a comment on the Scierra jacket:
I've used the scierra aquatex jacket for a year and a half or so now and it truly is close to perfect. I still think there's another year of wear and tear left in the jacket. The problems I've encountered so far are these: The Chest pocket zipper-handle have started rusting, they still work, but I wonder for how long? The locks on the cords in the waist and hood do not work anymore or rather they are constantly locked, since the spring in them have rusted too much. But the jacket works fine without them.
I would like cuffs that resemble those found on divers wetsuits, with no velcro locking mechanism, just a tight waterproof! fit around the wrist, I haven't yet seen a velcro cuff that was watertight.
I have tied some big Candies for the toothy pike. I hope I will have a chance to do some testing within the next month.
Kasper Mühlbach
The Patagonia SST is a great wading jacket and if you get lucky as I did you can it at a great price. Bought them for me and my son for $75.00 each on a close out a few years ago.
Great article, BTW.
I can't find the Amboynia burl spacer or polished aluminium seats on your web site. How do I order these?
Iam sure similar flies can be used for perch and pike shall be tested :)
rated 10... because I've never seen such impressive shots. Damn it... some giant brownies are taking hugh dryflies from the surface. Next trip - new zeeland - winter 2007
Nice shot... If I were you I would ty a longer exposure time to support the effect of the flowing water which melts like liquid iron.
Thanks for a great site. networking is really the only way to go..it puts people in touch with other people who have the skills one needs to fly fish....Just the straight info one needs....thanks.... Warren Peterson
THanks for the info....have been chasin Bones for years, like Xmas with Moana and a few other greats, Belize, and Kwajalein...going to be in Oahu for a month on the west side in Jan 2007..would like to hook up with a good guide... Thanks
A "six" is the highest rating we can give. Our point scale is 1 (low) to 6 (high).
I would like to find a recipe for a fly known as the Mary Pickford. If found please send to my email address.
I live in Maine, and yes we now have Northern pike in many of our waters. I think the Mango pike fiy is a great pattern. I will be fishing the the St Johns river in northern Maine next year and will try the MANGO.
Harry: Your articles were very helpful in the pursuit of my first couple of rods. I am only having one trouble and that is straightning after gluing and binding. In talking with another bod builder he feels 24oz is too much weight for tips and that is my trouble. I have been winding up with significant bends that cannot be removed. Thanks again for your excellent articles.
Thank you for a very informative article. Do you have any recommendations
as to whom to contact to purchase a grade#1 neck?
Thank you,
Mike
I love the tarpon trap by Martin! Its the coolest fish i ever seen!
Angel - I would be very grateful for pictures and price lists of fishable flies, especially in the style of the old feather Rangeley flies, for trout. Thefly you posted looks promising - brook trout patterns have been especially successful for me in Northern Michigan. Thanks, Rick
An old friend and client of mine from Indiana had kindly sent a copy to me with a simply post it on the cover saying "right up your alley".
I use to read very regularly but since my limited time is spent in the forest, in front of the computer or rolling around on the floor with my son, lately my time has been restricted and my head is normally asleep before I hit the pillow.
However, I found a loop hole and ideal window in my routine to open more books and this was a good start.
In my opinion - Well written, beautiful paced and consistently engaging. I will go with the rating of 6 but would prefer a 10!
Add this to your Christmas list!!!!
Ripley
with the melted hole you attach a snap swivel and run that up the line behind your leader ..to your main line...what stops it from going to the fly is a barrel swivel..these are no used for fly fishing...we use them for noodle roding..or what some call michigan fly fishing..they work great in a lighter size for C&D tho on the fly rod
Serge,
I will make a step-by-step article showing how to tie the Honey Shrimp within the next month.
Stay tuned.
Kasper Mühlbach
An excellent article and podcast Martin. Thanks again to all that attended and made it a great weekend and success. I'm looking forward to meeting you all again. I have been out at the coast with a few of you since GFF Summit. New friends have been made. Now the planning starts for next year.
Steve
Ok, thanks. Normally I use Fortress predator and never have tried melting wires with a lighter. First time I saw this method used, was in Danish pike fishing video. And now I would like to try it...
What store do you buy your PVC tubing from? I went to a local LOWE'S and HOME DEPOT but they only carried the thick walled super heavy big tubes? I like in Detroit, MI.
Any suggestion would be nice ASAP. Thanks!
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