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Strike Putty?
Beginner question #12,318:
So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? |
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Doug Kanter wrote:
....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? Count my vote as "laughs loudly". ;-) -- Ken Fortenberry |
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"Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? It works OK but is not as good as a strike indicator. I have used used Loons "Bio-strike", http://www.worleybuggerflyco.com/flo.../biostrike.htm and it is OK as long as you only use small pieces. These are better; http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/indicators/ although I donīt use indicators very often at all. TL MC |
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"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
m... Doug Kanter wrote: ....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? Count my vote as "laughs loudly". ;-) OK. I asked because in my first week of fly fishing, I suspect I may be distracted by many yards of fly line down the back of my shirt, etc. So far, the first 24 hours of casting practice have been.....interesting. And, classes don't begin for another week. |
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"Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP , etc. So far, the first 24 hours of casting practice have been.....interesting. And, classes don't begin for another week. Classes open all the time here; http://www.sexyloops.com/beginners/index.shtml TL MC |
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"Mike Connor" wrote in message
... "Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP , etc. So far, the first 24 hours of casting practice have been.....interesting. And, classes don't begin for another week. Classes open all the time here; http://www.sexyloops.com/beginners/index.shtml TL MC Why is that woman wearing clothes? |
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this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when
they see it being used? It's OK, but will leave a rtesidue on the leader depending on temperature. Lou T |
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Im not sure how well that works. Personally Im using either yarn indicators (unless it very windy), or preferrably the Pop Tops. The latter have the advantage of helping me determine wether or not I have drag free drift. I've had bad experiences with a number of the twist-on indicators. One brand had a tendency to split easly and once I had to discard about 50% of a batch even before using them. Doug Kanter wrote: Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? |
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"Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP Classes open all the time here; http://www.sexyloops.com/beginners/index.shtml TL MC Why is that woman wearing clothes? Are you a Ferengi? TL MC |
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"Mike Connor" wrote in message ... "Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Why is that woman wearing clothes? Are you a Ferengi? Rule #4. A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen. True True, JT |
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My experience is similar to that already mentioned. If you don't need a
lare piece, ie you have a small weight and unweighted fly, it works pretty good. However if you're fishing with a lot of weight, and you need a large piece to float it, it usually comes off when you cast. "Svend Tang-Petersen" wrote in message ... Im not sure how well that works. Personally Im using either yarn indicators (unless it very windy), or preferrably the Pop Tops. The latter have the advantage of helping me determine wether or not I have drag free drift. I've had bad experiences with a number of the twist-on indicators. One brand had a tendency to split easly and once I had to discard about 50% of a batch even before using them. Doug Kanter wrote: Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.659 / Virus Database: 423 - Release Date: 4/16/2004 |
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The only times I've found strike putty to be useful in when I'm fishing
emergers just under the surface, or very small dry flies that I can't see. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. |
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... TL MC Why is that woman wearing clothes? It must be another one of those bizarre dreams..... Danl |
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Not necessarily. Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, Yes. or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? Yes. Wolfgang it really shouldn't be this easy. |
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"Jeff Taylor" wrote in message ... Rule #4. A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen. True True, It ain't as bad as it sounds........both problems are easily solved. Wolfgang |
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
... Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. [snip] Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? I find it quite useful for those times where I want to have some sort of visual reference of my leader without having a float attached. a little dab on the leader is highly visible, and I use it frequently when I'm fishing emergers or wets just below the surface or when I am fishing a dry fly smaller than a #22 and sometimes when I'm high stick nymphing as an added aide. |
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"bruiser" wrote in message
... I have the bio strike and use it in the same situations. It's nice because a tiny speck of it on your leader is pretty visible, even when it's underwater. It could be mistaken for Power Bait though. Make sure and keep it in the original container if you're fishing a "no bait" stream :-) bruce h The Power Bait is great on crackers. Kids love the bright color. |
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"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. [snip] Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? I find it quite useful for those times where I want to have some sort of visual reference of my leader without having a float attached. a little dab on the leader is highly visible, and I use it frequently when I'm fishing emergers or wets just below the surface or when I am fishing a dry fly smaller than a #22 and sometimes when I'm high stick nymphing as an added aide. Never mind. Now I have ANOTHER problem: My significant other has decided two things. First, she's been looking for a hobby, and she thinks fly tying could be the Next Big Thing. And second, she thinks the colors of the ones in the store were not exciting enough. She's from Puerto Rico. I can see it coming now: A box full of 12" long "flies" made from bright green parrot feathers. Later: "Oh yeeeeeeeeah....these'll work great. For marlin". :-) |
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I have the bio strike and use it in the same situations. It's nice because
a tiny speck of it on your leader is pretty visible, even when it's underwater. It could be mistaken for Power Bait though. Make sure and keep it in the original container if you're fishing a "no bait" stream :-) bruce h |
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On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 23:23:18 +0200, "Mike Connor"
wrote: "Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP Classes open all the time here; http://www.sexyloops.com/beginners/index.shtml TL MC Why is that woman wearing clothes? Are you a Ferengi? TL MC LOL. I never would have guessed you as a Trekkie...er... Trekker, Mike. g.c. |
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On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 03:40:36 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote: "Wayne Knight" wrote in message ... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. [snip] Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? I find it quite useful for those times where I want to have some sort of visual reference of my leader without having a float attached. a little dab on the leader is highly visible, and I use it frequently when I'm fishing emergers or wets just below the surface or when I am fishing a dry fly smaller than a #22 and sometimes when I'm high stick nymphing as an added aide. Never mind. Now I have ANOTHER problem: My significant other has decided two things. First, she's been looking for a hobby, and she thinks fly tying could be the Next Big Thing. And second, she thinks the colors of the ones in the store were not exciting enough. She's from Puerto Rico. I can see it coming now: A box full of 12" long "flies" made from bright green parrot feathers. Later: "Oh yeeeeeeeeah....these'll work great. For marlin". :-) Au contraire, amigo. A very good fisher I know uses blue parrot feathers for the wing cases on many of his nymphs. g.c. Who resisted hijacking this thread by opining that no one knows how a trout perceives colors anyway. |
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"George Cleveland" wrote in message ... Never mind. Now I have ANOTHER problem: My significant other has decided two things. First, she's been looking for a hobby, and she thinks fly tying could be the Next Big Thing. And second, she thinks the colors of the ones in the store were not exciting enough. She's from Puerto Rico. I can see it coming now: A box full of 12" long "flies" made from bright green parrot feathers. Later: "Oh yeeeeeeeeah....these'll work great. For marlin". :-) Au contraire, amigo. A very good fisher I know uses blue parrot feathers for the wing cases on many of his nymphs. g.c. Maybe I can use the 12" long flies at hat decorations. |
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"George Cleveland" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP Why is that woman wearing clothes? Are you a Ferengi? TL MC LOL. I never would have guessed you as a Trekkie...er... Trekker, Mike. g.c. Yep, been a fan for years. TL MC |
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"Doug Kanter" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... SNIP Maybe I can use the 12" long flies at hat decorations. Or even at pant adornments. TL MC |
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"Willi" wrote in message
... //snip// I carry it but don't use it much. I use a smear of it on the tippet or leader knots to help locate a small dry under harsh lighting or when I'm drifting an emerger or soft hackle just under the surface. I serves as a visual indicator but isn't a bobber like other indicators. Same here. Seems to depend on temperature. The putty-type indicators work better in warm weather than in cold. In really cold weather you damned near need a coal chisel to get the putty out of the container. Also, as has been pointed out elsewhere, it can leave a sticky residue on the line. It can be useful when you need to make a point on the line a little more visible, but I like yarn. Make a loop in the line, insert a little piece of colored yarn, and you have a very good indicator. Bob |
Strike Putty?
Doug Kanter wrote:
Beginner question #12,318: So far, two books I'm reading on fly fishing do NOT mention strike putty. But, Orvis sells it, so it MUST be worth having, right? :-) Seriously....is this stuff ever really useful, or do other fishermen laugh quietly when they see it being used? I use the putty maily in VERY slow streams. There is a spring creek near me that I use the putty in. You can make the indicator very small so as not to spook the fish, and it doesn't take much to float the wee flies I generally use there. Pete Collin |
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I use it when fishing a weighted nymph for grayling. I'd find it hard to spot some delicate takes in low winter light without it. :L -- Remover the rock from the email address |
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