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Steve P

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  1. I would have to agree with Capt Ken. I would get a clarification on that ruling. I would assume they are talking more in the realm of like a live or part of s once alive shad or something to that effect. Steve
  2. Have every book he had written except that one. Steve
  3. I've used craft fur cut into zonkers a couple times. Works better put in a dubbing loop though. Steve
  4. I like to use the bullet weights like are used in a Texas rig. I peg them with a tooth pick a few inches in front of the fly. I normally use 1/8 oz and smaller. They work great and cat pretty well. Steve
  5. I'm good either way. Throw him in the mix.
  6. I didn't know sheet foam was acceptable. I would like to change to an articulated scum frog of I may.
  7. Baby bass popper on a size 1. Thanks for the add!!! Steve
  8. I'm in. 6x2 sounds good. One to fish one to keep.
  9. I have made some out of balsa and a LMB will treat the up quick enough. I used basswood on some and though they stood the test of time they were a little heavier. I've been using the rubberized wine corks for a while. A local vineyard sold me a gallon ziplock for 2 bucks so I bought 4. they will come apart eventually but for the price are well worth it. Also they take to being shaped with a dremel very well. Steve
  10. That's beautiful work there. Looks like it would certainly fish well. If I can scavenge a pattern I think I'll have some of those in the box for the shad run. It should really perform well on white bass. Steve
  11. Intruder and intruder type flies work wonders on LMB. Just a tip for those warm water guys drooling over this fly. Steve
  12. Remember that mink are mostly aquatic creatures do their fur naturally sheds water and when used as zonkers will float. On of my favorite flies is a slump buster tired on a #8 wet hook with white mink and uv ice dub. Imitates shad extremely well. Steve
  13. I tie something extremely similar to the last one for carp for the exact same reason. Lands quiet as a mouse but remains hook point up. Excellent flies sir. Steve
  14. Been tying on the HMH standard for 7 years now and I also own a dyna King spartan I think it is. I well as a couple renzettis. The newest vise I have is the HMH and I rarely if ever tie on anything else I love it and it just fits my ting style really well. Steve
  15. Your best to just shear it for dubbing and buy zonkers. It's possible but not practical. Opossum on the other hand makes a fantastic zonker and are very easy to skin, flesh, stretch then send out to be tanned. I have several that I use for pike and musky flies that I have dyed in a few colors. Steve
  16. It does take to dye well but being a synthetic (plastic) fiber it doesn't lend itself will to acid dyeing. To get good clean bright colors is a little more difficult. I would honestly just suggest you order the colors you need. Sharpies will work but also fade a bit. Steve
  17. The only difference is the way in which they are dyed. Beyond that they are the exact same material. I've handled hundreds of hanks of both and trust me they are the same material. The dying process that peglusi uses makes their fibers just a touch shinier (sometimes) and the process that FTD uses occasionally makes theirs a little softer or more limp. Also take a look at the water silk. This is a very awesome product with a wonderful shine to it. Steve
  18. I tie all of my meat whistle flies on 60° bend jig hooks add well as many others. The biggest thing I rule in fly ting is there are NO rules. It makes me happy to see a purist get their panties in a wad. Steve
  19. Most of the hat around here an octopus hook would never hook them. I use a size 10 2x strong wet hook and land a ton of fish.
  20. What sorry of rope do you use? Honestly I've let them chew on it as long as they want and they just shake right off. I want to try but I miss so many really nice fish with rope. Steve
  21. Steve P

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    Don't forget round worms and a plethora of other parasites. Always wear rubber gloves. You can remove the glands easily and then skin. That's what I've always done. I've been doing it that way for 18 yrs and not had an oops yet (knock on wood). Steve
  22. Do a fair bit of dying materials myself. I much prefer to use the Jacquard brand of dye. Huge color selection and a tiny bit goes a very long way. I dye deer hair, bucktail, hackle, and a lot of dubbing. It's fun but the most important thing to remember is to always keep meticulous notes so when you hit that perfect color you can reproduce it again later. Steve
  23. I inventory once a year usually in September or October and place a big order for hooks and a few other things. The rest I get as needed when my onhand quantity begins to dwindle. Steve
  24. I'll give a solid thumbs up to the Daiichi 1260. Haven't tied on a 200R in several years. Steve
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