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| Foothills bamboo fly rod | 11/21/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: I have a bamboo flyrod, 3 piece with 2 tips 9 feet long. All that is in the handle is the name ...
A: I think what you have is likely one of the "phantom" Montague bamboo rods. Some were made for fly ...
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| winston fly rods | 11/10/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: I just inherited 4 Winston bamboo fly rods. They area 7.5 '- 3 oz #9849, 8' Lt Salmon # 1050 both in ...
A: Winston rods have been around for a long, long time. The value depends upon the model, condition and ...
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| old sear roebuck and co. | 9/27/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: ok how much would a perfect condition sears %26 roebuck fly fishing rod never out of packaging fiber ...
A: The value of any rod depends greatly on the length, number of pieces, weight of line it was designed ...
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| phillipson fly rod | 9/22/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: I have a phillipson bamboo fly rod in mint condition it says Phillipson Perfection Impregnated 7' ...
A: Phillipson was a Denver rodmaker from about 1945 until 1960. The impregnated rods were initiated in ...
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| fly fishing | 9/13/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: you talk about a leader and a tippet whats the difference
A: The leader is the entire line that extends from the end of the fly line (usually monofilament) and ...
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| Leader length | 9/1/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: Just started fly fishing....yesterday!Is there a specific length for my leader? I cast out 40 feet ...
A: Ron, It really depends on what fly line, the type of fishing, and the fly you'll use. Generally ...
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| Montague Rapidan Bamboo 9ft fly rod | 9/1/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: I would like to know the value of the above rod. I have original tube and sock. Rod is in excellent ...
A: Your Montague rod is one of the most common models from the most prolific maker of bamboo rods. If ...
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| Fly line leader | 7/22/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I was wondering if my thinking is correct. You have your fly line and you attach your leader to that ...
A: Alex, That is the correct attachment. If you purchase pre-made leaders you will get the leader and ...
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| wright and mcgill rod | 7/14/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: I recently aquired a fly fishing rod that is in an aluminum colored tube with a greenish lid and has ...
A: Your rod was made between 1947 and about 1952. It is essentially a Wright & McGill Granger rod, as ...
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| cortland embassy 60 | 7/3/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I have a cortland embassy 60 reel and am wondering if it is acceptable to use with a 4wt rod and ...
A: it really comes down to the balance of the outfit. For me, I place my index finger just ahead of ...
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| fly fishing line materials? | 6/28/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: Yes, Dan I recently started fishing for salmon in alaska Rivers and creeks only and i have a couple ...
A: Sorry, I'll only answer your question if you buy me a trip to Alaska to fish for Salmon, then I can ...
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| fly fishing for bass | 6/13/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: i just started fly fishing last fall.i started out with a 6 wt. rod and reel .i have been able to ...
A: Ed, I apologize for the delay in getting back with you, I was out of town and didn't mark my status ...
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| Shakespear executive fly rod and case | 6/6/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: I have a Shakespear Executive fly rod... It is a Model A848. It has a leather case The says ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding - been doing a little fishing. Shakespeare Wonderods have a loyal ...
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| Fly Line | 5/24/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I have a 8' Daiwa rod from about 1973. I haven't used for many years and want advise on what line to ...
A: Sorry for the delay, judging by the length of the rod I would recommend starting with a 4 or 5 ...
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| older hardy fly rod | 5/21/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: mike... iasked joe douglas a similar question but i found more info about my hardy rod. rod: Hardy ...
A: That is a very nice rod - one of the few Hardy rods that really appeals to American fly fishermen. ...
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| bambo fly rod made by kiraku&co japan | 5/14/2009 | Michael Sinclair |
Q: my grandpa got this bambo fly rod in 1961 its never been used its in perfect cond whats the value of ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering - I actually just returned from a fishing trip in the Smoky ...
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| No knot eyelet | 4/11/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: Gary, this is in response to the question posed by a beginning fly fisherman. I fly fished when I ...
A: Tom, First, there are two sizes of knot eyelets depending on what size line you are using. I have ...
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| hip boots | 3/21/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: i was just wondering how to maintain hip boots. i have a rubber pair of hodgman hip boots and i have ...
A: Scott, I have never used Vaseline but I did pull this off the Hodgman website: How do I care and ...
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| Bass on a fly | 2/17/2009 | Gary Tchida |
Q: i have been a fly fishermen for a few years and have mainly targeted trout or panfish. But, now i ...
A: Sorry for the delay Sam. Since you have experience catching trout and panfish there really is not ...
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| Caddis pattern | 2/17/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: I like to fish nymphs, but seem to struggle identifying good sub-surface caddis patterns. Can you ...
A: I don't always know the actual *names* of many of the fly patterns I tie and use. I can help with ...
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| Fly Tying vise | 1/15/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: Dan, I’ve just recently gotten into fly fishing, and I decided that I want to start tying my own ...
A: You threw me for a loop for awhile there. I could NOT figure out how my vise would be any different ...
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| Chenille | 1/15/2009 | Dan Fink |
Q: A friend in Australia has asked me when chenille first came to be used in fly tying, and I can't ...
A: I had to pull out some books (and scanned E-books from the 1800s) that I haven't looked at in a long ...
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| mcgill-wright fly rod | 11/3/2008 | Dan Fink |
Q: I have a MW rod unknown year by is marked as GaMU-75 on rod and Eagle Claw on handle. the Rod is in ...
A: I'm fond of fiberglass -- I often fly fish with an old Shakespeare Wonder-rod. If you still have ...
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| bamboo fly rods | 7/14/2008 | Michael Banville |
Q: I have inherited 3 bamboo fly rods. Two are fly rods and one is a fishing poll. The fly rods are ...
A: Leila, I am not a bamboo rod expert by any means, but you might tap people like this (below) who, ...
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| connecting the no knot eyelet to the yellow plastic fly line | 7/4/2008 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I have been fishing all my life, but i have never fly fished. a week ago my wife got me a ready to ...
A: Bradley, I used the no knot eyelets when I first started and found them to be difficult to use at ...
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| grainger champion 9' 5 wt cane rod | 5/31/2008 | Dan Fink |
Q: I am refinishing a Wright & McGill 9' rod I got at a yard sale . It is in nice shape save for a ...
A: I own and have refinished only 2 bamboo rods. But I can take a shot at the question! My GUESS is ...
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| Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc. | 5/3/2008 | Dan Fink |
Q: I have an old fly rod from my grandfather that I am trying to find a value on and possibly a ...
A: If you are lucky, there might still be a sticker on it with the line size. It'll be a letter code, ...
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| Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc. | 5/3/2008 | Dan Fink |
Q: I have an old fly rod from my grandfather that I am trying to find a value on and possibly a ...
A: I have an old Montague also. They were decent "workingmans fly rods" and are not particularly ...
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| First Time Fly Fishing | 5/1/2008 | Dan Fink |
Q: I need to dummies guide on how to setup a fly fishing reel (pictures would definately help). Any ...
A: I'd recommend the book "Curtis Creek Manifesto" for any beginning flyfisherman. It's informative and ...
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| Trout fishing | 4/8/2008 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I recently got a fly fishing rod for my birthday. I am interested in fishing rivers and will like ...
A: Brendan, Your question has many variables so I will try to answer as concisely as possible. ...
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| Lake Fly fishing | 3/31/2008 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I live on a small 66 acre lake in northern Jersey. There are Largemouth, Chain pickerel, and panfish ...
A: Sam, Great question, there are a lot of opportunities for flyfishing lakes. I would try setting ...
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| fly fishing tackle | 11/27/2007 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I stumbled upon the AllExperts site trying to find out how to put fly fishing gear together. I ...
A: I apologize for the delay, I will answer your question. The backing is the base for your fly line ...
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| fly rods | 9/28/2007 | Gary Tchida |
Q: My wife and I are new to fly fishing. Did a drift boat with guide up on the Snake River in Jackson ...
A: Tim, Thanks for your question. I would consider a 3wt and maybe something larger like an 8 or 9 ...
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| Rigging Backing, line, leader, tippet... | 9/20/2007 | Gary Tchida |
Q: Gary, I'm a new (okay REALLY new) fly fisherman. I've got my backing and line on my reel, but how ...
A: Roderic, Welcome to flyfishing, this is a good question to ask. The size and length of leader will ...
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| I would like some info on bamboo rods. | 3/6/2007 | Michael Banville |
Q: Hey there, I would guess that you live somewhere around Jackson WY. I love that part of the country. ...
A: Scott, I am not familiar with bamboo rods or antique reels. If you search Google and Ask.com for ...
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| fly fishing rod | 2/23/2007 | Gary Tchida |
Q: My father passed away over 20 years ago.He left me an Orvis bamboo rod - Style Battenkill, Serial ...
A: Generally speaking, bamboo rods can be valuable - I would try contacting Orvis Company directly or ...
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| selecting fly line | 1/28/2007 | Gary Tchida |
Q: I have a redington 910 fly reel with a 78 berkley rod and i want to know what weight fly line to buy ...
A: Keith, I assume you have a 9/10 reel and a 7/8 weight rod, so I will answer based on that. If my ...
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| New Travel Rod | 12/18/2006 | Gary Tchida |
Q: Gary, thanks for your response. I want to clarify that I understand. So, if there is an inch of ...
A: Jonathan, I wrote a response earlier but it does not appear to have registered so I wanted to ...
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| bamboo fly rods | 11/27/2006 | Gary Tchida |
Q: Someone just gave my husand a bamboo fly rod that needs to be redone. Can you tell me where to find ...
A: I would try the major fishing retailers such as Orvis, Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela's to name a few. I ...
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| how to cast | 11/26/2006 | Gary Tchida |
Q: i am a fisherman of about 3 years. i have struck up an interest in fly fishing, so as you can see i ...
A: I am glad you have decided to give fly fishing a try, it will bring a new dimension to your fishing ...
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