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Btw, my go to knot for lines of differing diameters has been an improved Albright for some time now. For tippet, double or triple surgeons, uni-uni splice, or a loop to loop.

interesting, the slim beauty im seeing tied at net knots and animated knots .com aren't really matching your description in my minds eye. Is this the slim beauty you're referring to? Or is they're another version? http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/slim-beauty-knot

I doubt it. Will it be good enough? Sure. But I think cement/ca/wax soaking in helps allot.

Tim posts his videos in the "ftf videos" section.

There have been some great threads in the salt water section on this in the past. Id search there.

got a link?

Check this out if you haven't. http://www.flyfishfood.com/2014/09/hackle-comparisons.html?m=1

From what I understand, the only real difference between a fresh and saltwater fly rod is the reel seat material, and possibly the guide material. No wooden reel seat or non-stainless guides on a salt rod. An 8wt is a pretty good size for bass and the flies commonly used to fish for them. But, if you want something lighter and more delicate for smaller flies, a 6wt is what I would suggest. Another good option would be to get a spare spool for your reel and get an 8wt line designed for more delicate presentations. Allot of salt specific lines have very aggressive front tapers, making for a not so delicate presentation.

Very nice. I've been considering a 1 or 2 wt, but feared I would be severely limited in fly size. Bead head buggers aren't exactly light weights! Good to know. Thanks. Did you use the common cents system to check the true blank weight?

I'd love a rod pretty much exactly like that. What line are you using? How does it cast? How large of a fly have you comfortably thrown on it?

There's lots of craft fur shrimp patterns. Here's one. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.northlaflyfishers.org/sg_userfiles/Shrimp_Buster.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiNgOCU79rMAhVFzoMKHcTWB1YQFghTMA4&usg=AFQjCNEA9kHjyLL_PWwswz3AY-PR_1KuiQ&sig2=Nik0dXIgG5NTCGc0A6o9Zw

Good first effort. You picked up on the most obvious issue on your own. Tie in the chenille so it points backwards, the first wrap will cover your thread. I'd say take a few more turns of hackle at the front. I like a pretty bushy collar at the front of mine. As for resizing, you can link to the image from a photo hosting site like photobucket, or resize it using "paint", assuming you use windows.

With all the under fur still there and the fabric backing in place, how does a craft fur zonker compare to a rabbit one when it comes to casting? Looks heavy. Nice fly though.

CHENILLE is a typo, im assuming. I personally do a few wraps of HACKLE in front of the chenille.

I believe they are impregnated with tungsten powder to make them denser than water.

The ones I have feel just like fly line. Not metal.

Funny. Saw your los Alamos ant post first, and thought it would be pretty easy to convert to a cicada. Then I saw this one. Like it.

Geez $17 for a new click pawl and spring. Guess I won't be restoring mine.

Where would you put the second spool?

its been done by a few companies in the past few years. I don't think it sells well. Not sure the reason though. http://www.gofastandlight.com/mobile/Bioline-BioDegradeable-Fishing-Line-by-Eagle-Claw-10LB/productinfo/FI-B-BIOX/

Carp. We're talking about carp. Aren't we?

brilliant. I think I even have all those supplies laying around.

I don't feel that im terribly cheap. A little cheap, sure. I can't see paying $15 for that mono master. Looks easy enough to make though. What's inside the tube? I presently keep tag ends in a pocket. And is true, the do sometimes fall out, especially if there's something else in the pocket that you need to get out.

http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/details.cfm?parentID=127

Check youtube for fly patterns. Any good video will list the hook model and size. Dr slick tools are good. I have that kit. Its nice. The fly box isn't top quality, but fairly large. Griffin is a good vise from what I've heard. Cam jaws are preferred by most people though. I went with a peak rotary. Natural materials can vary allot from package to package and brand to brand. And often, you get what you pay for.