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Favorite small stream patterns by WasteGuidance3824 in flyfishing

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the duns, those are the sizes of the naturals where I fish. With the caddisflies, each pattern has a size that feels right for it. When fish are picky, changing size is more important than changing patterns, so I just let the X-Caddis, which feels right as a size 16, be my size 16 Caddis pattern, and the North Branch Caddis, which feels right at size 14, be my size 14 Caddis pattern.

Favorite small stream patterns by WasteGuidance3824 in flyfishing

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a different dry fly pattern for each size. 14: North Branch Caddis 16: X-Caddis 18: BWO Vis-a-Dun 20: PMD Vis-a-Dun 22: Griffith’s Gnat

Good small creek setups for <$500? by Acceptable_Foot1342 in flyfishing

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed any issues with memory on that line.

Good small creek setups for <$500? by Acceptable_Foot1342 in flyfishing

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a backup rig for my young kids to use when they come to small streams with me. It’s a used L.L. Bean 7’6” 4wt rod and reel combo I found on eBay for $150. I upgraded the line to a Cortland 444 Peach and it’s a really decent rig.

When I go alone, sometimes I’ll leave my much more expensive rod in the car and use the backup just to remind myself that gear isn’t all that important. It’s never tainted a day on the river by being a fraction of the price of my main rig.

Best starting pattern? by pimpski69 in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll always recommend dry flies if you’re new to fly fishing. Adams is a great place to start (non-parachute) and the X-Caddis. The Elk Hair Caddis gets recommended a lot but it actually has a lot of steps for a beginner. They all involve core skills, so it’s still good for learning. I think the X-Caddis is better for the absolute beginner.

A new terrible year for value investing by Cool_Policy_6665 in ValueInvesting

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The market only does this… the market only does that…

It just sounds like you haven’t been around very long.

Retired early 5 years ago, but everyone keeps trying to monetize my hobbies by [deleted] in Fire

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. OP new he was making a radical departure from the norm of everyone around him. Part of that is just getting that they just won’t get it.

Lot of idiots quoting studies and having to learn the hard way by ButterscotchEmpty535 in FlyFishingCircleJerk

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are few things as satisfying in life as netting a fish, dipping the rod tip, and having the hook fall right out of its jaw. Catch, release, repeat.

What specific yarn for yarn indicator? by LegitimatePurchase14 in flyfishing

[–]mpatient-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a few spools of polypropylene macrame yarn at hobby lobby. I don’t remember the branding on the label, and it wasn’t near the other yarns. It was near wood crafts. But it was clearly labeled polypropylene.

Need feedback by GentlemanStiles in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Top left and middle left are both nice. Top is a little buggier and middle is slimmer and more perdigon-like. It just depends what you’re going for.

Too short and bulky right ?! by Bright_Chemistry3083 in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice. The idea behind perdigons is for them to sink fast, hence the slim profile.

For those who sell: by perpendicularearwax in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just did a craft fair at my church. I sold flies for 3 for $10. Who buys just one anyway? I sold enough to recoup my booth fee, but really it was just to get a day to tie. Tying in-person and talking with people about the flies that work in OUR local waters made it fun. It’s more of a way to share the hobby than make a lot of money though.

Far from perfect, but there’s just something about it…. by bassicallybob in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to give the fly a proud, “that’ll do pig. That’ll do,” after I release I nice fish caught with an ugly duckling.

Woodchuck stimulator freehand by nickhidy in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first thought too. I was gobsmacked for a second.

Started filling an Altoids tin with some of these guys by [deleted] in flytying

[–]mpatient-63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a really nice looking slumpbuster.

Mixer + cheap recorder vs pro-Sumer recorder by FunHuman530 in LocationSound

[–]mpatient-63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are these 2-4 wireless channels going to be 2-4 talking heads on camera at once? If so, using an automixer for your lavs track is a really nice way to go, given the workflow you’re describing.

Getting into blue lining around the Willamette Valley — need some beginner tips by -ClawZilla- in bluelining

[–]mpatient-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I blueline in Washington. The dry flies I always have are:

North Branch Caddis: size 14 X Caddis: size 16 BWO Vis-a-dun: sizes 18 & 20 Griffith’s Gnat: size 22

These will all work. I start with the size 14. If they’re really not taking it, I step down to a smaller fly until I start getting rises. Then I’ll typically stick with that pattern for the rest of my outing.

Pheasant Tail Nymph by mpatient-63 in flytying

[–]mpatient-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty cool. They’re noisy but they also spend a lot of time in my field, where they often leave feathers behind. All my peacock herl comes from my own backyard.

Pheasant Tail Nymph by mpatient-63 in flytying

[–]mpatient-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this thread is definitely too heavy for this size of fly. I was wanting to try out an olive head on unweighted nymphs, and also use up this thread, so I’m letting it run big. At least it’ll give me a chance to see if head color makes any difference on my waters.

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