SoldierPalmer's latest activity

  • Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
  • SoldierPalmer
    SoldierPalmer replied to the thread Whetstones.
    Do not buy the Amazon ones. The grits are labeled wrong and they dish out extremely quickly. I bought one to try so I’m speaking from...
  • SoldierPalmer
    I caught my PB river brown trout with one. Right at the end of March 2019 it ruined the rest of the season for me. :laugh: Just over 28...
    • IMG_3588.jpeg
    • IMG_3594.jpeg
  • SoldierPalmer
    SoldierPalmer replied to the thread Hand Forged Bearded Axe.
    You’ve done a lovely job there. The haft compliments it. I wouldn’t get hung up on HRC at all as edge retention is mainly down to steel...
  • SoldierPalmer
    I’ve done both and to be honest I find that I intermix both disciplines on one project. You will get the feel where a chisel or knife...
  • SoldierPalmer
    I think I only ever tied them in green and brown. Really good fly for larger brown trout
  • SoldierPalmer
    SoldierPalmer replied to the thread Harvesting Birch Sap.
    The technique I have used in the past. I use the tip of my knife and lift a small section of bark. Just enough to fit a small twig under...