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I use to be extremely allergic to poison ivy. My Dad got a small vile of poison ivy extract from a friend that worked for Illinois Power. They give it to their lineman, or they did 35 years ago. This was purified, doctor prescribed extract. No leafs to eat. I drank it in a glass of water. Tasted very nasty! I had to do it 3 times that summer. I never had it again. Check with a doctor that speializes in allergies. BTW, when Robbie was a kid, her step dad told her to eat a poison ivy leaf. She did an never got it again. Her Mom ate one and ended up in the hospital near death. So I would avoid that. LMW

As the rookie in this post you can take this with a grain of salt, but I have tried about 5 different indicators. Here is what I have found. I will reference them with Bass Pro when possible so you can see them online. I am NOT plugging Bass Pro. Get the indicators at your local fly shops, not the big boxes. The Palsa Strike Adhesive Indicators tabs, Bass Pro #38-450-000-00 are a pain. They are really sensitive, a huge plus, but they cannot be moved once they are attached and they leave a sticky residue on the leader or tippet. They come in several colors, but I would pass. The football foam indicators, Bass Pro #38-421-949-01, are nice, but they are not very high on the sensitivity scale. You have to really practice with them to determne what's a strike and what is not. You will miss a lot of hits using this indicator until you can truly lock in on it. They can be moved up and down the line, but they have a tendency to move on their own. They also come off easily, so buy a lot of them if you plan on using this one. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, which makes them easier to see on the water. The next is called a Turn on Strike indicator. Bass Pro #38-400-089-88. They come in 3 sizes. It also has the rubber insert, but it is also split and cut into two halves. This allows you to lock it in by twisting the two section in opposite directions. I have also only seen them in one color. They can be moved up and down the line, but also have a tendency to fly off. The Yarn Strike indicators, Bass Pro# 38-400-088-52, are sensitive, can be moved up and down the line, and come in a lot of colors and sizes. I have not figured out an easy way to attach and move them, but I am sure there is a way. This one is high on the list. I loop the leader thru the rubber loop and pass the indicator thru the loop. It works, but it isnot all that asy to move. The next 2 are both stick type indicators. The Teardrop Strike Indicators, # 38-400-093-12 and the Round Strike Indicator, #38-200-340-01. I have not tried the tear drop yet, but I do like the round. They come is 3 sizes and several colors. They can be threaded on the line before you tie on your fly, and easily moved. I was also shown a neat trick by Dave at the NYD gathering. Throw out the stick. Loop the line and feed it thru the center of the ball. Run a small piece of rubberband thru the loop in the line on the other side. Pull the line back thru and the rubberband seats the indicator. This way you an very easily move it up and down the line you don't have to worry about the stick damaging your line. The smaller the better for most dead drifts with scuds, but the larger ones work well with heavier flies. I really like this one. When you get really good at this, a phase I look forward to, you can use a dry fly as an indicator. talk to one of the pros about that. It's out of my league. What I lack in experience I do gain in pure moxy and the total lack of fear to ask questions. I reas and try a lot of dfferent things. You will find one that works for you, but you may find that a different type works in different situations. Hope this helps. First time I felt comfortable adding my 2 cents. LMW

I did a websearch on his signature Intergalactic Vampire Master Accountant/Hawthorne Boarding School Coptic Nurse I got 135 hits. Seems he always signs the same way, in a wide variety of forums.

Yes, yes yes Everythingin moderation. Fly fisherman do that so well. Let's see? How many flies do you have that may never get wet? How many rods and reels do ou have? Backup anything? Backups to your backps? Even our knots are redundant Yes. it will be easy to do things in moderstion

Wait just a minute.. A 19 incher is in the slot. You got to throw that one back til he grows a bit more. Congrats

That was on day 2, how'd I miss that. LMH indeed. Terry, first time I read this post. Laughed til I cried. LMW

Dano The spec sheet I sent has a parts breakdown. You may be able to get them from Orvis. I found the sheet embedded in their site. I did an online chat, and the next thing I knew I had the info. Might work for parts as well. Just a thought. LMW

I was replying to the St James hotel post. "I went fishing today and stoped to get some food.Noticed Econo Lodge is next to I44 right on the ramp.It has a sign (High Speed Internet wired to Rooms) So I found a place for you!Not sure how much it cost or how nice it is, but right at St. James exit. Only 10min from the springs.Hope that helps " Not ready to drive the extra time just yet. Maybe next trip. LMW

That one works. Thanks LMW

Batter a twinkie and deep fry it. Do not use beer batter. Thin pancake batter works the best. You'll think you died and went to heaven.

CONGRATULATIONS Enjoy every minute. They grow up so fast. LMW

Dano Found it online. I will email it to you. LMW

You have been reading too many of Terry's posts.

I have been a Yakima fan for over 20 years. I have used there systems for everything from bikes to luggage to canoes. You can't go wrong with them I used the foam blocks one time. What a nightmre. It may have been the way I had t on, but I never tried it again. Good Luck LMW

Vampire and Lawyer are synonyms The accoutnant part just don't fit

That's a good one name or handle

Last year I bougth several bait casters with Ugly Sticks on eBay. I got great deals and some good gear. I will be a little more careful with fly rods. LMW

Now we know how he can afford to fish so much. I hear those male exotic dancers make a ton of money. Could explain the smile he always has on his face as well. Amazing the information you can get on a fly fishing forum

Better warn him bout the Taneycomo Squid then.

Probably , but where did that come from?

Thanks CC What should I look for if I do purchase a used graphite rod and I can lay hands on it? I looked at the name and the price and thought they looked pretty good. I have read and heard a lot of great things about G Loomis rods. LMW

Dano I saw them on the Korkers site. I also saw the comments of people that lost the studs. I am going to get with orvis and have the soles of my boots redone with studs. That is probably the safest for me. Thanks for you're help LMW

Terry that's just wrongggggggg

I missed it It was an eBay auction. It ended, without notifing me as it was suppose to and sold for $265 I like the 4 piece rod. Takes up less room when we travel. Oh well, mayne next time. LMW

Terry said that this and the confluence are both must do events. Chances are we will not be able to get down until Friday. This is right in the middle of Lent, and Lent and the Fish Frying business kind of go hand in hand.