Terry Dodge Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I have not sat down to tie since my eye surgery 5 years ago. I have been seeing a lot of flies using foam as the main ingredient. In past years I have played around with ear plugs trying to come up with a good recipe, only to have failed because i didn't much care for whatever the heck it was I came up with. I examined the way a farm hopper was tied that was given to me to try, and then it hit me. I think it's a winner. It's a simple tie and I'm sure there's much I can do to improve on it. This is what I came up with..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtroester Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 terry, I think that looks good. I would add some rubber legs. timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 terry, I think that looks good. I would add some rubber legs. timothy Garbage bag ties or colored pipe cleaners will take care of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I also refurbished my Gramp's old 1948 Ocean Cite #35 fly reel. It's taken me a while but I got it done. Turned out pretty good. Here's a bit of history on it (needs to be updated) > http://duckdodge62.wixsite.com/tdsmh/single-post/2015/12/06/OC-35-Grampas-Reel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Nice popper, show us some Kishy fishies that are fooled by it. Neat reel and what make it cool is that it has been passed down thru the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 OC made nice reels although heavy by modern standards. Perfect to balance a fiberglass rod & the outfit will be durable. Definitely try fishing your Gramps reel I think you will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 OC made nice reels although heavy by modern standards. Perfect to balance a fiberglass rod & the outfit will be durable. Definitely try fishing your Gramps reel I think you will like it. I have paired with a 5wt. Cabela's 3 piece fiberglass rod I won at the Blowout this year. I do plan to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Rod & reel look nice together. Hope the hopper is a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I like the froggy look of the popper. It might also pass as a dragon fly. I might have to ask your permission to imitate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wright Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Nice looking foam bug, Terry. I hope it will hunt up a Brutus for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben K. Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 I have paired with a 5wt. Cabela's 3 piece fiberglass rod I won at the Blowout this year. I do plan to use it. Was it a CGR? those are fun rods, they should match up perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 It is a CGR and funny you should mention that. I seem to have a problem. When I first tried to put the rod together each section was very tight and would not butt up to each other. I then lubed with petroleum gel and the first section slid on and off smoothly. The top section not so much. The top section is about 1/4" from butting up and now will not pull off. I have tried everything and can not budge it. Any ideas of what I should do? I've thought of using it carefully for a bit to see if it would work itself loose but don't want to break it. The fact being that I won it at the Blowout I am unsure if I can exchange it at Cabela's for another? I have yet to use it and am leery of doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben K. Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 The spigot ferrules on CGR's are not supposed to butt up to each other, they leave space. It looks a little funky but they function perfectly fine and supposedly it helps them as they wear over time. http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-tips-technique/dealing-with-stuck-ferrules-the-right-way/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 WOW! Thanks. I'll let you know if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Many cane rods are like that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtroester Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 well, I suggest keeping the clean and clear of grit. when you knurl the female on you nose or use oil, these will attract dirt, dust and grit. I will use the wax from a dripless candle and wipe off with a clean cloth. generally a stuck ferrule is a dirty ferrule. now iam am experienced with bamboo and nickle/silver ferrules but I assume those spigots are the same. if you have a stuck ferrule sometimes they will loosen up in a change or emp or humidity. sometimes if you can take the home and stand them in the corner for a day they will separate easier. to separate the ferrule should be tugged straight apart. often when one guy strains to separate the parts they put a slight flex in the rod which makes the ferrule tighter so the two person tug is a good method. don't pull off the snake guides or twist the rod. best tip: keep the ferrule clean. if the rod is so tight the ferrule will not seat, let's say 1/4", you risk damaging the rod. timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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