peter lena 9,279 #1 Posted September 3, 2019 being a fly tyer, i never pass up a material source, this morning , very conveniently there was a dead jake turkey near my mail box. looked like a head hit , no body damage and perfect feathers. i have screened boxes to dry feathers , so i quickly stripped out the bird , early golden bronze phase colors. the body was just going off so i left that back in the woods , more supply for bad weather tying , good start to the day, pete 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,801 #2 Posted September 3, 2019 Congrats on the score, Peter! I took a fly tying class in middle school and used to tie for my mom’s husband. He would take them up north and let me know which ones worked best... but I never got to go along for some reason. I used to practice casting over and over and feel like I was pretty decent at it and recently found my whole tying kit and vice and have thought about finding a rod and pick it back up again. Some day, I’ll take it all to a river and put it to use! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #3 Posted September 3, 2019 Thats taking road kill to the next level! Growing up in lowa we had rooster pheasant that had some great colors for fly tying! I myself tye and like to get out and flick flies! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,706 #4 Posted September 3, 2019 Good score Pete. 1 minute ago, pullstart said: finding a rod and pick it back up again Too bad your not closer. I've got a fly rod from l.l.Bean that I never even use. I'd give you a heck of a bargain on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,801 #5 Posted September 3, 2019 This is the first time opening my box in probably close to 20 years... how did I do back then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,801 #6 Posted September 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Good score Pete. Too bad your not closer. I've got a fly rod from l.l.Bean that I never even use. I'd give you a heck of a bargain on it. I bet I could wait until June... if we meet in Pee Aaaah? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #7 Posted September 3, 2019 Great but l have too many now! Ive lost count of the rods and reals that l have! l just dont collect tractors l collect fishing gear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #8 Posted September 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: This is the first time opening my box in probably close to 20 years... how did I do back then? What I want to know is how you made those two kernels of corn look real? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,801 #9 Posted September 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: What I want to know is how you made those two kernels of corn look real? They probably were dinner droppin’s a few years back... I used to sit for hours tying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,706 #10 Posted September 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, pullstart said: I bet I could wait until June... if we meet in Pee Aaaah? If we could figure out a caretaking situation for the Mirror we would be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,801 #11 Posted September 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: If we could figure out a caretaking situation for the Mirror we would be there. If it takes a fly rod and a situation for Mirror Pup... our camper has doggy dishes built in and is pet friendly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #12 Posted September 3, 2019 some of those flies look like what i started to tye , nothing at all like it tye now . you have to stay at it , and look everywhere for ideas , todays internet , will walk you thru tying what ever you want. recently introduced my grandson to fly fishing , using pontoon boats with kick fins . incredible silent mobility , fish don,t even know you are there, sitting off to the side of dan , i was steadily critiquing his casts , he was paying attention and his casting got much better, and catching fish too! people all to often exert too much effort on a fly rod, thats where someone , should advise a change to improve a frustrating cast. i really enjoyed introducing dan to fly fishing , and we are going out again soon. grampa, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #13 Posted September 3, 2019 some of my stuff now, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #15 Posted September 3, 2019 this what i fish with , surrounded with your gear , two rods one for surface one for sinking, seat back flips up , supports 600+ lbs . use force kick fins , made just for this type of fishing. introduced to it in montana , the trout out there , tow you around. kamloops trout from canada . it makes you a convert, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,015 #16 Posted September 3, 2019 I guess I shoulda saved the breast feathers instead of the tails and beards. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #17 Posted September 3, 2019 ebinmaine, what are the specs on that fly rod ? length, 2 piece or 4 piece, weight , 4 , 5 , 6 etc ? details, thanks pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,706 #18 Posted September 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, peter lena said: ebinmaine, what are the specs on that fly rod ? length, 2 piece or 4 piece, weight , 4 , 5 , 6 etc ? details, thanks pete I'll check it tomorrow for ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #19 Posted September 3, 2019 Lets go fishing Who's in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,015 #21 Posted September 4, 2019 Will these work to flick a # 14 hook with a piece if hair tied on? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #22 Posted September 4, 2019 You bet a few ounces of lead will get them out there just fine hi hi. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,706 #23 Posted September 6, 2019 On 9/3/2019 at 7:06 PM, peter lena said: ebinmaine, what are the specs on that fly rod ? length, 2 piece or 4 piece, weight , 4 , 5 , 6 etc ? details, thanks pete Pete, here's a couple pictures. It's an LL Bean Quest rod. Length 7-6. Two piece. 4 wt. Apparently I got a hold of the spare reel but I don't have the case of the reel to hold it to the fly rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #24 Posted September 6, 2019 ebinmaine, thank you for the details, looks like a small stream fly rod. i fish a 4 wt 8 ft 6 rod for my fishing . you might find someone on this site that does small stream fishing, with those lead hooks , thank you , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
