Chasing rainbows in a small stream
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I got time unexpectedly on Sunday and was wondering if I could go fishing or not. It was fine weather like summer sunshine, and I thought it will be tough fishing in the daytime. I arrived the small stream around 2 PM, where I once caught a nice Yamame fish.
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Lake Chuzenji – Blowin’ in the strong wind
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I knew it will be a windy day, but it was the only chance I could fish the Lake Chuzenji on weekday. It was very very windy.
Yes, there were little people out there. I could fish any where I wanted to. After I checked 6 spots, I felt a small take. I cast type 3/4... Read More
Big dry fly fishing in Hokkaido
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I visited Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan, to host fly fishing schools. I met about 60 students in three days, which was truly fun. Then I had a chance to fish a small stream for two days. I was wondering which rod to use because Hokkaido has a wide variety of fish.
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How to tie Shimazaki’s Marshmallow Body Flies
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You might not yet heard about Marshmallow Flies, that was first published years ago by Ken Shimazaki. It is a very effective and simple technique making a voluminous body. The fly is, off course, very very effective. Now we got a special tying material.
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Japanese Hucho (Taimen) Fishing in Hokkaido
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I went fishing to the Lake Syumarinai, Hokkaido, on May 27th to 29th, for Hucho. I wish I could visit there earlier, but I couldn't take days off until this opportunity. I was worried it was too late, but fortunately the water was getting clearer after a turbidity for some days.&nb... Read More
Harrop’s Flies tied on TMC226BL
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The legendary fly tyer and fisherman Rene' Harrop in Idaho has been a big supporter of our TMC206BL. We had been discussing the idea of a heavier version of the hook for years. Finally, we got it!!! We believe many other TMC206BL fans were awaiting, too. Great hook f... Read More
Flue Remover – An easier way of stripping the peacock herl
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There are some ways to strip the peacock herls. You might have tried to waxing, dry-shaking, erasers, and so on.... The Flue Remover makes it an easy task.
1. Apply small amount and spread on to the entire peacock herl.
2. Stroke and remove th... Read More