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Jim,

I will answer on behalf of Harry. I'm sure he cannot send you the "basic tools". Some of the tools used by bamboo rod builders are very specialised and expensive. You will need to find those locally or craft your own, which is possible with many of the speciual tools needed.

Martin

hi harry,
im jimmy from the philippines..thank you so much for all the information about bamboo fly rod building. im planning to build one for myself..you see philippines also grow good quality bamboo that normally used in producing furniture like sofa,,chairs table even cottage..but maybe im the only filipino that interested about flyfishing..(not sure hehehe) fly fishing is not popular here, so you cant find anything in fishing supply regarding fly fishing.. i got my flyfishing combo when my friend visited japan . its expensive!! but i like it.. i cought tilapia (fresh water fish) when i tried it in the river..i really enjoy casting it! can you send me the basic tool needed on making the rod? pls..thanx in advance and more power to your website

jim.

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HI Martin,
I use the needle knot on all my fly lines now for a couple of years, its far far the best way to present your lines thanks Jan

Submitted by Ginky Hackle on

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That's small for a hatchery creation. I've heard stories of naturally hybridized tiger tout. They're always infertile, so I'd assume no threat to those hard-pressed Virginia brookies

Les, you´d better ask Mr. Henning, he seems to have at least a clue :) See photo below

Steve,
You have brightened up my day! Of course with air travel so cheap its not too difficult to get to Denmark for a short break... I'll give it some thought :)

Vanuz, - Touche!
You have perfectly captured an old man's confusion - but I still need the answer to the question because no-one told me on the Summit. They all assumed I knew...
:roll:
Regards,
Les

Submitted by mike garland on

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was wondering if you have any tips on bleaching and dying caribou hair, reciepies for dye baths etc. Have been trying to find fluorecent blue

[quote:248f3a0ea7="Les"]Do I have to wait for a whole year before I can be with such a group of fishers again? Oh Boy!
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Les,
You are more than welcome to come to Denmark to fish before next years summit. I'm sure a few of the guys you know, including myself would definately meet up for a days fishing and chatting.

Just contact me we could arrange something.

Steve

....a tippet, leader, flyline, running line....hmmm....to which one does the fly go to? :D

One week ago, Hans Jacob looked at his watch (11:20) and said, "You should be in Church!" [u:dc8c27f7e7]This [/u:dc8c27f7e7]morning I was, but my heart was still in Denmark. Do I have to wait for a whole year before I can be with such a group of fishers again? Oh Boy!

Thanks again, Guys and Gals, it was a great time.

Regards & TL,
Les

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Hello you all!
I tell you a story.....
Richard and I went for some stream fishing for trout and grayling after the summit. Boy did we stink...erm euh the weather and conditions were very difficult even for the hardiest of fisherman. :)
We retired a day earlier and licked our wounds, but fortunately i am heading back with three dutch bumms for a rematch and this time beware....

Oh and space boys from sweden, I am curious about the photo's. Do you have them on line or so.

Regards.

Brian

Three months later...

Testing 5 min. epoxy mixed with a bodkin (steel needle) over an aluminum foil, it also turns yellow. Not too fast, but after one or two months, and a couple of times under the sun, it happens.

30 min. epoxy mixed the same way are almost clear after three months, just a little yellow.

Finishing epoxy for modelcraft (Working time 60 min. aprox.) is completely clear after three months. This is an epoxy made to cover painted surfaces. I use "Great Planes".

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I, too, was stood up by a Nervous Water guide. However, I went out on my own with absolutely no knowledge of the area. I had no problem finding bones. Everywhere I went, I saw them. Catching them was another story. These are tough fish and spook like the ones in the Keys. I managed to get several to take, but broke all 3 off thanks to nicked leaders and poor knots. Still, I had a wonderful time and it wouldn't be fun it weren't so challenging.

Hey, Svieki,
I was always told that an angler with a well organised and balanced fly box spends to much time by the bench and not by the water...

However, given the bitter, icy and long winters in Lithuania, I am obliged to give Sarunas a break!!! He has the time to arrange and re-arrange his box of tricks every day while the streams are coated with that cold white stuff.

Is the picture a "before" or "after" the fly fishing season?

My box should be in the league of "Ripley's, Believe it or not!"

I agree with Steve. I have not visited the streams in Denmark this year for one reason or another...But next year, that must change.

Regards - Iki
Ripley

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