tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post3018330981444261442..comments2023-06-19T09:51:51.043+01:00Comments on Dry Fly 'Expert': Blondes - preferred by gentlemen?Regular Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-24535085824548423222012-07-27T20:42:06.315+01:002012-07-27T20:42:06.315+01:00They knew how to name a rod in the old days. Would...They knew how to name a rod in the old days. Would you rather have a Phantom Hollokona or a mk11 SPK9003 ?Berylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-61574611266547061942012-07-23T20:16:36.688+01:002012-07-23T20:16:36.688+01:00Rottenstone and linseed oil, a light rub down will...Rottenstone and linseed oil, a light rub down will cut the gloss finish. It may be blasphamous for a such a fine example of cane but such a rod deserves to be fished as much as possible.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259871466730401503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-65123851278656563532012-07-23T15:26:54.996+01:002012-07-23T15:26:54.996+01:00Sounds like a really nice evening, as you say ther...Sounds like a really nice evening, as you say there are times when you get that fish that says anything else would be an anti-climax so finish on a high and enjoy what you had.<br />Derwent still out of sorts but hopefully tonight it should be ok!<br />Regards,<br />Colin<br /><br />Posted by Baslowfisher to Dry Fly 'Expert' at 23 July 2012 11:49Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-4826743204428059002012-07-23T10:02:30.499+01:002012-07-23T10:02:30.499+01:00The PPS is still my number one fly for spinners, s...The PPS is still my number one fly for spinners, since you kindly gave me one on our trip together. I now have a box full tied. Thanks Richard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941989069497229867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-45321626034953716052012-07-22T23:55:17.413+01:002012-07-22T23:55:17.413+01:00Loveliness! And blondes do have more fun, they say...Loveliness! And blondes do have more fun, they say. Oh, and I love your Good advice...will keep that in mind!e.m.b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07745417913275444905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-81567972062666541512012-07-22T13:37:10.445+01:002012-07-22T13:37:10.445+01:00It's a long way from drying up Mick. It's...It's a long way from drying up Mick. It's about the best height I've ever known it for the time of year.<br /><br />Regular RodRegular Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-46779482145826926262012-07-22T13:11:51.606+01:002012-07-22T13:11:51.606+01:00Absolutely lovely looking Rainbow, I hope one day ...Absolutely lovely looking Rainbow, I hope one day I have a chance to catch a wild Bow. Everything in this post brings a smile, the rod, the fly and the fish.Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070106411486405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-30184154283640504422012-07-22T13:01:41.492+01:002012-07-22T13:01:41.492+01:00Looking forward to a visit soon, has it dried up y...Looking forward to a visit soon, has it dried up yet?Mick Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545011737418949507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-69265343483655292232012-07-22T03:18:41.317+01:002012-07-22T03:18:41.317+01:00Great post and love the too shiny comment! Not ma...Great post and love the too shiny comment! Not many folks think about shine and flash these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-68384365908912206142012-07-22T02:15:27.993+01:002012-07-22T02:15:27.993+01:00Enjoyed the post Rod. And the photo that you apolo...Enjoyed the post Rod. And the photo that you apologize for is beautiful and looks like a delicate painting!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.com