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I also use an Orvis vest as shown and have a Solitude Fly Company vest that almost looks identical to the Orvis but it is a darker color.

When I go to search an item and try to go to the next page -nothing happens. Next does not work. What am I doing wrong?

Years ago I went to the Fly Fishing show in N.J. I had a great time, ran into some people that I met in my travels including an outdoor store in NJ where I had worked. I went to the casting pond but it was very busy so continued walking. I spent $$ before I even got into the show with a ticket and fly tier subscriptions. Overall I had a great time and am planning on attending next year.

Very nice Fruitrollup!!

Sorry for the loss of Mary.

I have used something similar to them-usually not the best quality but works in a pinch. When I first started fly fishing and went to shops, a guy told me one time-don't just buy 1 fly get 2 in case you lose the 1st fly. I used to fish a stream where I live and there was this one guy who always asked me for a fly-he didn't have anymore. I thought this was odd, and said flies are not cheap so no. My friend also encountered same guy. Guy was using the packaged flies as shown above.

If you got it brand new-just wonder how long it was sitting until you got it?

I had a Pflueger medalist 5 weight and caught my 1st fish on a fly rod-a sunfish, then a pumpkinseed. I was so excited.

Have a Teton Tioga that has never been used 5 weight and an Abel also 5 weight and a J. Ryall 5 weight.

Last year maybe it snowed 1 day but not really any accumulation. Last good snow in NJ was maybe 2019 or 2020?

Flytire-white water flies-nothing came up except fb page. Is that right?

Sorry for your loss.

Many thanks Flytire -that is a great list and I will add to my favorites-I have Fly Shop in CA, Orvis, Madison River fly shop. Orvis-years ago (early 90's) I broke a rod tip prior to going on vacation, and had sent it back to them for repairs. Since it took awhile, I called Orvis and guy said if you don't have the rod by the trip we will contact a shop in the area and help you out. It arrived the day I was leaving-a brand new Orvis 5 weight.

I have not fly fished in quite a long time and still have all my gear. A few years ago, I bought my license but work and medical issues (have 2 torn rotator cuff injuries) didn't help. I saw more people fishing during the pandemic but didn't get my chance. Spring ahead-new job and I'm ready to get back into it as I don't work weekends. I noticed all my go to online places are not what they were-Dan Baileys I see is still in business but their online site is not like it was. Also, I know Kaufmanns Streamborn went out years ago and Bob Marriott's is still in business but what actually changed? I cant seem to get on sites and browse pages like I used to. Local fly shop by me is actually still in business but from what I understand it is a part time business when the owner has time.

Will post a photo-Years ago I had a magnetic rod holder also-Might be at my Moms house where my Scott rod is. That was made by Wapsi-I see they have that at Cabelas. The fly trap I have is way smaller.

Ok flytire search on google and see what comes up. They think it is something for your house. I most likely got it at The Fly Shop in California, Kaufmans Streamborn (long out of business) or Madison River fly company.

Looking at some of my fly fishing gear-I found a blue silicone piece called the fly trap. It clamps on the rod and holds the fly in place when not in use. The label say FlyTrap and from I assume Flyfishing/ adventures and a phone number. Search results show how to trap flies in the home and see no images. Anyone? I get on some fly fishing dealers and cannot find anything. Anyone?

I just want to add- years ago a guy who I worked with sold me a float tube. I really didn't want it but decided to try it out on what I thought was slow moving water. It took me almost 1 1/.2 miles from where I started as I drifted into fast moving water and carried downstream. I reached a shallow spot and was able to walk out of the water. Some people camping gave me a ride back to where my Jeep was. I sold the float tube shortly after, but think I still have the flippers. Kayak or pontoon-know how to use it unlike me.

Very thoughtful gift. Since I wanted to get back into fly fishing, I bought a used XXL Solutide vest for Christmas as my XL fits but is tight.

I have 2 Brodin nets and love them-sad to see they are out of business but we all have to retire.

Rick that is what we did when I took the Orvis course. On an empty soccer field with no hook but a little bit of weight on the line. Also learned how to avoid getting knots in the line.

Even though I fly fished and was catching fish, I decided to take an Orvis course to freshen up my skills. Very first thing they do is show you how to cast. I could throw the line well, but one instructor scrutinized my every cast. I told him where I fished I didn't have to cast far out-we are in NJ not Montana or out West where there is big water. He liked my roll cast though. He began to come around and told me I will be the 1st one to catch a fish out of the group of 10. We went to a stream by where I lived and I almost got a fish by doing the roll cast. When we went for our final test, I caught the 1st fish and the most fish (got 3). I won an Orvis fly box and was invited for the next class to be a helper.

Welcome back!!

When I injured my finger at a job and almost lost it, I sold many fly-tying items.I still have a few I didn't sell. I sold it to a female member on this board.

I have 1 Orvis fly-rod. I don't know if they do the 25 year guarantee, but when I had 2 fly-rods break,they honored the warranty and sent me a new rod.At first I was disappointed when I didnt get the same rod back,but the replacement rod was nicer than the rod I sent in. Their gear is top notch.