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  1. 08-08-08 #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shamwari View Post
    Flippen H@ll...for sure, cannot wait..

    I remember back in 2001, I tied my first fly. It was blue dragonfly immitation - very basic! (as most of my flies still are...)

    I caught a rainbow on it up near Dullies, and I was over the moon. I couldn't believe it actually worked I still have that fly somewhere in my fishing cupboard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GrahamS View Post
    I remember back in 2001, I tied my first fly. It was blue dragonfly immitation - very basic! (as most of my flies still are...)

    I caught a rainbow on it up near Dullies, and I was over the moon. I couldn't believe it actually worked I still have that fly somewhere in my fishing cupboard.
    That just makes it so worth it...even if the fly does not resemble anything but a green pimple on an elephants arse...you still managed to catch a fish...(not referring to your fly Graham)
    Bubble, Bubble, Bubble and Squeak...I think this mixture is too weak!!!???" (Wrex Tarr)
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    Oh...I know it is not important...but I just checked...304 posts...I am now STEELHEAD....le le le le le le le le
    Bubble, Bubble, Bubble and Squeak...I think this mixture is too weak!!!???" (Wrex Tarr)
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    Congrats! And good luck on the first fly!
    Looking forward to seeing the SbS...
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    Will be fun to put it on the site
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    Dear Shammers, as the guys say, first fish on your own tied fly is something to be savoured for the balance of your life.

    Treasure the moment!

    I remember mine, many yonks ago, and the memory of it gives me more satisfaction than would any 100lb tarpon or 100 yellows caught within five minutes..
    The more you know, the less you need (Aboriginal Australian proverb)

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    There are two great moments in you tying career you will experience, your first fish on your own fly, and your son's first fish on a fly that you taught him to tie himself. The second is better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
    There are two great moments in you tying career you will experience, your first fish on your own fly, and your son's first fish on a fly that you taught him to tie himself. The second is better.
    So, Andre, when will these two moments happen to you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Korrie View Post
    So, Andre, when will these two moments happen to you?
    I will tell you if you promise not to fall off the boat again tommorrow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
    I will tell you if you promise not to fall off the boat again tommorrow.
    Remember, I might not sacrifice myself this time, I will take you with. Then we will be seeing who is laughing,
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