salmo
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Post by salmo on Dec 19, 2007 16:51:05 GMT
I forgot to add that novices should start tying their own flies as soon as they can. It is a lot easier than it looks and it is great when you catch one on one of your own tyings.
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Post by gerryatric on Dec 19, 2007 21:48:16 GMT
I'll second that CT.
A wealth of knowledge that would be hard to pack in a book.
BR
Gerry
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Speyducer
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Post by Speyducer on Dec 20, 2007 0:20:44 GMT
1. Know & Trust your equipment
2. Get to know the water(s) you will be fishing
3. Always fish with a good buddy
4. Know your knots, and check these and your leader more often than the state of your fly
5. As in the hipocratic oath - first do no harm to the fish.
Mike
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 21, 2007 11:01:53 GMT
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ibm59
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Post by ibm59 on Dec 21, 2007 16:27:00 GMT
Don't , under any circumstances whatsoever , eat the yellow snow  All the best to you and yours , lads. Regards. B. |
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Post by salmonking on Dec 21, 2007 19:41:46 GMT
Never, never ,never, after accepting an invite,,,twice,,(in one case),,i heard,,,,,,,,,,,don't turn up without the common courtesy of a simple phone call,,,,,total ignorance is not etiquette or the sign of a genuine person,,always communicate,,a key to success,,and respect,,,,,sinktip you know who im on about. That was a disgrace ,,and he is a  As you can tell iv'e had a few beers ,,,,,hic ;D |
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fenton
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Post by fenton on Dec 21, 2007 20:25:36 GMT
If you have accepted an invitation (and turned up!) always always thank the person who has offered you the fishing.
Simple?.... yes. But not everyone does so. A thanks at the end of the day is mandatory. An additional 'thank you' at a later date perhaps the next day, even by text, goes a long long way to show genuine appreciation and future invitations are likely!
Cheers
F
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 21, 2007 20:29:08 GMT
Never, never ,never, after accepting an invite,,,twice,,(in one case),,i heard,,,,,,,,,,,don't turn up without the common courtesy of a simple phone call,,,,,total ignorance is not etiquette or the sign of a genuine person,,always communicate,,a key to success,,and respect,,,,,sinktip you know who im on about. That was a disgrace ,,and he is a ;D ;D Very good SK . Like you say a total w**ker. Suffice to say that 'invites' have now ceased for ever. Take note novices - should you ever receive an invitation to fish as a guest and for whatever reason cant make it then at least have the decency to let your host know. If this should happen TWICE, and to the same host, don't expect to be given the opportunity to make it a hat trick ..... as it aint gonna happen  |
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hornet
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Post by hornet on Dec 21, 2007 20:44:09 GMT
Spilla the beena,
Stp i meant to say ta.
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Post by charliethompson on Dec 21, 2007 21:07:21 GMT
Never, never ,never, after accepting an invite,,,twice,,(in one case),,i heard,,,,,,,,,,,don't turn up without the common courtesy of a simple phone call,,,,,total ignorance is not etiquette or the sign of a genuine person,,always communicate,,a key to success,,and respect,,,,,sinktip you know who im on about. That was a disgrace ,,and he is a ;D ;D Very good SK . Like you say a total w**ker. Suffice to say that 'invites' have now ceased for ever. Take note novices - should you ever receive an invitation to fish as a guest and for whatever reason cant make it then at least have the decency to let your host know. If this should happen TWICE, and to the same host, don't expect to be given the opportunity to make it a hat trick ..... as it aint gonna happen Yes I've had a couple of sherries! The etiquette thread and this one have provided much appreciated info especially on the finer points of pool rules. I do believe however that your average chap understands the basics of manners and the use of the telephone. There are many who do not adhere to the general principles of common decency i.e a phone call and explanation - there are men and women out there what will punch you in the face for a laugh apparently I cannot imagine the type of person who is invited to fish a special piece of water and can't be arsed to turn up without a simple phone call though. Maybe he'd died or got aliened into the sky? |
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Post by charliethompson on Dec 21, 2007 21:08:14 GMT
Said too much - schoolboy error I've been lurking too long and feel like I know you all  |
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Post by sinkingtip on Dec 21, 2007 22:10:22 GMT
Said too much - schoolboy error I've been lurking too long and feel like I know you all Welcome into the body 'O the kirk Charlie. Sit a spell and tak the weight aff yer feet . The fishing hut is open - come and go as you please and the basin is ower there if they sherries suddenly decide to come back on you Best regards STip |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 23:08:58 GMT
If you have an invitation to fish a beat free or charge, and the ONLY thing you have to do is sign a Gyrodactylus Declaration and POST IT BACK, do so - it will stand you in good stead and may avoid your invitation to explain to a public enquiry sometime in the future.
Damn parasites ! The Gyrodac's I mean.
M
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Post by ducktip1 on Dec 31, 2007 17:16:14 GMT
Top tip
Ask
That's what I had to do a lot of.
and I still do.
Ducktip1
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Speyducer
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Post by Speyducer on Jan 27, 2008 11:27:51 GMT
Brought to attention again is the weighing of salmon - Feb 08 Fly Fishing & Flytying magazine - letters 'Paying our way' - where Mr Gaskell points out, quite rightly that Bruce Sandison was wrong in his (BS) opinion that it is impossible to weigh large salmon (referring to the first article in the 'News' section of FF&FT Dec 07 issue regarding the Ness monster fish of Oct 07). As I have previously stated on the forum, it is not only possible, but also very practical to weigh a large salmon; you just need to be prepared for that fish of a lifetime. All you require can be carried in a small pocket of your jacket or bag at the river - for every trip! Weigh scale - allow up to 80lbs range Lightweight carp sling - for about a fiver! Tailor's tape measure - 6 feet Digital camera & have a witness! - should be fishing with a buddy anyway Mike |
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