Comments on: I get 5% more distance, and 35% less fingertip – not a fair trade http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/ Fly fishing and fly tying for anything that bites Mon, 21 May 2012 15:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Scientific Angler's Mastery Textured fly lines reviewed | Singlebarbed http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-7075 Scientific Angler's Mastery Textured fly lines reviewed | Singlebarbed Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:49:31 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-7075 [...] are sound, Scientific Anglers may have opted to release this less abrasive flavor in light of some painful Sharkskin feedback. Manufacturers rarely cede ground on their brainchildren and give every conceivable rationale to [...] [...] are sound, Scientific Anglers may have opted to release this less abrasive flavor in light of some painful Sharkskin feedback. Manufacturers rarely cede ground on their brainchildren and give every conceivable rationale to [...]

]]> By: I don't "get" reels-to be perfectly honest - Page 2 - The North American Fly Fishing Forum http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 I don't "get" reels-to be perfectly honest - Page 2 - The North American Fly Fishing Forum Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:10:36 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-1141 [...] Originally Posted by FlyRichardFly LOL! thanks for the tip. But I do like to show off! That's the only reason I spent the bucks for the Sharkskin! Maybe I could get a nice set of gloves with "Orvis" in big letters so everyone could see. All kidding aside........ maybe I was a little harsh in my previous post, sorry, but I just won't buy the cheap tackle anymore! If I think something is better, and it will make my fishing experience better, then I'll spend a couple more bucks to get it. Rick Hi Rick, I both violently oppose what you say and totally agree. If you are fishing for resident trout under 20 inches a $89 orvis barstock reel is more than enough. Heck, a okuma sierra is more than enough. I have caught 20 inch spring run steelhead on a 4 weight rod with a basically no drag on a size 20 dry. But that was a spring run fish in a slow moving hole. Just upstream in the winter a 6 or 7 pound winter run steelhead broke my 7 weight spey on the take!! I guess I am somewhat vocal on people THINKING they need to spend $400 on a trout reel. The hook and the line, their are tons of reasons to get the best. As far as line, shooting out of your guides to increase cast distance, ride high on the water, easily mend, the sharkskin actually has them all. I know, I have several sharkskins. They beat the competition in every area. The only problem is when you go out and cat 5-10 fish in the 12-20 inch range, or god forbid you catch salmon , your hands are going to need serious medical attention. But this poster raises a good point, buying a sharkskin will increase your casting distance much more for $100 than using a $700 rod instead of a $250 rod. And it mends better, roll casts better, stays on top of the water better (doesnt sink). It just f***s the sh** out of your fingers. I did a search on this after my post and found this from singlebarbed: I get 5% more distance, and 35% less fingertip - not a fair trade : Singlebarbed [...] [...] Originally Posted by FlyRichardFly LOL! thanks for the tip. But I do like to show off! That’s the only reason I spent the bucks for the Sharkskin! Maybe I could get a nice set of gloves with "Orvis" in big letters so everyone could see. All kidding aside…….. maybe I was a little harsh in my previous post, sorry, but I just won’t buy the cheap tackle anymore! If I think something is better, and it will make my fishing experience better, then I’ll spend a couple more bucks to get it. Rick Hi Rick, I both violently oppose what you say and totally agree. If you are fishing for resident trout under 20 inches a $89 orvis barstock reel is more than enough. Heck, a okuma sierra is more than enough. I have caught 20 inch spring run steelhead on a 4 weight rod with a basically no drag on a size 20 dry. But that was a spring run fish in a slow moving hole. Just upstream in the winter a 6 or 7 pound winter run steelhead broke my 7 weight spey on the take!! I guess I am somewhat vocal on people THINKING they need to spend $400 on a trout reel. The hook and the line, their are tons of reasons to get the best. As far as line, shooting out of your guides to increase cast distance, ride high on the water, easily mend, the sharkskin actually has them all. I know, I have several sharkskins. They beat the competition in every area. The only problem is when you go out and cat 5-10 fish in the 12-20 inch range, or god forbid you catch salmon , your hands are going to need serious medical attention. But this poster raises a good point, buying a sharkskin will increase your casting distance much more for $100 than using a $700 rod instead of a $250 rod. And it mends better, roll casts better, stays on top of the water better (doesnt sink). It just f***s the sh** out of your fingers. I did a search on this after my post and found this from singlebarbed: I get 5% more distance, and 35% less fingertip – not a fair trade : Singlebarbed [...]

]]> By: Marshall http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-383 Marshall Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:54:27 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-383 11/19 Thanks for the tip on the Sharkskin. Good idea - so far it appears a bad implementation. Maybe smaller bumps would be better. At this time, I'll save my money for a new RIO nymph line. Marshall <a href="http://www.fly-fishing-colorado.com/" rel="nofollow">fly fishing colorado</a> 11/19

Thanks for the tip on the Sharkskin. Good idea – so far it appears a bad implementation. Maybe smaller bumps would be better.

At this time, I’ll save my money for a new RIO nymph line.

Marshall
fly fishing colorado

]]> By: KBarton10 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-379 KBarton10 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:51:11 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-379 No question gloves are needed - this was the result from a light 5 weight, mostly "fling it n' swing it" style. No question gloves are needed – this was the result from a light 5 weight, mostly “fling it n’ swing it” style.

]]> By: Wallace http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Wallace Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:46:22 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-378 Yipes. Imagine how deep that groove would have be if you had been fishing the salt. Heck I'll tell ya, probly would have sawed the tip right off. WT Yipes. Imagine how deep that groove would have be if you had been fishing the salt.
Heck I’ll tell ya, probly would have sawed the tip right off.
WT

]]> By: KBarton10 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-374 KBarton10 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:07:02 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-374 The shadowy figure on the grassy knoll, I was 5 at the time, likely I sprayed the entourage nicely with my cap pistol. The shadowy figure on the grassy knoll, I was 5 at the time, likely I sprayed the entourage nicely with my cap pistol.

]]> By: overmywaders http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-372 overmywaders Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:54:15 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-372 I'd know that fingerprint anywhere... It was the second's shooter's print from the JFK assassination. I’d know that fingerprint anywhere… It was the second’s shooter’s print from the JFK assassination.

]]> By: Balance restored to the Universe, Pebble finished fly line available : Singlebarbed http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Balance restored to the Universe, Pebble finished fly line available : Singlebarbed Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:25:39 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/2007/11/12/i-get-5-more-distance-and-35-less-fingertip-not-a-fair-trade/#comment-369 [...] Update: This line is rough on the stripping finger. A sustained 6-7 hour nymph outing can produce vi... [...] [...] Update: This line is rough on the stripping finger. A sustained 6-7 hour nymph outing can produce vi… [...]

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