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A lousy old fly rod

Learning and experience can solve a lot of difficulty.

Andrej...

... is hands down the best guide for this region. He will take you places other guides don't even know exist. He is your man, 100%!

Thanks!

Carl,

Thanks to much for the donation! I wanted to send a thank you mail when I got the notification from PayPal, but my mail is still acting up, so you get a heartfelt thank you here.

Martin

Donation

Martin, I’m glad that GFF is back up and running again. The temporary loss of the site due to the ransomware attack reminded me that I hadn’t donated in awhile so when I was able to open it today I sent a PayPal contribution. Love your site and am happy to support it.

Just use the site

As it is right now, things seem to be running and most problems have been solved, even though a few glitches still need some attention.
So for the readers and users, it's just a question of returning to the site and start using it.
And my request for content contributions is of course the same.

Glad to see you alive and kicking

What can we do to help.

Not fish food

This one would go on my cap. Too beautiful for a steelhead.

Beach Science

Dear Martin,
Thanks for your positive comments. The book learns you much about waves , tsunami and what to (not) do when you end up in quick sand. All very important knowledge for flyfishers.
Greetings
Bart

The fly caster is the source

The fly caster is the source of ALL the energy, speed (and distance) of a fly cast. Fly rods do not provide accuracy or distance or energy to a cast. You can't buy a rod which will make you a competent fly caster - but competent instruction and practice can

Great article!

What an inspiring build story! I have been thwarted by the "equipment wall" many times and it's refreshing to see other ways to achieve beautiful results!

One thing that really struck me about this net was its elegant proportions...is the hoop a single strip from a 3/4" thick trim piece? How thin, in the other dimension, does it need to be in order to bend w/ stovetop steam?

thanks and, again, great build!

Sage X 8110-4

The new Sage X Switch line 6110-4, 7110-4, 8110-4 has revolutionized switch rod design. My pick for Salmon is the 8110-4. My standard King Salmon fly rod (fish between 20-35 lbs) is Sage X 896-4. The power of the X line, like Igniter allows you to fish way lighter rod weights and handle way bigger fish.

Looking for good fly fishing

Looking for good fly fishing video for salt water

Priorities

Personally, I would've put your Second as First.

renato rizzi

Translation: beautiful drawings done well, they recall the drawings that the big names in fly fishing made, not being able to count on mobile phones, photos in general. so they relied on the pencil, charcoal to reproduce the flies, a nice return to the past, it should be rewarded and valued plus it is Italian and this is a plus point

original: disegni bellissimi fatti bene ,ricordano i disegni che facevano i big della pesca mosca non potendo contare su telefonini,foto in generale. quindi si affidavano alla matita,carboncino per riprodurre le mosche ,un bel ritorno al passato,andrebbe premiato e valorizzato in più è italiano e questo è un punto in più

The Sam's One Bug

Thanks for re-posting Soren's video of him tying my father's fly. Check out @samsonebug on Instagram or additional videos on youtube. Thanks again. Wade Blevins

Featured on Murder She Wrote

S11, Ep. 20 "Another Killing In Cork", Rod Taylor presents one to each of his guests for the next day's fishing.

Green Wonder

Green Wonder need recipe to tie

Tiemco TMC 518

Jill,

It's a Tiemco TMC 518, also size 32, as you can see by clicking on the image to see a larger version.

Martin

Small and Smaler Photo

Just wondering in the small and smaller photo what the other hook is in that photo?

Thanks!

My pleasure!

Serge,

It's a great addition to the tool. Thanks for helping.

Martin

I'll see if I can find it

Bart,

Thanks for the recommendation - and sorry for the late reply. Sound like an interesting book, and I'll see if I can track it down somewhere. That might not be easy. It's listed on Amazon - in Japan! And a search on the title leads to your comment here ...

Martin

Restoration

Thank you all for your kind words. It was a labor of love and hopefully, will plant the seed in young Ian for a lifetime of fly fishing.

Favorites 3

First, I fish small rivers and creeks around my place chasing brook trout. 3 wt 7’ G Scott for dry fly. Smooth and «agreable», it is a moment of serenity lol. But, for efficacy, 3wt 10’6´´ Vesper…a real charming euro rod.
Second, for Steelhead, sea trout, sea bass, big northern brookies, lake trout, 7 wt 9’6’’ Drifter II is my weapon now. This rod had put on the side my old Orvis HLS 6wt 8’6´´and also my Sage One 7wt 9’.

Third and most important for me, my Atlantic Salmon Rod. Boy I have tried many…but I am sticking on a 9wt 9’6’’ Scott custom build in 2018.

Restoration

What a great tribute to memories on the water from GrandFather to Grandson. This rod was is incredibly beautiful not only in the fit and finish JB has facilitated but also in having a soul that can be carried on for generations to come. You are a very talented and paid attention to every detail JB, the thought and consideration you put into the rod building process is simply phenomenal.