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About Dan Fink
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Expertise
I'd like to focus on fly tying, though I am happy to answer questions about fly tackle and techniques. Any questions regarding fly tying tools, materials and techniques are welcome, and I always make a point to link to further reference materials (websites, books and videos) in my AllExperts answers. I am especially interested in teaching beginners how to get started in fly tying...it can be frustrating until you get the hang of it!

Experience
I have been a fly fisherman and fly tier for 28 years. I started both flyfishing and tying when I was 12 years old, and never stopped. I specialize in trout in both rivers and stillwaters, but have branched out into pike, bass and saltwater species. The contents of my fly boxes number in the thousands, all tied by me.

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AllExperts.com expert in "Science for Kids" for many years.

Publications
My writing, photographs, and fly patterns have appeared in The Drake Magazine, Fly Rod and Reel Magazine, and Fly Anglers Online.

Education/Credentials
BA Technical Journalism

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Dan Fink 
In Category  Fly Fishing

SubjectDate Asked

Foothills bamboo fly rod11/21/2009
  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 ...
old sear roebuck and co.9/27/2009
  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 ...
fly fishing line materials?6/28/2009
  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 ...
Caddis pattern2/17/2009
  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 ...
Fly Tying vise1/15/2009
  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 ...
Chenille1/15/2009
  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 ...
mcgill-wright fly rod11/3/2008
  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 ...
grainger champion 9' 5 wt cane rod5/31/2008
  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 ...
Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc.5/3/2008
  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, ...
Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc.5/3/2008
  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 ...
First Time Fly Fishing5/1/2008
  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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