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Witz,

It would be easier, yes, but t would also remove the function of the rib, which is to secure the hackle and keep it from breaking. And should it break (to fish' teeth), the rib will keep it in place for a while.

Martin

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Wouldn't it be easier/simpler to tie in the mono ribbing before palmering the hackle, rather than afterward? If I'm wrong, why?

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January 31, 2011--Hi! It may have taken me a while, but I did catch up with your page, despite the doubt of one of your commenters. Happened as I was researching a piece on Spey and Dee flies, flies I fish often but, I'm ashamed to say, am sadly lacking in background, or more specifically, who originated what patterns and for whom. I want to thank you for your interest in my little book on the hitch and your comprehensive coverage of it. I am grateful. And, yes, I think it is likely I will write a sequel "if the crick don't rise."--All very best--Art Lee

Witz,

I'm using Firefox and I also have a Flash blocker enabled, but I can't recreate what you say you are experiencing... When I click either the video title, the thumbnail or the text "View XXX in full size" I see the video as intended - I just have to enable Flash for the single video with a click.

We absolutely don't want to deceit anybody! Just deliver nice videos...

Martin

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OK, I got it figured out; The apparent runaround happens only in the Firefox browser, and only because it doesn't have Adobe Flash Player. I tried it in Internet Explorer, and it works there.

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Every video whose teaser I click on ("watch xxx here") just leads to another page of teasers, and again and again and again.

If there's a purpose to this deception, I can't figure out what it is..

Submitted by Marius Pretorius on

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Can the Yellows be caught in dams? If so wat bait is used? were do you look for them, close to the edge/shaw or deep in middle of dam?
Wat is the best time to fish?
I stay in the Northwes province Hartbeespoort

Thanks Alan

I'll be adding lots more over the next few months with what I have. I've still got some holes, but I think i have a decent start to a collection.

Submitted by Jim Stievater on

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I am trying to find a source for white hen pullet capes for dry fly wings down to size #22. Any suggestions?

Submitted by Larry Pitman on

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Joe,
Did you go to school at Montana State University in Bozeman with Mike Smith and Larry Pitman? Damn boy, your famous.Mike would be proud.

Charles - the tail of the Silver Darter is a slip of Silver Pheasant Wing Quill. As Martin says, Bird Fur is a Whiting product and should be orderable anywhere Whiting products are sold.

Submitted by Neil Nice 1737246351 on

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Nice looking fly, but why use bug bond for the head? I was taught to use varnish as it soaks into the thread wraps and makes the head more solid and durable.

Submitted by stijne on

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Living there and fishing there for almost 30 years but still searching for the places on that trailer..
greetz

Dates for a show in Copenhagen have now been announced; March 17th.
Hope to see some of you guys there.
/atli

Submitted by bruce clair on

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I am in possession of ten [10] hand tied streamers by Keith Fulsher. New, never used. Does anyone have an idea as to the value of these?

Submitted by Byron Haugh on

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I don't think you want to use antron for the shuck. Antron mats when it gets wet. The Craig Mathews invented Sparkle Dun Comparadun calls for using zelon for the trailing shuck.

Love the clouser minnow my 2 favorites are all white with white lead eyes, or chartreuse over white with red lead eyes both have caught many a bass for me.

Submitted by Charles Mann on

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Bob: Bird Fur streamer in the 2010 streamer swap. Where can I purchase the Bird Fur. I can not find it in any shops here in Maine

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What is the material for the tail on the Silver Darter by Chirs Plato The fly is shown on the 2010 streamer swap. The tail material was omitted on the recipe.

Ronda,

Well, it will do you little good to ask us. We don't sell anything.

Follow the link to thye publisher in the fact box and turn to them for purchases. It seems like you can order the book online.

Martin

Submitted by Ronda L. Floyd on

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Would like to Purchase a copy of The Best Rivers of Patagoina for my husbands birthday. English version if possible.

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