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Very cool video, thanks for sharing. I thought don was using a Morgan hand mill now. Cool to see the tools used, both bought and engineered like the rod binder.
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Last year I bought a dewalt dw 745. I thought that this was a good saw for me, as I'm not a pro, but still wanted a capable saw for projects at home. The rack and pinion fence is great but can only rip up to 20". The drawback to the saw is that the arbor isn't large enough to allow it to use a dado stack. I have a router table that I can use, however I really wish a dado stack was an option. You had to go up to the next level to get one that supports this and looking back I kick myself a bit. The other drawback is there isn't a really good place to clamp a feather board on the table surface and you cant use the magnetic ones due to the aluminum base. All things to think about. I thought I just needed a basic saw, but it doesn't take long for your eye to wander.
I paid $260 through lowes online when they were having one of their web only sales, our dollar didn't suck and everything was 15% off;)
$400 for a Bosch sounds really good, especially if it includes a stand. I think that dewalt wants over $100 bucks for a basic scissor stand thats usually not included.
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I just downloaded a booklet that comes highly recommended from Members on the Fiberglass rod forum. I'm ordering a build kit from swift this winter, and hope to document the process. The booklet is free and you can get it here: http://swiftflyfishing.com/collections/epic-premium-ready-to-wrap-fly-rod-kits/products/epic-custom-fly-rod-build-book
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The highlight and the reason that I went was to hear Tom Rosenbauer's presentation " Taking your fly fishing to the next level". It was awesome. He just explained and simplified the whole game. Excellent!!
Totally agree, really enjoyed his presentation. He is such an excellent teacher who really drives home the message: as long as you're having fun, your doing it right. Trout, carp, tenkara, czech nymphing, big streamers... who cares. I think that many fly fisherman loose sight of this.
I also loved both of Borgers sessions today. He is the foil to resenbauer, as his presentations have a more serious tone. He is a weath of knowledge, and I like his scientific approach to the sport, for me that's fun.
They're both great.
As for the show, ya it's similar to other years. But where else can you try the latest rods when it's -10 C outside. It got me excited for spring and has given me a kick in the but to start tying for next season.
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Just checked out the website for the upcoming fly fishing expo. I am really excited to see Gary Borger coming back this year. I really enjoyed his seminars a couple years back. Also really excited to see Tom Rosenbauer. During the winter I love listening to his podcast while tying flies. It's also great to see Mr McLennan back to share his knowledge.
Looking forward to attending the expo this year!
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Cabelas (USA) has their cgr Fiberglas rods 60% off today only. http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-CGR-FLY-RODS/1873450.uts
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Roast,
As a FYI, general feedback on the Foot Tractors is that they are SUPER heavy!
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Gotta say, I have the Patagonia predecessor to the foot tractors, and they only come out at very specific times (e.g., the Thompson). They are way too heavy to hike with daily, and also brutal for walking on wet grass or, even worse, on a stripped log.I am on my third pair of the Guide Boots from Simms.. I'll stick with them.Great feedback, I will stay tuned to this thread.
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I have Patagonia river walkers (discontinued) that have treated me well. Super light, EASY to get into, and have held up to 3 years of fishing, however I am not hard on gear.
My next boots will be Patagonia foot tractors. I haven't read anything overly positive on the new tacky rubber, Felt is ok but I still slip a lot wading the bow, the aluminum bars seem like they would offer the best traction but have a weight penalty.
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Thanks for posting:)
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Cool video and great collection taco.
This winter I'm building an epic 686 glass rod. I am hoping it will be my new nymph, streamer and large terrestrial workhorse for the bow. Never fished glass before, but I love my cane rod for dries. I really enjoy feeling the rod load and I hope the epic will give me a similar experience when fishing those subsurface flies.
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I also got mine at wholesale. I think they were around 20 bucks. Super easy to do and I will be able to get at least another couple years out of the boots. I would advise getting the biggest felts that they sell. I have size 11 boots, and the biggest they sold barely fit. Use the steps in the video here:
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They're about to send up another like-concepted field test demo of a pack based on fly fishing so that might be interesting.
Glad you mentioned this. I have been mulling around getting a mindshift trail all summer but may hold out a bit longer. I always though fly fishing specific companies charged a premium, however camera companies take this to a whole new level. The weak dollar hasn't helped either.
Any details you can share about the new fly pack (size comparison, features, etc?)
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Swift has made 'once in a blue moon' available for free for a limited time. This film is awesome, and I enjoyed Carl's casting as much as the scenery and fish. You have to choose unlimited download and a they will email, you a Vimeo link to the video. A great way to spend some time with the recent closures,
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I really like 8'6" for a 4wt. For tight waters shorter can be an advantage. If possible demo different lengths. Personally I don't really love short rods but everyone is different;)
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Bamboo is a bit out of your price range, however I would suggest that you try out some glass rods if you are looking for something slow that's good for delicate dry fly work. You will have to slow down your stroke, but you might really like it.
I know that fish tales have butter sticks and echo glass. Orvis also recently put out a new glass rod, but I don't know if country pleasures stocks it.
Best of luck in your search, however ensure that you cast the rod before you buy. Shops are more than happy to let you try them. It's also a good idea to bring your current reel to see how the rods balances.
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Very cool work Brent! You also need to start a thread on your cane rods;)
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We had our daughter out at 5 months doing Grassi lakes in canmore. It may depend on the type of pack you get. We have an osprey, which we like, but I like the design of the deuter a bit better.
They have to be able to support their heads which takes a few months.
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That's awesome! When I broke my sage it took about 5 months to get it back. They had to build me a whole new rod as well. Your lucky!
The warrenties rod companies offer are pretty crazy. You pay a premium up front, but I have always got my money's worth out of the program.
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I'm an amateur photographer, so take my advice with a grain of salt. I really like Lightroom, however as previously mentioned it isn't free. However it does have a lot of great features that make it worthwhile. It lets you easily organize your photos and makes it easy to adjust your photos or add various effects. I don't have a go pro, so I don't know what the file options are, but if it has RAW use that. RAW files allow you to easily change things like white balance and edit the photo in a nondestructive way.
If your getting blurry photos in low light, up the ISO on the camera. However raising the ISO introduces digital noise and your photos can start to look grainy. Which can be good or bad depending on the look you want. For bright conditions keep the ISO low for the least amount of noise and generally the best results.
The best thing to do is to play around with your camera, In the digital age, it doesn't cost anything to experiment.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Mental illness is very real, and as you said, talking about it is an important first step.
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Fiberglass has my interest piqued. I finished out a bamboo rod a couple years ago and really enjoy fishing with it. Never fished with glass, but it's next on the list. I am very interested in the modern epic (476, 580, 686) and steffen (7'9 or 8' 4wts) glass rods. I hope to also pick up some vintage fenwicks.
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Today scadden is having a cyber Monday sale. $200 off clearanced priced boats under $1000 and $300 off clearance boats $1000-$2000 . Those are probably the best prices you will see all season.
I have a scadden pontoon with the laser lock frame. I bought it when I had a truck. Now that I have a car, I would opt for frameless since I don't have as much space. The frame is really nice to fish from since you are a bit higher up.
If it were me and I had a big vehicle I would go for the andreason model. Super easy to set up with a v shaped toon and I like the frame.
If space was tight I would go for the predator. I Don't think I would like having a tube in front of me when fishing, but haven't tried it so who knows.
http://www.northforkoutdoors.com/show-season-sale/
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Hey Bob,
I have a pair of simms guide waders that I have had 7+ years. During that time I have only had to do pinhole repairs. If your waders are gortex, turn the waders inside out and spray the waders with dilute isopropyl alcohol. The holes will appear as a dark spot. Use a small amount of aqua seal and rub it into the hole. This will seal the waders up good as new. You want to only cover the hole as the aqua seal does breath. Never repaired a tear, but you can find some good videos here:
Epic 686 Build
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The mail arrived today with something that I spent the past year lusting over, an epic 686 fiberglass rod. These blanks are from a small company out of New Zealand called Swift. I bought the rod as a ready to build kit, which the company offers. The only experience I have in the rod-building department is wrapping out a bamboo rod I purchased a couple years ago. For that I used spar urethane and this will be my first time using epoxy. I thought I would document the process, as these have been some of my favorite threads on other sites. I don't have any affiliation with swift, so you will get my unbiased views on the process from a beginners perspective. It should be fun.
Why did I choose this rod?
Currently my favorite rod to fish is a 7' 9" 5 wt bamboo rod. I like how you feel the rod load and unload when casting, and it makes hooking an average fish feel like a monster. However I struggle with it when using heavier nymphs and streamers. Also with the shorter length, mending is a little harder. The biggest downsides that I find are the metal ferrules, extra care required and I am always worried that I'm going to break it.
I'm hoping that the 686 will be my go to rod for the bow. These rods have a reputation of being pretty bombproof and it will hopefully have the feel that I'm looking for. The 686 is highly regarded in the Fiberglass Fly Rod Forum and is considered fast... for glass. Putting the blank sections together and making a couple casts it's definitely a lot slower than any of my other graphite rods but quicker than the bamboo.
Getting the Rod
I ordered the rod online through their website. I asked a lot of questions before ordering and the owner of the company, Carl McNeil, was usually the one who answered. I thought that was pretty cool. I waited a little longer to place my order, as I had heard that they were in the process of changing the 686 from a 3pc to a 4pc. All reports say that swift has been pretty spot on in retaining the action when moving from 3pc to 4pc, but it's early days and there aren't a lot 4pc 686 rods in the wild yet. I liked the idea of having fewer pieces, however I've already checked and the 4pc will fit in my suitcase.
I chose the 'nude' color just because I hadn't seen anything like. They have a bunch of colors and every now and again they will do a special edition. You can choose different grips (full wells, cigar, western) I chose western and what color your reel seat is, I chose black.
I ordered the rod on Feb 29th, it was shipped from New Zealand on March 3 and I just got it today. I was pretty surprised by the speed.
If you’re looking to order a rod, there is an online coupon: 'bigfish' that gets 10% off your order.
Unboxing
The packaging is pretty slick. The kit includes everything you need to build the rod. The box even converts to a rod-building stand if you don't have one. The rod tube is fiberglass, which I have never seen before. It's super light and feels really strong, it's also nice that it won't dent like aluminum. The cork looks to be nice quality and the grip is really comfortable. The other components look to be equally nice. Snake brand universal guides, ZiCr stripping guide, 100wt silk thread included as well as various epoxies
This what came with it: