tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81574736647438452972024-03-05T22:14:04.953-05:00Fly Fishing & Tying ObsessedJ and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16235012084948641643noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-48997479702019209652016-01-23T15:14:00.000-05:002016-01-23T15:14:21.699-05:00Nothing To See Here FolksJust a quick post today to share another Fire Tiger color combo with you all. This one is a streamer that I have really enjoyed tying as of late. It will be making its way across the pond as soon as I can finish a long overdue project. Anyways, if you would like to read about the materials and the tying of this fly, you can find it <a href="http://www.gotflyfishing.blogspot.com/2015/12/some-streamer-love.html">here</a>.<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-3029161286167758232015-12-22T10:00:00.000-05:002015-12-22T10:00:01.130-05:00Another Vintage Reel For The CollectionIt's true, I not only collect vintage fly rods but I am also now collecting vintage reels. If we can, let's keep that a secret between you and I please. Melissa doesn't need to know about another thing I am collecting. I've been keeping a list of reels I would like to add to my collection on my phone in the Notes. Getting old stinks and this helps aid in my recollection of what I would like. <br />
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Recently, I was able to score a Berkley 520 Deluxe Single Action reel. The Berkley 510 was on my list but this particular one caught my eye. This reel was made with parts from Japan but assembled in the United States. I was watching this item for a while on eBay. It first went on sale at 25% off. Within a week it was half off and I immediately hit the Buy It Now button. The reel appeared to have been never used or at the very least lightly used. It came with the original box and paperwork. For less than $18 I felt as though I could not pass it up.<br />
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Upon receiving it, it certainly lived up to my expectations. The box is beaten up, which I knew going into the purchase. The outside of the box contains a price tag that reads Gibson's $5.97. I, naturally, googled the name and learned that Gibson's was a department chain store company that seemed to be throughout the Midwest during the 60's, 70's and into the 80's. I believe this reel dates around the late 60's or early 70's. Disappointingly, I could not locate any year of manufacture or year of copyright on the box. Inside the box, I found four different pieces of paperwork. They are as follows: Reel Parts Catalog, Fishing Tips, a Berkley guarantee, and Tying Knots with Trilene. All of these are in really good condition without any torn or missing pages. <br />
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The reel looks like it just left the factory. The decal is bright and clean on the back of the reel proudly showing the Berkley name in the red heart and the model number, 520. A turn of the reel produced that fantastic click sound we all know and love. Well, some of us anyways. It has very little surface wear on it. <br />
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I am very pleased with this purchase which isn't what always happens. While I am a collector of sorts, I also believe in still using these items. I am hoping to pair this reel with one of my vintage 5wt rods such as a Cortland Pro Crest or Cortland FR-2000 that I use on a regular basis. I will, as always, be keeping my eye out for more deals like this one. <br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-34637357435826659122015-12-16T11:30:00.000-05:002015-12-16T11:30:00.550-05:00Fire Tiger Foam DiverJust a quick post on a foam diver color combo I did. I'm a big fan of the Fire Tiger color combo. We have been doing foam divers for an order. Love them. Fished them twice this year with spectacular results. These flies will be available when we eventually make it through our backlog. Anyways, here is the Fire Tiger Diver color combo:<br />
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Hook: Gamakatsu B10S size 2<br />
Thread: Flat waxed nylon<br />
Tail: 20 pound mono loop<br />
Tail: Hareline Dubbin Inc Micro Rabbit in Orange<br />
Tail: Copper Flashabou<br />
Marabou: Hareline Dubbin Inc Hot Orange<br />
Palmer Chenille: Black<br />
Marabou: Hareline Dubbin Inc Chartreuse<br />
Eyes: Hareline 3/16" Oval Pupil 3D eyes Orange/Black Pupil<br />
Finish it off with Loon Outdoors UV Clear Fly Finish flow<br />
Dog hair not included.....golden retriever/yellow lab mix must be purchased separately<br />
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I'm not much of a trout fisherman. There....I said it. I admit it fully...I would rather chase bass and panfish on the fly. I love it. I can't help myself. Regardless of my addiction and professed love of warm water fish, I do occasionally attempt to catch trout. My choices are somewhat limited where I live. In order to chase browns or brookies, I have to travel some distance. Pursuing pellet heads is closer to home but my least favorite thing to do.</div>
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I wanted to get out and give the Yomogi a whirl. However, I was short on time so I decided to go to the local pellet head stream. I was really on the fence as to whether or not I wanted to soil this marvelous new Yomogi I had in my possession with pellet heads but I also knew that I wanted to try it out. So....short on time, I made up my mind on the pellet heads and headed out.</div>
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Upon arrival, I noticed that the stream was low and the water was clear. I decided to pair the rod with a Cortland Crown II reel in the small size. I have had this reel for probably twenty years. I really dig it. I also went with the Rio Products InTouch Rio Gold trout series fly line in a WF4F. After selecting my fly and tying it on, I headed down to a pool below a bridge where the stockers like to hang out. </div>
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After watching the trout for a few moments, I carefully waded in and started casting. Immediately, I noticed that the rod was soft but powerful. I had no problem zipping line out. It was smooth like butter. A few drifts through the pool produced this little rainbow pellet head:</div>
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I was truly amazed with this rod. It is not only soft but also full flexing with power. I had no problem delicately dropping dries or slinging some weighted streamers with it. I could not recommend this rod enough. It was a pure joy to fish with hidden power. Well done Kazutomo Ijuin on creating such an awesome profile. Splendid indeed!</div>
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-70077999007709480472015-12-06T09:30:00.000-05:002015-12-06T09:30:00.395-05:00Long Time ComingFirst, I have to apologize to my good friend and master rod builder Zeb from Snowman Custom Rod Works. This post has been a long time coming and I should have gotten to it sooner. <br />
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After casting Cameron's Epic 686 up at Beaver Island, I knew I wanted one. I had been following the builds of Zeb for a while and decided to contact him and work out a build for an Epic 686. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. If you would like to read about it, you can here at <a href="http://www.gotflyfishing.blogspot.com/2013/12/epic-build-from-epic-rod-builder.html">Epic Build From An Epic Rod Builder</a>.<br />
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Since I was not disappointed with what Zeb did with my Epic 686 I decided to contact him again to have an Ijuin Yomogi built. I was looking at getting the 7'3" 4wt which comes as a three piece. I already have a few rods in the lower line weights so I was hoping this would put another arrow in my quiver so to speak. We worked out all the details which went something like this:<br />
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Zeb: What would you like? color? reel seat? etc.<br />
Me: I don't care just make it look nice.<br />
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I have stated before that Zeb is an artist in his own right. I never feel comfortable telling people who are true artists and craftsmen how to do their jobs. I really just didn't care to dictate how it looked. Based upon what I saw from my Epic as well as what I saw from his other builds, I knew it was going to be a stunning build. As always, Zeb kept me informed as he went along with the build. I allowed him free reign to choose everything. I hope he enjoys the freedom, but maybe he likes to be told what to do...who knows? Anyways, back in February Zeb was passing through the area and we were able to meet and greet. At the time, he brought along my rod for me to see even though he was't done with it yet. Talk about being a big tease! It looked fabulous in the photos and even better in person. Man I could not wait to get my hands on it. Finally, Zeb was able to finish it and it shipped. Without a doubt I am happy that I chose Zeb to build another rod for me. It's a looker for sure!<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-55132501897443531192015-12-03T15:04:00.001-05:002015-12-03T15:04:53.707-05:00Some Streamer LoveI've been doing some streamer tying as of late. Working on stuff for largemouth. I have come up with a few color combos that I feel will work quite nicely. There really isn't much to this fly. It is tied on a size 6 Mustad R73-9671 hook. I have run a mono loop of 20 pound test fishing line off the back of the hook. Next up, I used mirco rabbit strips since it is a size 6. I did some with and some without Krystal flash. I then added layers of marabou and Palmer chenille as I made my way up to the eye of the hook. Last, but not least, I added in a small amount of red Ice Fur for a throat. After measuring, I added a Fish Skull to the front of the fly. Tie in a thread dam in front of the Fish Skull and seal it with some Loon Outdoors UV Clear Fly Finish Flow and you are ready for action. A short water test showed that the materials compress nicely. I'm excited about these guys and I can't wait to see what people catch with them. I am hoping the largemouth tear them up but they are also small enough for my local smallies. Going to be good times!<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-52890536460993704222015-11-25T10:30:00.000-05:002015-11-25T10:30:01.811-05:00A Tribute To France<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was recently on the Partridge Hook Forum on Facebook and read a post about the tragic events in Paris almost two weeks ago. Mark Hamnett, Partridge Hooks, invited their friends and fellow tyers, no matter whose hook or whose vise they are tied on to tie their favorite fly in the colors of the French national flag which are red, white and blue. Partridge Hooks is going to get them framed and send them to retailers in France in a show of solidarity. Fly fishing and fly tying are truly international and there is a bond between us all regardless of who we are or where we live. </div>
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Many probably do not know this, but I had the opportunity to visit France and in particular Paris last year. It truly is a marvelous and spectacular city. I loved every minute of it and I hope one day to be able to return. Seeing the events unfold that Friday night really bothered me. It was something I could connect with since I had been there. Not only did it bother me because I had been there, but it bothered me to see innocent civilians lose their lives at the hands of terrorists. Terrorism, regardless of the reason, has got to stop. </div>
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As of late, we have been tying divers for orders. I did well with divers over the summer when I was able to fish them. I even managed to land a personal best largemouth on one. Anyways, I felt the diver was a perfect fly to tie in the national colors of France. </div>
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I used a Rainy's small diver head in white and tied it on a size 2 Gamakatsu B10S stinger hook. Unfortunately, I did not have any Partridge Hooks. At some point I would love to get my hands on some. Starting from the back and working forward, I used Hareline Micro Rabbit in blue for the tail, I added Flashabou in Pearl, Red and Blue, I used Hareline marabou in blue with blue Palmer Chenille, white Hareline marabou with white Palmer Chenille and then red Hareline marabou with red Palmer Chenille. Next, I used a blue and red Prismacolor marker to make the tricolor flag on the white diver head. After it dried, I used an acrylic spray to seal it. The lines aren't perfect by any stretch of the imagination but I am pleased with it. It was finished with Hareline 3/16" Oval Pupil 3D eyes in pearl/black. I hope it will bring some happiness to someone when they see it in a fly shop in France. One day maybe I will get there again to see it in person. </div>
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Here are some in progress photos as well as the finished product. Let me know what you think. Thanks.</div>
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16235012084948641643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-8947470060841951712015-11-22T14:51:00.001-05:002015-11-22T14:51:49.214-05:00A Swap Of Tying Materials?Earlier this year, I posted a question as to whether or not anyone would be interested in exchanging tying materials on my blog. A few answered up. Winter is right around the corner and for a lot of us our fishing days are over until the Spring. Most of us turn toward fly tying as a way to pass those dark, cold, and long winter nights. I was thinking of hosting a swap of tying materials and I would like to know who might be interested. Basically it would work like this: I would send a box of materials to a person, who would go through it, pick out what they want and then put stuff in it from their stash that they don't want. They would, in turn, ship it to the next person on the list. I would like it to not be a box of crap sent from person to person but rather quality materials no longer being used or needed. I am attaching some photos of some of the stuff I would be willing to send along in the box from my stash. I am hoping we can get this thing up and running. If you are interested, let me know please. Looking for say 12 people. You can email me at jandmflies@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you all soon. Thanks.<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16235012084948641643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-43901454840068869912015-11-15T16:46:00.000-05:002015-11-15T16:46:47.089-05:00Bass Fishing in November???Bass fishing in November? Who would have ever thought it? Not I, that's for sure. Well, I did manage to do some bass fishing just last week. Here in Maryland it was in the low 70's. Hard to believe that we had such nice weather so late in the season. I did not want to waste an opportunity so I decided to see if a friend of mine would let me have access to his pond for a few hours. I have had the chance to fish this pond before with great results. After a few texts were exchanged, I headed out with my friend Greg. <br />
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The water was definitely up, muddy and covered with pine needles and leaves. Needless to say, I was not pleased. After a quick discussion, Greg and I decided to give it a try. We figured why not given the warm sun and beautiful weather we were having. I strung up the Cabela's CGR 7'6" 7/8 and headed down to the pond. As a side note, I have been using the CGR 7/8 for a while now and I love it. I have been pairing it with a Waterworks-Lamson Konic II reel spooled with RIO Products Smallmouth 7wt line. I like to use braided leaders and Scientific Anglers Freshwater tippet in various sizes when I am chasing largemouth. This is just my setup and what I enjoy using at this point. Anyways, we headed down to the pond and started slinging some bugs. I chose a size 10 black masked bugger. I enjoy tying these flies and they seem to be loved by the fish. For those interested, you can find tying instructions for them <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0803/4843/files/Tying-Instructions_MaskedBugger1.pdf?8216985464732604006">here</a>. </div>
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The fishing was slow going with a lot of pine needles and leaves being dragged in with the fly. In an effort to get a good strip without carrying along debris, I would try and pick out lanes of traffic that I could strip the fly through. This seemed to work in eliminating some of the debris but not totally. Regardless, after a while the stars aligned and I was able to connect with a fish. Immediately, I knew it was a good one. The line went taught and within seconds the fish went airborne. The fight was on. The largemouth would jump another three times and make several attempts to hide in various submerged logs before I was able to land it. While not particularly long in length, it made up for it in girth. It was clearly a fish that was packing on the pounds in an effort to weather the coming winter season. </div>
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Given my initial success, we decided to stay around and fish a while. Several hours later, I managed to land another small bass. That was it. Two fish in three and a half hours. I guess it could have been worse...I could have been Greg. He didn't catch a thing all day. For me though, it was a great time. I got out of the house, enjoyed some gorgeous weather and the company of a good friend. I can't ask for more than that.</div>
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J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16235012084948641643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-25042117852301281092015-04-19T11:00:00.000-04:002015-04-19T11:00:00.997-04:00Wright and McGill Sunrise RodOne thing I really enjoy is discussing vintage fiberglass rods with other glass enthusiasts. I regularly chat with a small group of people about listings on eBay and Craigslist or just what they have been using. Its always nice to see what other people are collecting. So, one of the guys I chat with on a regular basis had been looking for a Cortland rod in a specific length and weight. I happened to also be looking for a Cortland FR 2000 8 foot 6/7. As luck would have it, two Cortland rods popped up on eBay in a lot. One of them was a 7 and 1/2 foot Pro Crest that I already had but the other one I was the Cortland FR 2000 I had been searching for. While watching the lot, I had an epiphany. Why don't we split the lot? Sounded like a great idea to me. However, my friend one-upped me by offering a trade. I would buy the lot of Cortlands and he would trade me a Wright and McGill Sunrise rod from the 50s with an original tube, sans end cap. This rod listed for a whooping $14.95 in the 50s and is rated for 5/6 line. It sounded like a great trade to me so I went ahead and purchased the lot of Cortland rods. Upon receiving them, I shipped his Cortland out to him and he sent me the Wright and McGill. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the Sunrise once I got it. At 7 and 1/2 feet this rod is the perfect length for most of the fishing that I do, be it cold or warm water. The rod is tobacco in color and it has yellow and green wraps. The tube itself is a little banged up but I am happy to have it since it is an original. The rod shows minimal wear and the wraps are nice and tight. My understanding is that it works well with a DT5 or a WF6. I am really looking forward to fishing this for panfish and smallies in the future. I am happy to add this guy to collection and I can't wait to put a bend in it. Many thanks to my friend for coming up with the brilliant idea to trade rods. Dig it!<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-1550402192319130742015-04-15T10:30:00.000-04:002015-04-15T10:30:00.976-04:00Cortland PAC RodIt shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone at this point that I love Cortland rods. With that being said, when the chance to grab a Cortland PAC rod came up, I jumped at the it. At this point, I am not sure it was a smart move. These rods belong in the Cortland FR 2000 family and were made between 1974 and 1980 I believe. There has been some discussion as to who made the blank and many people believe the blank was made by U.S. Fiberglass. The tube is marked Cortland PRF-2000 7' PAC-Rod. The rod has 5 pieces and when assembled it is 7'. My understanding is that there were two versions made of this blank made, one was a 5 piece and the other is a 6 piece. The rod itself is a translucent red with brown wraps. On the second piece of the rod it says PRF-2000 1-650-1 7' for line 6 rod weight 3 oz. Herein lies the problem. This rod actually handles better with a 7 weight line than it does a 6 weight line. For me personally, that seems a bit excessive in a 7' rod. I'm really not sure how I feel about it. In fact I'm not even sure when I will fish with it. Most of the waters I fish require between 3 and 6 weight line. I could see it being used for a short streamer rod on some of the smaller streams but even that might be overkill. I mean, we are talking about streams that are less than 5 feet deep and 20 feet or less across. Right now I am using a 5 weight line to chuck streamers and in clear water I feel like it might as well be a 12 weight. So, I am really on the fence about keeping this guy. I will have to take it out and throw some flies around when I have an opportunity. Maybe I'll change my mind. On the one hand it is a Cortland, vintage, hardly used and fiberglass but on the other hand it is a 7 footer throwing a 7 weight line. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Thoughts? What would you do?<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-22097296218069645142015-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:002015-04-10T10:00:01.801-04:00Multiplier ReelsTruthfully, I have never been a fan. I am, however, a sucker for almost anything vintage fly fishing and a multiplier reel is no exception. What if it is in the box with the original paperwork? Score! Continuing to add to my Bronson Reel collection I picked up a Bronson Multi-Royal 380. This reel is a multiplier reel at a 2.5 to 1 ratio. It weighs in at what I would consider a heavy 6 ounces. I understand the older reels weighed more to give some balance to those older fiberglass rods. I have to say that this thing is sexy. It is red and silver in color and looks minty. I'm not sure I am ever going to fish it, but I had to have it. Does anyone use a multiplier reel? If so, do you like it? For now, I will have this guy on a shelf where I can admire it. This gem may have to conclude my Bronson Reels collection... since I now have the 360, 370 and 380. So many reels, so little time.<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-90217940112635030722015-04-06T09:00:00.000-04:002015-04-06T09:00:01.910-04:00Adding to the Bronson CollectionA few months back I managed to not only score another Bronson reel for the collection but also a spare spool. I had been looking for a Bronson Royalist 370 for a while. I was lucky enough to obtain one at a reasonable price on eBay. Shortly thereafter, I also grabbed a spare spool. The neat thing about this spare spool is that it was still in the original box. For those that may not know, Bronson reels were made in Bronson, Michigan from 1922 until the early 1970s when the company was sold and the factory was closed down. Interestingly enough, in the 1950s Bronson Reels averaged over 9,000 reels a day and a 1,000,000 a year. Their reels ranged from the inexpensive to the quite elaborate. As far as I can tell, this reel was made in the early 1960s. If anyone has any other information about it, please let me know. It doesn't have a date on it. From what I have read, this reel should work just fine with line up to a 6 weight. I am pairing it with a Shakespeare 1290 to use in some of my trout fishing. It has a strong clicker. Nothing like having a fish take line and hearing that reel sing. Man that is great! For those looking for a click and pawl reel, I would highly recommend this guy. You will not be disappointed.<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-9799350651921337332015-03-30T10:00:00.000-04:002015-03-30T10:00:06.110-04:00So I Went To The Fly Shop Last Weekand I came home with a few things......<br />
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All were "needed" items. Do I have a problem? I'm not sure. J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-32607666748639074002015-03-29T11:00:00.000-04:002015-03-29T11:00:04.266-04:00I Love Glass This MuchJust a quick post today about my awesome mail day. I'm sure it won't come as a shock to anyone that I love fiberglass rods. I made the switch to glass about three years ago. Love it. For me its a perfect fit because I enjoy the vintage glass as much if not more than the newer glass rods. I really do love hunting for these older rods and finding a bargain. Anyways, I got another box of swag from Cameron over at TFM. I'm happy to be rocking some of the new click and pawl stickers. I do love a good click and pawl reel. It's even better when it's paired with a vintage rod. <br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-30250531554272416422015-03-26T11:51:00.001-04:002015-03-26T11:56:26.841-04:00Cleaned Up My MessI finally got around, again, to cleaning up the tying area. I probably do this every six months or so. Really it should be done after each session but who can do that? I always make a good effort to keep on top of it for about a week afterwards and then it falls apart. So here it is all nice and shiny for the time being. We moved into my son's old room a few months back hence the large size Batman. I figured I would leave it up because who doesn't like Batman? For those that tie, how do you organize? I thought about peg boards but I couldn't pull the trigger on them. Does anyone use them? We did manage to grab Melissa a desk. Frankly I was getting tired of sharing with her. <br />
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I also decided to finally go through my materials. I pulled out two totes for some of my materials. One is for getting rid of, the smaller of the two, and the other is to keep but I dont use them right now so they can be stored. I know a lot of people asked me to give them the box of get rid of materials when I posted it on the social media sites. I feel a better use might be for us to give it to Casting For Recovery or Project Healing Waters. I did think that a materials swap might be fun. Basically we could pass a box around with materials we don't want. Once you get it, you add to it from your stash and you can take out anything you want. Would there be any interest in something like that? Let me know. First up the give away tote then the keep tote:</div>
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So let me know who would be interested in a materials swap. I would like to get at least 6 people involved including myself. I can start it off and mail it to someone who would then in turn mail it to someone etc until it comes back to me. </div>
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J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-24910302159808573972015-03-14T11:30:00.000-04:002015-03-14T11:30:00.052-04:00From One Extreme To Another... I will Buy AnythingYep, that's right, from one extreme to another, I will buy anything. Anything vintage fiberglass fly rod related that is. Currently, I am working on acquiring a Shakespeare Howald Wonderod from each year of the 1950s. I also have a problem saying no to vintage fiberglass fly rods regardless of their condition. Frankly, I want them all. Anyway, not everyone treats their rods the same. You can have rods that are beaters to rods that are still mint and pristine after half a century. It really depends on the owner. I tend to be hard on my equipment. Of course, after spending all this money on vintage glass, I will be attempting to do a better job of caring for them. Speaking of money, there is something for every price range out there. Vintage glass is easily attainable and affordable to everyone. <br />
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A few months back I bought two rods that range from one end of the spectrum to the other. One appears to have been abused and the other appears to have been well cared for. Both are from the early 1950's. Does this mean one was "loved" and one wasn't? Absolutely not. Maybe it just means that someone didn't care as much about the way one looked as opposed to the other one that might have been handled with kid gloves. There's not a way to determine whether someone really enjoyed a rod based solely on the condition of it. <br />
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First up....the beater. This is a 1951 Model 1270 two piece 7'9" 6 weight rod. It is a yellowish colored blank with green wraps. The decal has long since been rubbed off, the wraps look horrible and the cork is well used. It still goes together well and has a pop when pulled apart. The fish this rod must have caught and the stories it could tell. For $17.50 I couldn't pass it up. <br />
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Next we have a 1955 model 1250 two piece 8'6" rod. It is a brown colored blank with green and yellow wraps and an all green real seat. The decal has apparently been sliced through but overall it is in very fine condition. It came with the original cardboard rod tube and plastic sleeve. While fished, it was apparently very well cared for. </div>
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Both of these rods can be fished and, to me, both are collectible. The first one might not be a wall hanger by any stretch of the imagination but that doesn't make it any less desirable. Both are fine examples of what I am willing to spend my money on... much to the dismay of Melissa. They also give you an idea of what is out there in the vintage glass market. Even if you can only afford the first one, that is OK. I would still highly encourage you to do it. Glass is not dead!</div>
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-19699463070604871572015-03-10T10:30:00.000-04:002015-03-10T10:30:00.036-04:00Shakespeare Bass RodDuring the 1950s, Shakespeare developed a Wonderod deluxe fly rod that was specifically for bass. This rod was the model 1280B. It was a two piece, 7'9" rod that weighed in at a little over 5 ounces. The line weight is a little unclear as some say 7 and others say 9. Clearly a lawn casting would be in order to nail down the correct line weight. Interestingly enough, they also produced a trout model during the same time frame that weighed an ounce and a half lighter.<br />
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As always, while trolling that infamous auction site that might lead to my divorce, I stumbled across one of the bass models. It did not have the tube or rod bag but it appeared as though it had minimal use. The date code on the reel seat indicated a 1952 date of manufacture. The wraps appeared tight and the decal was not only intact but correct for the year of manufacture. Given the age of the rod and the condition, I hit the Buy It Now button. Upon receiving the rod, I was even more impressed with it. I still haven't had a chance to cast it but it is a real beauty. It is a white rod with spiral markings, red and green wraps, green reel seat with silver hoods. The cork hasn't been overly soiled or destroyed. A fascinating little tidbit about this rod is that the reel seat is spring loaded at the end cap. Pulling it away from the rod allows you to place the reel on the seat. Took a while to figure that one out. When I finally did, I felt like a tool. Overall this rod is a fine example of an early 50's Shakespeare Howald Wonderod fiberglass fly rod. I am certainly looking forward to putting a bend in it. <br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-77918967557317640572015-03-06T12:00:00.000-05:002015-03-06T12:00:03.100-05:00Rainy's DINKS Panfish Diver BodiesQuite a while ago, we picked up a few packages of the Rainy's DINKS foam diver bodies. These come in four different colors and, according to the Rainy's site, should be tied on a size 10 Mustad 3366 hook. For around six dollars you get six bodies to a package. Working on another special order, we put a few of these together in color combos that are similar to the poppers we sell. <br />
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A few pros and cons about these divers. First up, the cons. I do not believe they will work on a size 10 Mustad 3366 hook without modification to the underside of the body. By modification I mean excessive sanding. I simply do not see how, if you use the recommended hook, you would ensure a proper hook set given the size of the gap between the body itself and the point of the hook. The below photo should illustrate what I mean. This diver was tied on a size 8 Mustad 3366 hook. <br />
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If you use the size 10 Mustad 3366 hook, the body itself takes up the entire shank of the hook and sits directly over the point of the hook. The problem remains... making sure a proper hook set can be achieved. You could sand down the underside of the foam body but I don't see why you would want to. We found that by turning the body around and making it a popper rather than a diver, you open up the gap between the hook point and the body of the hook. We also switched the hook from a Mustad 3366 to a Gamakatsu B10S stinger hook in sizes 6 and 8. This hook has a wider gap which will aid in a proper hook set. Using a larger hook does take away from the whole idea of these being marketed for panfish, though. Here are two photos showing what the diver looks like on a size 10 Mustad 3366 hook.</div>
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Another con, for me and only me, is that there isn't a lot of creativity involved in using these foam diver heads. We enjoy painting our poppers. When painting poppers, the sky is the limit in what color combos you can create either through stippling. These guys currently only come in four different colors which are black, white, yellow and chartreuse. I would also love to see an olive, orange, blue, red, and cinnamon colored head. I think that would open up the creativity a bit. </div>
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Pro....these bodies are easy and fast to tie with. Start to finish, one can make a popper in under five minutes. A quick and easy fix to filling those gaps in your warm water fly box at the beginning of the season. The only thing you need to wait for is the glue to dry. We used marabou for the tails, hackle and round rubber legs. If you are going to go with a size 8 hook, we would recommend not using the round rubber legs. There really isn't enough space to add legs if you are using a tail and hackle. This could be solved by threading the legs through the body but we do not like to do this. As for the eyes, we found that the Montana Fly Company 3mm eyes looked the best on them. This, of course, is really up to the individual tyer. Add bigger or smaller eyes depending on your preference. </div>
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Overall, we enjoyed using these and I look forward to fishing them when I can. If you are looking for a quick, down and dirty popper to make, give these little guys a try. </div>
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J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-41336777133785529092015-03-03T11:00:00.000-05:002015-03-03T11:00:03.346-05:00Heddon Pal Mark IIISo I was finally able to track down a Heddon fly rod for the collection. I have been looking for a Heddon for a while now. I discovered a Heddon Pal Mark III model 8405 fast tip on eBay that still had the original rod tube and rod bag with it. It was in fantastic shape with very little use. As a collector, I have started trying to acquire rods for my collection that still have their original tubes and bags. This, of course, adds to the overall value of the rod but (of course) it also increases the sale price. For me, I am very happy with my purchase of this rod. Sadly, the tube was damaged in shipment since it is made of cardboard. Its an easy fix as it just tore a bit in one place. The rod itself is rated for 6/7 weight line. It might have the most interesting set of guides I have ever seen on a rod. They remind me of a clothes pin spring. As if the guides weren't interesting enough, it has the most spectacular reel seat I have ever seen. It is gold in color, unique in shape and spring loaded. I had always thought that the Shakespeares were the only rods that had spring loaded reel seats. Apparently, I was wrong. It also has sizematic O-ring ferrules. The Heddon decal is intact on the rod and most of the wording appears to be in cursive. That is not something you normally see on rods. This rod originally retailed for around thirty dollars. I am not sure of the date of manufacture of this rod but it does appear in a 1966 catalog. This is rod is simply gorgeous. Not bad for 60 dollars including shipping. Now my dilemma is whether I fish it or not given the fantastic condition it is in. I don't know what I'll decide, but I am totally happy with this purchase. <br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-30182702008532759712015-03-01T10:00:00.000-05:002015-03-01T10:00:01.988-05:00Feeling Black, Blue and Tan?<div style="text-align: center;">
I am. Just a very quick post to share the last two divers for a special order. One has a black diver head, blue tail, electric blue flashabou, black marabou, blue Palmer chenille and finally blue marabou. Many, many, many years ago when I was spin fishing this color combo was a favorite of mine. It was deadly for largemouth. They loved it. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"> Next up we have a cinnamon diver head with a tan tail, copper flashabou, tan marabou, tan Palmer chenille and white marabou just prior to the foam diver head. I really struggled with this color combo. I'm not sure I totally love it. The cinnamon colored foam head was a pain to match. I almost went with a rust colored theme but at the last minute I decided to scrap it. Anyways, let me know what you guys thing and enjoy.</span></div>
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-59651164346178272152015-02-28T10:00:00.000-05:002015-02-28T10:00:07.056-05:00Foam DiversRecently, we have been working on some foam divers for a special order. The foam heads are manufactured by Rainy's, come in three different sizes and seven different colors. I decided to use the small ones for this order. These divers are tied on a size 2 Gamakatsu B10S stinger hook. We tied them in black/purple, black/orange, chartreuse/white, yellow/black, orange/black, olive/yellow and white/red color combos. I believe we will be adding some black/blue and cinnamon/tan to the mix as well. For me, I like to stick with the tail matching the body, marabou to match as well, followed up with Palmer chenille to match the body and tail color. Last, I like to add a contrasting color to the mix right behind the foam head. I think these will hunt just fine and I am pleased with how they turned out. We did go through a few heads until we got them where we wanted them. A few of the earlier models had some rubber legs tied in just before the foam head. My concern though is that they may get tangled up in the hook. We are not fans of running the legs through the body so we just decided to eliminate them from the fly. I'm not sure it makes a difference in this one anyways.<br />
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Hook: Gamakatsu B10S size 2<br />
Thread: Flat waxed nylon<br />
Tail: Hareline micro rabbit<br />
Flash: Flashabou to match the tail and/or body color<br />
Body: marabou, Palmer chenille and marabou<br />
Eyes: Hareline 3/16" Oval pupil 3D eyes<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-6954682022858022282015-02-26T10:00:00.000-05:002015-02-26T10:00:05.143-05:00Cortland Pro Crest, A Rod No One Wanted?From 1965 to around 1970, Cortland released a line of fiberglass fly rods called Pro Crest. These rods ranged in size from 6'6" to 8'6" and covered line weights from 5 to 8. They didn't make large numbers of them, but they were good rods that sold for around thirty dollars. After the Pro Crest line came the Crown line which was followed by the FR-2000 line in the early to mid 70's.<br />
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I have been a fan of Cortland rods ever since I bought my first one twenty years ago. Since being introduced into the magical world of fiberglass fly rods a few years ago, I have been looking for and collecting these older Cortland rods. Last year I managed to grab a Pro Crest 7'6" 6 weight for around $40.00 on eBay. It was in great condition with very little use. I figured the price was right so I went ahead and got it. Fast forward to earlier this month when another Pro Crest appears on eBay. This one was a 8'6" version recommended for 6/7 weight line with minimal wear and tear. It was listed at $19.99 with $5.95 shipping. I watched, waited and plotted until the bidding ended. I ended up winning the auction as the one and only bidder. I could not believe my luck. No one bid on it?!? I am shocked. I can't believe it still. When you think about it, I paid less than this rod originally sold for however, to be fair, it did not have the rod tube or bag with it. Regardless, what a great score. As stated, it has minimal wear and tear. All the guides have tight wraps and none are dried out. The cork has some soiling and there are some mild blemish marks but nothing that detracts from the overall beauty or integrity of the rod. Another fantastic rod added to my ever growing vintage glass collection. Glass is not dead. It is alive and well in this house.<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-19075354024200802892015-02-20T09:00:00.000-05:002015-02-20T09:00:00.612-05:00ApprovalIt's no secret that I love panfish. Depending on my mood they tie (with smallies, of course) for the #1 spot of my favorite fish to catch on the fly. I really think that they are an underrated fish to catch on the fly. This has always bothered me given that pound for pound panfish fight just as hard as other bigger gamefish like smallmouth or largemouth. It was great to see the Year of the Bluegill last year. Hopefully we will see the Year of the Panfish in the near future. Anyways....I digress.<br />
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Based on my love of all things panfish, I tend to seek out and buy those rods that were specifically designed to pursue these marvelous gamefish. I recently shared some photos and knowledge about my newly acquired Wright and McGill quad solid panfish vintage fiberglass rod. About two weeks ago, I discovered that there was a particular Shakespeare fiberglass rod on eBay that I had been looking to buy for quite some time. Between 1956 and 1963, Shakespeare made two different fiberglass fly rods called the Panfish Special. Both models came in two different lengths which were 6'6" and 7'0. Both were two pieces and designed to cast a DT4F or L5F. Truthfully there really aren't a lot of vintage fiberglass rods that are rated for a four weight line. Upon examination of the listing, I knew I had to have this rod. HAD TO HAVE IT! Sadly, I had only recently sworn off eBay for a while. I had been encouraged to slow down my rod acquiring, eBay searching habit by Melissa... apparently there's a premium on space in my house. I'm unclear on why we can't just buy a bugger house! When this guy popped up, I was worried I might not be able to bid on it, due to the aforementioned hiatus. Thankfully, Melissa knew that I had been searching for quite some time for one of the two Shakespeare panfish models. She graciously gave me approval to ensure my successful purchase of the rod. If I am being honest here, some spouses do not understand a fisherman's need or desire to purchase fishing tackle. To them it all looks the same and functions the same which is funny because shoes seem to be collected on a regular basis. Maybe we should demand to have a rod for every pair of shoes our spouses own? Last count of Melissa's collection of shoes put it around 55. Given that I only have 52 rods, I SHOULD be able to grab three more give or take. No way in hell that ever happens though right?<br />
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Well, the rod arrived today and I am thrilled with it. This one is the 922 model and it was manufactured in Sept of 1962. Everything appears to be in fantastic shape aside from a small scratch through the decal. I can live with that though. I can not wait to cast it. A DT4F....for real? Like I said, not many of them out there from the 50s and 60s. I'm glad to say though, that this one is now mine and I can't wait to put a bend in it with some panfish. <br />
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I big thank you to my wife for almost encouraging a purchase of a fly rod! Now she'll probably want some more shoes. HA!<br />
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<br />J and M Flieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157473664743845297.post-44242223212227398002015-02-13T09:00:00.000-05:002015-02-13T09:00:00.988-05:00Quad Solid GlassRecently, I was able to acquire a Wright and McGill Panfish PF 7 fly rod rated for 6 or 7 weight line. Why is this rod special or different? Well not only is it for panfish but it is quad solid Kyla fiberglass rod. That's right, a solid square fiberglass fly rod. How often do you see that? This was the first one I'd ever seen! Sadly, I have not been able to locate a date for this rod. I have had people tell me it was made anywhere from the mid 50s to the mid 60s. I'm just not sure. Regardless, I really think it's a very neat rod. The rod is very unique not only in its square design but that it has what one might call mismatching parts.....on purpose. The reel seat is green yet it has a silver hood and locking nut. It has multicolored wraps which I've heard called clown wraps. They include the colors orange, red, green, yellow and black. One wrap might start with say yellow while the next series might start with green. Every single wrap is different in the order of the colors used. Craziness. The cork looks beat up and this rod is missing a chunk but from what I have seen, the cork actually might have come like this. It does appear as though the wraps for the hook keeper have been replaced. Overall this rod is in pretty good condition for its age and I look forward to using it when I can finally fish again. I am happy to have added this gem to the arsenal. <br />
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