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Participant<p style=”text-align: left;”>Kenny is right about the fly fishing here, but right now, the fishing is slow because of warm water temps. You are welcome to come up to Blowing Rock, but you will have better luck going south towards Brevard or Cherokee. There are several fly shops in that area that can help you, but I have never used them.</p>
ParticipantThe Salt River tailwater at Stewart Mountain Dam below Saguaro Lake?
ParticipantMost people have no idea how much work there is in making a bamboo rod from scratch. Unless you are really interested in going from culm to rod, let me suggest buying a rod blank and then finishing the rod from there. I am still working with Connor on his second rod, but can do some other things if you are serious.
ParticipantI too love the feel of bamboo. I have made /8 so far and my favorites are both Payne tapers, a 7’1″ 3wt and a 7’9″ 5wt. The 3wt is great for NC wild trout and the 5wt is great for Missouri streams. If I get on bigger water, then I get out the 8′ Ennes taper. It is a cannon and can handle heavier flies with ease. I still occasionally fish my Winston Boron BIIt 4wt. It is a sweet rod for dries. I also still fish the first rod I bought after Kenny’s class, my 9′ 5wt G. Loomis Xperience. Other than that, no favorites. :<)
ParticipantHere you go guys. All you wanted to know about peacock herl
ParticipantQuality of herl is not just the color, but make sure you get good length in the individual barbs. The best part of the individual ostrich feathers is the herl closest to the eye.
ParticipantTim,
Take a look at the article posted on the website under “tips: Nymphing with tiny flies”
DaveParticipantJim,
Take a look at this video. The way you wrap the herl makes a big difference in how it looks on the shank. Also, make sure you have good herl. There is a difference.Good luck,
DaveParticipantI do not like adding wax or facial oils to any ferrules. They attract dirt and create suction when you try to take the rod sections apart. The best thing to do is clean the ferrules with alcohol and a Q-tip after each use. A clean ferrule is less likely to stick.
Participant+1 for the New Zealand indicator. It is the most sensitive indicator out there and it casts like a dry fly. As a heads up, the manufacturer has added a larger tube for heavier flies, so you don’t have to experiment with other stuff. I have not had the problem with kinking the tippet. You may be trying to pull too much wool through the tube. Try reducing the amount of wool and roll it between your fingers before putting it in the loop.
DaveParticipantKenny is right. The rod maker decides what is best for the rod balance. An up-locking reel seat moves the reel slightly towards the grip and down-locking moves the reel towards the butt. Quite honestly, not many fishermen will be able to tell the subtle differences based on either style of hardware.
ParticipantThere is no right or wrong way. I personally assemble the two tip sections and then the two butt sections. This makes it easier to then put those two pieces together and then align the guides.
Otherwise, I would start with the butt sections and work your way up the rod.ParticipantIt’s not the size of the rod that pulls the fish from the river, its the magic of the angler
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