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    I agree. [Sugar plum fairy...for length]

    I agree.

    [Sugar plum fairy...for length]
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    Carp? On the fly? Are you serious?? [Nice...

    Carp? On the fly? Are you serious??

    [Nice work Matt. Sight fishing for large, wild fish. Can't beat that.]
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    Riffle. In my experience the addition of an...

    Riffle. In my experience the addition of an indicator removes a tangible degree of feel and connection to the fly. For an indicator to keep a fly consistently on the bottom, there will likely be...
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    Well said. And how fortunate to be true.

    Well said. And how fortunate to be true.
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    The sheer clarity of advice one receives from...

    The sheer clarity of advice one receives from this fourm is beyond useful. Waaaaaay beyond*.

    Jonny
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    When I was kid I carried a fishing bag over my...

    When I was kid I carried a fishing bag over my shoulder. Like many others, I used one of these: http://www.bradybags.co.uk/products.asp?mid=17

    It makes me smile to think that the "sling pack" of...
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    What a fantastic film! Loved it when he wiggled...

    What a fantastic film! Loved it when he wiggled his feet to free his line (must try that). Some caster too.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Jon
  8. Thread: Dirty Bird

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    Cool fly. Sparrow, shrimp, whatever ;-)

    Cool fly. Sparrow, shrimp, whatever ;-)
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    Finnock where I'm from!

    Finnock where I'm from!
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    Steelhead Ben!!

    Steelhead Ben!!
  11. Thread: Started a blog!

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    Gary. I appreciate your perspective. The only...

    Gary. I appreciate your perspective. The only thing I'd add is that people aren't inclined to post in both places currently, and in the interests of changing this - and making FA richer - perhaps a...
  12. Thread: Started a blog!

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    My Blog, which I co-write with TJ Brayshaw,...

    My Blog, which I co-write with TJ Brayshaw, clearly states that in no way should you visit it :-)

    1. My personal view is that people took to blogs and moved away from the forum because of the...
  13. Thread: Spot burning

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    Interesting that the father of modern-day...

    Interesting that the father of modern-day trout-bum writing doesn't much go in for what we'd recognize as "informative" writing:

    "The stream was somewhere in the North American West within 100...
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    I had a similar dillema at a tiny little brookie...

    I had a similar dillema at a tiny little brookie stream I fish in Western CT. As far as I know I'm the only one who's fished it in 5 years. I once saw a pool company pick up water from it (or dump...
  15. Thread: Spot burning

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    Allow me to agree entirely with Charlie. If this...

    Allow me to agree entirely with Charlie. If this is old-school, I'll sign up right now.
  16. Thread: 6 or 7wt?

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    Buy a seven, then you'll be covered for Steel.

    Buy a seven, then you'll be covered for Steel.
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    If I want a multicolored tartan jacket, I look to...

    If I want a multicolored tartan jacket, I look to Orvis with confidence.
  18. They're planning to take five million gallons of...

    They're planning to take five million gallons of water per day out of the river's watershed. Think about that for a moment, as I just have, then make sure you've given Todd 20 of your...
  19. When – when did I ever refuse an accommodation?...

    When – when did I ever refuse an accommodation? All of you know me here. When did I ever refuse, except one time? And why? Because I believe this UCONN water business is gonna destroy us in the...
  20. Donation made - the Helios is mine!!!!! Real...

    Donation made - the Helios is mine!!!!!

    Real sorry I can't come up on the 11th. Sure it'll be a blast. Like a meeting of the heads of all the Connecticut families. It's the smart move.
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    It's coming along, Ben. Not bad for a beginner.*...

    It's coming along, Ben. Not bad for a beginner.*

    I'm more than happy to offer my expert help. I suggest you send me a small sample and I will test fish them.**
  22. Thread: More Wulffs

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    Lovely Ben. And I agree about big white flies for...

    Lovely Ben. And I agree about big white flies for the gloaming. All the better to see you with, my dear.
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    A quote from Fat Nancy herself might help ;-)

    A quote from Fat Nancy herself might help ;-)
  24. Regrettably, my bride has other plans; I'm unable...

    Regrettably, my bride has other plans; I'm unable to meet with the good man.
  25. Sorry to miss this. Sure it will be a great time,...

    Sorry to miss this. Sure it will be a great time, and for a very worthwhile cause.
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