Sorry Ken, perhaps I should have mentioned that I live in Shetland, the UK's most northely isles. The freshwater lochs I fish contain trout up to 2 or 3 lbs, with an occasional rare monster. At 60 degrees north, stuck in between the Atlantic and the North Sea we have a lot of wind to contend with . As you correctly say there are many different reasons for making the choice of rod. All the best Graeme.
-----Original Message----- From: Ken, Carolyn, Alex and Hershel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 February 2003 03:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VFB] #1 The sorry bluegill Fly Graeme -- I think that may be an over-generalization. It depends on where in North American you live. I've got rods 4 through 10 wt (no 9wt) However, my most used rod is an 8 wt because I most often fish for salmon. When I lived in theYukon (or if you lived in Alaska) my most commonly used rods were my 4 wt for grayling and 8 wt for salmon. If I lived in eastern Canada (the Atlantic Provinces) -- I suspect my most often used rod would be a 7 or 8 wt. Many people who live along the Pacific Coast or (I may be generalizing here) along the Gulf Coast would likely use their big rod more often. Ken MacGillivray Coquitlam BC ----- Original Message ----- From: "graeme-callander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 7:38 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] #1 The sorry bluegill Fly > 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
