Bernd Ziesche wrote:Hi Akos,
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...I'm Peter.

as for the day time - usually dawn-early morning and late afternoon till dusk.
But there are late morning- and early afternoon waves, sometimes.

...depends on the location.

Nice Fp Bernd! One must spend quite a time for cracking the code, even if it looks simple. Not just one species, but one fish - one water relation, too. They tend to develop different patterns in different waters. Go for those asp, they are great fun to catch&really a "fishy fish" :). ...

... Count me in Skeg. The 'garden of Eden' (Euphrate/Tigris-basin) must be one of the most spectacular, yet undiscovered, fresh water fly fishing areas in the world. Cheers, Jeroen Let's look after. I was on the edge to seriously organize something exploratory last year on that area... Soon or late...

Ben,
I'll check the rod in the next few days, most probably I can meet the guy.
No, it wasn't too stiff, it just has not gave any healthy feedback for me...don't know...I know it's not too much of a help for you...:/. Maybe Akos can measure it...

Mangar is my "next must to catch"-species...the far rivers of Turkey are quite a destination for an expedition...

A friend has one. Have thrown, but I've found somehow dead.
Akos have fired the 5wt Barrio above 40 m on one occasion with this stick...
I just simply don't like it...not a scientific review, just an impression, i know

Congrats, crackin' fish.
WOT FLY?! STrip or swing?

Paul Arden wrote:I was thinking of floating downstream on the surface - hence the suit.

...you'll not see much, as I wrote.

just try it with just a swimming goggles, or just a mask....or do you sink without a suit? :P

Marc, you can just slide to off position the "star"on all the danielsonns with a drag...I just realized it now, too, on my F3W...ya don't have to unscrew the nut, fully. one have to take off the "star" on the originals, tho...but it's not a big deal, as it is just one part , and ...

You'll not see too much, if it's the Drava. Poor visibility even if it looks clear. Ask Adam
If you have a wet suit, you'll need weight. Fins are good always. More efficient movements.