Jim, the websites I gave you are for trout streams. I know from experience that bass, blue gills and other warm water species act much the same way as trout. The thing to look for in warm water streams is where springs come in and deep pools, located close to a shallow ledge, or drop off, where the fish can come up into the shallows to feed and then head back to the cooler water. This is especially critical during periods of extreme heat like we've been having. Hope this helps. JIMMY D
"jim phillips" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Good tip. >Jim > >On 8/23/06, Jimmy D. Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> There's been a lot of talk recently, about repairing broken fly rods. Below >> is a method that I came up with during my chunking and wind days, and have >> used for many years. Saves time and money. Of course, if your rod is new >> and still in Warranty, you might want to send it in. However, some rod >> companies have stopped giving new tips for broken rods. >> >> >> >> guide >> guide >> Tip section ========^============== Break >> ===========^===============Lower section >> >> >> Spinner Bait wire _______________________________ >> >> Cut off a 3-4" piece of Spinner Bait wire, (chunking and winding - I get >> mine from a buzz bait which has a long shank of wire.) Coat each end of the >> wire for about 1" with some 5 minute epoxy. Insert the coated wire into the >> lower section of the break. Twist it around a little to ensure the epoxy >> coates the inside of the rod. Do the same with the tip section. When both >> are well coated, insert the wire in the lower section, then the upper >> section and slowly slide the broken pieces together, making sure the wire >> doesn't wind up in just one of the pieces. Take care to match up the split >> / break. Wipe off excess epoxy. Lay on flat surface for a few minutes to >> let epoxy set up. Then take some rod wrapping thread or durable fly tying >> thread and wrap the break, starting about 1/ 1/4 " below the lower part of >> the break, then wrap over the break and about 1 1/4 " beyond it. I always >> double wrap my breaks. When completed, put a coat of clear finger nail >> polish over the wrap. >> >> NOTE: Use Spinner bait wire if break near tip of rod or wooden dowel if in >> larger section. >> >> Note: This repair works with hollow rods only. Solid rods like some of the >> Old fiberglass ones and bamboo rods must repaired differently and are more >> Costly to repair. >> >> I've repaired three of my rods this way and have not noticed any difference >> in castability. >> >> JIMMY D >> >> -- >************************ ><((((((((º> >> ******************************* >Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), >> TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU Past VP. Past Pres. McGregor Rotary. Freelance >> Outdoor writer, humorist, half-assed Texan and collector of classic bamboo >> fly rods and classic golf clubs > >Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & >> Hunting Club", (c) > >JIMMY D's Fly Fishing Website >> http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/ > >JIMMY D'S Classic & Antique Golf Club >> Site > >> http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/rayadoclassicgolfclubs > >******************************************************************** >"Being >> able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the >> ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback." > >Jimmy D. Moore - (c) >> [2004] >************************ <º))))))))>< ****************************** >> > > > > > > > >> > __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
