tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post7851450384060831768..comments2023-09-22T09:32:44.977+01:00Comments on River Fly Box: Dave Wiltshirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434372100542468850noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-34453456979850657122010-08-11T10:43:06.239+01:002010-08-11T10:43:06.239+01:00Lovely post that Dave, and the shuttlecock is inde...Lovely post that Dave, and the shuttlecock is indeed a fantastic pattern...as good for trout as it is for grayling.<br /><br />As always mate, fantastic tying! Keep up the good work.<br /><br />GarethGareth Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214159556233122185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-27669070910782659722010-08-09T22:09:22.391+01:002010-08-09T22:09:22.391+01:00Absolutely! I still employ the shorter 6 - 7' ...Absolutely! I still employ the shorter 6 - 7' rods when the tree coverage forces me to wade, but when I can, I like the extra control of the longer rod. If I'm wading but there's the room, on larger rivers, the control of the longer rod comes into play again.<br /><br />I am yet to try Tenkara-style. Although it clearly has its advantages.<br /><br />~DaveDave Wiltshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434372100542468850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-55288217377080129102010-08-09T19:22:53.880+01:002010-08-09T19:22:53.880+01:00You mention your 10ft fly rod - i have been fly fi...You mention your 10ft fly rod - i have been fly fishing "japanese" style with a 12ft tenkara rod in tiny creeks here in Colorado, some with heavy brush and tree cover. I had my doubts at first too, but it works great. You just need to be mindful when casting. That 12ft rod has given me actually very nice reach to spots i couldn't effectively fish with my 7'9" 3wt.TenkaraOnTheFlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382490702643300295noreply@blogger.com