Paul Arden wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 4:57 pm If there are kids involved you’re going to need weed.

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My condolences, Andy. I am truly sorry for your loss.

What a nice eulogy.

For me it’s very straightforward, Vince. The first thing to learn is to cast loops. Not loops with 30’ of flyline. But just with the leader, with 1’ of flyline, 2’ etc etc up to whatever it can be. They can play with loops that are tight, open, not straightening, falling to the ground. Loops initia...

Unlike Lars, I have neither mom's knitted socks nor the coordination to hold a pencil between my toes. I use a book laid on the counter, the lines inserted between the pages - more pages, more tension. It's trivial to get the tension one wants. I suggest using a book one does not care much for; I us...

New competition for Kopi Luwak?

For an inexpensive rod, have a look at Taylor's Dynamix. https://www.taylorflyfishing.com/dynamix

For me, part of getting older has been understanding and accepting limitations. I'm ok with it; it helps make way for the next generation. It took a while to get there, but here we are.

I read Yvon Chouinard’s “Simple Fly Fishing”. It inspired me to trim my fly boxes dramatically. For over a year I’ve fished with 6 patterns tied only with non-synthetic materials. I’ve had some of the best success since, which I attribute to thinking more about HOW to fish rather than what to fish. ...

I believe that Paul is correct to an extent, I’ve seen fish rise to some guy’s cigarette butt, but Bendix, and of course Martyn, make a good point. Regardless, I’d like to add to Bendix’s post to voice my pet peeve; if your fly does not look like the fly the originator tied it isn’t a damn Elk Hair ...

Yes, please, and thank you. Take your time, even if it takes all weekend.