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Submitted by Simon on

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Hi

Great article....one question, is there any relationship between the diameter of the amnesia running line and the shooting head to ensure proper turnover. i.e. 25lb for a #7 rod/ 9wt shooting head....so does that mean 30lb amnesia for #8 rod/10wt shooting head....or should I just get a life !!

All the best

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Submitted by Pat Keller on

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Iceland is a blast - fantastic landscapes and world class trout fishing.
It doesn't need to be that expensive either.
I joined a trip with this guide based in Switzerland last year.
Very decently priced and just awesome.... !!!!
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Pat

Submitted by escourts on

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When I originally commented I clicked the "Notify me when new comments are added" checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Cheers!

Submitted by George Meyer on

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A great read, and yes it does focus on PA watersheds mostly, but the insects represented in this work hatch all over the east coast as well as west and south, so applying the knowledge gained to my home waters here in the great state of Maine was simple enough. All in all a very helpful book for me and the patterns were somewhat simple to tie as I have tied most of them and fished them also. Buy it if you want to learn some old new patterns and techniques this is a good place to start.

Submitted by Cody Anderson on

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Way to go I feel the same way, I would never ditch my poles for anything its my passion. I also read that peta article because I am doing a research project for school about whether sport fishing is cruel. When I read the article they wrote I laughed because its so full of crap. I know true anglers would never rip out a fishes guts, thats why you cut the line!

Submitted by Alex 1737246308 on

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I would also love to see the measurements on this page. soon if possible, this would be an awsome side project while i finish my degree in precision machining.

Submitted by 1737246308 on

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Hi, I'm studying precision machining at Renton Technical College in Washington State. Me and a fellow student are planning on machining a pair of light weight fly reels as a side project over the next 2 quarters in school. Im just starting to research schematics, trying to find blueprints for a reel, or where to begin when it comes to drawing up my own blueprints if neccesary. Any advice on getting started would be greatly appreciated. We have access to cnc lathes and milling machines, and are hoping to be done with the pair before our graduation in august.

Submitted by John on

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If you want to do an awesome trip San Diego has some great shark fishing trips Mako and Blue out of these guys shop. TheFlyStop.com Dave Trimble is the man!

Submitted by les malcolm on

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Enjoyed the different tying of the Light Hendrickson, wing first,also the single wing into two was good Quite heavily dressed
But it looks great! Many thanks

Submitted by Preston on

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Davie, I'm an old flytyer fisherman from Trout Creek, Mi.. Your tying style is the same as what I grew-up with. Your instruction has opened many childrens eyes to a sport of a life time. Keep up the good work and remain loyal to your fans.

Submitted by Charles Bradley on

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Hi, my name is Charles, and I would like some help in finding a fly-tyer from Japan who ties a floating Minnow, similar to the Iwai minnow but with a longer body, it is made from mylar in blue and also green and filled with poly ethylene. If someone has a link to Japanese fly-tyer or photos of floating minnows I would love to hear from you.

Charles

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