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 Topic: Blank manufacturers |
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| smudger564 Replies: 8 Views: 3245 |
 Forum: General Fly Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 7:54 pm Subject: Your Contact is Stevie Parkes |
| Hi, The man who'll give you some good advice is Stevie Parkes of zenithflyrods.co.uk He'll put you in the picture. Ok
Regards Smudger564 |
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| Topic: Would a Universal Flex Rating benefit us? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 1 Views: 3941 |
Forum: Fly Casting Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 2:33 pm Subject: can't see the woods for the trees!!! |
| Iv'e just finished four nights of work, racking my brain, thinking why am I driving this, against the current of thinking? You boys have told me NO! there is now way, the manufacturers are going to ch ... | |
| Topic: Which is the better grip for target casting? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 11 Views: 9190 |
Forum: Fly Casting Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 2:15 am Subject: Which is the better grip for target casting? |
 Hi, Iv'e seen several film clips, showing different grips used for target casting. In some cases, these people are very accurate, though not all use the same grip. For instance, a few suggest the ... |
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| Topic: Would a Universal Flex Rating benefit us? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 1 Views: 3941 |
Forum: Fly Casting Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:11 pm Subject: Would a Universal Flex Rating benefit us? |
| Hi, Iv'e been wondering how to word this, but here goes. Some months ago, I was talking with Stevie Parkes, of Zenith Fly Rods and latterly with a leading retailer and got to thinking of what would be ... | |
| Topic: Diawl Bach - A better alternative???? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 12 Views: 6343 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:12 am Subject: This is the photo |
| Hi, This was the photo I was trying to get to. I hope this helps.
Regards Smudger564 http://www.completefisher.com/forum/images/Bucket/completefisherforum/userpics/October2010/2492_DiawlBach00 ... |
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| Topic: Does rod flex affect loop size? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 7 Views: 8059 |
Forum: Fly Casting Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:06 am Subject: Does rod flex affect loop size? |
| Hi, I remember reading some years ago, how the flex in the rod tip, dictates the size of the casting loop, is this true? If it is, then why don't we fish rods, using fast tip actions for smaller loops ... | |
| Topic: Ellerdine Lakes, Shropshire |
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| smudger564 Replies: 0 Views: 5164 |
Forum: Venue Reviews Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 2:25 pm Subject: Ellerdine Lakes |
| 20 Acre fishery situated in the heart of Shropshire near Telford. This is broken down into four lakes:
Meadow which you see as you drive in, this is Horse shoe shaped and surrounded by reed beds h ... |
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| Topic: Zenith Fly Rods by Stephen Parkes |
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| smudger564 Replies: 12 Views: 12458 |
Forum: Tackle Talk Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:27 am Subject: Recent Review - Zenith Fly Rods |
| Hi All, On Friday 14 May I met Stevie Parkes of Zenith Fly Rods at Ellerdine Lakes in Shropshire. I had asked him to take an FT, a Harrison Lorhic and a CTS Affinity X. I had a quick flick of the CTS ... | |
| Topic: Diawl Bach - A better alternative???? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 12 Views: 6343 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 7:40 am Subject: Diawl Bach - A better alternative???? |
| Hi All, Iv'e been tying these babies in a very different way for a couple of months now. Mr Unwin from Fulling Mill says, damage from Trout teeth is negligable. I say Mr Unwin, you are wrong. You come ... | |
| Topic: Flash Straggler - help?? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 9 Views: 8284 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 7:05 pm Subject: I love the response - very helpful |
| Hi Mybarras, Thanks mate just got in from work, popped th e-mail on and there you are. Help at hand what a brilliant site.
Big Thanks Smudger564 |
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| Topic: Flash Straggler - help?? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 9 Views: 8284 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 5:21 pm Subject: Big Thank You |
| Hi Mybarras, Thank you very much for the info. I'm still in work at the mo, but I'll try when I get home.
Much Appreciated Regards Smudger564 |
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| Topic: Cumbria Fishing Festival - 4 weeks to go |
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| smudger564 Replies: 1 Views: 2044 |
Forum: General Fly Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 5:17 pm Subject: Lake District - Fantastic Fishing |
| Hi davestocker, I recently fished Wych Elm whilst staying in a bungalow overlooking the fishery. I have to say, that I loved the place, good rainbows and screaming blues. They'll test your tackle and ... | |
| Topic: Flash Straggler - help?? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 9 Views: 8284 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:10 pm Subject: I use the straggle for the body |
| Hi westcountryboy, Thanks for the reply mate. I use this for the body material and need some Tri-lobal for the hackle, it's pearly and coloured, if that makes sense? Veniards won't produce it, but, s ... | |
| Topic: Flash Straggler - help?? |
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| smudger564 Replies: 9 Views: 8284 |
Forum: Fly Tying Discussions Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 12:23 pm Subject: Flash Straggler - help?? |
| Hi everyone, I tie Flash Stragglers, in various colours with red being the top pattern. I'm tying some brown variants, but need some brown Tri-lobal Crystal mix (Venirads won't make this colour) whic ... | |
| Topic: Zenith Fly Rods by Stephen Parkes |
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| smudger564 Replies: 12 Views: 12458 |
Forum: Tackle Talk Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:53 am Subject: Apologies to all |
| Hi all and Bones,
I didn't try to mislead you in any way whatsoever. The info is all true, you don't have to believe me, try one then you'll see what I'm raving about. Best regards and intentions ... |
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