The Last New Thing

Today I was looking for info on a discontinued reel (Lamson DCA). I
went upstatirs to my closet and poked through what Jacci calls my
"cardboard library". I've got fly fishing magazines and catalogues in
there dating back to the late 70s. I was soon sitting on the bed and
flipping through their pages. One thing that became very noticeable in
a very short time is how little has changed in our sport in the last
20 years. 20 years ago the reels looked pretty much the same as did
the rods. Most were produced by the same companies. The only two
things that I can think of that are somewhat innovative (i.e. not in
the pages of those old mags) are CDC flies and Large Arbor reels.


Can anyone think of anything else?


g.c.


Who still didn't find anything about the DCAs, like what kind of drag
they have, quality, etc.

George Cleveland wrote:
Today I was looking for info on a discontinued reel (Lamson DCA). I
went upstatirs to my closet and poked through what Jacci calls my
"cardboard library". I've got fly fishing magazines and catalogues in
there dating back to the late 70s. I was soon sitting on the bed and
flipping through their pages. One thing that became very noticeable in
a very short time is how little has changed in our sport in the last
20 years. 20 years ago the reels looked pretty much the same as did
the rods. Most were produced by the same companies. The only two
things that I can think of that are somewhat innovative (i.e. not in
the pages of those old mags) are CDC flies and Large Arbor reels.


Can anyone think of anything else?

Seems like we've got a specialty fly line for everything
nowadays. Bass taper, steelhead taper, bluegill on every
odd Tuesday taper, etc. etc. Used to be just WF & DT.

Then there's fluorocarbon and the only one of all of the
above that's an actual improvement, IMNSHO, Frog Fanny.

--
Ken Fortenberry

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George Cleveland wrote:

Today I was looking for info on a discontinued reel (Lamson DCA). I
went upstatirs to my closet and poked through what Jacci calls my
"cardboard library". I've got fly fishing magazines and catalogues in
there dating back to the late 70s. I was soon sitting on the bed and
flipping through their pages. One thing that became very noticeable in
a very short time is how little has changed in our sport in the last
20 years. 20 years ago the reels looked pretty much the same as did
the rods. Most were produced by the same companies. The only two
things that I can think of that are somewhat innovative (i.e. not in
the pages of those old mags) are CDC flies and Large Arbor reels.


Can anyone think of anything else?


g.c.


Who still didn't find anything about the DCAs, like what kind of drag
they have, quality, etc.

If we're to step out into the accessories I'd have to say quality
breathable waders have made big difference for the fishing I do. Maybe
they're older than 20 years but my intro to them was more recent.
Allen

George Cleveland wrote:

Can anyone think of anything else?


g.c.

A few changes I like:

better hooks, genetic hackle and stronger tippet.


A few I'm not so crazy about:

more crowded waters, foam flies and yarn indicators

Willi

Allen wrote:


If we're to step out into the accessories I'd have to say quality
breathable waders have made big difference for the fishing I do. Maybe
they're older than 20 years but my intro to them was more recent.
Allen

I forgot that one and I completely agree!

Willi

On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:24:15 -0700, Willi wrote:

Allen wrote:


If we're to step out into the accessories I'd have to say quality
breathable waders have made big difference for the fishing I do. Maybe
they're older than 20 years but my intro to them was more recent.
Allen

I forgot that one and I completely agree!

Willi



Me too. Although I have to claim ignorance on breathables as I make do
with my old Fly Tech nylon lightweights. Other people I know hate that
type of wader since they claim they cook in their own sweat while
wearing them. In may be a genetic thing. My paternal grandmother
always claimed that she never sweated at all. (And my mother pointed
out, out of earshot of my father and his mom, that the only other
animal that doesn't sweat is a pig).


g.c.

On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:46:47 -0600, George Cleveland
wrote:

Can anyone think of anything else?


wading boots are less like bricks and tippet material is much better.
Hackle is outstanding. Fly boxes have improved as has the selection of
flies, I mean, one can choose, online no less, from of over 185
flies, just for the Madison... the mind boggles :-)


Harry Mason
www.Troutflies.com

How long have rotary vices been around?

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
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Today I was looking for info on a discontinued reel (Lamson DCA). I
went upstatirs to my closet and poked through what Jacci calls my
"cardboard library". I've got fly fishing magazines and catalogues in
there dating back to the late 70s. I was soon sitting on the bed and
flipping through their pages. One thing that became very noticeable in
a very short time is how little has changed in our sport in the last
20 years. 20 years ago the reels looked pretty much the same as did
the rods. Most were produced by the same companies. The only two
things that I can think of that are somewhat innovative (i.e. not in
the pages of those old mags) are CDC flies and Large Arbor reels.


Can anyone think of anything else?


g.c.


Who still didn't find anything about the DCAs, like what kind of drag
they have, quality, etc.

B J Conner wrote:
How long have rotary vices been around?

Well, not as long as this one, anyway:

http://tinyurl.com/3rb3r



JR
-who has two vises, one of which has a "full rotary" feature he never uses
(old dogs and all, I guess.......)

"JR" wrote in message
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B J Conner wrote:
How long have rotary vices been around?

Well, not as long as this one, anyway:

http://tinyurl.com/3rb3r



JR
-who has two vises, one of which has a "full rotary" feature he never uses
(old dogs and all, I guess.......)

That's like the vice I'm using. I may have to sell mine if he get's a lot
for it.
Rotory vices..hmmm ...reminds me of the sea stories I've heard from Hong
Kong.