This morning, 4/22, I looked out my window, in Northern New Jersey, and saw a mayfly on the glass. Spinner, size 14, two tails, light grey/dun underside, heavily segmented abdomen, very small second wings. These show up on my back door and back windows in small numbers every April. Any opinions on possible species/genus? Beyond the question of what it was, I wondered where the dickens it came from. The lake is 150 yards away in a straight line from the front door. And it gets very warm in summer; tosses up a ton of bug life but not mayflys. There are some small springs about 200 yards away to the rear of the house but I didn’t think they survived the summers. Now I have visions of a relict population of Brook Trout hiding in the town land behind me. Something to think about until I can go fishing. Glenn GKT
You don’t give much information except grey underside and two tails. The only thing I can think of that comes close to a size 14 is Callibaetis americanus This is no guarantee that I’ve identified it correctly but this is the may fly that fits best what you say. George Gehrke "May Days are here"
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This morning, 4/22, I looked out my window, in Northern New Jersey, and saw a mayfly on the glass. Spinner, size 14, two tails, light grey/dun underside, heavily segmented abdomen, very small second wings. These show up on my back door and back windows in small numbers every April. Any opinions on possible species/genus? Beyond the question of what it was, I wondered where the dickens it came from. The lake is 150 yards away in a straight line from the front door. And it gets very warm in summer; tosses up a ton of bug life but not mayflys. There are some small springs about 200 yards away to the rear of the house but I didn’t think they survived the summers. Now I have visions of a relict population of Brook Trout hiding in the town land behind me. Something to think about until I can go fishing. Glenn GKT
The village idiot has shown uncharacteristic wisdom and good sense in avoiding me, as evidenced by actually being in Ennis during the first Western ‘Clave and not daring to show his face. Outrageous fantasies like you describe above, should he decide to believe them, would not work out well in reality. Hey Tough Guy, you’re sure a BAD ass! You want to take on a guy with what, twenty years on you? I’m sure that you strutted around with this macho, hard guy attitude at the local bars in Gardiner.
My experience has always been that those who go around bragging about how tough they are, aren’t. - Ken
… I honestly believe it would be water under the bridge if you’d just act like a regular person, show up, meet some people and hang out. OK, maybe a couple that you have really pissed will need some sort of apology first, … The village idiot has shown uncharacteristic wisdom and good sense in avoiding me, as evidenced by actually being in Ennis during the first Western ‘Clave and not daring to show his face. Outrageous fantasies like you describe above, should he decide to believe them, would not work out well in reality.
You are such a sssstud. I wanna be just like you when I’m an old geezer with a chip on my shoulder. - Ken
I would not hesitate to call this to the attention of the appropriate authorities.
Your finest hour, I’d imagine. — Charlie…
Really Ken? I would say that most anyone of good character and wisdom would avoid *you* too, but there are some folk here that seem to like or at least tolerate you, and I believe they are of decent character and wise beyond belief–so go figure this one. I will be at the Penn’s ‘Clave, and will at least attempt to fish with George/you, should y’all show. Is this an unwise move on my part? The occasion will certainly give you an opportunity to give George and me the verbal thrashing that we so richly deserve, as I know, "in reality", you are not suggesting that you might become physical with another ROFFian.
Hi Op, You appear to have a great mellon on your shoulders. If you ever show up in Montana, drop me an email and I would be happy to show you some of my *new* home waters. Thanks for trying to keep Ken honest. Paul — remove all x’s for reply email. To worry is folly so let us be jolly.
… I honestly believe it would be water under the bridge if you’d just act like a regular person, show up, meet some people and hang out. OK, maybe a couple that you have really pissed will need some sort of apology first, …
The village idiot has shown uncharacteristic wisdom and good sense in avoiding me, as evidenced by actually being in Ennis during the first Western ‘Clave and not daring to show his face. Outrageous fantasies like you describe above, should he decide to believe them, would not work out well in reality. — Ken Fortenberry
okay
–waldo, ticket concessionaire….. have coat rack, will travel.
okay –waldo, ticket concessionaire….. have coat rack, will travel.
I predict bad weather. — Charlie…
okay –waldo, ticket concessionaire….. have coat rack, will travel. I predict bad weather.
Exactly.
The village idiot has shown uncharacteristic wisdom and good sense in avoiding me, as evidenced by actually being in Ennis during the first Western ‘Clave and not daring to show his face. Outrageous fantasies like you describe above, should he decide to believe them, would not work out well in reality. — Ken Fortenberry
Really Ken? I would say that most anyone of good character and wisdom would avoid *you* too, but there are some folk here that seem to like or at least tolerate you, and I believe they are of decent character and wise beyond belief–so go figure this one. I will be at the Penn’s ‘Clave, and will at least attempt to fish with George/you, should y’all show. Is this an unwise move on my part? The occasion will certainly give you an opportunity to give George and me the verbal thrashing that we so richly deserve, as I know, "in reality", you are not suggesting that you might become physical with another ROFFian. Op –reluctant pacifist–
Op writes: I will be at the Penn’s ‘Clave, and will at least attempt to fish with George/you, should y’all show.
Uh, Op, George won’t be at the Penns Clave. Three things will keep him from showing up: 1. A yellow stripe down his back. 2. He doesn’t have a pilot’s license. 3. A yellow stripe down his back. But, I hope to fish with ya. <g Dave
… I will be at the Penn’s ‘Clave, and will at least attempt to fish with George/you, should y’all show. Is this an unwise move on my part? …
George won’t show and I’m pretty picky about who I fish with. I would decline to fish with any "sportsman" who’s nigh on a poacher and who boasts of destructive and illegal joy rides in our National Forests. An unwise move would be carrying an illegal concealed weapon. I would not hesitate to call this to the attention of the appropriate authorities. — Ken Fortenberry
HI op, send me an e-mail. I need your return e-mail address. Tried to send you something, but it just bounces. TL MC
The village idiot has shown uncharacteristic wisdom and good sense in avoiding me, as evidenced by actually being in Ennis during the first Western ‘Clave and not daring to show his face. Outrageous fantasies like you describe above, should he decide to believe them, would not work out well in reality.
Hey Tough Guy, you’re sure a BAD ass! You want to take on a guy with what, twenty years on you? I’m sure that you strutted around with this macho, hard guy attitude at the local bars in Gardiner. Willi
What a nice thing to say Willi. Enjoying your posts. George
yes, george, most of us share that feeling. and do you know why absolutely no one will respond to your posts in a similar fashion? because when you had the opportunity to describe your experience with the same sort of improving fisherman, you used it as the means to drop names, describe your own excellence, and falsely attribute an hyperegotistical statement to your adoring sheep: "…even an icon like you, george (or words to that effect)…" until you accept the fact that the difference between you and folks like willi is not measured by absolute talent or experience, but how you relate to your fellow man, you will never be accepted among gentlemen in the fashion you so deeply desire. awh
Got back from a great trip to The Juan, again admirably hosted by Bruce. Some good fishing, decent weather and great companionship.
[ Nice compliments from a true fisher-gentlemen snipped...] I also had a great time at the Juan. It’s one thing to read books and watch videos. As a novice, you can learn a great deal by experimenting on your own. It’s the *real* thing to watch guys like Willi, Charlie, Bruce, Warren, et al, work a piece of water. If your within eyesight or earshot of them, you can’t help but improve, fishing and otherwise. It has been often said that "Those that can, do. Those that can’t, teach." These fellows prove that, for the friends of the gifted, doing and teaching are the same thing. Danl
yes, george, most of us share that feeling. and do you know why absolutely no one will respond to your posts in a similar fashion? because when you had the opportunity to describe your experience with the same sort of improving fisherman, you used it as the means to drop names, describe your own excellence, and falsely attribute an hyperegotistical statement to your adoring sheep: "…even an icon like you, george (or words to that effect)…" until you accept the fact that the difference between you and folks like willi is not measured by absolute talent or experience, but how you relate to your fellow man, you will never be accepted among gentlemen in the fashion you so deeply desire. awh
I’m sure that is the way it seems to you Wayne, but rest assured you should not take me as seriously as you do. I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied tennis shoes. Nothing more, nothing less. geg
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – yes, george, most of us share that feeling. and do you know why absolutely no one will respond to your posts in a similar fashion? because when you had the opportunity to describe your experience with the same sort of improving fisherman, you used it as the means to drop names, describe your own excellence, and falsely attribute an hyperegotistical statement to your adoring sheep: "…even an icon like you, george (or words to that effect)…" until you accept the fact that the difference between you and folks like willi is not measured by absolute talent or experience, but how you relate to your fellow man, you will never be accepted among gentlemen in the fashion you so deeply desire. awh I’m sure that is the way it seems to you Wayne, but rest assured you should not take me as seriously as you do. I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied tennis shoes. Nothing more, nothing less. geg
…well, why doesn’t that "guy" post here more often. sounds like someone i could appreciate and identify with… why don’t you come to penns in may and stumble about with the rest of us? jeff
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – yes, george, most of us share that feeling. and do you know why absolutely no one will respond to your posts in a similar fashion? because when you had the opportunity to describe your experience with the same sort of improving fisherman, you used it as the means to drop names, describe your own excellence, and falsely attribute an hyperegotistical statement to your adoring sheep: "…even an icon like you, george (or words to that effect)…" until you accept the fact that the difference between you and folks like willi is not measured by absolute talent or experience, but how you relate to your fellow man, you will never be accepted among gentlemen in the fashion you so deeply desire. awh I’m sure that is the way it seems to you Wayne, but rest assured you should not take me as seriously as you do. I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied tennis shoes. Nothing more, nothing less. geg …well, why doesn’t that "guy" post here more often. sounds like someone i could appreciate and identify with… why don’t you come to penns in may and stumble about with the rest of us? jeff
okay
…..I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied
tennis shoes….. Yes, well, that’s because you always have at least one foot in your mouth. The mouth is, of course, firmly attached to your head, and we all know where that lives. No one could possibly walk thus contorted, even with velcro closures. Then again, you’re an idiot. Wolfgang
… why don’t you come to penns in may … okay
Yeah, that would be … interesting. — Ken Fortenberry
I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied tennis shoes. Nothing more, nothing less. geg
You misspelled "gag" BTW. –Steve
I’m sure that is the way it seems to you Wayne, but rest assured you should not take me as seriously as you do. I’m just the guy across the river that keeps stumbling on his untied tennis shoes. Nothing more, nothing less. …well, why doesn’t that "guy" post here more often. sounds like someone i could appreciate and identify with… why don’t you come to penns in may and stumble about with the rest of us? okay
You know what the funny thing is George? As much as you appear to be a buffoon, as much as you irritate people, as much as you are downright despised by a few, I honestly believe it would be water under the bridge if you’d just act like a regular person, show up, meet some people and hang out. OK, maybe a couple that you have really pissed will need some sort of apology first, but on the whole this is an incredible group of gentlemen that will accept people for what they are and be genuinely nice to anyone that is at least sincere, and approachable, and who possesses an ego no larger than, say, the state in which they are fishing. Considering how much people seem to dislike you, don’t you find it remarkable how many invitations you get to claves? People here are interested in camaraderie and sharing, not self-aggrandizement. I think you’d be surprised what could change. I do not hate you. You’ve insulted me personally, in counterattack to be fair, but nothing that I ever took seriously. The times you have really offended me were times when you were not speaking directly to me, when you tried to make yourself more important than the things we hold dear, such as a clave, or a friendship, or the memory of a person.
It has been often said that "Those that can, do. Those that can’t, teach." These fellows prove that, for the friends of the gifted, doing and teaching are the same thing.
Yeah man.
Got back from a great trip to The Juan, again admirably hosted by Bruce. Some good fishing, decent weather and great companionship. However, the thing that gave me the most pleasure was to see the growth in fly fishing skills of a couple of the participants. I’ve been fishing with most of these guys for about a year and a half. I was very impressed by the progress made by a couple of the guys. They started with little idea where to cast the fly, an inability to put the fly where they wanted, no clue as to what fly to choose and forget about presentation. (No offense meant by this) They have progressed to the point that they were able to catch fussy fish on a large river in difficult, murky water conditions. They were able to choose appropriate flies (one of them even gave me a couple flies that were effective for me the next day on several very tough fish), find appropriate spots and use appropriate techniques that resulted in some nice fish. Great to see! Willi
What a nice thing to say Willi. Enjoying your posts. George – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Got back from a great trip to The Juan, again admirably hosted by Bruce. Some good fishing, decent weather and great companionship. However, the thing that gave me the most pleasure was to see the growth in fly fishing skills of a couple of the participants. I’ve been fishing with most of these guys for about a year and a half. I was very impressed by the progress made by a couple of the guys. They started with little idea where to cast the fly, an inability to put the fly where they wanted, no clue as to what fly to choose and forget about presentation. (No offense meant by this) They have progressed to the point that they were able to catch fussy fish on a large river in difficult, murky water conditions. They were able to choose appropriate flies (one of them even gave me a couple flies that were effective for me the next day on several very tough fish), find appropriate spots and use appropriate techniques that resulted in some nice fish. Great to see! Willi
Never hear anything about flyfishing in Glacier. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
Never hear anything about flyfishing in Glacier. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
Jeff? — visit my web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~royalwulff/ something bogus to avoid spam)
Never hear anything about flyfishing in Glacier. Anyone have any first hand knowledge? Jeff?
ROFLMAO !!! — Ken Fortenberry
Never hear anything about flyfishing in Glacier. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?
I have never even bothered to research it because the fishing outside the gate is extraordinary. You can’t get into the park from the east without driving through the Blackfeet reservation, upon which is some of the very best fishing in the lower 48. There are so many high quality lakes and streams on the reservation that it would take years to explore them all. John.
Can anyone help me. I love biking and flyfishing in lakes in the South. It just seems natural that i should have a small one man fishing boat with pedals like a bicycle. Ideally it would have gears much like a 3-speed, or 10-speed bike. Could a bicycle frame be adapted to power a small boat? If anyone knows of such a beast or kits/plans, etc. please let me know. Thank you.
We have plans for pedal boats. These date back to the 40’s and 50’s. I do not recall whether any of them have gearing like a 3 or 10 speed bike. We charge $15 for copying and mailing. Contact us if you are still interested. Good Luck and Fair Seas Marshall and Jo Duhaime,Jr. Classic Boatworks of Maine – We build and restore classic wood boats. http://www.nemaine.com/classicboatworks
Can anyone help me. I love biking and flyfishing in lakes in the South. It just seems natural that i should have a small one man fishing boat with pedals like a bicycle. Ideally it would have gears much like a 3-speed, or 10-speed bike. Could a bicycle frame be adapted to power a small boat? If anyone knows of such a beast or kits/plans, etc. please let me know. Thank you.
We have plans for pedal boats. These date back to the 40’s and 50’s. I do not recall whether any of them have gearing like a 3 or 10 speed bike. We charge $15 for copying and mailing. Contact us if you are still interested. Good Luck and Fair Seas Marshall and Jo Duhaime,Jr. Classic Boatworks of Maine – We build and restore classic wood boats. http://www.nemaine.com/classicboatworks
Can anyone help me. I love biking and flyfishing in lakes in the South. It just seems natural that i should have a small one man fishing boat with pedals like a bicycle. Ideally it would have gears much like a 3-speed, or 10-speed bike. Could a bicycle frame be adapted to power a small boat? If anyone knows of such a beast or kits/plans, etc. please let me know. Thank you.
Hi there: Does anyone here have a good formula for a 9 – 12 feet leader balanced for a 5 weight rod? Tippet should be about 4-6X.. Many thanks in advance. jimmy C
Hi Jimmy, See my Webb page (Leaders) for tapered leader construction. Ernie Harrison Like to make fly-fishing stuff? See: http://users.ccnet.com/~emh/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi there: Does anyone here have a good formula for a 9 – 12 feet leader balanced for a 5 weight rod? Tippet should be about 4-6X.. Many thanks in advance. jimmy C
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Anybody here have experiance with the (made in Argentina) White River flyreels sold by Bass Proshops? I’m interested in the largest model with disc drag and 300 yard backing capacity for some saltwater flyfishing on a budget. They retail for $59.99. Thanks for the input. Spy in Hawaii
Anybody here have experiance with the (made in Argentina) White River flyreels sold by Bass Proshops? I’m interested in the largest model with disc drag and 300 yard backing capacity for some saltwater flyfishing on a budget. They retail for $59.99. Thanks for the input. Spy in Hawaii
Spy, I hope for your sake that you never hook a "big" fish on any $59.99 "Saltwater reel". I suspect it will melt on your rod like m&m’s in your mouth. However, I admit I’m not familiar with the brand, so I could be completely wrong….been there a few times. I’d shop around. You always get what you pay for. Walt — The Blue Ridge Book Gallery P.O. Box 5112 Banner Elk, NC 28604 http://www.abebooks.com/home/BLUEBOOKS/HOME.HTM
Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce
Over time, yup. Peter
No, but you could get a hernia in your hemostat. 
— Ernie Harrison Fly Fishing Books, Blood Knot Machine Wading Boots, Making Rods, Fly Tying Box Go to: http://users.ccnet.com/~emh – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you’re worried about lead poisoning, crimp it hard with your hemostats. Works for me.Pete C Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce
The lead paint was a problem because kids actually eat the paint. Lead is not soluable so unless you inadvertantly swallow the shot its probably a low level problem. The one exception I see is if you get some lead caught in your teeth. Lead is soft and it could stick to a filling or crevas in you teeth and later come off when your chewing food. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce I don’t know. Better safe than sorry. Pete C Young children have been known to contract lead poisoning from gnawing objects painted with lead based paint( in the old days!) — Bill
Change brands of shot. Some are harder than others and definitely stay on better.
Don’t cast. Stalk. — TimW, Halfordian Golfer "Guilt replaced the creel…"
Try running the leader through the split twice before crimping. This does put a wrap on the outside of the shot that may be subject to wear. I have also used figure 8 knots on thick leader to prevent sliding. That knot is relatively easy to undo. William Buchman
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
Brian Putting the other smart-assed answers aside, I’ll assume you’ve done all the usual things. Probably you are overhead casting, perhaps some fasle casting, and putting some effort into it to avoid clipping your ears. Since the splitshot loads up the rod more, the whole contraption is now arriving at the end of the cast with some violence, sending your splitshot into the opposite bank at just under mach one. So instead of high powered overhead casts, use a gentle lob with a big open loop, a flick or a roll. I usually allow my line to pull out straight downstream at the end of the drift, then pull gently toward the point upstream that I’m casting to. A little flick and the line just rolls out without any fuss. My 9 1/2′ seven wt. is the only rod I’ll use a conventional small loop, overhead cast with splitshot, as it has enough length and muscle to keep the line up without any extra effort on my part. Instead of all sorts of fancy replacements and gimmicks; stop false casting, slow down your delivery, open up the loop and let the rod work. Stepping down to a lighter or slower rod may help too. Peter
Tie a knot over the split and make sure the knot is over the back side of the split and not along the crimp seam. If its on the seam it will open up the crimp and you lose another shot. You will never lose a shot this way. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
Scrap the paper off of those "twister ties" that come on loaves of bread……use them for sinker action…..I love ‘em. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
Don’t cast. Stalk. — TimW, Halfordian Golfer "Guilt replaced the creel…"
Don’t cast. Plop! Mr. G. "Guilt replaced Catch and Kill with Catch & Release" ; ) "cast, drift . . . cast . . . drift . . .?" Is this nymph going to work or not Tim?
Pinch shot onto line and see if that helps. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
Hi Brian, Sometimes the problem is squeezing them on to tight, especially if you’re using lead shot. The lead shot is a lot softer than the "lead free" stuff and if you’re using either your teeth (not good – lead is poison you know), or forceps to close the split and you squeeze too hard, it opens up the back part of the split and the shot slips all over the place. I usually put the split shot on the line and squeeze it with my fingers just hard enough to hold it. Then I will take my forceps and squeeze it shut from the back of the shot, not from the split side. I watch the split close and when it meets and compresses slightly I *stop* squeezing. This way you close the back of the split securely and you can see if you’ve overtightened it. It rarely moves with this technique. However, as Peter and "another damn guide", both pointed out excessive forceful false casting may knock it loose anyway. Use water-loading as much as possible instead of false casts when fishing nymphs with shot (easier to do, and fewerangles). I’ve also used the "wrap it through twice" trick that William Buchman suggested, especially on soft BB shot and it works well. I always expect it to break where it’s wrapped around the shot and it never does. I’m still nervous about doing that, but it does stop it from slipping. Hope this helps, Dan Dan Gracia Orvis
Put it between two molars and bite down. It’s always worked for me. Later, – Ken
Lucky bugger, I haven’t got two molars:-I — Bill
I have two molars Bill, but they don’t meet. — Ernie Harrison Fly Fishing Books, Blood Knot Machine Wading Boots, Making Rods, Fly Tying Box Go to: http://users.ccnet.com/~emh – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Put it between two molars and bite down. It’s always worked for me. Later, – Ken Lucky bugger, I haven’t got two molars:-I — Bill
If you’re worried about lead poisoning, crimp it hard with your hemostats. Works for me. Pete C
If you’re worried about lead poisoning, crimp it hard with your hemostats. Works for me.Pete C
Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce
Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce
I don’t know. Better safe than sorry. Pete C
Could you *really* get lead poisoning from crimping split shot with your teeth? Bryce I don’t know. Better safe than sorry. Pete C
Young children have been known to contract lead poisoning from gnawing objects painted with lead based paint( in the old days!) — Bill
first pinch with your hemostats/pliers then try reducing the force of an number of your false casts DryFly Another Damn Giude – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks.
Um, you *are* crimping them closed, aren’t you?
no problem! Do not use split shot. Use twist ons. Trust me the way to go if ya gotta get down.
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Um, you *are* crimping them closed, aren’t you?
Maybe God is telling him to use dry flies. — something bogus to avoid spam)
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
_______ Brian, you should learn to tie your own leaders. Go andbuy yourself a complete set of hard and soft Maxima Leader Material in clear mono. Order a bottle of Knot-Perfect from me for $3 which I will absorb shipping charges and labor/handling, etc. A deal, I assure you. Use Knot-Perfect on each knot and at the tippet knot, use them as stoppers for your lead. There are other ways, but for nymphing, and/or lead flat/wire at knots, you will be much better off then using tapered leaders. Tapered, single strand leaders take a lot of mobility and tricks away from you. Reconsider: - or – shall we all revisit "Hand Tied Leaders" (?) I love making them. See: http://www.gink.com Place an order and I’ll include a surprise. I sort of am able to do things other employees can’t. I’m the President. Mr. G.
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks. Brian
I’ve bought cheap split shot, I’ve bought expensive split shot but no mater what I try the damn things inevitably fall off (or slip down to the fly.) I also tried tying on a dropper line with a small knot to keep the split shot from sliding off but, of course, it slid off. Anyone else have this problem and a solution. Thanks.
Put it between two molars and bite down. It’s always worked for me. Later, - Ken — Not speaking for anyone but myself
I reposted this because I got a very low response on the first try … can anyone offer suggestions for low-cost (or no-cost) sources (websites, catalogs, seed swaps, etc.)? I’m looking to grow a blue/lavender hibiscus syriacus (aka, rose of sharon, althea, blue bird, etc.) but have been unsuccessful in locating seeds/cuttings/plants. Would anyone who has such an h. syriacus be interested in swapping for some h. rosa-sinensis? Or, I’ll pay for postage w/ an SASE if you don’t want to trade. Please either post to this newsgroup or email me. Thanks! – Rob
I’m looking to grow a blue/lavender hibiscus syriacus (aka, rose of sharon, althea, blue bird, etc.) but have been unsuccessful in locating seeds/cuttings/plants. Would anyone who has such an h. syriacus be interested in swapping for some h. rosa-sinensis? Or, I’ll pay for postage w/ an SASE if you don’t want to trade. Please either post to this newsgroup or email me. Thanks! – Rob
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I’m looking to grow a blue/lavender hibiscus syriacus (aka, rose of sharon, althea, blue bird, etc.) but have been unsuccessful in locating seeds/cuttings/plants. Would anyone who has such an h. syriacus be interested in swapping for some h. rosa-sinensis? Or, I’ll pay for postage w/ an SASE if you don’t want to trade. Please either post to this newsgroup or email me. Thanks!
I’ve seen them advertised in Parks Seed, Wayside, and other catalogs. Mike Strickland USDA Zone 7 Sunset Zone 32
I reposted this because I got a very low response on the first try … can anyone offer suggestions for low-cost (or no-cost) sources (websites, catalogs, seed swaps, etc.)? I’m looking to grow a blue/lavender hibiscus syriacus (aka, rose of sharon, althea, blue bird, etc.) but have been unsuccessful in locating seeds/cuttings/plants. Would anyone who has such an h. syriacus be interested in swapping for some h. rosa-sinensis? Or, I’ll pay for postage w/ an SASE if you don’t want to trade. Please either post to this newsgroup or email me. Thanks!
The only ‘blue’ althea shrub that I’m aware of is Blue Bird which is sold as a plant by Wayside Gardens. This is (or was) a patented plant and not widely available: if the patent is still valid, vegetative propagation is not legal. It’s seeds sprout occasionally but do not come true. I’ve had mine in zone 7 for 25 years and recommend it highly. Photographs do not generally record the flower color accurately, but I think it is the best of the altheas. — Lloyd Fortney http://www.phy.duke.edu/~fortney/ has links to my garden, flower, flyfishing, and travel JPEG images as well as teaching, research, and stuff like that
: : Fishing Company and we have the Fly Tech waders in our online catalog at : I have been hearing good things about these waders and suspect that they I bought a pair of Fly-Techs 2 summers ago, looking for low-cost, light wieght pack waders. These were *junk*! The seam broke on the second use — the store took them back and said every one they sold ripped rightaway. They sent what they had left back, and will not stock FlyTech stuff again. I definitely wouldn’t buy these mail-order. But I’m just relating my experience; perhaps others have had better. Because of the boot-foot’s popularity in hunting, etc., you can get decent (though heavy) boot-foot waders at a reasonable price (my Red Balls are still going strong). But I’m still searching for some stocking-foot waders FRU (For the Rest of Us)… JonCook.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : : Fishing Company and we have the Fly Tech waders in our online catalog at : I have been hearing good things about these waders and suspect that they I bought a pair of Fly-Techs 2 summers ago, looking for low-cost, light wieght pack waders. These were *junk*! The seam broke on the second use — the store took them back and said every one they sold ripped rightaway. They sent what they had left back, and will not stock FlyTech stuff again. I definitely wouldn’t buy these mail-order. But I’m just relating my experience; perhaps others have had better. Because of the boot-foot’s popularity in hunting, etc., you can get decent (though heavy) boot-foot waders at a reasonable price (my Red Balls are still going strong). But I’m still searching for some stocking-foot waders FRU (For the Rest of Us)… JonCook.Jammerlab
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Rich, In response to your inquiry about boot foot vs stocking foot waders I prefer the bootfoot waders since my waders pull double duty for waterfowl hunting. I am always concerned about losing a boot when encoutering the muck associated with waterfowling. I am a representative of Champion Fishing Company and we have the Fly Tech waders in our online catalog at http://championfishing.com I have been hearing good things about these waders and suspect that they will be a good seller for us. Both stocking foot and boot foot waders are offered in both 3.5 and 5 mm weights as well as wading boots for the stocking foot waders. If you are interested in the Champion Fishing Company business opportunity check out my website at http://members.aol.com/blind10691/index.htm or e mail me for more info and a copy of our 200 page print catalog. Happy Fishing, Brett Lindsey
Brett, I just pulled up "http://championfishing.com" and I was at the "Kerrville Telephone Company’s I-NET service" web page. You may want to have someone look into this. However: http://www.championfishing.com seems to work fine. Brian
Hi Rich, In response to your inquiry about boot foot vs stocking foot waders I prefer the bootfoot waders since my waders pull double duty for waterfowl hunting. I am always concerned about losing a boot when encoutering the muck associated with waterfowling. I am a representative of Champion Fishing Company and we have the Fly Tech waders in our online catalog at http://championfishing.com I have been hearing good things about these waders and suspect that they will be a good seller for us. Both stocking foot and boot foot waders are offered in both 3.5 and 5 mm weights as well as wading boots for the stocking foot waders. If you are interested in the Champion Fishing Company business opportunity check out my website at http://members.aol.com/blind10691/index.htm or e mail me for more info and a copy of our 200 page print catalog. Happy Fishing, Brett Lindsey
I fish exclusively in southern chile. I used to fish with boots. not anymore. shoes are far more pleasant to use than boots. I use Hodgman shoes and like them. That is my experience. Others may disagree. Mario http://www.inteligente.cl/Clientes/Sur_de_Chile/sur.html
Fished in bootfoot wader for years and its time for a new pair. Before I make the plunge for new ones would like to hear some of your opinions on which kind to buy (boot or stocking) as I can only afford one pair. Also any comments on brands, types and/or styles would be appreciated. Thanks Rich
Hi Rich, Boot foot waders are very fast and easy to put on and are warmer in extreme cold. Great for certain situations. Stocking foot with lace up boots give you better foot protection and stability for hiking on streams. In our store in California we sell 99% stocking foot waders. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY
How about durability ? I have owned a pair of Orvis stockingfoot for 5 years, I have used them a lot, and as a result there is still some neoprene between the patches and the aquaseal, I believe. Anyway, I have notices that even though I use gravel cuffs, I tend to get leaks in the foot area, because of friction between the boot and the wader (it is unavoidable, the shoe is flexible, thus there is friction). I am wondering if bootfoot waders are better from the viewpoint of leaks, or if they develop leaks at the joint between the wader and the boot. -Vittorio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fished in bootfoot wader for years and its time for a new pair. Before I make the plunge for new ones would like to hear some of your opinions on which kind to buy (boot or stocking) as I can only afford one pair. Also any comments on brands, types and/or styles would be appreciated. Thanks Rich Hi Rich, Boot foot waders are very fast and easy to put on and are warmer in extreme cold. Great for certain situations. Stocking foot with lace up boots give you better foot protection and stability for hiking on streams. In our store in California we sell 99% stocking foot waders. Bill Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA 800/4000FLY
Fished in bootfoot wader for years and its time for a new pair. Before I make the plunge for new ones would like to hear some of your opinions on which kind to buy (boot or stocking) as I can only afford one pair. Also any comments on brands, types and/or styles would be appreciated. Thanks Rich
Fished in bootfoot wader for years and its time for a new pair. Before I make the plunge for new ones would like to hear some of your opinions on which kind to buy (boot or stocking) as I can only afford one pair. Also any comments on brands, types and/or styles would be appreciated. Thanks Rich
i think that it depends on what time of year you do most of your fishing and how much walking you do in them. i would never be without my bootfoots for winter fishing (they keep your feet so much toastier, and are so easy to get in and out of) since you already own a pair you know the one major drawback is that they are a pain to dry out, from taking a cold water dunking or sweat. in warmer weather i wear stocking foots, but am thinking of getting some bootfoots, because they are so much easier to get in and out of. one other thing, if you have bad or weak ankles, bootfoots may not provide you with enough ankle support. i would recommend quiet sport or bare waders. both have great reputations.
Best advise don’t buy rotten/cheap wading shoes….get the Borger shoe company that makes them ….sorry no address in WI somewhere…Millwaukee? Anyway once in awhile they have seconds which are of the high end boots like Simms, Streamline as they won’t wear any better or worse than any of the others. use a pair of nlyon Hodgeman’s about $40…..again 3 years old just died due to barb wire…….Cabela’s neoprenes are $90 aren’t bad……Mike — Enter the WWW fly tying contest by visiting my web site:http://www.commonlink.com/~Midwestflytying
Fished in bootfoot wader for years and its time for a new pair. Before I make the plunge for new ones would like to hear some of your opinions on which kind to buy (boot or stocking) as I can only afford one pair. Also any comments on brands, types and/or styles would be appreciated. Thanks Rich
I find that stockingfoot/boot combo feels more secure and gives me better ability to cope with uneven river bottoms in the current. However, I keep my first pair of bootfoots around for use in the salt, so I don’t have to worry about corrosion of grommets, etc. on the boots. By the way, I got a pair of Danners, which are kind of pricey, but certainly not as much as a good pair of hiking boots. If you like to get into strong current from time to time, I would highly recommend trying a pair on. The Danners feel like good athletic shoes compared to some of the stiffer wading boots. I have seen an ad for a wading shoe by Bare that looks very similar in construction to the Danner, and may have the same benefits. Fish on, Allen