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Stream Time: Rod Review: Sage ESN 2100 and Greys FX2 2 wt 10'

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Rod Review: Sage ESN 2100 and Greys FX2 2 wt 10'. Time for another rod review. This time I'll do a little side by side review comparing what is arguably one of the best European style nymphing rods, the Sage ESN 2100 (2 wt 10'), with the entry level Greys Streamflex FX2 2 wt 10'. Both are four piece rods. In spite of their common application both rods are different beasts. If a comfortable casting stroke and wet fly or downstream presentations are more important, then the G...

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Stream Time: January 2015

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Rod Review: Sage ESN 2100 and Greys FX2 2 wt 10'. Time for another rod review. This time I'll do a little side by side review comparing what is arguably one of the best European style nymphing rods, the Sage ESN 2100 (2 wt 10'), with the entry level Greys Streamflex FX2 2 wt 10'. Both are four piece rods. In spite of their common application both rods are different beasts. If a comfortable casting stroke and wet fly or downstream presentations are more important, then the G...

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Stream Time: September 2010

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Line Review - Cortland Sylk (4 seasons on). I'll be the first to admit that I am not a huge fan of many of the fly lines made or distributed by Cortland. However, there are a few gems in their line-up including the old school 444 ( Peach. The 444sl Camo Clear. And the more recently added 444 Sylk. After a fruitless search in the local shops I had one of them order the line from the distributor. This turned out to be a crucial mistake as the line took four months to arri...

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Stream Time: February 2009

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Tying the Beaded Soft-Hackle (step-by-step). Putting a bead on a soft hackle fly (or North country spider if you prefer) is often frowned upon by purists, but it's a useful addition if you fish some of the more turbulent pocket water stretches of many waters- including my own. Once you make the decision to add a bead, the question becomes: where do you position it? Beaded Soft Hackle Step-by-Step. Drop Shot Olive and Quail). Bead: 3/32" Tungsten gold. Slide the bead forward...

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Stream Time: January 2011

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). The Leggy Blond - Hawaiian Bonefish Fly (step-by-step). Well I'm a month and a bit back from Hawaii now, and before I put away the saltwater tying materials I thought I would share the "killer fly" I used in Kona- the Leggy Blond. I don't suppose it should be called a killer fly as almost all the big bruisers I hooked managed to shake off, break off or open the hooks I used. Still, it was the. Hook: #6-4 Mustad 3407, 34007, TMC811s, T800s or similar. Tie-in hourglass eyes a...

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Stream Time: December 2010

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Fly Fishing Kona - Redux (Part 1 of 2). My shorter trips were concentrated around the village of Kailua, not too far from the condo. My three "day trips" focused on what are key spots to encounter bonefish: Anaeho'omalu Bay. Also called mercifully A-Bay. And the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. Continued) Link to Part 2/2. Posted by Aaron Laing. Fly Fishing Kona - Redux (Part 2 of 2). Link to Part 1/2. Opened Hook (after attempting to reshape it). I will detail my "...

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Stream Time: Handy Tippet Size Conversion Tables

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). Handy Tippet Size Conversion Tables. Posted by Aaron Laing. Labels: Competitive Fly Fishing. January 15, 2015 at 11:27 AM. Im always struggling to remember these conversions nice to have them handy in one spot! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Recommended Flyfishing Forums and Sites. FlyBC - Flytying in BC. Flymph Forum - Soft Hackles. Small stream brown trout. Flyguys.net / blog. New Westminster, BC, Canada. View my complete profile. Subscribe to Stream Time.

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Stream Time: July 2009

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). When is a fly rod not a fly rod? No this isn't some sort of inscrutable Zen Koan- although it could be. A fly rod is not a fly rod when it's a Japanese rod called a Tenkara. Modelled after long bamboo fishing poles used over the centuries in Japan, the modern Tenkara. In my next post on the Tenkara I will be looking at a few of the techniques that can be used with these long rods, and where they work and don't work. In the meantime here is a little preview. I tied this fly ...

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Stream Time: September 2009

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). 2009 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships. Leslie, Norm, Randy Paskall, Wayne Yoshizawa, me, and Randy Patton. Summit 2 Beat 8. Summit one was a little fairer to the team, with Randy Patton taking his session using a general copper and black pattern, and Wayne Yoshizawa picking up a third place in his session using a black UV bugger. View From Elk 2 Beat 2 Downstream. Deep Wading in Elk 1 Beat 2. A Stealthy Approach on Elk 3 Beat 4. Sun Over the Elk River Final Day.

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Stream Time: April 2010

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Flyfishing in the Reel World). A Tale of Two Caddis. Well It's been a long winter season. I tend to rely on two styles of flies when fishing net building or free living caddis nymphs. Both involve the use of weight to present the flies at or near the bottom of the water column, both rely on similar colour schema to match the natural, and both utilize a scud style nymph hook to match the natural curved orientation of the drifting insect. Where they differ is in the profile and application. New Westminster...