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FliesbyNight

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  1. Here's a sand eel pattern I use a lot this time of year. The heavy eyes and bent hook make it ride tail up, like a sand eel trying to burrow and escape. The braid keeps everything in place and is stiffened with UV resin brushed on.
  2. petelangevin, Kimo posted step by step instructions for posting full size pictures in the "What are you working on thread in this forum. If you don't have a Facebook account, you can use Imgur, which is a free picture hosting site. The instructions are basically the same.
  3. Chugbug, Along the same lines as A Fly Fisherman's Guide to Saltwater Prey, which is excellent BTW, I would also suggest Featherbrain by Drew Chicone.
  4. Kimo, Thanks for the tip about linking photos from Facebook. That makes for a better post by getting rid of the thumbnails.
  5. DFoster and MikeChell, thanks. I had a good time planning and making the features. Mogup, Thanks. Now I'll have an earworm every time Im put a hook in that vise!
  6. Very nice work, Terry. I've been thinking about making one myself. I'll be shamelessly stealing part of your design.
  7. Just finished my tying desk. At least until I figure out what to add or change. Much better than the duffel bag I was using. There's actually more light in the room than the picture shows but with the hidden LEDs under the top section and the gooseneck lamp over the vise, it's not an issue.
  8. Capt. Bob, Thanks for that insight. Looks like I had part of it right at any rate. Its winter here and fishing is slowing down considerably. I'll be tying some longer leaders experimenting when spring finally arrives.
  9. Walpy, One thing I just learned that might bear on your question. I just came back from a trip and fished Tampa Bay, which is not too far from where you'll be. I fished a two day guided trip and the first day I used the guide's equipment. Did really well and the first day was all I hoped except I missed an inshore slam on the fly because the nice red I tied into broke me off on an oyster bar. I couldn't turn him fast enough with the 9#, mostly me not being used to fishing in close quarters. Got one red on bait and some snook and trout on the fly so I got the slam, but well, you know... The next day I started with my 10#. I figured the extra spine might help and I wanted to use my own set up for the chance at another slam completely on the fly. Nothing wrong with the guide's stuff, just the added personal bonus of using my own rod, reel and flies. Anyway, I got bupkus for the first hour. I switched back to the guide's set up and immediately started getting consistent hook ups with some snook that suddenly seemed eager to eat my fly. The main difference was the color of the line and length of the leader. I live in New Jersey and the water here is usually somewhat murky, especially after the boaters start churning it up. I use RIO Versatip that has a chartreuse floating head with typically a 9' leader for top of the column fishing. The guide was set up with a more subdued WF-F line in light blue with an 11' leader. I got a few follows but no takes with my set up. I changed to his set up and was in business. Same fly, same presentation but the fish were obviously spooked by the shorter leader and more visible fly line. Something to think about. I know I'll be using a clear or subdued fly line when I go back. I might even try longer leaders in my home waters when the breeze allows it. By the way, two days of fishing and two days of golf seems just about right. For a trip of four days that is....
  10. Vicente, If you're in need of bead chain for eyes, Home Depot sells in at least two sizes and colors. It's in the electrical department. I just took a look. 3 feet for $6, brushed nickle. Much cheaper than specialty shops.
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