Brian K. Shaffer

There was a fella on eBay that was selling used wooden Chase bobbins 5 for $25. Might try there.... You can also go to this site, www.joesoldlures.com and click to open the forum page link. Make a request at the bottom of the page for Chase Fly Tying Bobbin Wanted... probably can find a new one in the box for relatively reasonable pricing. good luck - Brian

Check this ashtray... take a second look. Those are all "Butt" flies. http://www.fieldandstream.com/node/1001313128 http://westwaterproducts.com/buttflies.html

it would read better with pictures... just for starters.. perhaps my point was already made

It's going to cold the next couple days...

With high quality reels... there is a no-fault warranty - or worries if thieir ever were. as in - they never break

crap - i spaced out and went shopping instead of atteneding the shindig...bought some pants.. and I hate the pants who did the duck poppers ? phil ? and now there is snow on the ground with whipping 20-30 MPH winds

this reads like another eBay ad - sorry, just telling the truth your other post reads the same

I wish I would have known about this.

and a big ole' MERRY CHRISTMAS to you as well - and to all ...

I use a pair of half finger Simms Windbloc Fleece gloves. They were like $35 years ago. They work great and will shake out to dang near dry after being submerged.

I am not sold on that one way bearing found in those and many other reels. If it isn't totally 100% sealed, a guy going to Michigan could be risking his first or second ever landed steelhead because there was some sand in the bearing which caused it to slip-spin. Allen does have a new reel out called the Kraken priced around $200 with a sealed drag... but I doubt it would have a dog style clutch like this or this or this : To each his own... but you can't bring a knife to gunfight. Me, I would rather know I have a proven fly reel, like the original Harris Solitude mentioned, for those steelies. (But that reel cannot be changed from right to left hand retrieve.... what a design flaw if you ask me).

Wow! Very impressive work. Can't wait to see this thing ready for its maiden voyage.

I remember a guy who found a Corvette fiberglass kit at an auto parts store and used that for a couple dings. It worked like a champ. Just do not know if they still make it and how much it is.

I used a Pate Salmon on the PM. That reel can take just about anything. (especially $ out of your wallet)

mic - you can look up my name (which is spelled wrong) in that book in the back. I called the company and they sent me a signed copy for free. Nice of them, huh. Seeing as how they lifted my dialogue from a forum post in 1998.

Consider this deal done Joe. I will call you here within the next day or two. You taking it to the PM or the Manistee ?

Wayne - is that a Mann's lure ? If so I have one in all white with blue eyes. Very early foil Rapala's What is this pink crawdad lures name ? Anyone know this little neon green crawdad type lure ?

What river ?

You can email me directly and we'll get things squared away. Thanks!

sell it on Joe's... www.joesoldlures.com i moved a ton of lures there.. they are collectors

the Taylor has 20lb fish living in it... so i am intrigued.

What is your price for them ?

Excellent condition Sage Vantage 9ft 8wt 4pc fly rod for sale. Med-Fast action, no tube / no sock - $150 PayPal is A-OK. cheers, Brian

I start out really small so the ant is still in the film. # 8 or 6 or so should work.