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Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246318 on

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Martin,
Did you go on your proposed fishing trip in April? I have not seen a follow up article although I may have overlooked
it. Perhaps unsettled weather came your way as it did in many areas of the US in April.

Submitted by Thomas Jefferson on

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I can't buy a Porsche or a Ferrari...that's not injustice. Is freedom, capitalism, free market. We are not equals. Locals were not the guys that kept the fantastic Rio Grande's population of seatrout. John Goodall (British landowner) planted the browns at the beginning of the last century; the estancias owners protected the seatrout and made a great business. The locals just killed the fish. Now they claim to fish.

Submitted by ernesto guevara on

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It is the logic of the capitalist system in flyfishing. Do you see the product, but can not buy it. Rio Grande, Rio Gallegos as other places in the South America be sold to those who have money and own native can not enjoy them. This is the greatest injustice. I know enough to Patagonia and there are many places that do not have the access to the natives, I have plenty of stories to tell about this .....

Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246319 on

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Unfortunately, it is a sad fact of life that what are called fully guided fishing trips with quality accommodations, in Alaska, Russia, South and North America, and other places in the world, can be afforded only by folks who have a fair amount of extra money. Many aspects of life are unfair; most of them are out of our control. Feel fortunate that you are alive and enjoy every day.

Submitted by ernesto guevara on

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only for millionaires (argentines and sudacas) and gringos .....

Submitted by Yves Laurent 1… on

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Great simple article!...Neat informations!...Will surely use those tips when taking pictures of my carvings.

Thank you Thomas.

Yves Laurent

Colin,

Where in my text did you read that I want boring and non-edited video?
That's not really what I wrote, was it?
You're reading my text as the devil reads the bible as we say here. You see what you want to see.

And it might be that the popular videos all have slow motion or high speed scenes, but that doesn't make me like it.

We're in the lucky situation that we can decide what we like and don't like, and I don't like stop motion, time lapse, sped up scenes and slow motion and a handful of other things - in fishing videos, in movies, in music videos or other video productions. You might love it, and that's good for you, because we obviously see more and more of it.

Luckily there's a lot of videos where there's none of it - and a few where it's used really well.

To each his own.

Martin

Submitted by Colin on

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So you want boring non edited video in regular speed. Thats boring and doesn't look good. Maybe you don't want the whole video in fast or slow motion but that's what makes it interesting and art. Show me a video that is even slightly popular without having a slow motion, fast motion or time lapse. I wont hold my breath cause you can't

Submitted by tackleman on

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If you want to attach your name to a 'new' combination of materials and/or techniques - fill yer boots.
Hans Weilenmen, and others, have built a reputation for contributing and sharing, not one that brings to mind an attitude of self aggrandisement.
When I sit down to the vise I'm calling up 30+ years of experience and exposure to a myriad of fly tiers. Though I recognize all that influence, it doesn't stop me from feeling I've created something unique. Some people have even referred to my creations as 'my' flies. 'Dave' is such a common name, even I couldn't say it's mine.

Submitted by alan grombacher on

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Hey Joel,

You are right. Actually, I usually do paint eyes on this series of bucktails. Even the occasional Carrie Steven's band in orange occasionally. Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

Cheers,,

Alan

Submitted by alan grombacher on

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Hey Kelly,

This series of patterns would be great for large and smallmouth basses. Crappie to in small sizes (#10). It is an easy series to tye, and they are pretty tough if you take the time to coat the mylar with superglue. They would also be good for wipers,if you have those near you.

Submitted by Richard on

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Wonderful! Paradise for the fly fisherman and some of the most beautiful trout you'll ever see. Brown trout really are the King of fish. If ever I visit Montana this is where I'd want fish, it is truly fishing nirvarna.

Alan, very nice work. I have one suggestion. Put eyes on all your flies. Statistics show that flies with painted eyes catch more fish than J.C. or no eyes. I know that takes more time in production, but the flies would be much more effective, which will enhance your reputation even more.
Cheers, Joel

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