tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post3524072685401143818..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: More than a feeling...Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66953542174080242232022-02-05T05:57:54.368-05:002022-02-05T05:57:54.368-05:00Dean F
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Dean your restoration efforts sound ...Dean F<br />Thanks<br />Dean your restoration efforts sound awesome. Also the cane rod you crafted is gorgeous, saw the photos you sent me. I'm still not in that category of accomplished rod maker but I do like your encouragement.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-42742919481606064322022-02-04T07:42:39.570-05:002022-02-04T07:42:39.570-05:00Hi Alan, beautiful fly rod. At this time of year I...Hi Alan, beautiful fly rod. At this time of year I find myself peeling a few feet of line off my reels just to hear the click. It’s seems like winter never goes away in New England. I’m a lover of cane rods and I’ve restored 2 left for dead from the 1950’s. While they came out well, they are simply too heavy for most of my fishing. Last year I ordered a new bamboo 7’ 6” 3wt blank with components and finished the rod last month. I have forwarded you some photos. I’m a lover of the feel of bamboo and building from a blank is an affordable way to be able fish cane. My completed rod came in at under $400. Anyone who can tie flies should have the skill set and all the information you need is available on youtube.Dean Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203831002940868601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-43306893094882725562022-02-04T02:39:48.204-05:002022-02-04T02:39:48.204-05:00Alistair
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Alistair I hope your list on this ...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Alistair I hope your list on this comes true soon...I know you'll love it. Peacock herl would be great. I'll try a few tied with it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27762446483687778902022-02-03T19:38:25.720-05:002022-02-03T19:38:25.720-05:00Shawn
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Shawn, Sam commented on those little ...Shawn<br />Thanks<br />Shawn, Sam commented on those little stone flies, said they were out in force. The spiders you can use now, the cane is for warmer times.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51840105114170659282022-02-03T19:36:26.306-05:002022-02-03T19:36:26.306-05:00mike
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Mike I don't fish them often but w...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike I don't fish them often but when I tie one on there's a surprise. Cane just feels right.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-33639175255609382042022-02-03T19:34:36.765-05:002022-02-03T19:34:36.765-05:00Sam, I'm hoping we have a moderating trend. Lo...Sam, I'm hoping we have a moderating trend. Lots of rain falling now. Fingers crossed for the best.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45029704007600819962022-02-03T18:54:54.050-05:002022-02-03T18:54:54.050-05:00Hoping you get out soon, Alan. Some little black ...Hoping you get out soon, Alan. Some little black stoneflies were crawling around on the ice yesterday, number 16's in hook size I would say. What a hearty insect!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77387133817887813422022-02-03T16:01:34.210-05:002022-02-03T16:01:34.210-05:00Hi Alan
I am an avid fan of John Gierach and have...Hi Alan<br /><br />I am an avid fan of John Gierach and have read all but one of his books (I only have 'Signs of Life' left but that is long out of print!). <br /><br />A couple of the old boys in the club on the little river Leven swear by cane rods on her enclosed waters - a bamboo 'rod of my own' is on my bucket list! Perhaps one day????<br /><br />Those soft hackle spiders look fantastic - have you tried a couple of turns of peacock behind the hackle on the Black Magic?<br /><br />Take care & stay safe<br /><br />AlistairAlistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368221176073279498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-42638222391635948002022-02-03T10:28:02.222-05:002022-02-03T10:28:02.222-05:00I look forward to one day experiencing the magic o...I look forward to one day experiencing the magic of a well built bamboo rod. In the meantime, I look forward to tying up and casting some of those black spiders.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250841580532222100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-79501163963426635942022-02-03T07:12:22.349-05:002022-02-03T07:12:22.349-05:00Stewart's patterns, when they finally made inr...Stewart's patterns, when they finally made inroads on my consciousness, were revelations. I've never been without them since. Love the cane, Alan. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20968199579065884892022-02-03T04:34:13.300-05:002022-02-03T04:34:13.300-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill I enjoy the rod very muc...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill I enjoy the rod very much. This rod came with only one tip.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51191989439879496292022-02-03T04:31:29.734-05:002022-02-03T04:31:29.734-05:00Sam
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Sam I was waiting for a report on some ...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam I was waiting for a report on some winter fishing activity. It has been cold and that shelf ice can be troublesome. Two thumbs up on your attempts. I have my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get out this month.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-80041990401749011002022-02-03T04:26:39.088-05:002022-02-03T04:26:39.088-05:00Tom Davis
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Tom I love it. Simply elegant and...Tom Davis<br />Thanks<br />Tom I love it. Simply elegant and very functional.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46506923449346253012022-02-03T04:24:30.039-05:002022-02-03T04:24:30.039-05:00Mark Kautz
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Mark he is one hell of a writer....Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark he is one hell of a writer. Trout Bum and Fly Fishing Small Streams are my favorites.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63320273220247156112022-02-03T04:22:48.672-05:002022-02-03T04:22:48.672-05:00billp
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Bill I too am a bit clumsy. But when ...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill I too am a bit clumsy. But when I fish that rod some extra care is taken.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82138298115485669732022-02-03T04:20:32.028-05:002022-02-03T04:20:32.028-05:00Anonymous
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Ed the crafter was Mike Kattner o...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Ed the crafter was Mike Kattner of Cane and Silk. They are located in Pennsylvania.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67033000826925521152022-02-03T04:18:27.336-05:002022-02-03T04:18:27.336-05:00Dave H
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Dave does using that rod give you a ...Dave H<br />Thanks<br />Dave does using that rod give you a feeling. And with it being used it also has that history along with it. You may or may not know the history but I'm certain it does.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70846906605340520922022-02-02T21:35:19.088-05:002022-02-02T21:35:19.088-05:00Alan
So, impressed with your Bamboo Fly rod and I ...Alan<br />So, impressed with your Bamboo Fly rod and I can see why any fly fishermen would cherish such a fly rod. Did you get two tips with the it? Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55110996753698116542022-02-02T20:58:46.157-05:002022-02-02T20:58:46.157-05:00Like all his books, same with all your posts on SS...Like all his books, same with all your posts on SSR, just great reads. Gierach's books and your posts are from the heart and relate to all of us who fly fish. I fished tonight for a couple of hours, and as expected, much of the stream was locked in shelf ice after the cold January. Finding a place to drift flies was not easy, but I ventured out on the iced over zones I knew were shallow. The water was as cold as the ice and trout must have been in hibernation mode, or as close to trout get to hibernating. No action, but it sure felt good to be out hearing the water.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6148178109552529662022-02-02T20:41:21.202-05:002022-02-02T20:41:21.202-05:00Such a beautiful rod. Thanks for sharing, Alan. Such a beautiful rod. Thanks for sharing, Alan. Tom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8414763146930484382022-02-02T14:35:01.433-05:002022-02-02T14:35:01.433-05:00John Gierach is an inspiration any way you look at...John Gierach is an inspiration any way you look at it. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2527096418963757902022-02-02T10:30:02.859-05:002022-02-02T10:30:02.859-05:00Sweet rod Alan but I'm too clumsy for bamboo t...Sweet rod Alan but I'm too clumsy for bamboo these days!billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77124997607504927432022-02-02T10:01:08.955-05:002022-02-02T10:01:08.955-05:00I have been looking for a 5+ foot bamboo rod. You...I have been looking for a 5+ foot bamboo rod. Yours is beautiful and I have read your glowing reports on it.<br />Who was the craftsman that made yours?<br />Great blog! I've been a fan for years.<br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-68345961076757454852022-02-02T08:43:30.464-05:002022-02-02T08:43:30.464-05:00Alan, I purchased a used Orvis Battenkill flyrod s...Alan, I purchased a used Orvis Battenkill flyrod several years ago, and use it once or twice a year. There is something special about fly fishing with a bamboo rod that I can't explain.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240526974719409056noreply@blogger.com