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Congratulations for

Congratulations for these pictures

I found out this pag

I found out this page extremely interesting, both texts and photos were really exhaustive on the argument. really a precious work

wonderfull photo !!!

wonderfull photo !!!

Finally, an article

Finally, an article that captures why I like to stand in the Danish icy salt throughout the toughest months. It's not all about catching fish but enjoying the whole experience. No matter what the season, there's plenty to see and do and for me...Winter brings dreams of the coming season.
There's something to marvel at after fishing on a chilly winters day all rounded off with a hot shower, good hearty meal and seeing the smile on my sons face as my cheeks and nose tingle with life!

I am a secretary of

I am a secretary of a trout lake in england,i found your site very interesting.

Bob, I'am willing to

Bob, I'am willing to try Zipcast because it has to be better than the sticky stuff I am currently using. On Tom's e-mail to you he stated that Zipcast uses Teflon inplace of Silicone. On Zipcast webpage it states it uses Silicone in the make up of its product! So what is the story?
Thanks in advance for your responce, KLS

Nice picture, that c

Nice picture, that compass is too beautiful to take out on the water!

Excellent descriptio

Excellent description, a very enjoyable read even for advanced fly-fishers.

Martin,

Your seco

Martin,

Your second podcast was soooo cool. Sitting in the evening in Southern California, listening to your descriptions, brings up memories of my Baltic Sea days!

Keep up the good work, it might not always be perfect, but it is different and makes my time spent on your website worthwhile.

Tight Lines

Matthias

Great, great page, I

Great, great page, I really enjoy the articles and reviews. Love the chilly flies. I will try tying it and use it on catching all sort of NW salt and freshwater species.

I decided to take yo

I decided to take you at your word and order a bottle. To make a long story short, Zipcast is easily the best line cleaner/treatment I've used in my 40 or so years fly fishing. It made my brand new 3M Mastery even better and put the "zing" back in two of my 4 year old Rio lines. Good stuff. Thanks for the honest review.

Ken,

Unfortunatel

Ken,

Unfortunately we don't have the contact information for Dick Stewart. You may try to contact one of the many publishers he has worked with like The Lyons Press or Globe Pequot Press. That's the best we can do.

Martin

If possible, I would

If possible, I would like to contact Dick Stewart. I have most of his books and am an avid fly tyer. I would like to write him and ask him a question about a particular pattern. I would appreciate it if you could send me his mailing or email address. Than you, Ken Shewmaker

Dear Martin,
I like

Dear Martin,
I like the Podcasting very much. I listen to it on my computer with the pictures in front of me. I live in Holland (in the north province Friesland) And also here is every small water frozen. Although we haven't much trout in this area, I like to fish for roach with the flyrod.

Greetings,
Hendrik (age 57 jr)

I still use a sailin

I still use a sailing jacket that I've had for >10 years. It's a Douglas Gill Pilot jacket - more of a bomber style than a full coat. Its lightweight, breathable and completely waterproof. Doesn't rust either (and it's not some garish colour either but a dark blue). Fits the bill perfectly. You'll need a hat tho' as there's no hood and the pockets are only small with zippers.

COOL~BEANS This will

COOL~BEANS This will help me to Tie Tubes quik
Thank you

Looking at these fan

Looking at these fantastic wallpapers, gives me the same satisfaction as a good days fishing the days I don't fish the wallpapers make up for it. Please plenty more!!

VIVA CHILE MIERDA!!!

VIVA CHILE MIERDA!!!!!!!!

Very beutiful pic my friend, what is the name of this river?
The best regards
Joaquin Avaria from Concepcion, Chile.

Martin,

My refere

Martin,

My reference material is not that extensive, but generally I have had little trouble with my breathable waders. I have had leaky ones, yes, and my experience says that 2-3 seasons is what it takes to break down a pair beyond repair. My own favorite brand is Scandinavian Vision - mostly because they fit me very well and are extremely comfortable. I have a couple of friends who use the same brand and are very happy. Another friend is a Simms man and has only used Simms breathables. He seems very pleased with those, and has had leaks, but only small pinhole ones, which could be easily repaired.

When my waders start failing, it's usually very severe: they will leak heavily in the crotch and around the ankles. It's my impression that this comes from a breakdown of the membrane, because usually I can't find any holes. I have also seen seams, which disintegrate, but generally that has no influence on the function of the waders.

My only complaint is that the waders don't last long enough. Buying new waders every second year is a bit tough on the wallet, when they are in the price range that breathables usually are.

Martin

I am a fishing write

I am a fishing writer and have a regular monthly column for wade fishermen. However, despite years of wading, I have NEVER found a good brand of breathable waders. It seems that after only about a season or so, they start springing MANY small leaks and I usually end up pitching or patching them. I am NOT hard on the waders and I only fish the flats and surf, so rock puctures are not the problem.

So, as a result of a lot of COLD and frustrating trips, I am trying to do a little research--trying to find the most durable pair AND one with a decent warranty. If I am going to recommend a pair to my readers, I need to feel that it will last. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Martin Hafer
Bradenton, FL

I have had seatrout

I have had seatrout take short like this, but I have noticed that they hook better if the head of the the hook is bright red. And even better is a flying treble on the baitfish imitation and the shank of the treble also bright red.

One of the best book

One of the best books I have read on salmon fly-tying and as far as I am concerned the bible for fly-tiers of salmon flies, especially the older patterns, which are both a joy to tie and a joy to fish.

Martin

Just a wee

Martin

Just a wee note of thanks. After trawling through pages and pages of inprecise and vague advice on how to both unhook and hold a pike, I found your page, giving a far more accurate and clearer explanation.

I have previously only fished for pike a couple of times a year, using spinning tactics or a wobbled dead bait. However, more recently I have enjoyed pike fishing on a local lake and so am steadily building up my store of tackle and reading all i can about it. I have great respect for any fish i catch and as such i try to handle and unhook pike as best i can without harming them. To this end I often either take excess trebles off lures/spinners or at the very least flatten 2 of the treble hook points to make unhooking easier. The only danger i can envisage with this is that as the point is sharper on the hook it will no doubt bury itself deeper into the pikes mouth, as there is nothing restricting its penetration.

From reading your above advice i now have the confidence to hold/unhool a suitably sized pike under the jaw without fear of injuring the fish.

Many thanks and kind regards

Mike

My compliments on us

My compliments on using this technology to share your fishing experience!

Keep up the good work.

I put the link on the Dutch flyfishing RSS aggregator site www.vliegvissen.blieb.nl

I hope you don't mind.

Rene