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Thread: What are some of the biggest things to come along in fly fishing world?

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    Default What are some of the biggest things to come along in fly fishing world?

    Some of the biggest things to come along in fly fishing in the past decades are:

    Graphite fly rods

    Breathable waders and raincoats

    Lifetime warranty of fly rods

    Indicators/bobbers

    Stripers on a fly

    Spey/Two handed fishing............it is huge.



    What else?
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    I would say the expansion of species specific gear. The rods, lines, and flies used for specific species of fish had made it easier to fish for them.

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    Oh yeah, and forums too!

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    I would say the internet in general. From shopping to educational videos to (for better or worse) where to go to connecting with others around the world that share your passion (for me, knowing there are others who love chasing carp and dry lining steelhead, for example), it has changed everything. It’s not all good, but not all bad either. I wish there were a few more videos on etiquette and ethics, but those that need it probably wouldn’t watch...

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    Bill,
    Here's my two cents: 4-piece rods.
    I think that revolutionized fly-fishing
    travel.
    Stay safe and best to all,
    Larry S
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    Yes, the Internet, the PC, the Smart Phone, Forums and especially YouTube.

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    50 years ago we all had only 2 piece tubular hollow fiberglass fly rods that we loved and enjoyed.

    Then some had a 3 or 4 or 5 piece fiberglass "pack rod" that was clunky and only used for back packing.

    Today many fly rods only come in 4 piece.
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike borba View Post
    I would say the expansion of species specific gear. The rods, lines, and flies used for specific species of fish had made it easier to fish for them.
    Good one Mike....we have lots of specialty rods and lines and flies now.
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

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    Default Spey lines

    Skagit heads , triple density lines .

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    New (synthetic) fly-tying materials.
    TroutSource.com
    we deliver the river

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    Quote Originally Posted by Troutsource View Post
    New (synthetic) fly-tying materials.
    Excellent TS......

    In the 1970s when I started working in the sporing goods business almost all the tying materials were natural.

    Back then we didn't even have blended natural fur dubbing........we sold those little coffee bean grinders to blend fur.

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    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

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