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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to

share SNIPPEDED FOR BREVITY Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

I just love a thinkin’ man! Op

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Me too, I think it’s a good idea! Hans van der Stroom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share SNIPPEDED FOR BREVITY Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister I just love a thinkin’ man! Op

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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share SNIPPEDED FOR BREVITY Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister I just love a thinkin’ man! Op

Shit Op, even a blind pig will find an acorn eventually. Frank Church in Elkhart, IN bassbugr AT yahoo dot com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -}<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<(((o

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will other suckers for punishment be able to tie in both groups?…just about done my flies for this round by the way…will send them off next week… Eugene

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share SNIPPEDED FOR BREVITY Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister I just love a thinkin’ man! Op Shit Op, even a blind pig will find an acorn eventually. Frank Church in Elkhart, IN bassbugr AT yahoo dot com }<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<((((o ~~~ }<(((o

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will other suckers for punishment be able to tie in both groups?…just about done my flies for this round by the way…will send them off next week… Eugene

….well, right off the top of my bald head Eugene I don’t see why not…we might just give that a try and see how it works. At least those who don’t mind tying a bunch of flies will have a shot at it.  I’ll hold that thought till 2003. Frank Church

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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps.

**Snipped a great plan** Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

Sounds like a good idea to me o’ Master Swapmeister Obi-wan Church! Jeff

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Sounds like a great idea. I am new to the group and new to fly fishing. I plan to start tying this spring and would loved to have participated. Maybe I can get in on it next time. -wayne – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps. It pains me to have to turn away folks that want to be a part of it, and this year at least 5 didn’t make it and maybe more that just gave up. I think (and most would agree) that tying 40 flies is just about the max acceptable.(except for those experts who can whip out 40 in an afternoon)  So here is what I propose for future swaps…Let *everyone* sign-up, no limit. Then when the dust settles in a few days I can split the number of tyers right down the middle and wind up with 2 groups of around 20 or so. Then each half would tie for their group….this would then eliminate the cap on the number of tyers and nobody would have to tie more flies than just their group. (except me of course, being a glutton for punishment..I would tie the total number of both groups) Nothing else would be changed, just send ‘em in to me and I’ll divvy up the flies according to the group you are in. The Great Fly Swap will *always* commence on Jan 1st, and after the 2 groups have been established, a time limit will be announced as to when the flies are to be in to me. Any comments, questions will be entertained. Criticisms will be shitcanned immediately. :-] Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

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just about done my flies for this round by the way…will send them off next week… Eugene

Show off!

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The size twenty group sounds good.  I had trouble this year tying 40 flys of the same pattern, no two of which were alike. Lou

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps. It pains me to have to turn away folks that want to be a part of it, and this year at least 5 didn’t make it and maybe more that just gave up. I think (and most would agree) that tying 40 flies is just about the max acceptable.(except for those experts who can whip out 40 in an afternoon)  So here is what I propose for future swaps…Let *everyone* sign-up, no limit. Then when the dust settles in a few days I can split the number of tyers right down the middle and wind up with 2 groups of around 20 or so. Then each half would tie for their group….this would then eliminate the cap on the number of tyers and nobody would have to tie more flies than just their group. (except me of course, being a glutton for punishment..I would tie the total number of both groups)  Nothing else would be changed, just send ‘em in to me and I’ll divvy up the flies according to the group you are in. The Great Fly Swap will *always* commence on Jan 1st, and after the 2 groups have been established, a time limit will be announced as to when the flies are to be in to me. Any comments, questions will be entertained. Criticisms will be shitcanned immediately. :-] Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

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The size twenty group sounds good.  I had trouble this year tying 40 flys of the same pattern, no two of which were alike. Lou

Lou…. no problem, we only see one fly…. who is to know what the other 40 look like… <g Frank, is this 20 quantity retroactive? <g Tight Lines, –Walt Fly Fishing NC & more… http://www.ezflyfish.com http://www.wilsoncreekoutfitters.com

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Lou…. no problem, we only see one fly…. who is to know what the other 40 look like… <g Frank, is this 20 quantity retroactive? <g Tight Lines, –Walt Fly Fishing NC & more… http://www.ezflyfish.com

Too late Walt, wished I had thought of it sooner tho. Frank

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YOU!  WILL TIE THIS FLY!!!!! Frank Church Me too, I think it’s a good idea! Hans van der Stroom

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Frank how about a 2nd Swap ? … Say 20-30 people, around March 15, call it March Madness or something. Start with those who don’t make the Jan 1 list, then open up to those who can’t get enough pain (like me) q8-) Gary         I tie, I fly, so I buy, …therefor I’m broke. OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps. It pains me to have to turn away folks that want to be a part of it, and this year at least 5 didn’t make it and maybe more that just gave up.

Snip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any comments, questions will be entertained. Criticisms will be shitcanned immediately. :-] Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

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Frank how about a 2nd Swap ? … Say 20-30 people, around March 15, call it March Madness or something.

We have a volunteer swapmeister!

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Frank how about a 2nd Swap ? … Say 20-30 people, around March 15, call it March Madness or something. Start with those who don’t make the Jan 1 list, then open up to those who can’t get enough pain (like me) q8-) Gary

…..sounds like a reasonable suggestion Gary, but for me I’d just as soon get it over and done with in the first part of the winter. Beginning in March, a good many of our folks are starting to think seriously about going fishing after the enforced time-out thru the winter months…me for example. Now, if anyone else wants to take that on, be my guest.  After the dust settles from the Great Fly Swap (maybe I oughta copyright that :-] )  I’m ready to move on to something else, like getting my boat ready and haunting the local lakes here for ice-out. Glad to see someone else is in to pain too. :-  Seems to me that splitting the total number of tyers into two groups in Jan. might be the better choice. Several agreed with me, and no criticisms were allowed anyway so I had nothing but positive feedback. (smiley implied here) Frank I’m not broke so much from fishing stuff, but I have a high-maintenance wife and a cat that demands top of the line kitty food.

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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps.

Gee Frank, that’s such a good idea, I’m glad I though of it.  :-) Joe F.

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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps. Gee Frank, that’s such a good idea, I’m glad I though of it.  :-) Joe F.

If you’re saying you thought of it first, I’m not surprised. And if you mentioned it I either didn’t see it or have forgotten already. *That* doesn’t surprise me!  Let’s give credit where credit is due, thank you Joe. Frank the plagiarizer Church

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And if you mentioned it I either didn’t see it or have forgotten already. *That* doesn’t surprise me!

Actually, that’s how I’d set up the ground rules for the DDFS; but since folks weren’t exactly beating down the door for that one, implementation of that scheme never came into play; and it was (quite appropriately) forgotten.   I’m not due any credit, just having a little smile.  :-) Joe F.

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I’m not due any credit, just having a little smile.  :-)

Of course, the *first* one to think of that was… <g — Charlie…

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What am I supposed to think of this kind of reactions to what appears to be a rather normal answer to a rather normal question, Mr. Gehrke? Did good old Alois finally got his hands on you? Hans van der Stroom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – YOU!  WILL TIE THIS FLY!!!!! Frank Church Me too, I think it’s a good idea! Hans van der Stroom not

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What am I supposed to think of this kind of reactions to what appears to be a rather normal answer to a rather normal question, Mr. Gehrke? Did good old Alois finally got his hands on you? Hans van der Stroom

I’m glad you thought of that Hans.  Perhaps? George Von Gehrke "the Baron of Roff"

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Gehrke writes: George Von Gehrke "the Baron of Roff"

You misspelled moron. Pirate

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Gehrke writes: George Von Gehrke "the Baron of Roff" You misspelled moron. Excuse me.  It’s spelled "LaCourse"

George Gehrke Pirate Stomper

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Charlie Choc wrote… I’m not due any credit, just having a little smile.  :-) Of course, the *first* one to think of that was… <g

We all know how that one goes….. http://makeashorterlink.com/?F2722174 — Warren Henry’s Fork Clave info and Bozeman, MT fishing info www.geocities.com/troutbum_mt

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OK, things seem to have quieted down somewhat, so I’ll jump in here to share an idea I have about *future* Great Fly Swaps. It pains me to have to turn away folks that want to be a part of it, and this year at least 5 didn’t make it and maybe more that just gave up. I think (and most would agree) that tying 40 flies is just about the max acceptable.(except for those experts who can whip out 40 in an afternoon)  So here is what I propose for future swaps…Let *everyone* sign-up, no limit. Then when the dust settles in a few days I can split the number of tyers right down the middle and wind up with 2 groups of around 20 or so. Then each half would tie for their group….this would then eliminate the cap on the number of tyers and nobody would have to tie more flies than just their group. (except me of course, being a glutton for punishment..I would tie the total number of both groups)  Nothing else would be changed, just send ‘em in to me and I’ll divvy up the flies according to the group you are in. The Great Fly Swap will *always* commence on Jan 1st, and after the 2 groups have been established, a time limit will be announced as to when the flies are to be in to me. Any comments, questions will be entertained. Criticisms will be shitcanned immediately. :-] Your Benevolent Old Swapmeister

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Eastern Canada’s fly/spin casting championships, $$$$ in prizes. Limited entry. 3rd. Annual Fly Tying  ’MAIL-IN’  Competition, great prizes. NO ENTRY FEE Atlantic Outdoor Sports and RV Show http://www.flyschool.net/rv.htm

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Oh well, if it

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Hi Mike, I would take a larger #7, 8 or 9 weight outfit with a floating line. It is better during the summer and particularly in the Fall (Oct) when the wind lays down, but if it is warm, who knows, it could be great?. — Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop http://www.kiene.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m going to be in the Brownsville, TX area next month and would like to take an extra day while I’m there for a little fishing. Is it worth it at this time of the year? Can anyone recommend a guide? I’m thinking along the lines of redfish, or whatever in the nearby bays. Thanks. — Mike Terrian terrian at ibm dot net

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I’m going to be in the Brownsville, TX area next month and would like to take an extra day while I’m there for a little fishing. Is it worth it at this time of the year? Can anyone recommend a guide? I’m thinking along the lines of redfish, or whatever in the nearby bays. Thanks. — Mike Terrian terrian at ibm dot net

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Mike, Don’t go! If you do go, leave the area immediately!  You might see the flag of a once independent Texas which would be offensive to all with eyesight and will create an off-topic thread from which we will never recover .

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m going to be in the Brownsville, TX area next month and would like to take an extra day while I’m there for a little fishing. Is it worth it at this time of the year? Can anyone recommend a guide? I’m thinking along the lines of redfish, or whatever in the nearby bays. Thanks. — Mike Terrian terrian at ibm dot net

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Mike, I recommend Eric Glass, Gib Little or any one that Larry Haines at The Shop in Port Isabel recommends.  This time of year can be hot for Reds and Specs.  I friend of mine has been taking Snook in the Arroyo.  Unfortunately we just had a chemical spill in the Port of Brownsville and that may damage or disrupt some of our snook fishery.  Eric # is 956.761.2878.  Gib’s 761.7682.  Larry is at 943.1785.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m going to be in the Brownsville, TX area next month and would like to take an extra day while I’m there for a little fishing. Is it worth it at this time of the year? Can anyone recommend a guide? I’m thinking along the lines of redfish, or whatever in the nearby bays. Thanks. — Mike Terrian terrian at ibm dot net

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Unfortunately we just had a chemical spill in the Port of Brownsville and that may damage or disrupt some of our snook fishery.

It’s so comforting to know that due to Gov. George Bush the oil and gas industry in Texas is permitted to comply with environmental regulations in a purely "voluntary" manner. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/ something bogus to avoid spam)

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Yeah, well it wasn’t oil nor gas. The truck driver broke the law and was hauled of by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Unfortunately we just had a chemical spill in the Port of Brownsville and that may damage or disrupt some of our snook fishery. It’s so comforting to know that due to Gov. George Bush the oil and gas industry in Texas is permitted to comply with environmental regulations in a purely "voluntary" manner. — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/ something bogus to avoid spam)

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Thinking about camping in vermont and want input on good campgrounds with large private sites and activities for children. I was looking at Lake Dunmore Kampersville. Has anyone ever been there and what is it like. Thanks Pat

Pat, Lake Dunmore is very nice.  You may also want to look at the Vermont State Parks Website.  I have included my standard message below for your ease of access.  Good luck. You can visit the Vermont State Parks website at http://www.state.vt.us/anr/fpr/parks/. The site details all of Vermont’s state parks and camping opportunities. James Ehlers Underhill, Vemont Uncle Jammer’s Guide Service 1997 Guide of the Year Vermont Fly Fishing, Hunting, River and Woodland Outings http://pobox.com/~uncle

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The 1998 Vermont Campground Guide is now in print. Call VT Forests and Parks at 802-241-3655 to have a copy mailed to you. The guide lists all state parks as well as private. Good descriptions for both. VT Campground Association:  http://www.campvermont.com VT Forests & Parks:   http://www.state.vt.us/anr/fpr/parks Dev Vallencourt                      "Simplicity is the essence Center Designs                                 of good design." Waterbury Center, VT         -Mr. Brossier, 7th gr. art teacher http://www.sover.net/~laserldy

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Thinking about camping in vermont and want input on good campgrounds with large private sites and activities for children. I was looking at Lake Dunmore Kampersville. Has anyone ever been there and what is it like. Thanks Pat

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We have set up a free site where flyfishermen can find other flyfishermen who have services to offer (Financial Planners, Business Consultants, Landscapers, etc.). We also offer links to sites we like as well as reviews of products or destinations we enjoy. Fly Shops can list free if they offer discounts to our viewers. We will accept products or invitations to destinations but will only offer reviews if we like them. Stop by and take a look. http://www.outofchaos.com/flyfishing.html Tight Lines, Dave Fischbach Charlie Levin

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Where is the best place on the net to get fishing magazine subscriptions?

Try: http://nbaf.com/USsubscriptions.html They cover most topics and have all the popular stuff. Tim

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John- My experience in the Yellowstone area is that any time after mid-September you’d better be prepared for any weather extremes including snow (potentially heavy-a foot or more wouldn’t be unusual.)  So, unless your group are hardy campers, you could really be caught short by the weather. ( It can also be very warm, so bring clothes for all possibilities.)  As for rivers, everything I have heard from several sources this year is that fishing has been below par all around the area.  Madison in the park is never too hot, the firehole might be getting better as the weather cools, forget the Gibbon.  Try the Gallatin inside the park – it can be very good – or not!  Check with Bob Jacklin’s shop or Blue Ribbon Flies for the best info on current conditions. Motels are all around, none too fancy but I like the Lazy G Motel on Hayden street.  Phone 406 646-7586- owners Bob & (Sharon?-I think) are real nice folks.  They have at least one unit with a kitchenette.  Have a great trip – drop me an e-mail when you get back & tell me how you did!

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We are planning on fishing out of the West Yellowstone area the first week in Oct.  We would appreciate any inputs on that plan, specifically: Camping out?  Is the weather apt to be too cold to enjoy tenting at Madison Junction? What streams are good that week?  We probably won’t want to travel too far so we don’t cut into our fishing time too much.  Looks like the Firehole, Madison in the Park, Gibbon.  Any other suggestions? Any recommendations on reasonable motels in W. Yellowstone if we decide not to tent? Thanx John Bjostad Columbia Heights, MN Retired avionics engineer – full time fly fishing addict

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We are planning on fishing out of the West Yellowstone area the first week in Oct.  We would appreciate any inputs on that plan, specifically:

I’ll let someone more familiar comment on the relative merits of the rivers in Yellowstone.  Do be aware that the road in Yellowstone south of Madison Junction for about 5 miles is only open from 6a-10a and 6p-10p weekdays.  When it is open, expect delays as the construction doesn’t detour you around but rather thru where they’re working.  This is also true for east entrance from Cody. — Steve & Tish Harder Ames, IA http://www.netins.net/showcase/wwwisc

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I may be in the Minneapolis area for a few days some time this fall. Any recommendations for fly fishing within three or four hours of Minneapolis (trout, bass, whatever, as long as it takes a fly)? If I have a choice, what would be the best time to go? Email or post is fine. Thanks in advance. Bill S.            

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I may be in the Minneapolis area for a few days some time this fall. Any recommendations for fly fishing within three or four hours of Minneapolis (trout, bass, whatever, as long as it takes a fly)? If I have a choice, what would be the best time to go? Email or post is fine. Thanks in advance. Bill S.

Bill, A good time to come! If you come before the season closes (Sept. 30th) You have your choice of thousands of "Spots". I’d recommend the Whitewater River Watershed south of Minneapolis, between Rochester and Winona. Stop at the State Park there and ask the naturalists for advise, or at the fly shops in Rochester ("Burger Brothers" for expl) Wisconsin has an overwhelming number of rivers to choose from also. When you buy the WI liscense, you get fabulous pamphlets for directions. I wish MN was as good. They have materials, but they don’t hand them out with the ticket. I live in Duluth, and fall is great for Brookies all over the place. I can catch ‘em right in town, But I like the drive to "Get away" and find some solitude. My favorite is the Brule River in WI. (Boise Brule, officially). It is an honest, naturally reproductive, trout stream. Late Sept. is closing there too. Finally, if your visit is after Sept. 30th, come to Duluth. Steelhead will be running up from Lake Superior. Fall Salmon too. Give me an E-mail if you feel like driving north, I can point out some spots on the map for you. Have fun! Jim Wrobleski

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I may be in the Minneapolis area for a few days some time this fall. Any recommendations for fly fishing within three or four hours of Minneapolis (trout, bass, whatever, as long as it takes a fly)? If I have a choice, what would be the best time to go? Email or post is fine. Thanks in advance. Bill S. Bill, A good time to come! If you come before the season closes (Sept. 30th) You have your choice of thousands of "Spots". I’d recommend the Whitewater River Watershed south of Minneapolis, between Rochester and Winona. Stop at the State Park there and ask the naturalists for advise, or at the fly shops in Rochester ("Burger Brothers" for expl) Wisconsin has an overwhelming number of rivers to choose from also. When you buy the WI liscense, you get fabulous pamphlets for directions. I wish MN was as good. They have materials, but they don’t hand them out with the ticket. I live in Duluth, and fall is great for Brookies all over the place. I can catch ‘em right in town, But I like the drive to "Get away" and find some solitude. My favorite is the Brule River in WI. (Boise Brule, officially). It is an honest, naturally reproductive, trout stream. Late Sept. is closing there too. Finally, if your visit is after Sept. 30th, come to Duluth. Steelhead will be running up from Lake Superior. Fall Salmon too. Give me an E-mail if you feel like driving north, I can point out some spots on the map for you. Have fun! Jim Wrobleski

Good info Jim, I would add the Namakogen (sp?) in Northwest WI. Vince

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I may be in the Minneapolis area for a few days some time this fall. Any recommendations for fly fishing within three or four hours of Minneapolis (trout, bass, whatever, as long as it takes a fly)? If I have a choice, what would be the best time to go? Email or post is fine. Thanks in advance. Bill S.  

        I would recommend that you contact Dennis Graupe at the Spring Creek Angler in Coon Valley WI. (608-452-3430). Tell him that John Myers sent you. Note that the WI season closes 9/30/96.                                 j.m.          

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i don’t recall johnny saying anything about buying a second.  i had a private email correspondence from him and he says the factory claims that this amount of bend is withing tolerances.  i’m not sure what to make of that… if he did pay for a first quality blank, then this is disconcerting that such a large bend would be within tolerances… jeff

| | | Has anyone else had an experience with other manufacturers’ blanks having | a bow?  Is a 1" bow within the industry standard (if there is one)?  I’m | not sure what was meant by mounting the guides properly.  The bow is at 90 | degrees to the spline.  I mounted the guides on the spline so the curve is | to the right when you sight down the rod.  Maybe when they build rods they | ignore the spline and mount the guides so that the curve points down (or | up). | | Thanks, | Johnny | | My comment is if you pay for a first quality blank, it should be fairly | straight.  That what blems or seconds are all about. They are usually a third to | a forth the price of a first quality blank, if you find any.  When mail ordering | a first quality blank, I would ask them to find you a good one or pass | altogether,  if they don’t have a straight one. | William Kiene | Kiene’s Fly Shop | Sacramento,CA,USA

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Has anyone else had an experience with other manufacturers’ blanks having a bow?  Is a 1" bow within the industry standard (if there is one)?  I’m not sure what was meant by mounting the guides properly.  The bow is at 90 degrees to the spline.  I mounted the guides on the spline so the curve is to the right when you sight down the rod.  Maybe when they build rods they ignore the spline and mount the guides so that the curve points down (or up). Thanks, Johnny

My comment is if you pay for a first quality blank, it should be fairly straight.  That what blems or seconds are all about. They are usually a third to a forth the price of a first quality blank, if you find any.  When mail ordering a first quality blank, I would ask them to find you a good one or pass altogether,  if they don’t have a straight one. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA

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After selling rod building components for 30 years, I think I heard it all. This is what makes it so interesting and fun.  A customer showed me a new one several years ago.  Take the tip section of your blank, put the large end on the floor, holding it vertical,  push down on the very  top with your finger or palm. This should put a bend in your blank and cause it to rotate to the same place every time.  I wrap a piece of masking tape around the blank to mark on. I put the guides on the inside of the bend.  I have seen people put the guides on the spline, opposite the spline or 90 degrees off the spline in either direction.  This is really about four different approaches.  An industry secret is some of the manufactures put the guides in a place were you won’t notice the curve in their  blanks.  I better stop because I will go on all day.  Enjoy rod building. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop

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I’m looking for advice / opinions as to where to align rod guides in relation to the spline on a blank.

Try http://www.fishdoc.com/  (Manhattan Custom Tackle).  They have an excellent article on splines. Johnny Johnson

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Has anyone else had an experience with other manufacturers’ blanks having a bow?  Is a 1" bow within the industry standard (if there is one)?  I’m not sure what was meant by mounting the guides properly.  The bow is at 90 degrees to the spline.  I mounted the guides on the spline so the curve is to the right when you sight down the rod.  Maybe when they build rods they ignore the spline and mount the guides so that the curve points down (or up). Thanks, Johnny

The spine and thecurve can be unrelated.  There was a thread a year ago where this question cam up.  It emerged the Sage puts their guides along the curve, not the spine, because anglers don’t like the problem you   are describing.  Most rod builders do the opposite, lining guides up relative to the spine. The question is, how does it cast?  If it casts OK, then you have a cosmetic issue, not a functional one.  I suggest that the curve will disappear if you put a fish on the rod.  ;-) I make a lot of rods from Sage seconds.  They always have a little curve to them, which makes them seconds, obviously.  They catch lots of fish and cast fine.  The curve usually does not tightly correspnd to the spine. I wouldn’t sweat it.

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says… I’ve builit many fly rods, taught classes, and read articles, and I’ve found that if you get 10 rod builders together and ask this question, you get 5 answers.  I’ve always found the spline and put them on the side opposite.  Dave Kumlien, Montana Troutfitters Orvis Shop, Bozeman, MT 406- 587-4707

Three of our instructors have built over 1000 rods in total and put the guides   opposite to the spine, we agree with Dave. Dennis Grant Atlantic Fly Fishing School Brookfield Nova SCotia

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I’m looking for advice / opinions as to where to align rod guides in relation to the spline on a blank.  Along the spline, oposite, or 90 degrees to it?  The blank is a Sage rpl 586 if that matters. Thanks,  Jack

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I’ve builit many fly rods, taught classes, and read articles, and I’ve found that if you get 10 rod builders together and ask this question, you get 5 answers.  I’ve always found the spline and put them on the side opposite.  Dave Kumlien, Montana Troutfitters Orvis Shop, Bozeman, MT 406- 587-4707

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   Where in Ky can a person learn to fly fish? –

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Hi Contact the Federation of Fly Fishers at 1-800-618-0808 (their National Office).  Ask them for information on a club in your area. The FFF and the affiliate clubs are very focused on teaching the sport.   I think you’ll find them a lot of help. Good Luck Al Beatty BT’s Fly Fishing Products Bozeman, MT (catalog avial)

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Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac — Earl ‘Mac’ McReynolds                            Clanranald of Lochaber Sacramento, CA                                    "MY HOPE IS CONSTANT

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McReynolds) writes: Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac — Earl ‘Mac’ McReynolds                            Clanranald of Lochaber Sacramento, CA                                "MY HOPE IS CONSTANT

Mac-     Don’t know for sure, but I read (In the California Fly Fisher Mag) that there were about 2000 fish left after the kill off(?!) after about 24000 before the kill off. Is it worth it at that point?

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Heenan is dear to our club, The High Sierra Flycasters — but we don’t have any particularly good knowledge of what happens this fall.  The fact that some fish survived last fall’s die-off is enough for now.  Our club volunteered to man the checking station last year and I was in the barrel the weekend of the die-off.  It looked bad and frankly I was willing to accept that all fish were dead.    But both the CAL and NV departments got eggs this year.  I think the 2,000 fish referred to were the number from which eggs were taken — but am not sure. To compound the problem, the lake went over the top this year and dumped hundreds of fish into Monitor Creek, an intermittant stream.  The CAL Dept. salvaged many and stocked them in other streams.  Some of our "sportsmen" also had a ball while they were in Monitor. There is some good news.  As part of the purchase of the Slash Bar H ranch in Carson Valley, hopefully by Douglas County, there’s an opportunity for the State of California to purchase 3,000 acre feet of water rights for Heenan and the State has already issued a letter of intent to do so — I think for about 7 million.  Up to now, California has owned the lake bed but not the water., Back to whether Heenan will open.  Ask CF&G but the rumour we hear is that it will not open and my guess is that if an opening is proposed our club will object. Hope this helps.  Incidentally, does anybody have email addresses for CAL Dept. of F&G.  It would be nice to get the answer from the Horse’s mouth – – or other parts of its anatomy, for that matter. Regards to all Dick Hubbard

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McReynolds) writes: Does anyone know if Heenan reservouir in Alpine County, CA going to be open this year for fishing? Mac-    Don’t know for sure, but I read (In the California Fly Fisher Mag) that there were about 2000 fish left after the kill off(?!) after about 24000 before the kill off. Is it worth it at that point?

That would be about one fish per angler on a Saturday… The definitive word on Heenan’s status would probably come from Judy Warren who you can reach at the Alpine Co. Chamber of Commerce.  She’s probably done more to keep this thing going than anyone, including snowmobiling up to the lake during the winter to auger holes in the ice.  I think they moved some of the Lahontans from Heenan into other lakes in the area to make sure they survived.  Keep hunting… Ross  

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Bob. From a post I see you mentioned the California Fly Fisher Magazine, can you tell me about this mag? Who can I contact, etc. Thanks loads Michae

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Still don’t know for sure whether Heenan will open this fall but got word from Judy Warren that the Department does plan to open it is year.  I have a call in to judy asking he to advice us — High Sierra Flycasters —  on what position we should take on this.  We’ll consider her recommendations on the 16th.  I’ll post the outcome. Dick Hubbard

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