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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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraig | 02/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thank you for that excellent response. |
| Gary | 01/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dan Fink, you are one fine resource! ..... |
| Nick | 01/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I was actually highly considering the DanVise ..... |
| jeff841992 | 05/04/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bruce | 05/02/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the link and the input ..... |
Recent Answers from Dan Fink
2009-11-21 Foothills bamboo fly rod:
Hello Larry --- I think what you have is likely one of the "phantom" Montague bamboo rods. Some were made for fly shop and rodmaker custom orders, built for another rodmaker, or branded for another
2009-09-27 old sear roebuck and co.:
Hi Trevor -- sorry for the delay in answering. The value of any rod depends greatly on the length, number of pieces, weight of line it was designed for, color, decorative wraps, and if it has a celebrity's
2009-06-28 fly fishing line materials?:
Hi Justin -- Sorry, I'll only answer your question if you buy me a trip to Alaska to fish for Salmon, then I can help in person...I've never been there and would love to go, and am quite envious...
2009-02-17 Caddis pattern:
Hi Kraig -=- sorry for the delay, I don't always know the actual *names* of many of the fly patterns I tie and use. I can help with Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho in any case. And every Fall I travel to
2009-01-15 Fly Tying vise:
Hi Nick -- You threw me for a loop for awhile there. I could NOT figure out how my vise would be any different left handed vs right handed--just rotate the pedestal base 180 degrees. But remembering
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