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| Subject | Date Asked |
| CHAMPION FLY ROD MADE BY FOSTER BROS ASHBOURNE DERBYSHIRE | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE OWNED THIS FLY ROD FOR APPROXIMATE 30 YEARS, AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHAT THE APPROXIMATE ... A: Foster Brothers was a well-known maker of 'workingmans' bamboo fly rods. So, generally, they are not ... | |
| bamboo rod | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: About 20 yrs or so ago I purchased a Daiwa Seiko Hexagon Whisker Bamboo fly rod 8'6" 567wt. w/ cloth ... A: One reason you are having trouble finding information is that the Whisker series from Daiwa is ... | |
| value of fly fishing reel | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: what is the value of a sears robuck model130 serial77931561 fly reel in good shape just curious ... A: Many different companies have made reels for Sears Roebuck over the years, with many different model ... | |
| flly rod ID | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a fly rod from my uncle who lived and fished extensively the puttah river outside of ... A: I will need more information to make a decent guess at the age and value of your bamboo rod. Is it ... | |
| Fly rod identification | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been fly fishing for a little over a year now and have slowly been acquiring some gear. Just ... A: Probably your best bet is Vic Johnson's book "Fiberglass Fly Rods" -- however I don't own it so ... | |
| Foothills bamboo fly rod | 11/21/2009 |
| 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 pattern | 2/17/2009 |
| 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 vise | 1/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chenille | 1/15/2009 |
| 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 rod | 11/3/2008 |
| 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 rod | 5/31/2008 |
| 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 Fishing | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
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.
Organizations
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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