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Submitted by Malcolm & Joan Firth on

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I would like to buy the book "Tying and Fishing The Riffling Hitch", but cannot find how to order it. Could yo send me info on this, please ?

Martin,

I remember you telling my wife and myself exactly that advice - "do it while you can". So it was a sad day when I heard you were unwell, and we feel for you, think of you and pray for you often. Yet I don't think even MS will hold you back too much, as your article shows. Bless you, my friend, and keep up your inspiring work on the website, as well as your inspiring determination to fish. You are more an example to follow now than you ever were. We'll keep tuning in to read your work and your play.

Les and Nan Austin

Submitted by Damon Mathfield on

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listening to the global fly fisher in South Africa... enjoying it very much.

Submitted by will stone on

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thats funny i never caught a fish on the mickey finn an i have all sizes you forgot to mention the original name for the mickey finn was also called the assassin wy they changed the name puzzles me i know one flie u pointed out i will be tying is the liggett special that looks a lot better for catching fish with the white underbody than the mickey finn thanks for sharing the pattern tight lines

Thank you Martin!
you are the real diplomat and .... fishing expert. :D

With kind regards, Alexander.

Submitted by John Heitz on

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Martin, I very much appreciate the information you have brought in this site. I too have health issues and echo your exhortation to get out and live now. I am 58 and discovered that our warrantee runs out at 50! We need to stretch out and live while we can. You have enriched my life with your website. Reach out and live to the maximum you can! All the best to you!

How do you make this "set-up"? I guess you have to be to angler or maybe three? The angler, the photographer and a person to pick up the rod if it falls : ) Why???
Anyway, I personally think it looks unnatural and like an advertisement. But it must be fun to see all the work in making one picture like this.

Alexander,

I have been fishing the "old" HMS Scandinavian Saltwater for a long time and like it.
I tried a HM3 and wasn't particularly pleased. The rod is a bit too "fast" for my taste (I call it stiff). The HM+ is an upgrade of the HM2 and HM3, but I haven't tried it, so I have no idea how it is.

You will need to test it yourself and judge it by your own standards.

Martin

I wish well sir, keep your chin up, I had a aunt with MS she lived a full life, not the easiest, she always had a smile, make each day bright and I wish you many,many,many more to come.

Adirondackflytyer,

That's a fly just after my heart! Looks like a very good choppy water pattern. Bomber meets Super Pupa meets Haystack! ;-)

And a nice tie and a fine image too.

Martin

Submitted by Michael 1737246341 on

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Martin- I have enjoyed your articles on GFF as well as your On Location Podcasts. You are absolutely right about doing what one enjoys NOW rather than LATER. Best wishes and hope you can get back out on the water soon!

Submitted by Bill Falconer on

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To me it is all fishing regardless of type and every tool has it's place. I have found the use of floats to be an excellent way to introduce people - especially children - to the concepts of dead drift nymphing. Anyone can catch fish on a small wooly bugger or wooly bugger jig under a float. (A jig? GHASTLY...I use them on the long rod, too.)

The best floats I have found for light line fishing are the A-Just-A-Bubble floats made by Rainbow Plastics (Colorado, USA). Depth is instantly adjustable, they come in a variety of sizes, and come in several colors including CLEAR. The clear mini is very effective even in flat water.

Submitted by Bill Falconer on

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Inno (Japan) makes the finest interior rod racks I have found - they are sold under the name of First Strike Rod holders. I can carry up to 10 rigged fly rods - yes rigged and ready - in my car. I have used the rack for 8+ years now and am very pleased with the performance.

This avoids all of the pitfalls and security issues of transporting them outside of your vehicle. Of course, you need a vehicle large enough to accommodate 9' rods.

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