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Expert Profile: Dan Fink

Expertise: I'd like to focus on fly tying, though I am happy to answer questions about fly tackle and techniques. Any questions regarding fly tying tools, materials and techniques are welcome, and I always make a point to link to further reference materials (websites, books and videos) in my AllExperts answers. I am especially interested in teaching beginners how to get started in fly tying...it can be frustrating until you get the hang of it!

Experience in the area
I have been a fly fisherman and fly tier for 28 years. I started both flyfishing and tying when I was 12 years old, and never stopped. I specialize in trout in both rivers and stillwaters, but have branched out into pike, bass and saltwater species. The contents of my fly boxes number in the thousands, all tied by me.

Organizations
AllExperts.com expert in "Science for Kids" for many years.

Publications
My writing, photographs, and fly patterns have appeared in The Drake Magazine, Fly Rod and Reel Magazine, and Fly Anglers Online.

Education/Credentials
BA Technical Journalism

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 90
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		10

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	05/04/08
10	10	10	10	05/02/08
10	10	10	10	04/01/08

User Comments

Thanks for the link and the input. Cross your fingers I get this right as I will be testing this weekend.
(Bruce on 05/02/08)

great help and very quick response time.
(Rob on 04/01/08)

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Recent Answers from Dan Fink

2008-11-03 mcgill-wright fly rod: Hi Mike -- I had to do some digging on this one. I'm fond of fiberglass -- I often fly fish with an old Shakespeare Wonder-rod. If you still have the tip pieces, you should be able to mic them for diameter...

2008-05-31 grainger champion 9' 5 wt cane rod: Hi John -- you really need to talk to someone who has more 'boo experience than I do. I own and have refinished only 2 bamboo rods. But I can take a shot at the question! My GUESS is that when that...

2008-05-03 Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc.: Hi Jeff. If you are lucky, there might still be a sticker on it with the line size. It'll be a letter code, which you can then look up online to see how it equates with modern line numbers. (or, ask me...

2008-05-03 Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rod 4 pc.: Hi Jeff! I have an old Montague also. They were decent "workingmans fly rods" and are not particularly valuable, most likely $50-$150. So the best thing to do is fix it up and fish it! I'm in Colorado...

2008-05-01 First Time Fly Fishing: Hi Bruce! I'd recommend the book "Curtis Creek Manifesto" for any beginning flyfisherman. It's informative and funny, and all the pictures are hand-drawn, like cartoons. About $10 from most fly shops...