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Chaznsc

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  1. I have fished with a fly rod since I was 15 years old. From the minute I picked my friends rod up, I was hooked. I have never, ever, ever fished with a real leader. I've used a mono line of course, but would like to entertain the idea. I see they are composed of multiple sections of line. Or I see you can buy them tapered.

     

    For my needs (panfish, bass) what recipe would you recommend or pre manufactured leader?

     

    Thanks, and sorry to have to ask such a basic question.

     

    Chaz


  2. I have a few fly rods, I believe I use a 6/7 wt floating line. I primarily fish local creek / rover for panfish and bass.....heck, anything that will bite LOL. Make a trip once in a blue moon to the mtns for some trout fishing, but that's rare.

     

    What are some good mid range line brands? It's been a while since I changed mine so I'm behind the curve. I think my last brand was Scientific Anglers.

     

    Thank you.

     

    Chaz


  3. Hello,

    This is my first post....figure I'd start out with a really dumb one!

     

    I've tied since I was 15 years old. Started out using needle nose vise grips. Then my dad crafted a more formal vise using a tap wrench inserted to a wood base, and I have used if off and on since then. I'm now 50 and picked up my old box of materials to get back to some of the things I enjoyed at 16. I tie freshwater, dries, streamers, caddis, and used to sell poppers in high school to classmates who had never seen anyone tie. I used to get my supplies from Tackle Craft in Wisconsin; they are now closed.

     

    So I'm looking for a new vise. I see that now rotary's are popular, not sure they existed in the 80's. Anyhow, I have noticed some rotate on the hooks axis, and some not. Soooooo, couple of questions:

     

    Why did the rotary get introduced?

    The axis rotating vise seems more practical to me, or rather, the non axis seems clumsy.

    Are there any good reviews of the sub $150 vises?

    Anything to stay away from?

     

    Thanks in advance,

     

    Chaz

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