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Old 04-17-2010, 07:54 AM   #1
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Bill found this in his Grandpa's tackle box stuff. Yikes! LOL
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Old 04-17-2010, 07:55 AM   #2
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I posted this on the main board, but it should have been here!
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Old 04-17-2010, 09:26 AM   #3
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What a strange contraption. If you do a google search this company is still around. I'm not sure that I have the patience to use one of these, but its a pretty neat idea. Thanks for posting.
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Old 04-17-2010, 12:17 PM   #4
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I had such a device many, many years ago. I never broke a rod tip using it and if used properly it should be safe.

On the other hand, I have broke rod tips on snags without using any device...
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Old 04-18-2010, 05:19 AM   #5
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I like it and want one.

Google " the fly-saver "

I'm ordering one. Thanks for posting this Jennie. it's a brilliant ider.
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Old 04-21-2010, 04:25 PM   #6
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I have one of these and use it regularly...it works great and I have never broken a rod using it. It is great to have when you're down to the last fly of a pattern that's working for you.

I think I'll get another since the company is still in business.

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Old 04-21-2010, 09:01 PM   #7
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I saw a one being used about 20 years ago.
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Old 04-25-2010, 07:07 AM   #8
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That's why I tie flies. Now I don't care if I lose one.
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