Thank you to all for the comments. The bucktail is old, which may be the biggest problem. However, I will be sure to make all wraps count from here on out. I think I do have the tendency to get a little careless with my wraps every now and then.

I tied up a bunch of smaller clousers a couple of nights ago. Last night while admiring my handy work, I noticed that if I run my fingers along the bucktail, I sometimes pull out a couple of fibers. Is this a common problem? Am I not cranking down on the thread enough? I tried applying a...

Myself and buddy of mine are interested in floating the Lehigh with a guide sometime later in March or early April. Anybody have any suggestions for some good guides to contact? Any idea on average cost? Thanks.

If you wind up in the Southern/Eastern portion of VT, look up Doug Florence at the Vermont Angler in Ludlow. Great guy, guide and teacher.

Thanks guys. I'm just trying to make myself feel better about getting something not completely "new." I guess it's the obsessive side of me taking over... I'm really pumped for this new vise. I've been tying the overwhelming majority of the flies I've used for the past two years, and am...

The wife sent me out to buy my own Christmas present yesterday. Not a bad deal at all... I settled on a new vise...a Renzetti Traveler, my first nice vise. I wound up having to settle for a display model, as the store only had left-handed versions in an unopened state. I got the original...

I just found out that I may be in and around the Okemo mountain area the last week of the year. I know this is last minute, but does anyone have any recommendations for a fly fishing guide? I am aware that the Vermont fishing season is closed, but understand that some sections of certain...

I remember reading a story a while back about a guy who caught every species of trout. In fact, I believe he did it using the same rod. Does anyone know that guy's name and where I can get more information about him? Thanks.

I have the opportunity to fish one of the sounds down in the Outer Banks, possibly next week. I have fished there before using conventional tackle, but wanted to make the switch over to fly fishing for the upcoming trip. I've mainly encountered some small stripers, small speckled trout, and...

Thanks Jessie, Just out of curiousity, what did you upgrade to? Is there anything you didn't like about the Launch? From what I've read, a lot of people love the launch. I've actually read several times that certain people prefer it to some of the more expensive models. I confirmed that I...

I just got back from testing some rods. I actually only cast two, but looked at a bunch others. Specifically, I cast the Orvis Clearwater 9' 5wt four piece, 9.5 tip flex, and the Sage Launch 9' 5wt four piece. I liked both, but the Sage really blew me away. With no effort at all, I put...

I've been in the market for a new set up, mainly for use in NJ and the once or twice a year trip to fish the upper delaware. I have already purchased an Orvis Battenkill Mid-Arbor III reel (the extra spool deal was too good to pass up) and have been looking at rods in the low 200s. I've been...

I tied up five American March Browns last night, to kick off my winter tying session. I managed to nail the first two or three, but kind of tailed off after that (something I need to work on). The biggest gripe I have with the last two or three is that the mallard flank wings seem too thick...

Hey James...great to see you on here. The big D is unfortunately not an option. With the sun going into hiding slightly earlier and earlier everyday, I can't swing the drive even if I leave work slightly early. By the time I'd get there, I'd have to go home. I was looking for a slightly...

I am thinking about heading out for some smallie action later this week. Anyone have any thoughts on the North Branch of the Raritan? I've spent some time around AT&T off of 202, but only ever managed a couple of stocked trout (probably no longer around) and some really small smallmouths...