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    A Few Recent Shots

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    Fantastic!!

    I have a bit of a health issue, and am wondering how tough the fishing is. My daughter and her family camped on the St. Mary's River right in Kimberly in July, and I'm thinking of going out for a visit next year. I'm wondering if I could catch any fish right close to Kimberly.

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour

    Favorite Dry Flies

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Dry -Wet Hybrid ........ or ............. more like a Griffith's Gnat with a Chukar or Partridge Wet Hackle tied just behind the eye of the hook, and fish it DRY of course, with a bit of Floatant as necessary. This was Dy-No-Mite on one of the local lakes last fall.

     

    I am looking forward to trying it again as soon as the ice comes off.

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour.

    Who Uses Fiberglass Or Bamboo?

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Don isn't kidding about how much time it takes to finish a blank, especially if you choose fine grade silk. I used yli 100 wt silk that is just a little thicker than pearsall gossamer. Having never used silk before, it took me a really long time in the beginning to get it to where I was happy with it. However I got more proficient with every wrap and I am happy with the finished product:

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    Another option is to use silk that is heavier, like yli 50 wt which is much easier to work with. I would highly suggest ordering a rod and working on it over the winter so that you aren't tempted to rush:)

     

    As another user mentioned, you can always buy a new or used rod, but ensure that it is from a respected dealer. Here are a few that I am aware of:

    - http://www.coldwatercollectibles.com/classics.html

    - http://classicflyfisherman.com/PRE_OWNED_RODS.htm

    - http://www.codella.com/binventory.htm (already mentioned)

    - http://www.vintageflytackle.com/collections/bamboo-rods

     

    Bamboo veterans will suggest that you try a taper before you purchase a rod. This can be very hard to do, and some of the dealers above offer a 3 day inspection period where you can see if the rod is for you.

     

    Roast,

    Looks like all that is left to do is dip it.

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour.

    Furled Leaders

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Hey Dick, I have not tried furling with silk, but have a used several different materials. I try to keep a constant tension and stop the twist when the leg is reduced by about 10% (I think that is the measure). Also, if you don't break one or two when working with a new material, you probably aren't twisting enough.

     

    Thanks Conor,

    I furled up four or five using silk thread and used the measure you talk about, maybe even going to 15%(15-18 inches on an 8 foot furl). I guess I'm going to have to break one to see how much twist it will take. I have also thought of putting some flytying wax on while I'm spinning it to see if that will hold it together a bit better. I bought a silk line and it seems to have a waxy substance on it.

     

    At any rate I will keep you posted as to how I make out.

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour

    Furled Leaders

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Just my 2 cents

    I fished braided leaders for a few years. Although they turned over nicely and cast well the thing I hated about them was a retention of water that would dump during the pickup and forward cast. It resulted (for me that is in my own experience) in a small shower of water drops that proceeded the line to the water which did not help stealth. The kick up of water on the pick up in turn would result in a slower pick up as it added weight. Something that doesn't happen for me with Furled.

     

    Braided and furled leaders are totally different. Furled dress with floatant nicely to float, they pick up no more water than a hand tied leader and don't throw water on the false cast. The braided do not float well and absorb a goodly amount of water.

     

    When using these type of systems as opposed to just a tapered leader it does take some experimentation to "tune" the leader for not only the length of taper for the line you are using but also the amount of leader you use to your terminal flies. They do turn over and straighten really nicely. I can use more tippet to fly with control.

     

    They are not for everyone or for all fishing situations, where they shine and I bring them out are in flat tail water dry fly work to enhance a delicate presentation such as in snout hunting or dry fly work on lakes. They are not made for nymphing or streamer work.

     

    Hey Doc,

    Thanks for your two cents worth. A lot more valuable than that. I really appreciate your detailed description. I have one more question for you.

    How in tarnation do you get a silk thread Furled leader tight enough so that it stays furled. I have tried several times and it will not stay furled. I have made monofilament furled leaders in the past and they turned out real nice.

     

    Thanks,

    Dick Seymour

     

     

    Are Bow River Trout Leader Shy?

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Nice Doc,

    Stop by as I got a few of Alex"s handmade s silk made furled leaders , I give ya a nice one , turns over sweet and will go with your silk fly line

     

    Doc/ Dutchie,

    I'll be heading down south soon, fishing a bamboo rod for the first time. I have a brand new silk line and two cans of Mucillen wax(grease), but no instructions to apply. Any special instructions or do I just dip my finger in and get at it??

    I have made furled leaders in the past but not with silk thread. I do have a couple spools of green silk but at this stage it would be easier to buy a couple of silk leaders. Does Alex sell them or just make them for himself and his close friends?

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour

    Items For A Very Ill Friend

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Fishinglivin,

     

    Good for you...stepping up for your buddy.

    I checked with my wife and she has given away everything that would be appropriate. She suggested to try the Salvation Army, Goodwill etc. So I GOOGLED "FREE STUFF", and this is the best deal I could come up with:

     

    http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/zip/2874393411.html

     

    Sounds easy enough..... you should be able to get all his "NEW" LINEN AND BEDDING needs right there.

     

    Sorry I couldn't be more help. If I come across anything else I will let you know.

     

    Warm regards,

    Dick Seymour.

     

     

    What Do You Think?

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Kristi,

     

    http://ozarkflyfisherjournal.wordpress.com...he-eugene-bend/

     

    I have used this knot for the last ten years or so, and I really like it a lot. We tested different knots at a Fish Tales Seminar a few years ago, and we actually broke the tippet before the Eugene Bend. I was totally sold after that.

     

    Regards,

    Dick Seymour

     

    ps......Here are a few more links:

     

    http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=chr-gree...nd+fishing+Knot

     

    http://video.fishingclub.com/video/Knot-Wa...7YVD&t=Knot Wars 2009: Gryp v Eugene Bend

     

    http://206.210.94.83/collaterals/pdf/fhf_k...eugene_bend.pdf

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