Recent content by Mud&$alt72

I've been gently nudging my 11-year-old into fishing. He complains about the long drives, but once he's out, I can get him interested for at least a couple of hours. I mentioned this fly-fishing camp to him, and to my surprise, he didn't recoil in horror. I only wish they had this when I was a...

This post was extremely helpful, I've tried tying standard dry files and parachutes, using a lot of techniques I've seen on YouTube, and there's one thing I've noticed that I'm confused about. Occasionally, I've seen some tiers completely peel off the fibers on one side of the hackle, and some...

I just bought a 275gr commando with a 8' 4'/4' tip, based on OPST's recommendations. Going to try it out this week, hopefully.

Thanks for this. Salmo_g, You bring up a really good point. I've been trout fishing off and on for 20 years, and have not really paid much attention to Salmon and Steelhead, but given my current location,(geographically and existentially), my focus is shifting, and I want to get into it. A lot...

This is great stuff, thank you! I have an OBS and a Coastal Quickshooter intermediate for my 7wt right now, which I use in Purdy, along Hood Canal, and under the Narrows. My reasoning behind the going with the Skagit setup is simply being able to cast up against those steep backdrops and trees...

What do you mean by a 'balanced outfit'?

It's been suggested a number of times, trying a Skagit rig on my SH before buying another rod, so that's what I'm going to try. Looking at OPST, it was recommended (for my 9ft 8wt), to try a 35lb Lazer line, with a 275gr Commando head and a Micro Skagit T8 tip. These tips come in full sink, 4'...

Right. I hear you

Mine is a full frame, older model, but like new, and a different color(dark grey) than what's on the Orvis website

I have the Battenkill IV, It was gifted to me, without the box from a friend. don't know if it's spey specific.

Thanks for this. I've been considering throwing a spey line on my 8wt, and I probably will. What I didn't mention in my original post, is I injured my casting shoulder over a year ago, and even with PT and yoga, casting for more than a few hours, gets old quick.

The OP is on my 'one of these days' list, along with the Cowlitz, Skagit, etc. I'm based in Tacoma, and usually only get time to fish for one day.

Has anyone had any experience with the TFO Pro III spey?

Thank you. I have no problem whatsoever going as heavy as a 9wt, and I've heard the same about Redington.

I don't expect any rod to do both especially well. I'm just saying that mostly I cast from the beach, and would like to get more distance, throw bigger streamers, and not have to worry so much about my back cast getting caught in the trees at high tide. So, yes, I'd like try spey casting. As for...