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Fly Casting Definitions, Glossary & Terminology

Posted on November 6, 2009

Fly Casting Definitions, Glossary & Terminology Fly casting definitions, glossary & terminology has lagged well behind since the inception of the sport. The trend here in the U.S. is to classify all three-dimensional casts (3D casts) — constant tension casts, live-line cast, and others — as Spey casts. I believe this is a mistake that…

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Christmas Season and Fly Tying

Posted on March 6, 2000

Christmas Season and Fly Tying Christmas season and fly tying at home this year in Bryson City, NC. We were glad the weatherman missed it big on Christmas day! We had lots of snow on Xmas morning. Jennifer, Connor, Duncan, and I had a good morning of walking and sledding in the new snow. Great…

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Pheasant Tail Droppers

Posted on March 6, 2000

Pheasant Tail Droppers This is a quick post on the use of heavy PT nymphs for big waters. The fly pictured below is representative of the clinger mayflies (like Stenonema). It uses heavy lead wraps (mashed flat) right behind the tungsten bead (3.5 mm). The hook is a # 12 Mustad 3399. Partridge is used…

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