Recent content by captbob43

Thank you, Tony. In 20 years of Spey casting, I have broken several rods so I automatically tape the ferrules, once up and once back. Rarely have a problem now. I fish about 6 rods, from a 15'3" Gaelic Supreme 10 wt. down to a 6 wt. 11 ft. switch rod. I usually tweak my ferrules for a sound fit...

Would br interested to hear opinions on whether or not to tape the ferrules on a Spey rod.

Thank you, Richard.

Hope this post is OK. FELT SOLES ON WADERS-A NEW TWIST For many years, when we got a pair of boots or waders that did not have felt soles, we would grind off the lugs to create a flat surface then glue on the felt. Got a new pair of waders a couple of months ago and proceeded to grind off the...

Thanks, Igor. I appreciate the compliment. Capt. Bob Longlining 120 miles off the beach!

You might find this one equally sexy.

Yes, I made the tank. Simply get a small fish tank and a recirculating aquarium pump and you're in business.

This video illustrates why the SKAGIT MINNOW is so effective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqls6-mrW7g

Yes, I guided occasionally over the years for Atlantic Ocean offshore fish--Tuna, Marlin, Mahi, etc. Also inshore fish--Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit etc. Also Great Lakes tributary Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon. Most of the anglers I've met out here have no idea...

What follows is something I passed on to people I guided. This involved East Coast Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon. What do you folks think about this view?FISHERMAN’S PRIMERLet’s start from the beginning. You arrive on the River, ready-to-go. 1. Do not get closer than 10 ft. to the water. Stand...

I have so many things I've developed over the years and I would like to share them with other anglers. Because I manufacture many of these things, I guess that makes them promotional. Maybe I'll just share techniques and fishing stories or answer questions if people have any. Regards, Capt...

Roger---Now that you showed me how to include photos/videos, you've created a monster. This is the OPTIMAL WADING STAFF SYSTEM. What do you think?

Spey Reels Spey Reels Thanks, guys. Now that I know the rules, I hopefully won't get my waders in a bind again. I will try to post a photo and description of the Spey Reels. Plus, maybe some other gibberish us old dudes pontificate every once-in-awhile. We moved to Washington a little while...

Oh, oh. What have I gone and done? Being a 70 yr. old custom reel maker, I am not that savvy about computers. If I broke a rule, let me know. Thanks.

BULLETIN: The new version of the Roberts Classics Spey Reels has just been released. Instead of the usual 6 month delivery time, we are now able to fill orders within 4 weeks. These reels are handcrafted by Capt. Bob himself so this has seriously cut into his fishing time. However, we really...