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by Raif
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Best quality waders?
Replies: 27
Views: 6636

:oops: Forum faux pas... perhaps PMed would have been better...
by Raif
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Need advice on a good fly rod
Replies: 24
Views: 4795

I know Streamtripper already got the TFO and Orvis reel.... but I'd just like to second the recommendations of Sage. Maybe someone else will read this in their search for info... I have a Sage XP 9' 4pc. 5 weight - it's a lovely rod with enough backbone to handle strong fish while still delivering p...
by Raif
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Best quality waders?
Replies: 27
Views: 6636

Thanks for the link to Patagonia's page, it's good to know who's doing what for the environment. Here's where I directed my efforts of late: http://www.wildlifefocus.org/ (Not directly fishing related but all part of the global environment)
by Raif
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Fish-Hawk Fly Swap
Topic: Fly Swap #2 - Favourite Stillwater Dropper & Chironomid
Replies: 16
Views: 23990

Thank you Salar, I'm glad you like my efforts.
by Raif
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Best quality waders?
Replies: 27
Views: 6636

i have a pair of simms lightweights breathables and they've been pretty good. i have 2 seasons on them (perhaps 30-40 days). no sign of breaking down. they were $250. next time i buy waders, they'll be patagonia. they would also be about $250 but i like their environmental policies so i'll be givin...
by Raif
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Fish-Hawk Fly Swap
Topic: Fly Swap #2 - Favourite Stillwater Dropper & Chironomid
Replies: 16
Views: 23990

This isn't meant to be spam, I have a link to a tying sequence for at least a couple of the flies here. One is the Chromie and the other is the Ice Cream Cone . A couple others on the subject of nymphs are the PTN and the GRHE . I hope they are of use. I don't get to post tying sequences very often ...