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Crap. Prolly got 8 camp chairs in the garage, including at least a couple broken ones, and never though of that. So -- I'm guessing you have the mesh snug to the body so it doesn't move? Maybe cinched front and back? Spray and let it dry? Can you make me a video?

Nice. What do yo use for the pattern? I was trying to think of something to use for a pattern like that, but couldn't really come up with any ideas.

Dang! I just cruised through your photo album and those boats are incredible. I don't have any ideas to help with the auctions, but I can't imagine you would have a hard time getting folks to help with the builds. I saw some Scouts in a few -- are you hooked up with them in any way?

Yeah, it's a great spot and perfectly suited to a guy like me that likes to get away, search for a native trout without a bunch of folks around.

I would bet that since Dyna King is sort of a premium brand, they'd have somebody in their office willing to talk to you about it. Sometimes companies will surprise you with what they can/will do for you if you just pick up the phone and ask nicely.

I like Wulff. BUt you gotta pick your battles.

Those are some pretty grim articles. I had missed the Frazee article. On a smaller scale -- there's a little creek that flows through some park and undeveloped land near my house. Just a little mud-bottomed creek that is easy to get to, but still out of sight enough so it didn't get fished much. I could always count on pulling a few bass out of there -- some of pretty decent size. My kids and I referred to it as the 'secret spot' and we kept it to ourselves. A residential development went in just upstream, followed by a golf course farther up a few years back. Between the two, that stream has just died. I always suspected the golf course was the bigger problem due to the massive amounts of chemicals required to keep grass green and weed-free. Never did notice an increase in algae. Now there's a ton of trash in there too. Apparently home builders are not subject to the same littering laws we are.

Looks like fun. Beautiful colors on the fish.

You kidding about that? I was checking the weather for down there (was coming with the Dallas posse) and it didn't look like you'd get much.

Yeah, there are lots of variations on the technique. I've tied lots of Clousers, but the video addresses one of the issues I always have -- that's a big block end on the tips of the buck tail. I also learned something on the treatment of marabou in the bugger video. I've never seen the technique where you break off the fine tips. Thanks Wayne!

Wow, air brush. We can wait!

I did notice Griffin had several other vises, including some for quite a bit less. I started looking around for info on vises after this post came up. One relatively common complaint on the Danvise is that all or part of it is plastic, and I saw some mention of parts breaking. No personal experience -- seems others have them here and may want to add something.

Anybody know anything about Griffin Odyssey Spider? Looks like a good vice for 85 bux

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Good luck to ya mike.

I'd skip kit too. Get a decent vice, the materials and basic tools to tie a couple patterns. Wayne had two great choices for a beginner that will catch fish. They both require minimal ingredients, and will teach a couple basic techniques. A trip to YouTube would show you how to do it, but ideally get someone to tutor you. I got a pair of Wiss quick clips years ago and have never looked back. Economical, ergonomic, last a long time. The finger ring means you never have to set them down. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000P1HKHA/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1363727338&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

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Lemme tell you -- those guys are ALL business.

Brian Wise is good too. Here's a picture I took when he was guiding me a few years back. He made me take the back, and between his casts he would turn back and bark out instructions to me. Looking back on it now, it seems like I did most of the work...

http://www.sunburstranchcanoe.com I've always dealt with Amy there. She's real nice. There's a dude that works for her -- name escapes me at the moment -- he's ok too I guess.

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Mine are going in the mail tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing what everybody comes up with.

A lot of the time when I'm fishing small creeks, it comes down to a roll, flip, dap or bow-and-arrow -- depending on what obstructions there are. A roll requires a clear opening in front and can deliver the fly more accurately once you've got the technique down. Just a little flip may be all you can squeeze in if there's a lot of brush around. If you're in skinny water, you've got to think about the movement of your rod, line and leader through there. Dapping the fly -- just dangling over the water -- can be effective when your options are severely limited. I've rarely used the bow-and-arrow. It takes more room to load the rod than you'd think, and I've never really been able to get a lot of velocity on the fly or deliver it with any accuracy. It's really a last-ditch move for me. Roll casting is a technique you should master, including a cross-body roll cast. I still practice it when the fishing is slow. Flips are less scientific -- just getting the fly out there -- but it's worth working on.

Good going on that Matt!