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  • laurelhighlander
    laurelhighlander replied to the thread What Are You Tying Today? 2026.
    Thanks man, yes it's articulated, the back is just a shank with mop tail and dubbing
  • jifigz
    jifigz reacted to kbobb's post in the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns with Like Like.
    Why not just buy a half dozen when you get out there? You'll get the local flavor of what is working on that particular stream(s)...
  • Broodstock
    Broodstock reacted to lars's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    big fan too...
  • Bruno
    Bruno replied to the thread Flying with Floatant.
    i have flown with it many, many times. TSA does not care about much beyond bombs and guns. Just keep it under their liquid limit.
  • JimKennedy
    JimKennedy reacted to Swattie87's post in the thread PA vs WV Brown Trout Populations with Like Like.
    For example, these fish, came from this stream. In PA.
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    kbobb replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Why not just buy a half dozen when you get out there? You'll get the local flavor of what is working on that particular stream(s)...
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    FollowTheBlueLines replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Do you happen to have any pictures of this? I'm also trying to get my hoppers in order for my trip to Patagonia in Dec. and this one...
  • GoldenRfly
    GoldenRfly replied to the thread Satisfying ….
    I agree with @JG63’s comments. I realized after dropping my 4 wt reel in the woods that I need backups. My 4 & 5 weights are primarily...
  • GoldenRfly
    GoldenRfly reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    Maybe a combination of the two with a side order of sentiment - most of my best memories of fly fishing are pretty well grounded in the...
  • SleepySheep
    SleepySheep reacted to tomgamber's post in the thread Good rod specs for small streams, native brookies with Like Like.
    try it and see. I like a little heavier line for tight spaces. sometimes a two wt doesn't have enough @$$ to carry itself. but if it...
  • jifigz
    jifigz replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    I'm a pretty big fan of the Hippie Stomper, but I don't know if that is a true "hopper" pattern or if it is more of a cricket pattern or...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    I Im terrible at any pattern with deer/elk on anything less than a 2/0 hook
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Both are easier than the Dave’s…gotcha
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum reacted to TheDuke44's post in the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns with Like Like.
    Used to be Dave Whitlock's "Dave's Hopper," but lately I've been throwing Chubby Chernobyls or Hippie Stompers and haven't noticed much...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum reacted to JG63's post in the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns with Like Like.
    Letort Hopper and Letort Cricket still produce
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Which is faster:easier? The hippie? I want to tie 1or 2 foam patterns but I’m running out of time. Not a fan of the chubby. Micro...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Planning on tying few of both for yellowstone trip in 12 days (if I have time). Which is ultimately the purpose of my ‘progressive’...
  • tomgamber
    tomgamber replied to the thread Good rod specs for small streams, native brookies.
    try it and see. I like a little heavier line for tight spaces. sometimes a two wt doesn't have enough @$$ to carry itself. but if it...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    My Dad’s Wonderod 8 1/2 foot 6 (or so…) weight was the rod I learned on until it deteriorated one day - then I graduated to the “Number...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum reacted to ROVERT's post in the thread Flying with Floatant with Like Like.
    That may or not be lucky. There are definitely hoodies out there that cost more than some of the cars I have owned. I'm not talking...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    “ahem” - Martin built Cortland Branded reel (and a good one!) - this one is ironically spooled with a 3M Scientific Anglers WF5F Ultra...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    Yup - that’s the time frame (‘87-‘93) I was a manager in a Cortland Pro Shop - sold dozens (probably more like hundreds) of these - used...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to JeffK's post in the thread Flying with Floatant with Like Like.
    I haven't had problems either. However, I put floatant, sunscreen and other greasy stuff in a zip lock bag or a small waterproof bag...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to Esoxbum's post in the thread Flying with Floatant with Like Like.
    Yeah I had a whole bottle of aquel leak out in the trunk of my car this spring. Luckily a hoodie soaked it up. That s*it does not come...
  • rancid waders
    rancid waders reacted to PennKev's post in the thread Flying with Floatant with Like Like.
    I would not be worried about any of it. Number one rule of taking things in carry-on: Don't draw attention to it. The security people...
  • ROVERT
    ROVERT replied to the thread Flying with Floatant.
    That may or not be lucky. There are definitely hoodies out there that cost more than some of the cars I have owned. I'm not talking...
  • JG63
    JG63 replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Letort Hopper and Letort Cricket still produce
  • [WR]
    [WR] reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    Maybe a combination of the two with a side order of sentiment - most of my best memories of fly fishing are pretty well grounded in the...
  • TheDuke44
    TheDuke44 reacted to Kms's post in the thread What Are You Tying Today? 2026 with Like Like.
    I found some cool mop material with long shiny fibers that shift light/dark depending on the angle.
  • TheDuke44
    TheDuke44 replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    Used to be Dave Whitlock's "Dave's Hopper," but lately I've been throwing Chubby Chernobyls or Hippie Stompers and haven't noticed much...
  • JG63
    JG63 replied to the thread Satisfying ….
    Maybe a combination of the two with a side order of sentiment - most of my best memories of fly fishing are pretty well grounded in the...
  • JG63
    JG63 reacted to [WR]'s post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    So, is fishing old, proven, gear a trend these days, or is it a matter of economics for many of us ?
  • JG63
    JG63 reacted to GoldenRfly's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    Nice!! I’m actually going to try with my late father-in- law’s Shakespeare Wonderod (model 1451 7’ 9”) for fun. He wasn’t a big fly...
  • GoldenRfly
    GoldenRfly reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    My Dad’s Wonderod 8 1/2 foot 6 (or so…) weight was the rod I learned on until it deteriorated one day - then I graduated to the “Number...
  • Penns Woods
    Penns Woods replied to the thread What Are You Tying Today? 2026.
    A great old fly I use all the time. Well done.
  • Penns Woods
    Penns Woods reacted to nfrechet's post in the thread What Are You Tying Today? 2026 with Like Like.
    March Brown Hook - Single salmon, size 2-6 Thread - Black Tag - Flat silver tinsel Tail - Golden pheasant crest Ribbing - Oval gold...
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    Tiogadog reacted to EchoRidgeElder's post in the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns with Like Like.
    Thunder Thighs
  • [WR]
    [WR] reacted to Kms's post in the thread PA Weekend Fish Trip Ideas for 5 year old? with Like Like.
    🤔 They used to. I know I have regular size 14s & 16s somewhere, as well as a few boxes of these (discontinued I believe): They also...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Fly Project/House of Fly (product quality/support).
    Kevlar?
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Favorite Hopper Patterns.
    About as progressive as commenting ‘how progressive,’ or purposefully snapping a photo of your gear stream side for your paflyfish...
  • 6xAdams(Jones)
    6xAdams(Jones) replied to the thread Flying with Floatant.
    Always a good idea to bag anything that contains liquid or gel, whether it's in carry-on or checked bags. Sealed containers will...
  • Esoxbum
    Esoxbum replied to the thread Flying with Floatant.
    Yeah I had a whole bottle of aquel leak out in the trunk of my car this spring. Luckily a hoodie soaked it up. That s*it does not come...
  • JG63
    JG63 replied to the thread Satisfying ….
    My Dad’s Wonderod 8 1/2 foot 6 (or so…) weight was the rod I learned on until it deteriorated one day - then I graduated to the “Number...
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  • [WR]
    [WR] replied to the thread Satisfying ….
    So, is fishing old, proven, gear a trend these days, or is it a matter of economics for many of us ?
  • mcwillja
    mcwillja posted the thread Hebe dubbing recommendation in Fly Tying.
    Does anyone have a good source or recommendation for dubbing to imitate the hebe - specifically on the upper D? Ive mixed 70% pale...
  • SleepySheep
    SleepySheep reacted to Bamboozle's post in the thread Good rod specs for small streams, native brookies with Like Like.
    You can try it first. but I have a feeling you'll want a 3wt line. I'll also give you a grease recommendation that I got a LONG time...
  • coyoterahn
    coyoterahn reacted to nfrechet's post in the thread What Are You Tying Today? 2026 with Like Like.
    March Brown Hook - Single salmon, size 2-6 Thread - Black Tag - Flat silver tinsel Tail - Golden pheasant crest Ribbing - Oval gold...
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    JeffK replied to the thread Flying with Floatant.
    I haven't had problems either. However, I put floatant, sunscreen and other greasy stuff in a zip lock bag or a small waterproof bag...
  • GoldenRfly
    GoldenRfly replied to the thread Satisfying ….
    Nice!! I’m actually going to try with my late father-in- law’s Shakespeare Wonderod (model 1451 7’ 9”) for fun. He wasn’t a big fly...
  • GoldenRfly
    GoldenRfly reacted to JG63's post in the thread Satisfying … with Like Like.
    “ahem” - Martin built Cortland Branded reel (and a good one!) - this one is ironically spooled with a 3M Scientific Anglers WF5F Ultra...
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