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Winter issue #119 is on its way….
WINTER ON GREAT LAKE — Marcus Saunders celebrates winter solstice in Tasmania’s Highlands
TWO-HANDERS REVISITED — David Anderson joins Peter Morse for Spey lessons on the Tongariro
SOUTH ISLAND KINGIES — Joshua Hutchins revisits the Golden Bay flats in New Zealand
AFTER THE BIRDS — Chris Burgess examines the impact of cormorants on Tasmania’s trout
EXING UP — Leighton Adem weighs up the advancement of tippet performance
FOR THE RECORD — Simon Penn features Craig Williams and his Indo-Pacific permit quest
THE WAIHOU — Tom Jarman seeks clarity on spring creek fishing in New Zealand
ROMANCING THE CANE — Jeff Cassidy declares his passion for hand-crafted bamboo fly rods
CANTERBURY TALES — Greg French launches his on a selection of South Island stillwaters
DREAMING OF SALMON — Hans van Klinken fulfils his dream of salmon fishing in Nova Scotia
WATSON’S FANCY — Elvers — Peter Watson
ON THE BEACH — Semper Fleye — Chris Beech
LATEST & GREATEST — Steven Dally
REVIEWS & NEW PRODUCTS — Hanák 460 RS Jig Hook, Hanák Competition RS+ Tungsten, Orvis Flow Fishing Tools, Orvis Ultralight Waders, Fishpond Honcho Reel Case, Primal Zone 10’6” 3-weight, Lamson Guru E Series, Airflo Sixth Sense 2 Sinking Fly Lines, Renzetti Vices and Tools, Simms ProDry Bib and Jacket
TRAVEL GUIDE — Guides, lodges and services by region
SHORT CASTS — Ben Mackereth, Shane Bretz, Robert Gott, John McConigley, Randy Knispel
LAST CAST — Rob Sloane – News, events and musings
might have to get one of these (cane) rods one day!
Me too Tocs. I keep on teasing mrampant, but I can’t get him to rise. Maybe I should try another fly.
It could be that he’s too well fed.
Still castin’ carbon.
A very interesting article by Jeff. I also have a Boris Gasper bamboo rod as do Ray and Milan. We were all there at the start of his rod building journey and the accompanying photo is an example of what I refer to as the 3B club, Boris’ Bamboo Brigade,all rods are made by Boris. Since his move to Tasmania I’m not sure if he is back in production yet.
Mike
I appreciated the short story on getting old. I’m turning 54 and have to wear glasses to tie on light tippet and find the eyelet and even with my glasses it’s hard to see light tippet in the early morning. I bought a pair of cheap slightly higher magnification glasses from the chemist that do a better job. Add two frozen shoulders over the last three years which makes getting the vest and backpack on and off a real pain (literally) and just getting in and out of waders and wading socks …………………………….everything just seems to be getting harder. I just take a deep breath and slow down.
I appreciated the short story on getting old. I’m turning 54 and have to wear glasses to tie on light tippet and find the eyelet and even with my glasses it’s hard to see light tippet in the early morning. I bought a pair of cheap slightly higher magnification glasses from the chemist that do a better job. Add two frozen shoulders over the last three years which makes getting the vest and backpack on and off a real pain (literally) and just getting in and out of waders and wading socks …………………………….everything just seems to be getting harder. I just take a deep breath and slow down.
Have you tried those clip on Carson magnifyers? I just clip mine to me regular glasses. I can even tie #20 on the vice with these. Even tippet rings look like lifesavers.
I will, however, start to worry if I need them to tie my 1/0 decievers and 50 lb shock tippet….
Sorry, I can’t help with getting in and out of things. I sold my Ferrari and Lambo years ago so I could afford a bamboo rod….(kidding)….still cant afford a bamboo rod. or a Ferrari… or a Lambo…
Adrian
I appreciated the short story on getting old. I’m turning 54 and have to wear glasses to tie on light tippet and find the eyelet and even with my glasses it’s hard to see light tippet in the early morning. I bought a pair of cheap slightly higher magnification glasses from the chemist that do a better job. Add two frozen shoulders over the last three years which makes getting the vest and backpack on and off a real pain (literally) and just getting in and out of waders and wading socks …………………………….everything just seems to be getting harder. I just take a deep breath and slow down.
Have you tried those clip on Carson magnifyers? I just clip mine to me regular glasses. I can even tie #20 on the vice with these. Even tippet rings look like lifesavers.
I will, however, start to worry if I need them to tie my 1/0 decievers and 50 lb shock tippet….
Sorry, I can’t help with getting in and out of things. I sold my Ferrari and Lambo years ago so I could afford a bamboo rod….(kidding)….still cant afford a bamboo rod. or a Ferrari… or a Lambo…
Adrian
Thanks for the heads up Adrian. I haven’t seen the Carson magnifiers. I’ll check them out. Ta.
Shags!
Most trout I’ve been getting in Konongwootong and NEVictoria have scars that look like bird bills.
there are many heavy looking cormorants sitting in the branches looking rather guilty.
If I get with 100 yards of them in my kayak they are off
the damaged fish are in the 750g plus sizes. Not seeing any smaller fish damaged or not
draw your own conclusions
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