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Gear Review: HMH’s Tube Fly Tool
Posted on November 21st, 2009 No commentsI haven't named this one yet, but I was stoked to finally tie something I've had pictured in my head for forever now
Well I finally got a chance to play with a couple new toys yesterday. Singlebarbed’s 6th Finger Scissor, and HMH’s Starter Tube Fly Tool.
To tie tubes in the past, I’ve either used an allen wrench, or just put the tube directly in my vise’s jaws. The allen wrench works okay, but I’ve never been able to spin/stack deer hair without the wrench slipping a little in the jaws from all the torque on the tube. Putting the tube right in my vise’s jaws worked alright, too, but I ran into the same problem when spinning hair, and would sometimes crush plastic tubes.I ordered the HMH Tube Fly Tool from J Stockard Fly Fishing. They aren’t one of my sponsors or anything, I just like doing business with [...] Continue Reading…
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Catch Magazine
Posted on November 21st, 2009 No commentsThis post has been sitting in the drafts pile since early August, so after yesterday’s free magazine post, I figured now was as good a time as any to hit the publish button on this one.
I spoke with Brian O’Keefe the other day about a new project he’s been working on with Todd Moen called Catch Magazine.I’ll be completely honest. I had already heard of Catch Magazine when it initially hit the web, and the second I hit it’s front page for the first time and saw it was another one of those pdf-flippidity-doo-dah-internet-page-flippy-dippy-things, I hit the back button. It wasn’t that the cover photo sucked or anything, in fact, it was really good. It was just that I had already been disappointed by another flippy-fly magazine, who started out strong and then fizzled into a 15 page quarterly publication on how to be be a really cool fly [...] Continue Reading…
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A Better Alternative To Epoxy
Posted on November 21st, 2009 No commentsThere comes a point in every fly tyer’s life that they’ll want, or need, to use epoxy. Unfortunately, epoxy is oftern frustrating to work with. You’ve gotta mix it right; you’ve only got a limited amount of time to get it on there, etc. It’s because of this that several alternatives to epoxy have become increasingly popular with fly tyers: Tuffleye, Rio Knot Sealer, and Loon UV Wader Repair.
Now, there’s a new player at the table. Clear Cure Goo.Clear Cure Goo is still a mom & pop operation at this point, however, after reading the test results on this stuff when compared to it’s rivals- I’m guessing it will be a household name in no time- at least where fly tyers live.
Clear Cure Goo is another UV light cured product. However, unlike the Rio and Loon products, this stuff stays clear after exposure to extended periods of heat. And [...] Continue Reading… -
Buy You This!
Posted on November 21st, 2009 No commentsIn case you missed it, the Fall ‘09 issue of Hatches Magazine is making it’s rounds between bathrooms and fly tying benches around the world. Click here to order your copy today!
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A Better Alternative To Epoxy
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No commentsThere comes a point in every fly tyer’s life that they’ll want, or need, to use epoxy. Unfortunately, epoxy is oftern frustrating to work with. You’ve gotta mix it right; you’ve only got a limited amount of time to get it on there, etc. It’s because of this that several alternatives to epoxy have become increasingly popular with fly tyers: Tuffleye, Rio Knot Sealer, and Loon UV Wader Repair.
Now, there’s a new player at the table. Clear Cure Goo.Clear Cure Goo is still a mom & pop operation at this point, however, after reading the test results on this stuff when compared to it’s rivals- I’m guessing it will be a household name in no time- at least where fly tyers live.
Clear Cure Goo is another UV light cured product. However, unlike the Rio and Loon products, this stuff stays clear after exposure to extended periods of heat. And [...] Continue Reading… -
Naked Women Fly Fishing
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No commentsNow that I have your attention, let me start by saying that I haven’t forgotten about this place. Fact is, I’ve been uber-busy writing research papers for school, and cheering on my son’s undefeated flag football team. Fair warning- he’s a linebacker, and you’re wasting your time thinking you can get past him.
I’ve also been helping a good friend with a new website that should prove that despite what some in the print media think, people on the internets have an attention span. It’s called www.flyaddicts.com, and I can’t deny that there is a lot going on over there. But I’d suggest that you first check out the articles, art, and videos that have been popping up on the homepage.Next, if I were you, I’d check out one of the newest blogs to pop up. AKFishcounter. I haven’t seen such raw realness in a fly fishing blog since the [...] Continue Reading…
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Am I Really Writing About This Stuff Again?
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No commentsI just read a blog post over at the newly revamped Drake Magazine website by noted shoelace hater, Tom Bie. Yes, he really does hate shoelaces. But that’s not what this is about. This is about a well written piece Tom wrote dubbed, Print is Dead.
As the 15th Drake makes its way across the country this fall, I find myself intrigued by all the recent chatter on the downfall of magazines, most of it coming from new-media pundits shouting their favorite proclamation: “Print is dead!”
Tom goes on to illustrate why he feels that maybe, just maybe, print media hasn’t been kicked under the rug just yet.
If we’re talking about technology like Amazon’s Kindle, which allows readers to look up words, change font size, and buy almost any book they can think of in a matter of minutes, then I’ll concede the point: it provides new, innovative, creative ideas. But [...] Continue Reading… -
This Fly Tying Session Sponsored By…
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No commentsDead Shit For Kyner
Au Sable Big Water Preservation Association
Schliske Bamboo Fly Rods
Buster Wants to Fish
This Is Fly
The Fiberglass Manifesto
Reel Pure
Beattie Outdoor Productions
The Anglers Net
The Drake
Trout Unlimited
Patagonia
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Stinky Waders
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No commentsI’m just about finished with my first full season in a new pair of waders. I fished the Battenkill with Geoff a few days ago (great day, report to come this Winter when you’ve got cabin fever to the worst degree) and they were already a little smelly when we started. Afterwards, they were thrown in the trunk.
The next day I was alerted to the fact that my wife opened up the trunk, when she went to get a camping chair or something. All the sudden, I heard a series of 3 dry heaves, followed by the sound of the trunk slamming shut.
After I got hollered at about leaving them in there, I forgot about them.
Meanwhile, 2 or 3 days went by. I opened up the drivers door to go to work in the morning and that sweet stench came rolling out at me; so I just ignored it, [...] Continue Reading… -
Fly Shops Gone Wild!
Posted on November 20th, 2009 No comments“Just a reminder that the fishing behind my lodge & retail shop is for “Members Only”. It’s private and monitored 24/7. While I do not own the water, I do own the rocks beneath. This is New York State Law and it will be enforced if you trespass. Also, if I or another property manager that I designate asks to see your fishing license and you refuse to show it,that carries another charge. It’s the same as the Douglaston Salmon Run (DSR) in the lower part of the river. Let’s respect private property and if you would like to know how to become a “Member”, please contact me. Thank you. As soon as I am able to I’ll write a story on how to become a “Member” other than lodging or guiding with me. Thank you and Fish ON!! Let’s have a great 2009 Salmon & Steelhead Season.”
“When you [...] Continue Reading…