My new tackle bag
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My new tackle bag
Traditional - made out of canvas and leather, hand sewn :-)
I can just get my hand inside it and it fits onto my belt with a canvas loop. I can get everything I need for an evenings fly fishing inside it and have room left for a few toffees.
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Now that I like a lot....minimal spring to mind!
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Thanks guys, minimal indeed. I don't like carrying stuff :-)
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Very nice! Now I've got a good idea what to do in winter ...
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Duebel,
I hope I didn't give the impression that I made it, I found it on eBay. I couldn't find anything 'traditional' that was new. It's army surplus :-)
I hope I didn't give the impression that I made it, I found it on eBay. I couldn't find anything 'traditional' that was new. It's army surplus :-)
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That´s a very nice piece. I´ve to look for one like that. Great idea.
I see that you use Stroft. I love that line.
Bobby
I see that you use Stroft. I love that line.
Bobby
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Bobby,
I have used Stroft for two seasons and have found it consistent in it's knot strength and equally good for dry and nymphs. I only use 4lb bs as anything less is asking for trouble on the river. One spool costs about £5 and lasts me all season. I used to use Orvis Fluorocarbon but found it unreliable and very expensive, £25 for 100m!
I have used Stroft for two seasons and have found it consistent in it's knot strength and equally good for dry and nymphs. I only use 4lb bs as anything less is asking for trouble on the river. One spool costs about £5 and lasts me all season. I used to use Orvis Fluorocarbon but found it unreliable and very expensive, £25 for 100m!
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Yes, it´s good stuff and cheap compared to some other brands. I also use the 4lbs for tippets on a furled leader or level for nymphs. It is ideal for dry fly. I use it since I started fly fishing 15 years ago. My mentor recommended it and whenever I used something else I quickly returned to stroft.
When loch fishing I prefer a stiffer leader material to prevent tangles.
Bobby
When loch fishing I prefer a stiffer leader material to prevent tangles.
Bobby
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Bobby,
I had an interesting experience recently when I used 4lb Stroft from the end of the fly line to the fly. About a 10 foot tippet. Casting was tricky but I got two trout. I'm currently experimenting with a level leader of Fox Illusion fluorocarbon 6lb bs. It's very stiff :-)
I had an interesting experience recently when I used 4lb Stroft from the end of the fly line to the fly. About a 10 foot tippet. Casting was tricky but I got two trout. I'm currently experimenting with a level leader of Fox Illusion fluorocarbon 6lb bs. It's very stiff :-)