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  1. One tip, if you are worried about fitting it all and aren't sure, you can first wind on the new fly line, then wind on the backing. If it fits fine and doesn't bind on the reel, you are all set and can take them off, then put on backing followed by fly line. Is that time consuming? Yes. Is it faster than putting on the backing then the line and then finding out that you have too much backing and the line won't fit on your reel and you need to cut knots and remove backing and retie knots? Um, yes. If you've never done this before (changed out the backing and line) you might want to do that and make sure it is all going to fit on your reel. Kind of sucks putting on new backing and line only to find that it doesn't fit (been there, done that). Of course you should first check any docs you got with your reel that say how much line and backing you should use. Jon
  2. Jeff quit telling them secrets only a few people even know what a Grand Marnier bottle looks like :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: Well, that's strange now that you mention it. When I was listed as a "bait fisherman" here ( <10 posts ) I had no idea what Grand Marnier was. But when I became listed as a "beginner" I got this mysterious flyer in the mail that said, "Try Grand Marnier today. It's delicious to sip while tying flies." I can only wonder what marvels await that day when I make (dare I say it?) "advanced member." Maybe a one dollar off coupon for Grand Marnier? Just kidding around, of course. Funny replies, thanks for the laughs. It is strange to see that there are only three levels on this forum. Someone has over 11K posts and still just an "advanced member?" Nevertheless, for us newbs still trying to tie off a parachute adams without trapping the hackle in the whip finish, well, we go through the same hazing everywhere... Thanks for the chuckles. ;-) Jon
  3. Thanks, Big E, I hadn't realized that. I guess I won't get to save a few bucks on tying materials after all. Unless I cut the foil off of that '62 Petrus that is.
  4. Does anyone here use lead foil from wine bottles instead of buying it? Is it possible to use as a wrap? Any advantages or disadvantages? Most wine bottles seem to have about the same thickness; what would that most resemble on lead foils or wraps you get from a fly tying supplier? Does the adhesive back on the lead foil/wrap you buy really necessary? Thanks for any insights.
  5. I always thought that people put these types of videos on the web to share their expertise and wouldn't care if someone downloaded it for personal use. Why else put it on the web unless one wants their video to be used however it is easiest for the viewer? Whenever I have seen a copyright I always figured that it was there so that someone couldn't copy it to sell, or to show for profit, ot to take and call their own, or something like that. It just never occurred to me that someone would put a video on the worldwide web and only want people watching it on that site and nowhere else (at least not without asking). I don't mean this as a criticism, it just really never, ever occurred to me that someone who was posting a video that they were not posting for profit would care. I completely accept the fact that you and presumably others feel this way; it just never crossed my mind and I have to admit to being somewhat puzzled. 2000 views or 2,000,000 what's the difference if the point of posting something was just to share knowledge? Again, I'm really not trying to argue or criticize, it's just something I never would have known had this thread not been posted. So, thanks for the different point of view. Jon
  6. My apologies. As a newbie here as well as to tying I did not realize who Brian was or his age. Not that that is an excuse, but I just assumed he was some crusty old tyer answering the questions of a handicapped newbie by saying "be creative." I can only plead the incredible frustration of a colorblind beginner who can't find the color of a material listed in a recipe online and has no idea what might be an acceptable substitute. For example, in today's mail I got a big order from JStockard. One of them was a twelve pack of Haretron's most popular dubbin colors. The olive and the golden stone colors look EXACTLY the same to my eyes, as do the lt. olive brown and the caddis green. And I mean exactly. Purple is one of the colors I have the hardest time seeing. I ordered it as a substitute because I remember reading that purple can look reddish like you would find on this type of a midge nymph while underwater (something I will never be able to see). I guess I was just looking for some confirmation that pearl purple could substitute for pearl in this recipe. In any case, thank you all for your replies, and sorry if I sounded harsh or angry, Brian. I guess that I am the old, crusty tyer. Jon
  7. Sorry, I thought that the "beginner's corner" would be the place to put such a question. It is not as easy to "be creative" when one is colorblind, yet still wants to tie flies. I only see two colors in a rainbow. When I look at a paint chips display in a hardware store, it takes 4-5 cards before I see any difference in color shading. Like looking at a rainbow, when I compare materials I don't pick up on the subtle differences between colors/shadings/sparkles as normal-sighted humans. But I still want to tie flies. I just assume that I will have to be more locked in to recipes and tying instructions than others. You probably have no idea how incredibly frustrating that can be. I only asked for a little help on colors and materials in the beginner's section. Since there is no shop near me that has fly tying materials to compare, I have to buy everything by internet. That also makes it harder to "find a sub" without buying packages and packages of materials that may or may not be useful or comparable. I was just asking for a little help. Thanks anyway. Jon
  8. Hi all. I'm trying to get the materials together to tie a Drifter's Chironomid Pupa (Chironomid pattern). The recipe calls for Pearl Lite Brite, but I can't find it anywhere. All of the searches that I have done have come up with Pearl/Blue, Pearl/Green and Polar Pearl. I was placing a large order with JStockard (which doesn't carry LiteBrite) and decided to try substituing Angel Hair, which I have heard is similar. However, that also does not have a 'pearl' color. So, needing to place the order and figuring I could use it somewhere if it didn't work out, I ordered Pearl Purple. My questions are: 1) Do you think Pearl Purple is an acceptable substitute for that pattern? (If not, any color and/or material suggestions?) 2) Is there such a thing as Pearl Lite Brite? 3) Do you have any suggested patterns for that Pearl Purple Angel Hair if it won't work out in this pattern? Thanks for helping out a colorblind newbie! Jon
  9. There are so many factors to consider that without more information it is impossible to come up with a good answer. Like iso18 mentioned, even knowing the type of water you have tried would help. Other things such as how long you have been trying, how many times you have gone out, have you taken a class, etc would make a reply more easy to form. If you are a beginner, it can be a short, but very steep learning curve before you start catching fish. There are so many little things that add up to success or not, from type of fly to drag on the line, to type of water and how to best fish it, etc. Here's my best advice, do everything you can to beg, borrow or steal enough money to hire a guide for a day. Pick a river in an area that is known to be a good place to fish. Make it clear to the guide what you are looking for, which is probably help with fly selection and presentation (casting, drift, line control, etc.) A good guide in one day can teach you more than you could learn by yourself through trial and error over a couple of dozen or more trips by yourself. It may be expensive, but it is worth the price in the long run to flatten out that learning curve and start catching trout. Good luck!
  10. Thanks guys, all very helpful information. I wanted to share as well a website that I was directed to which shows the original tying instructions (with a different hook) and a different way to tie the fly. That can be found here: . http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/f.../041607fotw.php Also, I got a reply from the tier of this fly I was asking about in a local CA fishing forum. I will copy his comments below. Btw, it turns out that the Partridge hook he uses is the Klinkhamer hook that Partridge produces. Here is the reply from the original tier (Steve Schalla aka StevenOjai): "The Perfection Perch is a take-off from John Rohmer's Diamond Hair Minnow. The patterns use the same materials but different sized hooks and head material. JR uses Sally's Hard as Nails to create the head and secure the stick-on eyes. Kent Rianda's Perfection Perch uses epoxy for the same purpose. More durable but also more difficult to apply. No dubbing loops involved with the Perfection Perch, just wads of material that tend to be looped since the material is so long. I use an "x" wrap to attach the material, then come back with some additional thread wraps to secure and orient the fibers. JR's minnows and the Perfection Perch use a Gamakatsu hook, SC15, which is really popular with the salt water guys. It's a tin-plated hook. JR tends to attach most of the materials on top of the hook shank with the hook rather exposed. The Perfection Perch is designed to hide the hook with more materials covering the bend of the hook. Either way, they both work fine for Bass. We've been using both patterns on Lake Casitas this Winter with good results. I happened to use the Klinkhamer-type hook since it has a similar profile to the SC15 but a thinner wire. Just a personal preference. Certainly, you can tie these patterns in a number of sizes. You could also use other hook styles. For some small baitfish, a scud-type hook could be a great choice with the wide gape. Lately, the larger sizes in #2-4 have been working better at lake Casitas with the larger shad colorations. The size #10-12 was a good size for the perch fry at Crowley during the early Fall. Just match the size of your fly to the size of the baitfish you wish to mimic. "
  11. Thanks for the reply, Tidewaterfly! I refined a couple of my questions based on your reply (below) Well, that is what confused me, in that the tier who provided the recipe only listed size #12 rather than a range. My guess is I would want to tie them in #10-14. I've gone back to scouring hook comparison charts, but I still can't find what might work best; it is extremely frustrating. The only staight eye scud hook I can find on the charts is the Mustad 37140, but I don't know if this is a good alternative. This is one of the biggest problems I find in trying to expand the flies I tie: which hooks can really be used to copy a pattern that one may find? For example, I have a whole bunch of TMC 5263 hooks, which looks like a standard streamer hook, but I don't know if it is a good one for this pattern. I see in the Stoddard catalog that they sell sheets of eyes but you need to select 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 and then various colors (gold, red, silver, yellow). The frustrating thing here again for the newbie is deciding which one(s) are the right size and color. I don't mind buying a couple of different sizes/colors, but would prefer not to buy 4x4 (size X color). Thanks again anyone for any help with deciphering these riddles! Jon
  12. Hello all. I found this website while doing a google search on several different aspects of a couple of perch type flies I am hoping to tie. I am a relative beginner, just stepping up to some more advanced patterns, and I was hoping for some advice. I just posted an introduction in the new members section in case anyone is interested. Here is the pattern for the baitfish/perch type fly I am hoping to tie: http://stevenojai.tripod.com/perfperch.htm My questions on the perfection perch are: 1) Hook size and type: I have looked at several hook comparison charts and can't find an equivalent for the Partridge 15BN. Also, the author only lists one size for this fly (#12) which I found a bit odd. Any thoughts on that? Target species trout, location Owens River, CA. 2) What kind of epoxy would be best to purchase to get that kind of a head? It looks like something thicker or heavier than what one would find with most epoxys? 3) Any hints on what type/size/brand of holographic eyes to purchase? Not sure if anything JStoddard carries would be similar to what is pictured here? Thanks in advance for any advice. Jon
  13. Hello all, I guess I am an advanced beginner? I have dabbled in tying flies for a couple of years now, but haven't made a really concerted effort. However, with early snows here in CA I have more time for tying than for fishing, so I have decided that this is the year to take that next step. You know, the one where you go from tying the simple stuff like wooly buggers to the harder stuff. I was wondering whether to introduce myself with a picture or with a picture of a fly that I have (tried to) tie. I shudder to show any of my flies, so at first I opted for a picture of me by way of introduction. This is in Yellowstone last summer. But then I thought that this is a fly tying forum, and everyone starts off at the beginning, right? So, to be fair, if I'm going to pass myself off as an "advanced" beginner I really should put up at least one picture of a fly that I tied. So, I decided to post a picture of the fly that made me realize that as a beginner, I could still catch fish even if I hadn't done a perfect job. (Fast water and hungry fish sure helped a lot on this day though) I called this fly my "bondage fly" because the dubbing came loose while trying to finish off this parachute adams, so I went back, tied it down, then went back forward again. Maybe not the worst fly I ever tied, but it's up there! It took me a long time to be able to somewhat be able to tie a parachute type fly. I was about to give up tying altogether. Then I caught several of these wild rainbows on a small creek near Bishop, CA So, I decided to stick with it. Videos have helped me more than any books, web instructions with pictures, or even friend's instructions. Why? Because I often found it helpful to play the video of tying a fly I was trying to tie over and over before tying so that I was clear on the instruction. But, I'm now at the point where I think I can start tying some harder flies and a video, while helpful, is not always available or necessary if one is doing similar steps that have been used before. I had some questions about a couple of flies I'm going to try soon and before ordering the materials I had a couple of questions, and that is what led me to this website. Hopefully at some point I can contribute in addition to asking. If anyone wants some pointers on a bondage fly, drop me a line! In any case, I thought I would introduce myself first. Back to the bench!
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