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Mar 31, 2025 · Your local fly shops are the best source of information for fly fishing opportunities in Western Washington and beyond. Recommend Gig Harbor Fly Shop, Gig Harbor, WA (360) 851 …

Jan 21, 2023 · 4 weight Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex Fly Rods. Prices and details shown below. Buyer to pay $15 shipping fee (conus) 9' 4 weight streamflex - only lawn cast once SOLD 10' 4 weight …

Jul 17, 2022 · Anyone know about the shelf life of fly lines? I have some new in the package SA Mastery fly lines that are 20 years old. Been stored in a closed storage container, and haven’t seen the light …

Jun 24, 2016 · Most, however, ended up in a closet with the fighting kites and roller blades. But that rod did cement Sage's role as the premier fly rod maker in the world. If you can't learn to cast with a DS, …

Feb 1, 2010 · On a smaller fly I would imagine the longer hairs from rabbit could be used as it is fine and supple. The main key to a good fly is proportion! A fish is far less pickey about a fly than the …

Dec 7, 2024 · Hi folks, I am refinishing an older bamboo rod marked Iver Johnson Expert. It is 3 piece and 8’ 6” in pretty good shape. The only structural issue is a set in the tip section and a minor …

Mar 3, 2004 · I have been building fly rods for a couple of years now and have maintained what I guess would be a "traditionalist" approach to rod building in that I have stuck with snake type guides. I …

Feb 22, 2006 · Hi All I am just getting started in this sport and have gotten lots of good feedback from folks on this site. One person has recommended the Cabela Genesis™ Fly-Fishing Outfit as a good …

Mar 23, 2018 · Added weight of any kind, a bead or lead wire, sinks the fly faster. The faster a fly sinks, the faster it gets into the feeding zone and the greater the chance of a fish seeing it. So if we are …