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I usually find some good deals on necks. Not usually A quality, but good for nymphs and large drys. I use the FF Show as a time to stock up on supplies, and I usually buy at least one totally useless fly tying tool hoping it will revolutionize my fly tying. AK, that's because there are less and less fly shops and more and more guide services. Being a business owner most of my life, I find it strange that so few of the guide services put on demos or seminars. One would think teaching newbees how to fly fish would be good for business. Here's a plug...The Tight Lines fly shop has a large booth at the show and are very helpfull. Their shop has most of the items one would need and they are always glad to answer tying questions. If you are ever in Pine Brook, NJ, I would recommend checking them out. RC, Find a fly tyer that doesn't have anyone watching him and tell him you're just getting started and could he show you how to tie a basic nymph pattern. I've had guys show me start to finish. Trust me, they want to show off their skills. See you there, Cdog -- Corndog ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corndog's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1696 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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I agree with Cdog. Tight Lines is a great shop. That's where I buy all my material. I even took classes there in the fall. If you have any questions they will answer them. When I want to learn a new pattern I go there and buy the materials and they show me how to tie it. If I don't understand it the first time they will do it again. I would recommend them to anybody new or old to fishing and tying. Jeremy -- Fly Guy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fly Guy's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=2001 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Corndog;102827 Wrote: AK, that's because there are less and less fly shops and more and more guide services. Being a business owner most of my life, I find it strange that so few of the guide services put on demos or seminars. One would think teaching newbees how to fly fish would be good for business. Here's a plug...The Tight Lines fly shop has a large booth at the show and are very helpfull. See you there, Cdog I agree Cdog... most don't demo. I noticed this year again Mr. Humphries is staying in retirement and (so far) not listed to provide a casting demo. Too bad.. man with great dignity and class. I do sit in on most of the seminars. I enjoy listening to the various techniques that each guide employs, and their PATTERNS! I am a habitual note taker, even with the lights out. Paying attention and someday finding yourself in a simular situation... helps out. TL, I had a spey rod and just fooled around with it till one day saw Drew make a few casts and signed up for a series of instructions. Well worth every cent those lessons were I'll tell you. /IMG -- AKSkim *.... Red Sox Nation *and the rest of MLB #1 in posts scrubbed *Winner of the NEFF 2007 Most Prestigious Award* *(Former RSN) Chairman of Don't Sign A-Rod Committee* *::16 - 0 Incontaminatus::* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AKSkim's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1171 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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AKSkim;102832 Wrote: I agree Cdog... most don't demo. I noticed this year again Mr. Humphries is staying in retirement and (so far) not listed to provide a casting demo. Too bad.. man with great dignity and class. I do sit in on most of the seminars. I enjoy listening to the various techniques that each guide employs, and their PATTERNS! I am a habitual note taker, even with the lights out. Paying attention and someday finding yourself in a simular situation... helps out. TL, I had a spey rod and just fooled around with it till one day saw Drew make a few casts and signed up for a series of instructions. Well worth every cent those lessons were I'll tell you. /IMG Joe has always been my mentor. I've learned and applied all his techniques to my fly fishing style. He is the farthest from conventional that I've ever seen, which is perfect for me cause I have always strived to be different than the herd. I was disappointed when he told me that his retirement was permanent. He always loved teaching the kids. After his demo at the FF Show each year, he would take my son and other boys aside and show them casting techniques one on one. He was instrumental in my oldest son's love for fly fishing. I wish he could be there for my 15 year old. Some day I plan to follow his footsteps to Labrador for monster brookies. I have heard that he still does some one on one in western PA. LOL...I'm the other guy in the seminars taking notes in the dark. Cdog -- Corndog ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corndog's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1696 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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As a professional tyer I can't recommend the danvise, only because they wear faster due to the grafite...I do however recommend the anvil apex, and the renzetti traveler.. -- sandfly sandfly/bob flyfishing instructor, tying and shop owner http://tinyurl.com/3x53lq N.J.B.B.A.2215 formally bucks now tioga co. pa. there's a fine between sane and Insane ! I did not escape----They gave me a day pass !! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ sandfly's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1159 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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sandfly;102964 Wrote: As a professional tyer I can't recommend the danvise, only because they wear faster due to the grafite...I do however recommend the anvil apex, and the renzetti traveler.. Dammit! Then I guess us non-professional tyers should just throw our Danvices in the trash and get something else. It's a shame cause it's worked flawlessly for more than 5 years now. Cdog -- Corndog ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corndog's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1696 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Corndog;102974 Wrote: Dammit! Cdog STRIKEEEeeeeeee TWOOoooooooooo... What do you mean strike two !!!??? Your not a fly fisherman for Steelies... but a centre pinner... You don't have a Regal Vise...... SSSSSTTTTTTRRRRRIIIIIiiiiiiiiikkkkkkeeeeee.... HUMmmm... come to think of it, I have the complete LaFontaine Originals Series on DVD by Gretchen & Al Beatty and they use a Danvise...HUMmmm.. Let me take this under advisement. I'll get back to you. -- AKSkim *.... Red Sox Nation *and the rest of MLB #1 in posts scrubbed *Winner of the NEFF 2007 Most Prestigious Award* *J-E-T-S Vice Chair Bring Back Rich Kotite as H.C. Comm.* *(Former RSN) Chairman of Don't Sign A-Rod Committee* *::16 - 0 Incontaminatus::* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AKSkim's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1171 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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AKSkim;102977 Wrote: STRIKEEEeeeeeee TWOOoooooooooo... What do you mean strike two !!!??? Your not a fly fisherman for Steelies... but a centre pinner... You don't have a Regal Vise...... SSSSSTTTTTTRRRRRIIIIIiiiiiiiiikkkkkkeeeeee.... HUMmmm... come to think of it, I have the complete LaFontaine Originals Series on DVD by Gretchen & Al Beatty and they use a Danvise...HUMmmm.. Let me take this under advisement. I'll get back to you. May as well be strike three... AK, I guess Al and Gretchen are non-professionals like myself. Always willing to point out the obvious. OMG! That's your line isn't it. Cdog -- Corndog ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corndog's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1696 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Corndog;102980 Wrote: Always willing to point out the obvious. Cdog First, you better be careful.... poser. Alright, after consultation it has been determined given the circumstance to give you a reprieve. As always, libertas. AK Skim -- AKSkim *.... Red Sox Nation *and the rest of MLB #1 in posts scrubbed *Winner of the NEFF 2007 Most Prestigious Award* *J-E-T-S Vice Chair Bring Back Rich Kotite as H.C. Comm.* *(Former RSN) Chairman of Don't Sign A-Rod Committee* *::16 - 0 Incontaminatus::* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AKSkim's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...hp?userid=1171 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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I would love to see what the professional tyer ties on. I would go dollar for dollar that my very first vise which was a thompson model A will turn out some very very nice looking flies as well if not better. Now yes I have graduated to my last vise that I will ever need, I bought myself a Renzetti master. The reason for this vise is because I tie a lot of classic wet flies and streamers, Catskill dry flies down to size 20 and now I am tying classic Salmon flies in 5/0 to 7/0. This vise was right for me. It also took me awhile to save up for it as well. I love it. There nothing wrong with the Danvise. It's a good product that gives the biggest bang for the buck. Again like I said, look at your budget that you can spend and get the best buy for your money. Just make sure you try it before you buy it. Regal, HMH, Dan Vise, Renzetti, Dyna-King and so on. Just make sure that the hook holding power is there and that minimal adjustment are needed only from going from one hook size to another, If you need to make adjustments after each hook of the same size, then walk away from it. Also see how you hands feel. Do they feel that you have room to work or are feeling a little cramped. lastly, decide on pedestal/base or clamp. I love pedestals but you need to make sure the base is heavy enough so the vise does not move on you. Lastly, it's looks. I have to look at this item every day in my tying room. So it has to be acceptable to my eye. Again I hope this input helps. Any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will be tying at Somerset on Sunday at 10:00 noon with the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild. If your there, stop by and say hello. Andy B -- Andy B ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Andy B's Profile: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti....php?userid=64 View this thread: http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBulleti...ad.php?t=13398 ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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