old f--ts with flyrods

[Chainsaw]

I'll be all set 'cept for what I gotta tie on the leader end what gets 'em to bite(?). What are they hitting on now? I'm on with and 8lb. test Fluoro tip about four feet long. Gotta find stuff yet.

[H.T.]

I'll be all set 'cept for what I gotta tie on the leader end what gets 'em to bite(?). What are they hitting on now? I'm on with and 8lb. test Fluoro tip about four feet long. Gotta find stuff yet.

blue kitchen foam and 20 year old orange rubber eggs 

[KingPerch]

The answer is yes RG, and 1Fish.....Both reels are very easy to split, and then disassemble. when I got to the spring and cam mechanisms on both reels......My thoughts were "Who was the Engineer on this cruddie system" I did clean all of the factory grease from both reals(SP4820 Unchlorinated parts cleaner). Consumed a couple cocktails as I analyzed the wanna be spring/cam drag system on both reels. Why even place that option on a fly reel in my young opinion? If ya want a drag system, then stick with spinners. That is the way I am starting  to feel regarding fly reels and drag systems. Let my fingers and hands do the work.

Something tells me that, splitting a reel to reveal the springs and gears don't go together with cocktails!!! --KP

[1fish@atime]

Unless your a Mek a nic.....

[KingPerch]

Yes, A fishing mek a nic..... LOL!! --KP

[Chainsaw]

Nice thing about digital camera's eh? you can have an instant ''How to put it Back Together Again'' picture book you make as you go along taking things apart. Amazing how you can zoom into the tiniest detail, and with some models you can do video and watch where the springs and balls went that flew out unexpectady, sometimes.

[rgfixit]

Chainsaw,
 Good to hear you fighting the good fight ........still

When I started working as an apprentice gunsmith, I wondered what the "dis-assembly closet" was for. Then I got into taking semi autos, of all shapes and varieties, apart. The closet had a well lit, bare bench with a white tile floor and cove base sealed to the floor. The door had a vinyl floor seal.

When the springs and detent balls went flying, we could always find them

One of my best was to leave an extra detent ball or tiny spring on the other gunsmith's bench when he was working on an Fn Fal. Them darn things have more parts than an F-16 fighter.

RG

[fishing mechanic]

One thing Mr. FM can pride himself about is his knack at the Ol' fashion disassemble, and reassemble process with most anything thrown in front of him. I believe that everyone has skills that are natural to them. I prefer to connect with people that can use my skills as a trade off for the gifts that can be shared in return

[Gamma Fish]

One thing Mr. FM can pride himself about is his knack at the Ol' fashion disassemble, and reassemble process with most anything thrown in front of him. I believe that everyone has skills that are natural to them. I prefer to connect with people that can use my skills as a trade off for the gifts that can be shared in return

Amen to that !       Guitar lessons for Oil Changes !!

[1fish@atime]

I'm left out in that respect, I got nothin!!

[rgfixit]

I can fix lights

Amongst other things 

RG

[fishing mechanic]

Well, here we go friends with my newest venture in the fly fishing realm. My neighbor and close friend Walleye1, as I previously reported,we have been getting ourselves more focused with this area of fishing. Walleye1 just happened to dig out some beautiful old tying gear that....I think his Grandfather gave him years ago. (I may be wrong, but he will amend it if I am). Brought it home tonight and layed alot of it out for some pics for you seasoned guys to see, and hopefully comment on. After I make this post, I am gonna play around for a bit. I do hope for some input from everyone here though! Looking for simple fly ideas to start with!

The vice is a clamp on style, I put a hook in it and drew down the clamp, held very well.


Here is a pic of the manufacturer, and the box it came in.


The remaining of the pics are the chenille, bobbins, multitudes of hairs, threads, etc. Some stuff I don't even know the name of ?  Thanks again Tim!

[Gamma Fish]

With that kind of arseal in hand, you're all set for a major run of panfish catching bugs, bucktails and some glo-bugs for the steelheads, browns and half dead swimmers !   Let me know when you want a lesson or three !
  And I know this guy who has 20 or 30 thousand jig heads laying around !

[rgfixit]

You're in trouble now my friend. When do you plan to build the addition to your house? You're gonna need a lot more room.

Looks like Grandpa tied streamers and glow bugs.

RG

[fishing mechanic]

You're in trouble now my friend. When do you plan to build the addition to your house? You're gonna need a lot more room.

Looks like Grandpa tied streamers and glow bugs.

RG

Got a finished basement with a knick or crannie that I should be able to call my own. I think alot of the fabric was purchased by Walleye1 back when he was doing a lot of Steelie fishing on the SR.
Took a pic of my first fly, but for some reason I noticed a small damp spot on the interior lens of the cam. So if the pics are blurry, that is the reason. And I apoligize ahead of time


lets see if any of these pics came out better. This one makes the fly look like a friggin poodle IMO. Funny, I'm getting a kick from this