Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

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Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Boarmountain » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:23 am

Tied up some spey flies to try in Sitka

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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by jcwillow777 » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:51 am

Hope you have great weather and an awesome time! 😉
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Sat Jul 02, 2022 5:03 pm

Good luck, Bud. Those are some beauties. Pink is the color. Dolly Lama flies in pink were a killer on the Kenai last fall. Silvers and Rainbows were all over them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNI_uSM7jZ0
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Partsman » Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:32 pm

Very nice flies, I hope you have a great time. Be sure to take lots of pics.
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Roadkill » Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:34 pm

8-) flies, what are you swinging them with?
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Boarmountain » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:12 pm

Roadkill wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:34 pm 8-) flies, what are you swinging them with?
I made a 7wt bamboo rod for this trip. It's not a spey rod, but I'll still be swinging them.
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by Roadkill » Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:50 pm

Boarmountain wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:12 pm
Roadkill wrote: ↑Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:34 pm 8-) flies, what are you swinging them with?
I made a 7wt bamboo rod for this trip. It's not a spey rod, but I'll still be swinging them.
I have 9'6" 7 Wt. Hardy Smuggler that would be perfect for this kind of trip (someday ;)).

Tight lines!!

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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:22 pm

Mike,
Each one is absolutely stunning! I am in love with these beauties! Are you sure you want to fish these? I think you should frame these and stop along the way and buy a few local favorites to fish! Your work is amazing! I hope you continue to tie after your return from "Dream Land"! Please take lots of pictures at every moment that you can! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents at the vice!
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Re: Getting ready for my trip to Alaska

Post by letumgo » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:09 pm

Whoa! Those are all gorgeous flies. Please take lots of pictures on your trip to share with us later. I’m excited for you. Sooo cool!
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