oliver, A pretty neat idea, but I would just tie before n afters. They work great and can be tied in tiny midge sizes. For a little extra add a holographic or opal tinsel mid section to the fly. Ive found that can make the difference on midging trout. :)

I dont wear gloves for winter fishing. I just keep hand warmers in my wader pocket and i also on really cold days will place warmers in the cuff of my sleeve, so the they are pressed against my wrists. It helps but for the first couple of hours it doesnt matter what you got. Then its like your...

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Lol I've never seen an illustration of any knot that didnt make the not seem complicated. But like all knots, the more you tie the easier they are to tie. I think the uni knot illustrations are even more confusing lol

Sounds like you had a ball when you unlocked the hatch Tom. That really is a great feeling. And after a 3 month hiatus, im sure it made it even better. The hooks Rusty suggested along with a couple other Daiichis have a wide eye. The gap is a tad wider but the eye is what really comes in...

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Who's "neff"? Who cares.......

I dont actually pop the poppers. I just cast and slowly drag them back in on top. Trout of all sizes will strike, reminds me of bluegill fishing. Except it's dark and they are trout. :)

When its dark out, trout pound the hell out of poppers. It's really amazing. Yes, this reply is over 3 months late. :)

Everything bagels rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And watch out for the ghosts!

Mife!!!!!!!

Shit! now they will stock 5" trout!