Does anyone from the forum live in the WNY area. Anyone fish Oatka or Ishua? These are my home waters. I also fish the allegheny when ever possible. In fact Im taking the old lady up there this summer for a trip. I need another five weight pack rod --- 3 or 4 piece --- so Im not lugging a long...

I am wondering if you could have any gadget or tool at your bench besides the essentials, bobbins etc.. What would it be? Does it exist? Is there something that you've made at home that you feel is indispensable? Personally the simple magnetic hook keep on my benches are my savior. As a boy my...

Hey All, I will be meeting Mark for the "Gathering" up in the Catskills in the first week of June this year. I have never fished there before and I am not exactly sure what to tie. I have looked up fly fishing in the catskills and I havn't seen much besides caddis flies. Can anyone advise me as...

Hey All, I'm planning on heading down to Roscoe NY. Anyone have any ideas if there are any B&B's down there? Taking the wife and visiting Willow. Should be fun. Thanks -- Bear

Hey guys....I have been looking at some of your posts and I am gratefull that I found some guys that know what they are doing. I am a craftsman as well but I build tying stations. As a sort or artist / craftsman I am thinking about getting into rod building. The first question is do you have to...

Hi all, hi willow! Thanks for referring me to the board. There are many good posts. I wanted to tell all that I am looking for a 4 piece 5 weight rod with a medium to fast action. I would love to trade with a tier that is looking for a beautifull tying station that I might be able to trade with...