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That is a great tip. I have never heard of that before. I have soaked quills for 50*+ years of tying, but will try the wax method you suggested. I guess if it works in the "bikini" area it will work on herls. A Brazilian wax for Peacock. Who wudda thunk!

I was tying up some Blue Quills last week and had soaked the stripped peacock quills in water to soften before use. I forgot that I had left the quills in water. It has been about 5 days since they were soaking. They seem ok, but I am wondering if I can dry them out for use later, or will...

This article outlines the possible (probable?) impact of human psychoactive drugs on Salmon and other migrating fish. It is a share so it should work. https://wapo.st/3G6MBUK

It's already headed back to its native spawning ground in Vermont It's going to be an udder disaster

I was up in Labrador at a lodge. I had taken a few Brook Trout in the 6–7-pound range. I hooked into a very very large fish and saw that it was much bigger than anything I had ever caught. After about 10 minutes on the hook, it came off. The fish straightened out a # 8 Prince Nymph. I...

Personally, I am ok with paper license. Local New England states all have on-line purchase and you can download and/or print. I always save a copy and then print as I never take my phone on the water. First thing is that I don't want any calls/texts/etc. and the next issue is the lack of...

I had sex with a girl in my tent. I am sure we sounded like a Sasquatch calling for a mate. Nevertheless, I had a good time.

Mud flaps were stolen from my Tacoma while it was parked in a Home Depot lot

On fly fishing waters in Maine, you can fish from a boat that is drifting with the wind, or anchored, but if the boat is under any kind of power (engine/motor/human) it is considered trolling and can get you into trouble with a Warden if he/she believes that you are using the power to pull the...

Not a fan of trolling, but that's just my dry fly snobbery In Maine, trolling can be an issue on fly fishing only waters. Aggressive wardens have been known to ticket canoeists and others who are simply paddling from place to place and let their fly hang in the water.

I put a 30lb thrust motor on my 14 ft Sportspal canoe many years ago. It was something that I did not know I needed until I installed it. I am fine with paddling, but the motor gets me fishing much faster. I have a deep cycle battery that I bought at Walmart about 6 years ago. It is still...

I don't tie them, but the fibers would seem to work for the fly

CHEAPNESS IS IT'S OWN REWARD I was at a local pet store when I saw that they were throwing out some plexiglass that they used for fishtank covers. I took the pieces home and cobbled together a cloche for one of my raised beds. I used scrap wood which I had on hand, so total cost was zero...

Rainy's HI-VIZ Ant Body I am the first to admit that I have enough material to last another 4 lifetimes, but I am still a sucker for "new" materials. I saw the foam bodies in a local shop and bought a few packs. After using the material I have to say that tying was quicker, but I don't think...

They probably would hold her on the group W bench

I am a big fan of Hinkelhatz peppers. They are little known, but have a high Scoville rating and work well for making spicy salsas. They also grow well in the short summer of NH where I live.

Personally, I am a pipe guy. I actually only smoke when fishing as the fumes keep the biting bugs at bay (mostly). Although I have some expensive pipes which I inherited from my uncle, I use corn cob pipes on the river. On occasion, one will jump into the water so the loss is not a big deal...

Orvis, like LL Bean has become a clothing store which also sells a few sports items. A&F doesn't even pretend anymore. They just sell trendy clothing to the "cool" people

Whatever it is, it always comes down to sex

Always replace the cap on your head cement/varnish immediately after using