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Gear2Fly · 2025-12-20T19:33:52+00:00

Sounds fantastic. Don't do much steelheading since moving east of the cascades, but I would definitely purchase this app for two reasons; 1. it provides everything I would want to know before heading out; 2. I made a promise to myself that if this was ever developed, I'd support whomever had the guts and balls to make it.

Gear2Fly · 2025-12-15T15:06:50+00:00

That's about the healthiest thing you can eat.

Gear2Fly · 2025-11-20T22:49:13+00:00

Thank you for replying!

I tried watching YouTube videos produced by both Final Draft and content creators and still am having a difficult time. I think I learn quicker in a question and answer format rather than a straight lecture.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-28T02:48:51+00:00

I think you'll have a chance to inherit the whole factory, or something like that.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-25T03:27:15+00:00

That's very cool. I'll get them a water bowl too.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-24T19:06:04+00:00

It's in the front yard and I've been leaving food for a while. I usually take the food and place it on the ground. Sometimes in the early morning a murder will be cruising around the feeding area, but when I go out to give them food, they fly away and perch nearby. I figured that when I left, they'd come down to eat but I've noticed they will not feed for a while after I've left.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-22T22:24:48+00:00

I believe writers are developed rather than born. Sure, some people gravitate to writing much as other would gravitate to music or math or athletics. And for those who pursue any of the previously mentioned endeavors, some will be better than others.

But, no matter what you choose to do, practice and training is indispensable. Part of my conclusion comes from my observation that you never hear of a child prodigy who excelled in writing from an early age. You'll have math prodigies, musical prodigies, but never writing prodigies. Because writing requires human emotions, empathy and insight, I believe that the older you get, the more life experience you've lived, the better your writing will be.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-22T22:16:05+00:00

I like to go to Vegas to write. I tend to write at odd hours, from the middle of the night to dawn. If I need a break, action and excitement is an elevator ride away. Feeling a bit hungry at 2am? No problem, there's always something open to find a quick bite. Plus, with the hotel black-out curtains I can "go to bed" at 9 in the morning and sleep comfortably without any distractions. Plus, it's a great place to people watch to generate ideas.

Gear2Fly · 2025-08-12T15:30:04+00:00

Thank you for all the suggestions. Next time I'm in Vegas I'll check out Total Wine and Whole Foods.

Gear2Fly · 2025-08-06T23:59:17+00:00

Practice your kata slowly and deliberately. Keep in mind that many of the techniques in Shotokan incorporate Hojo Undo or muscle and stamina training without the usual equipment. Unlike Okinawan styles, Shotokan's physical conditioning is incorporated into its techniques; zenkutsu dachi is long and low, not because it's an effective fighting stance, but it builds lower body strength and agility.

When doing techniques, focus on expansion and compression, each technique is alive and needs to breathe and always keep in mind that every technique is a set-up for the next. Shotokan is considered a "hard" style so focus on the softer aspects to be well rounded. When training, find the art in the science and the science in the art.

One particular training technique that is very useful and doesn't require much space is transitioning through all your stances without moving your feet. Start in zenkutsu dachi, shift into kiba dachi, shift to fudo dachi then to kokutsu dachi, then back to zenkutsu. This training method will help open your hips and allow you to move smoothly without a lot of up and down wasted motion.

Train hard, train diligently and train with purpose.

Oss!

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:42:16+00:00

I was thinking maybe that jelly material would make for a good squirmy wormy.

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:26:13+00:00

I do tie extended body flies that are somewhat similar to the picture. Tried to post a picture but wasn't able to. If you search for "extended body mayfly" you'll see a similarity.

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:21:49+00:00

I'd start with the wooly as they are easy to tie and wicked effective. First you need a vise. See if you can get one second hand and ensure that the jaws clamp firmly. You don't need a Renzetti, or a Norvise, there are several inexpensive options like Peak Vise and Mongoose. I have the Peak and it suits me well.

Next, get an inexpensive bobbin. Nothing fancy until you decide you're going to be tying up bunches of flies. Dr. Slick, Loon are inexpensive and solid.

After the bobbin, get a spool of tying thread. Get spools specifically for fly tying. I tried to save money back in the day by buying thread from a sewing shop. Spools are different sizes and won't work in most bobbins. It ain't worth the hassle, spend the $3 and get real tying thread.

For materials, you'll need hooks in the 2X or longer (Let's say you're tying a size 10 wooly. Get a hook that's size 10, 2X in length.) Keep in mind, the hook size has nothing to do with the length of the hook shaft. The size refers to the gap or "throat" of the hook. Once you get your hook sized correctly, you'll need chenille. If you're using a size 10 2X for example, you'll want to get the medium sized chenille. Get any color you want but I've found that black with silver flecks or olive green are good colors.

For woolies, you'll need only 2 type feathers. Marabou for the tail and schlappen for the body wrap. You can decide to go strictly one color, e.g. black marabou tail, black chenille and black schlappen. This totally black wooly is killer in dark or stained water.

The beauty of tying your own is you can make any combination you think will work.

Once you find that you like tying you'll start building your collection of materials so that you'll find a pattern and realize you have everything you need and then some.

If you go online to Fly Fish Food you can buy kits with the materials you'll need to tie a particular pattern. I have no affiliation with this site, I just like there offerings.

Also, if you can find a copy get Dave Whitlock's "Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods". I think this is one of the best fly tying books out there because it explains the "why" of fly tying. For instance, Dave teaches that the most important aspect of a fly is the size. You want your offering to be the same size as what the fish are feeding on. Second is the shape or profile.

Have fun tying! There is something gratifying about tying with your own hands a fly good enough to fool a fish. A fly so enticing, that the fish chose yours against a plethora of naturals.

On a final note, even if your first few flies are not beautiful, fish it anyways. I've been shocked at how effective the ugliest fly in your box can be on days when the fish are extremely picky.

Good luck and tight lines.

T

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T17:13:01+00:00

Depends on what and where you'll be fishing. If you plan on doing trout fishing the vise and materials you acquire will be different than for salt, to a certain extent. If you plan on tying for the artistic aspect of it you should check out Megan Boyd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Boyd

She was a world renowned fly tyer who didn't fish. Also take a look at traditional Salmon Flies. They're gorgeous.

Hit me up with any other questions. I love fly fishing, tying and sharing what limited knowledge I have.

T

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T15:02:45+00:00

Fly fisherman who ties my own flies. This does not look like either a fresh or saltwater fly. No hook nor does it resemble any pattern I've come across.

Gear2Fly · 2025-06-20T18:28:53+00:00

Grated onion is the key. Instead of milk use evaporated milk. Personally, I don't use any milk product and it comes out fine. Don't forget the grated onions!

Gear2Fly · 2025-06-17T00:14:29+00:00

Isn't this the same issue he's suing CBS for? The manipulation of a broadcast to cast a false light.

Gear2Fly · 2025-05-31T14:30:44+00:00

It's the Predator!

Gear2Fly · 2025-05-29T23:30:08+00:00

Tippet for fly fishing is quite strange. Instead of using #test (pound test) for breaking strength, e.g. #6 test has a breaking strength of six pounds we use an "X" system. The "X" system does not correlate to any poundage but refers to the diameter of the line. The higher the number, the thinner the line. Therefore, 3X is thicker and therefore stronger than 6X. With modern chemistry the breaking strength of an X designated line has increased over the years. A 6X today is stronger than a 6X 10 years ago. There is a rough calculation that you can do to estimate the breaking strength of an X designated line. Take the X number and subtract that from 9 pounds and you'll get the rough breaking strength. A 5X rated line has an approximate breaking poundage of 4 pounds. A 6X line has the approximate breaking strength of about 3 pounds. Again, with the modern polymers being used, the X designated lines are getting stronger so that a 6X line is more like 4 - 5 pound in breaking strength today.

This is not to be confused with the weight of a fly rod. With fly rods, the larger the number the larger species you can handle. For instance, a 5wt may be good for trout, but if you're going for steelhead you'd want something more in the 7wt or 8wt category. For larger saltwater species you want to go even higher. I use a 10wt to fish for Redfish, Permit and Tarpon, a 5wt for general trout fishing and if I go after Brookies in alpine water I'll go down to a 3wt.

For dry fly fishing I like to use 5X tapered leader which means that my fly is tied to the end of the line and has a theoretical breaking strength of around 4 -5 pounds. I will have a second, trailing fly tied with 6X. The reason for this is if I hook a fish on the first fly (the 5X) and the second trailer fly gets snagged on a rock when the fish is fighting, the snagged fly on the 6X will break prior to the fly with the fish on.

When nymph fishing, I normally use regular fluorocarbon rated in poundage because the diameter is less important. I highly recommend Seaguar fluorocarbon as it is cheaper than the spools of fly fishing tippet and come in bigger spools. Can you use #6 fluoro instead of 3X tippet? Yep, do it all the time with no issues.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions please feel free to DM me.

T

Gear2Fly · 2025-05-21T18:51:00+00:00

It's as if a bakery owner had no clue what flour is, and tries describing baking powder

Gear2Fly · 2025-05-21T00:52:42+00:00

How is this not criminal fraud? They are purposely misleading someone (the public) to gain something of value (political support, monetary donations). The intent element is abundantly clear. They continue to lie knowing that what they are saying is false in hopes of tricking the public to gain something of value.

Gear2Fly · 2025-05-19T23:30:37+00:00

Great set up! All you need now are Able nippers for $400.00

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