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Submitted by david 1737246315 on

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Most fly anglers prefer to stand up when casting. It gives them a better view and make casting easier.
However, the sea going kayak designs simply are not made for it.
I WILL stick my neck out and recommend a wide, stable Sit-On-Top kayak design for fly casters. Look for a design that has a seat mounted on a frame separate from the hull. They not only are easier to achieve a standing position from, but they prevent the dreaded "swamp @ss" one gets when in a hull-molded seat.
These will start at about $1000USD - and go up from there. But they are purpose designed for fly casting and there is little substitute. Try one once and you will see what I mean.

Submitted by Mike Burke on

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How about revised fly, not so sure about claiming you improved Bob's fly.

Submitted by david 1737246315 on

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Nice looking fly. I'm a warm water man and I'm thinking it will work well for panfish, particularly with that chartreuse flag on the tail. The variegated hackle looks very "buggy."

Submitted by 1737246315 on

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hi,this fly is the greatest fly that i've ever used.....catching lake trout,salmon,rainbows.....i use it trolling at 3 mph.thank you very much for teaching me this patern......

Submitted by Peter on

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Great footage! I`m pround to spent couple of wonderfull days with Brothers in Flyfishing in NZ. It was just great time, which I`ll never forget. tight lines Pete

Submitted by john gow on

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hi martin received the flexistripper great piece of kit have used it already my casting has increased greatly
no more tangles
yours faithfully john

Submitted by Miikka Leinonen on

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This pattern resembles greatly a Finnish fly called Kakshäkiläinen tied by Lauri Syrjänen (deceased)

Darren, Bob, & Chris - Thank you to all three of you for this wonderful piece of history. I hope Chris publishes either an article or book on Oatman soon, like before we 'old geezers' read Bob & I; pass away and don't get to enjoy it. Less telegraph typing, and more typewriter/computer typing CD!
Beautiful representation Bob!
Again, I am sure everyone will appreciate this Historical gem.

Submitted by Chris Stiles on

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Del Plato, WRITE THE BOOK! I'm a buyer. You know I come from the "land of Oatman" The Brown Buffum looks like an Orange Postmaster. OK I'm off to the vice to crank out a dozen. Thanks for the pattern Bob. Is that tied with a double tapered body or just straight?

Submitted by Ed Null on

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My go-to flies are maribou muddlers or zuddlers. I am guilty as charged of tying tightly packed, carefully trimmed, even multicolored heads. Love a white chin with dark on top. I find fishing a fly like this with a sinking tip line gives you the best of both. After a few casts, the fly will oak up some water, the tip will get it down, but the hair will keep it off the bottom a bit. Very effective on Missouri smallmouth.

Thanks, Martin, nice article.

Charlie...
The Damascus jawz are something special...
There is the possibility that Jay may attend the Int'l Fly Tying Symposium in Somerset NJ this November...
'you could meet Jay and collect your treasure...
I'm planning on being there with Faruk Ekich...
a GREAT show with GOLDEN opportunities...

Pete great looking ties as always.
And beautiful vices, I would love to see your collection.
I hope to get a Damasteel jaw for my J vice this year.

I like the eyes on them. great idea, I will have to steal that idea with the bead and UV cured finish. I would think you did them yourself.

Thanks for the tying how to. I will have to try this pattern.

Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246315 on

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Martin,
The original muddlers look like messy hair days, for those of us who have hair; for those folks who feel more of the hot sun and the breeze on their scalp, we have the neat, shaved head muddler. What the heck, both varieties do a fine job of catching fish.

Gray, I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks for al of the support that you've shown to the project of the past year and a half. Much appreciated!

Darren

Submitted by Valeri Johnson on

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Hang the chicken up by it's feet and put a bag over the head. It will go to sleep quickly because the head is covered.
Cut the neck and let the blood drain into a container. It is fast and humane and your meat will not be contaminated with adrenaline.

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