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Jani

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About Jani

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    Bait Fisherman
  • Birthday 08/08/1966

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  • Favorite Species
    shad
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    2009

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  • Location
    Moruya, NSW
  1. Thanks eveyone for the input. It is as I expected, and yes, I would much prefer to keep the feathers on the skin. So, the follow-up question would be: For imported feathers, how do you get rid of the formaldehyde-ish smell? I've never had this issue with local skins or ones that I have boraxed myself, so I assume it is mandatory cross-ocean fumigation? Not sure, but even in plastic bag in plastic box it permeates the room. Jani
  2. Just curious if there are any opinions for or against keeping feathers on a skin. I understand the benefit with hackle in helping to quickly find the right size needed, and keeping the feathers in good condition, but is there an advantage with other types of feathers, such as sparrow or English Jay or even patridge? I know some people who seperate them by type and bag them up, and others that keep a full skin. Is there advantages to one way or the other? And, if so, why?
  3. Thanks everyone for the help! I switched to a smaller 15 lb. leader and am using a wood block for the flaring; seems to have solved the issue. I'll post some pics when I'm done. Thanks, again. Much appreciated. Jani
  4. Normally I only tie 16 or smaller for local trout, but I am preparing for a month on the coast in NSW, Australia (just south of Bateman's Bay) where I expect to have my first salt water experience. I am in process of tying up some larger shrimp and crab patterns, and need some help. I am trying to make those glass bead eyes connected with monofilament melted on the ends to keep the beads secure. However, I can't seem to get those nice melted balls at the end. They seem to either not form a ball at all or light on fire and turn into a big mess. I am using a black nylon leader normally used (according to the advertisement) for deep water baitfishing or spear-fishing. Am I using the wrong sort of monofilament or am I just inept at using a bic lighter? Any suggestions on the best way to do this or the best monofilament to use? Any help is much appreciated. Jani
  5. I agree with fingers first. On very small flies I use a small bulldog clamp.
  6. I voted art form as I am reminded all too often. My brother is a realistic tier (although certainly not as good as Fred and others here), and every holiday it is something like "look at my new siphlonurus aestivalis" and I am "err.....look at my new ragged bit of sheep's wool and copper wire." I have much respect and admiration for anyone who can do this. Jani
  7. Here are a couple that I have used: short but focusing on tools and materials larger general fly fishing glossary Jani
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