Scott, Not sure what would cause the problem except the guides themselves (but not sure why that would happen or loose wrappings. I have built a great many rods, from 2 wt. to 9 wt. fly rods, and 8ft to 12ft heavy surf sticks for conventional reels. Always use color preservative and flex...

Chota Love my Chota boots. Rock solid and comfortable to wear all day.

Hexagraph 8' 4/5 and Hardy Perfection 7.5"4 wt. Got to love slow action rods!!!

Mark, I will not be making the "Gathering" this year. Change of plans - actually, change of life - getting Married "again" and too much to do between now and than - selling house, etc. As to the vise, not interested in trading unless it is a nicely framed salmon fly (LOL) I have too much...

I bought this vice as an addition to my tools and found I simply did not need it. Used to tie approximately 5 flies. Vice, pedestal base, c-clamp, carrying case. Sell for $125 plus $10 shipping. See review of this vice at http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index25.html

"Borrowed" this from another board - thought you might enjoy - Rules for Fishing in the Country 1. That farm boy standing next to the barn did more work before breakfast than you do all week at the gym. 2. It's called a 'gravel road' No matter how slow you drive, you're going to get dust on...

Already sold - but you can look at what you missed at this link-http://www.pbagalleries.com/search/item111596.php?&PHPSESSID=6414bf3b204827b53d3119b3da1ba0b3

Adams - Catskill tie. You can float it ; trim hackle on bottom and let it sit tight to the surface; drag it under and fish it wet. - Does it all!

IMHO- I have built a large number of rods with both single foot and traditional snake guides. I find the actual performance in the hands of the average caster to be equal. Subtle changes in flexibility and weight produced by the single foot guides are neither noticible nor beneficial to the...

You will love it. Great trip. Always enjoy going with my TU group. It is a must do for northeast fishermen.

Gary, Make sure the beads you are using are countersunk on one end. Beads that are not countersunk will always jam on the bend. Place the smaller hole on the hook first and the larger (countersunk) hole allows for the bead to slip up past the bend without difficulty. Also, a bead that is too...

I'll be ther Friday and perhaps another day. Would like tag to read Ahab Paul Metzger

The idea that a great number of fly anglers from the Northeast will converge on Roscoe for one week is exciting and stimulating. Imagine being able to fish and talk with other like minded individuals for a week. All drawn together in one place by a common interest. The sharing and brotherhood...

Event is also posted on FAOL. What's the secret?

Got to love the post !!! Satire certainly cuts through the BS and lets us see ourselves.

Willow, We are all smiling with you!!!! Glad you had such a wonderful day. As for me, feeling very good, three weeks and 2 days since surgery and I am going to the Y to walk on the treadmill. No weights or vigorous workouts for another 3 - 4 weeks - still leaves a lot of time to get in...

Right you are - Closer to 5 am than 7 am. Guess I was dreaming that I actually slept late. Thanks for your help.

This is one of those "I sometimes wonder if it is only me" questions. When I post on this board the time shown on the post appears to have no relationship to the actual time posted. This morning I posted about 7 am and the post indicated a time of 12:15 am. I believe I have set the user...

Willow, The joy of ownership is only a click away http://www.hexagraph.com/ Paul- PS - I am on the mend! Starting to feel good -

Hey Willow, Hexagraph rods are made from graphite strips assembled in a manner similar to a cane rod - the resulting "void" is filled with a "foam" like substance. Results is a smooth, soft rod - action very similar to my cane sticks. As to why I use it primarily for dry fly fishing - I...