8' 8 wt and 9' 6" 9 wt. because it is what I have, small stream, big lake, use them. Jimi
Its brother Graeme of the long rod here. You know we Europeans have the longest rods. Far longer than anything found in Texas. (sorry). LOL Seriously. I own one 9ft. 4wt. and my other four rods are 10ft. all for fresh water loch fishing. The length does help control the top dropper when dibbled back through the wave. They also help when used in a float tube. It just seems to be the way things are done here. I have also noticed that generally line weights are heavier over here also. My 9ft rod is for a 4 wt., but my most used rod is a 7wt. I do not mean to highlight differences between brothers of the angle, but would be interested in hearing of others preferences and why. All the best Graeme. -----Original Message----- From: Desert Eagle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 February 2003 02:28 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VFB] #1 bluegill Fly John, don't you do it, you contribute so much to the list, far more than I ever have. Don't let a few "Ingrate" "Lurkers" cause you to leave. I will personally put this old disabled butt in gear to kick some serious &^%$%^ if I have to. You know I would do it for you, Don, Jimmy, Tony, Bayerd or a numerous other of my "Brothers and sisters of the "Long Rod". I am really getting ticked here and with the day I have had I will "Walk/ stumble? crawl" to avenge my brothers and sisters on the list..... Getting pretty hot here... Jimi I think that this whole thread has gone way to far. I have gotten emails attacking my willingness to help others, that is complete BS. Ask anyone on this list and they will tell you that I am one of the first people to respond when questions are asked. So far I have only gotten these type of responses from people who's email I do not recognize as long standing contributors i.e.: lurkers. If your going to attack my credibility or whatever for not sharing my number on fly last year maybe you should take a look in the mirror and start adding some value to this list yourself! My number one fly last year was the Jim's Special tied by Mr. Jim Burbank, some of you know him as Troutman in the chat room. When Jim sent me this wonderful fly he told me to keep it to my self. I soon saw why because it is a simple to tie fly and very effective. My number one fly could well have been a damn black spider for all you people care. It is not a life and death situation, having to know one persons number one fly. In the same email I declared my number one fly, I also told everyone that the sparrow, created by jack gartside was my number one fly for the four years previous to this last one. But only a few people even cared to check that one out. This whole situation disheartens me about this list. I do my part every day to respond and share knowledge of fly tying with everyone. I have been called a redneck, and a snob for not sharing right away this fly. Who cares people, some folks need to get a life. What may work hot here may not catch a darn creek chub where you live? If you want a recipe and tying instructions you are going to have to email Jim Burbank. I do not care to deal with people that are rude to me anymore. You may not see any posts on the list from me for a few days, I need to think about wether I am staying on this for comradery or information. I can get plenty of either in the chat room and maybe it is time for me to step away form this list! sincerely ticked off john Ridderbos
