 Darkhawk
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Posted: 3/4/2012 10:13:21 PM
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I have started using this when spin fishing as well. I can tie a better knot (sausage fingers) with this than without. I use it for more than nail knots of course. I will show more of mine if you show me yours... 
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Darkhawk
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Posted: 3/8/2012 1:06:19 PM
Aw comeon guys.
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Posted: 3/16/2012 12:33:53 PM
Best thing I use are some Dr Slick pliers. I dont take a ton of stuff with me when I go fishing for the day.
A fly box, some tippet, pliers and a camelback. Sometimes a camera and a couple of beers in a cooler. |
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Posted: 3/16/2012 2:08:59 PM
In addition to the Tie-Fast I've got the Tie-Fast combo which also provides nippers and a hook sharpener.
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Darkhawk
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Posted: 3/19/2012 12:28:56 PM
Originally Posted By JaxShooter:
In addition to the Tie-Fast I've got the Tie-Fast combo which also provides nippers and a hook sharpener. Do you like that? I would like to simplify. Another tool or accessory: I don't wear my vest much. I have this: Dr. Slick Lanyard. I am actually looking for a smaller lanyard, but for now this one is really handy. Anyone else have a lanyard recommendation? |
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Posted: 3/20/2012 10:24:03 PM
I am a big fan of the "Scissors Forceps".
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Posted: 3/21/2012 10:37:14 AM
Originally Posted By Darkhawk:
Do you like that? I would like to simplify. I do. I don't think I've used the sharpener yet but it's nice having one tool for tying and cutting. The tying portion is a little smaller than the dedicated Tie-Fast but it works. |
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Posted: 3/22/2012 9:13:11 PM
Nothing fancy. I think a hook sharpener makes the big difference between strikes and hookups.
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Posted: 3/22/2012 9:49:28 PM
I also like whatever ale I choose to bring in my vest
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Posted: 4/15/2012 11:15:38 AM
I have an Orvis lanyard and a simms waist pack that can double as a chest pack-its pretty small so I can't over pack. Extra leaders, tippet, fly box, lighter, knife, nippers, camera for the trophy catch, some quick start fire starter incase I need some heat since I fish winter steelhead, phone, glock 23,
shit just lost power. I have a vest that I over pack every time I use it. My favorite thing to pack-a few pieces of deer sausage and sharp chedder cheese |
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Posted: 4/18/2012 3:27:04 PM
My favorite gear is knotless leaders. I.e. loop leaders. I don't like tying nail knots.
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w12x40
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Posted: 4/19/2012 4:18:17 PM
I don't use many gadgets, just the traditional stuff like hemostats and nippers. I zip-tied an old Orvis chest pack to a CAmelbak Mule and made a dandy hydration vest and I have a magnet and bungie cord that hold my net on the back.
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Posted: 6/1/2012 3:36:29 PM
[Last Edit: 6/1/2012 3:42:23 PM by tkreynolds]
I stole a needle threader out of the sewing basket, works great in failing light and eyesight, remember, if it doesn't fit in a fanny pack, you probably don't really need it ! Lol ! Words spoken by a wise old flyfisherman. My Dad !
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Posted: 6/1/2012 8:32:24 PM
Originally Posted By w12x40: I don't use many gadgets, just the traditional stuff like hemostats and nippers. I zip-tied an old Orvis chest pack to a CAmelbak Mule and made a dandy hydration vest and I have a magnet and bungie cord that hold my net on the back. The magnet net keeper is great. When I learned to fly fish we used a nail clipper on a loop of dacron backing run through a hole poked in a 1x3" strip of innertube (used to straighten the hand-tied leaders). The zip thing is a big improvement. I don't think the tapered leaders are all that better. I do like the Orvis braided leader though.
The drags on modern reels is very smooth, but it doesn't work for me. Nothing beats the peel of a heavy fish on a click-pawl drag. |
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