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Jaiem

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  1. What kind of whale was it? ------------------
  2. Jaiem - consider this your warning, next time I'll have to ask you to leave. I know you're aware of SOL policy, we've debated it...specifically concerning this. TimS [This message has been edited by TimS (edited 09-12-2002).]
  3. DJ - Not plugging, just saying there's another event tonight as well. I spoke to Capt. Neil at the NE event and wish him well in his endeavour. But I see your point. Wasn't trying to upstage the good Captain. I'll make a new thread. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Jaiem (edited 09-12-2002).]
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  5. Just found it on ebay. Looks good but I wonder who made it? I didn't recognize the guy in the pic and there's no mention of people in the description. If done well it could be interesting to new Montauk casters. Mike Laptew is coming out very soon with a new series "Understanding Fish & How to Catch Them." Volume 1 was supposed to be out this summer but Mike is a perfectionist. I've seen preview footage and it's awsome!!!!! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Jaiem (edited 09-11-2002).]
  6. I agree with Lars. ------------------
  7. I've been told that Caswells comes the name of the guy who owned (family still does?) a house at the head of the cliff. "Old man Caswell" I've heard it said. ------------------
  8. I've read that White Lake up in the Catskills has lake trout. ------------------
  9. Just a guess - You're describing those big tube lures often trolled for bass. Some as long as a small garden hose. If that's what you mean, there are a number of patterns that use various animal tail materials to make a long snake-like fly. Casting it can be a bear though. But they do work well. ------------------
  10. Haven't had a problem (yet) parking there but there's always a first time. Much depends on how much grief (unfortunately) others have given the local police about parking. They can ticket you too at Goldsmiths but again, after this weekend it's usually rare. ------------------
  11. We were away last week and got the flies when we got back. Nice work all! ------------------
  12. Jaiem

    Corsair

    E-Z Body Tubing is very similar, easier to obtain and generally cheaper. ------------------
  13. I agree with Anthony. I once saw a guy fishing a wool head fly w/o silicon and it cast like a water balloon. But it did look good in the water however. ------------------
  14. Capt. Gene - 100% agree that circles were designed for bait, not flies (or other artificials). If the fish takes the fly but doesn't turn and run it's hard to hook it. There were a number of guides in the NC and FL area that had been strongly advocating circle hook flies but recently backed off, admiting the results weren't nearly as spectacular as they had hoped. The main concern I have with circle hooks (for bait as well as flies) is the gap size. Seems to me you need a much wider gap in order for the point to be sure to grab, pivot and dig in than with a J hook. For example, I'm looking at a Daiichi Circle Chunk (sorry that I didn't get a chance to scan it today). Even in size 10/0 the gap size is only 3/8"! The Daiichi Circle Chunk Light hook (size 3/0), Mustad C71SS 3/0 and Owner Mutu Light (size 4/0) is a little better at about 1/2" gap. OTOH, a Gamakatsu 4x Octopus 6/0 has almost a 3/4" gap. My point is there's quite a bite of difference depending on the style and manufacturer of the hook. I'll keep testing flies with circles but I'm not convinced yet they make a great deal of difference (all other factors being the same). ------------------
  15. Matt beat me to it. His list is on the money. With those materials you can make many simple yet deadly patterns. I'd only add about the thread - be sure to get a strong thread as saltwater patterns need to be tied tight. I like Danville's Flat Waxed or Fly Master+ thread. White, black and red will cover 99% of your tying. Good luck! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Jaiem (edited 08-21-2002).]
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