woodnickle
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Lost fly box
Somewhere along my adventures I lost all my beadheads and dries. Now I need to replace them. Need to buy some that don,t kill my wallet. Any help would be appreciated. My tying skills have alot to be dessired. If anyone cares to take on this task, I need 14-16 caddis beadheads., princes,pheasant tails. Also 12-14 sucker spawn, cream,pink. Thanks, John
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jlh42581
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/12 08:22:42
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I wish I didnt have so **** much tying to do for my family or Id help more.
Best I can do is hook you up with a dozen of whatever you want.
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/12 12:27:14
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Illegitimis Non carborundum
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/12 17:00:57
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jaybo
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/12 23:42:54
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www.theflystop.com 7 bucks for a dozen Definately worth a look to see if they have what you need.
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Skip16503
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/12 23:52:08
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The only problem with the flies from theflystop.com is most are tied overseas on lets just say less then great hooks
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jlh42581
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 09:06:38
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You know, I hear a lot of people say that about cheap flies, I used to use cheap flies before I tied, I never had a problem with the hooks.
Its nice now that I get a killer discount on good hooks but my thinking is a little different.
Say a good hook costs 15 cents and a cheaper hook costs 8.
How many fish are you gonna catch before you:
1: Ruin a hackle
2: Lose the fly
3: Pull the ribbing loose
4: ...
I really dont think it makes much of a difference, not enough to not fill a box quickly with them.
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Skip16503
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 09:26:52
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Jeremy I have no problem with cheap hooks for Trout at all but Steelies.... NO WAY I want the strongest hook I can buy....
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jlh42581
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 11:43:36
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ORIGINAL: Skip16503
Jeremy I have no problem with cheap hooks for Trout at all but Steelies.... NO WAY I want the strongest hook I can buy....
True, they can and do break hooks, especially since most of the time your into 14's and smaller
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 11:57:43
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ORIGINAL: jlh42581
You know, I hear a lot of people say that about cheap flies, I used to use cheap flies before I tied, I never had a problem with the hooks.
That's because you always catch the little fish dumas. John .. I will tie you some green caddis if you pm me a place to send them.
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 16:04:16
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I don't disagree that strenght would be advantageous for steelie flies and I would also prefer flies to be tied in the US as opposed to being tied overseas. I'm not affiliated with theflystop, so I'm not pushing it, merely offering an alternative. 7 bucks a dozen is a good price for flies. I wouldn't expect drys, which Mika said that he'd lost, to not be used for steelies so this might help out in that aspect. Also, after looking back at the website, the hooks used are Targus hooks, which by everything I've googled seems to be a reasonable alternative to a decent hook. http://www.feather-craft.com/targus.asp Just my 2 cents.
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/13 20:55:20
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Percysflies.com $6.50 per dz.....beedheads $7.25 per dz.They are decent ties on a so so hook,trout will never bend them,a Steelie might,depends on how much pressure you put on.I have used them on the SR for Salmon with few problems.At those prices who cares if you lose a few.
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woodnickle
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/14 10:21:22
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Great! You all are very helpful, thanks. I perchused alot of my flies in Emporium at the fly shop there, all hand tied and well done. I also stop on rt.66 sport shop on the way to camp and always bought 4-5 flies there. Had a nice selection going. Bummer! Been busy the last few days so I,m sorry I didn,t get back sooner. Thanks Silver and Indy and TT. All very appreciated. I,m going to try and make the banquit, maybe see some of you there.
Will not be able to get into the one fly though.
Thanks again to all, John
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/17 00:13:53
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mika shoot me and addy for you i tied some sparkle spawn i sent to kyler 16 i hope they did him well i will shoot you a few colors flo green, pink, blue and i have some reg white and beige or tan as we say. i do believe they are all on 14 mustads. ok let me know huntsum2001@yahoo.com
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woodnickle
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/17 17:43:31
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Found!!!!!!!! Thanks to skip, I looked in the boot of my waders and bingo. Now I really feal dumb! I can not thank you all enough. Shows you there are some really good people out there.
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/17 17:49:34
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flystop.com is actually really good. Not sure if anyone knows him, but Kory runs that website. He used to work at the Neshannock Creek fly shop, younger guy. All the trout flies are now .50 cents a piece and I personally think that they are very good quality. I haven't had any issues.
post edited by ronnie84 - 2007/09/17 17:52:45
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woodnickle
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/17 23:07:37
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Thanks Ronnie. I,ll check him out. I sure couldn,t tie a fly for that.
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/18 00:15:53
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Well, **** it!!! You better be up for the PSA shindig, 'cause yer still gittin' some flies. Just fewer of them.  I'll throw the ones I cull in with what I'm sending to CR500.
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woodnickle
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RE: Lost fly box
2007/09/18 09:44:16
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I,ll be there!lol  Put some sucker spawn in there.LOL
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