RangerBob Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) Presenter: Greg Scratchley Topic: Furled Leaders http://www.flyangler.ca/index.php?option=c...id=45&Itemid=31 Comment: Greg will show us the how, when, why and where of furled leaders. He will demonstrate how they are constructed and how to connect them to your fly line. You can read Greg's article about Furled Leaders on Flyangler.ca. This will be a meeting you don't want to miss. Perhaps we can get a casting demo too. Following this, a pattern demonstration to boot! Pattern: Trico Spent Wing FlyThread: Olive 8/0 – 14/0Hooks: #16 to #28 Light wire dry flyTails: Olive or black MicrofibettsWings: White AntronComment: Greg will follow the leader demonstration with afly tying one of a common spinner pattern Edited February 27, 2006 by RangerBob Quote
DennisS Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry I miss the meeting really wanted to see the making of a fuled leading. I'm coming down with that dam cold . I've done will all winter stayed home drank Neocitron. I was going to tie but had no energy. Tight Lines Always Dennis S Quote
RangerBob Posted March 23, 2006 Author Posted March 23, 2006 You missed a good one Dennis. Greg... well done presentation! Poopy, my camcorder battery ran out about half way through it though. Anyways, It seemed like there was enough interest in the meeting afterwards that we'd like to do a workshop on this. Build some boards and get further hands on instruction - I for one - am one of those folks. Dave and Greg seem to have a good handle on how to make these things so they can be our guides. Whom all else is interested in a one day workshop on building and learning to use these? Quote
DennisS Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Sounds good to me. Count me in Tight Lines Always Dennis S. Quote
Pauline Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Yup ... would be in for this too.. (or should I say - Frank will be - Ha Ha) Greg - Great presentation from beginning to end - Was interesting and very neat to actually see the process. Much easier to learn that way. And also the explanation on why you would want to use this. GREAT JOB!!!!! Pauline Quote
vince Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Scratch Great job last night on the furled leaders dude - super presentation. RangerBob - count me in on the learning part - sounds good. Vince Quote
SnoWolf Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Read the article a while ago and have been thinkin bout it since. Now after watching Scratch's fabulose demo last night there is no way I could miss a board biulding day. Damb work better cooperate (sunday would be best for me). So if work dont get in the way --Count me in!!! Quote
albertabowhunter Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 I'd be interested..... Can we do it befor April 11, When I leave to BC to fishing??? p-p-p-please? I wasnt too interested in furled leaders, until I saw how they were made...and what they looked like.... NOw I want to try some... I still have some Q's about them, but they can wait for a bit.... I'll ask later.... must sleep soon, after the meeting I went to the Power plant... A friends band was playing there. They didnt get started until about 12:00 pm, and I didnt get to bed until about 2:30a.m....zzzzzzzzz.... It was their last performance here for awhile. They move to Toronto, on Monday, 'cause thats where there Management company is based out of and stuff..... later, Richard OBTW Greg, Good job on the presentation... Quote
RangerBob Posted March 24, 2006 Author Posted March 24, 2006 A few pics here of the demonstration. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rangerbob/117032899/ I haven't had a chance to check out or convert what video I got.. but will send it yer way Scratch when I can. Quote
Doug C Posted March 24, 2006 Posted March 24, 2006 Hey ABH, where are you going fishing in BC? I have the same week off in April but I was planning on spending it down south on the Crow and maybe the Lower Oldman for some Bull's. Bullshead opens April 1st so I was going to give that a day or two as well. Quote
Scratch Posted March 24, 2006 Posted March 24, 2006 Thanks all... I had a really good time! I was a little worried that it might be dry - but a friend of a friend told me recently - "If you're interested, you'll be interesting". Be passionate - things will be fine... Glad everyone enjoyed it! If we can work something - I'd be happy to do a whole night on building / rigging and furling. ABH - I'm sure we can work something out for ya before your trip. G Quote
jjtopspin Posted March 24, 2006 Posted March 24, 2006 Good job Greg. I can give you a hand if a workshop is being planned. Joe Quote
Terry H Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 RB, how could you have survived this long in live without a cordless drill !! In fact, like fly rods, one cordless drill is never enough -- I've got 3 of em. Terry Quote
albertabowhunter Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 3 cordles drills my self....1 is a piece of though. Anyway... Scratch, that would be cool.... thanx How about we use one of the pool tables and the runway after a meeting! Quote
RangerBob Posted March 26, 2006 Author Posted March 26, 2006 (edited) RB, how could you have survived this long in live without a cordless drill !! In fact, like fly rods, one cordless drill is never enough -- I've got 3 of em. TerryI've had one fer years, but the battery was toast. Then wife bought me a corded one ahile back. So... making holes hasn't been a problem when I've needed to. Would really suck to make furled leaders without a cordless drill... I envisioned all kinds of extra danger in that process... so broke down and got a new one. PS - Cajun tire has one on for sale now... $21.99. DOH! http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/pro...fromSearch=true Edited March 26, 2006 by RangerBob Quote
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