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Thread: Best Tip 2009

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    Thumbs up Best Tip 2009

    I think Byron touched on it briefly the other day so I thought of starting a fresh "best tip" for 09.

    Mine thus far is instead of using amadou dryers for drying your cdc flies is to use a normal car chamois cut to size.

    One sqeeze and your fly is ready to go again.I think I paid R30 odd from builders,didn't want to disturb suzie's amenities.

    Another tip is to keep the chamois in a zip loc bag or "bank sakkie".It keeps the chamois moist,maybe one dip in the mighty vaal later on will sort u out till end of business.

    Thanks again Lampies

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    Using a koki to change the colour of white Griffiths Sheer thread....

    I urgently needed some very thin, yellow thread.

    Thanks to Craig (Netbooks / Stream-X)
    Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery element are made for wise men to contemplate, and for fools to pass by without consideration - Izaak Walton

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    Always ask for discount
    I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed; and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.
    James Boswell.


    [T]his planet is covered with sordid men who demand that he who spends time fishing shall show returns in fish. ~Leonidas Hubbard, Jr.

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    Always show your student card for your 5% discount - and for the older guys on the forum - your pensioners card!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dizzy View Post
    Using a needle from a sewing machine and zap a gap to join fly line and leader. Knotless connection that is super strong!
    Locktite!!

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    buy your scissors, artery forceps etc from a surgical supply shop - far better quality than any FF outlet and usually far cheaper as well!
    I always wanted to be somebody,but now I realize I should have been more specific.
    Alcohol is the anaesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. GBS

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    Where would one find a sugical supply shop in the city of mothers?
    Pray do tell.
    Peter

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    Let's keep it real..

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    I didn't get any tips out of 2009...I know everything already......

    Just kidding. The best i got, was from Darryl, and it is the Davey knot, or figure of eight knot. This is an absolute must, for tying on any flies on droppers. frikkin brilliant i tell you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buf Aloe View Post
    Where would one find a sugical supply shop in the city of mothers?
    Pray do tell.
    Ysterplaat Medical Supplies or Be-Safe Paramedical
    Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery element are made for wise men to contemplate, and for fools to pass by without consideration - Izaak Walton

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buf Aloe View Post
    Where would one find a sugical supply shop in the city of mothers?
    Pray do tell.
    I will get some more addresses from my son (he's a consultant surgeon) - there was one in Observatory - not sure if it is still there
    I always wanted to be somebody,but now I realize I should have been more specific.
    Alcohol is the anaesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. GBS

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