3M is generally credited to have applied this the use of tiny nano sized silica filler (used in resin, which is a used as a way to bond graphite or "carbon" fibers together. This nono sized filler is so tiny that it is able to literally surround the carbon fiber particles and make them up to 30...

Fair enough. I am clearly not an English Major! As for the prices, I drew them off the web sites for each company. I appreciate that you have shared your reasoning. You show promise for your attitude lad. I was expecting a snooty, yuppy response and you've hit me in my wallet. A viscious move...

This is a very touching post my friend. Do me a favor. Carry on your pop's tradition with pride and each time you fish, raise a toast to those that fished before us all. If this was your father's passion, then let it be yours now. Let me ask you a question too. What makes you think your father...

Awesome post, very fun to read. I will put flies on here when I get more time. Unfortunately, I'm too busy the next few weeks to have much time. I want to put the Electric Deceiver up for the Salt guys and also an emerger pattern. Once I get going on flies I won't be around this part of the chat...

I had this happen to me today at Costco. I was the only one in line while the dolt behind the counter proceeded to talk to another Costco employee (who appeared to be on break) about his fantasy football league. The nerve of him. He wouldn't even look at me until he was finished. Have you ever...

The material I used was placed in italics for a reason. This clearly indicates, to any reader, that I did not pen the information. If you take it as otherwise, you are clearly focusing on the fact that I did not actually follow the proper MLA format for using a reference and on that I will admit...

I actually had to look that word up man! Good one! Clearly you prefer unornamented, denuded, antiseptic, inconspicuous, minimalistic, unvarnished verbage as opposed to my gastrous, flamboyant, bedinized, baroque, rococo, bedecked, swanky and luridly appareled posts.

The vise I grew up tying on is an old Bronze Edition Regal Pedestal with their Midge Head which I find is cool for most any trout flies. On really big hooks I switch to the standard head. As I got into Saltwater Flies though I began to find that the Regal wasn't a true 360 so I went with a...

Unfortunately, Bill did pass away in Feb. of 2008. I have spent a great deal of time studying his tests and I'm a big fan of his. The part of my post that is in italics is relevant to this post (and his work) in that it tests all popular leader materials for some pretty important things. Of...

An attack is always the best way to explain why an Orvis product isn't the best isn't it! Bravo! Well done.

No, not challenged by technology really and nothing against an avatar either, just don't want one. Glad to hear you're satisfied with my hiring practices though. I've been a frustrated customer in larger stores when the one guy working waits on one person for a half hour and can't even manage to...

research by Mr.Bill Nash (Italics) and Catskill Kid (plain text). Hmmm. It appears that no reply has been sanctioned by Orvis.

I don't actually say anything. Once we sit down in the interview, I mention that I noticed they had a hard time following me (assuming they didn't keep up) and this makes me wonder if they would be able to handle the fast pace of the sales floor. Depending on the candidates answer, I then make a...

In tight--and I mean super tight conditions, try this Joe Humphries leader. PA nymph fishermen are the best on the planet earth with tigh quarters and Humprhies learned from the best there is. If you end up using it, you'll be able to cover some serious water without any issues: 5'6" 3X .017...

Well Pal, I appreciate the comment. The truth is though that none of us matter and we won't take any of this material crap with us when we die. We are mere blips of nothingness in the grand scheme of the universe. But, we're here and trying to do our best is all that we can do (depending on our...

Just the same, it is therefore the person applying for the job who has the obligation then to present their disability before a decision is rendered, no? I don't recall me typing anying about discriminating against anyone who had a legit disability. THAT would be illegal, right? You perhaps...

You might try reading the entire post for your answer, you'll find it's a few more than 15. What you won't find is that several have disabilities, from war wounds to being deaf to having ADD to other, more substantial issues. Each one of them tries very hard to accomplish as much as they can in...

As it should be kyle! What flies will you be focusing on this winter? ---------- Post added at 11:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:40 AM ---------- Regarding the four venemous insults in your most recent post: No comment. I've concluded my test of your character. I apologize for...

If you were up for a phone interview, we could certainly talk ok. Based on your experience in retail and your passion for Fishing, I would be willing to discuss whatever positions were open at the time of your interest ok. ---------- Post added at 12:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:10...

The Anderson test is nothing new. The entire rod building industry PERPETUATED and INVENTED it over ten years befor his post was made. I clearly stated that the test we use is NOTHING NEW. Try reading. You're a nasty spirited, vulgar punk, nothing more. Why else would you cast the first stone...