Forum: General Discussion
04-26-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 115
Re: The great fishing adventure
Regardless of the hoping for better, sure sounds like you did alright and the parabola that those fish made in your 3wt. had to have made you smile. Nice work.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2013, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,231
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 693
Re: Scientific Angler customer service
I should know better than to keep getting sucked in to this thread, but here goes:
Here's my rub with this whole thread- The title.... 'SA customer service' .... I opened hoping that it was a...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2013, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,231
Re: Fly-rod-in-the-mouth pictures?
thread derail: Do I remember correctly an incident where a thread about The lovely April was trolled by none other than April herself? LOL! That was absolutely hilarious! Does anyone else...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 488
Re: Bleeding fish?
Seems to me that all the neigh-sayers in this thread have the right to their opinions.
Since you all won't be using the Coke for your fishes, go ahead and send it to me, gift wrapped along side...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-16-2013, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 693
Re: Scientific Angler customer service
So, you're still upset after they (did your footwork for you) and figured out which parts they need to send to you free of charge? Wow.
If you back a screw out and a spring goes...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 191
Re: Out of commission for a little bit
Mend up, Michael.
I had some minor outpatient under general anesthesia on the 22nd of March.
Just had my follow up today and he cut my stitch off and cleared me for 'regular activity'.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
04-04-2013, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 187
Re: Need help getting set up
Man, I wish Dennis would chime in with some excellent answers for you..... Oh, nevermind. he already did.
The only thing that wasn't covered, is how much backing to put on the reel. I'd follow...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 327
Re: good deal or not?
I know nothing of it... I assume it is a reel...LOL
A quick search turns very little up (although their website looks alright) , this being said, unless you are compelled by some phenomenal desire...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-20-2013, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 791
Re: Winter Smallmouth
Hey LB; 41, 45 and 49 Huh? There's your problem-- you didn't try 42,43,44,46,47,48, or 50..... ;)
All kidding aside, we need more details about the water (still water or moving? location?) ,...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 526
Re: What would you do?
"don't crowd me and I'll give you a pattern that's working...." I don't care if he wants to share the water-- just not immediately near me.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-09-2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 456
Re: Length rod
Hey rockdog, Firstly, Welcome!
I'm not sure what a small river is to you, so it is hard to recommend something on that criteria alone. I'd say look further than just a handful of floats. Get a...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-09-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 687
Re: kayak setup
Ted speaks the truth. If you are only fly fishing, you don't need much-- nothing more than what you'd normally take with you. Less is better.
You probably aren't thinking in these terms as...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-09-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 548
Re: Strange things we do or don't do
Fixed that for you..... :D
If i am fishing a heavily wooded area, I make sure to send the first back-cast of the day into some branches-- It's going to happen at some point, this gets the snag...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-08-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 641
Re: Why we do it
So, that's what draws them all to me? Makes perfect sense, now. thanks
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 170
Re: Hacking my way through hyperbole
Ah yes, n+1... almost forgot about that most important of formulaii..... Moucher is correct, n being the number that you currently have. As an addendum to the formula mentioned, for the haapily...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 170
Re: Hacking my way through hyperbole
Ha! you coupled the two words "legit" and "stories" together on a fishing site.... Ha hahahahahahahahahahaha.
Comedy gold, right there.
Oh, and also-- you have a great reason to buy...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 242
Re: totally confused on leader choice.
Man, I must be in an bar-fighting kind of mood today... ;) But:
Quote// If the situation demands a 12 foot leader using a 9 foot base and 3 feet of tippet, you are not going to use a 5 foot...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 242
Re: totally confused on leader choice.
I know you aren't worried about the cost. Just trying to put it into perspective. Also, upon re-reading my post, it could be mis-interpreted that I am being condescending- please don't read it that...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 130
Re: Quotes
yep. click your name on the upper right to get to your user control panel. where it says "welcome shimloom". from there click 'usercp' (on the top top the left) on the left of the screen you will...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 242
Re: totally confused on leader choice.
Yes, I do think you are putting too much thought into this. (Is that what you were asking?) LOL J/K.
IMO, if a leader turns the fly over nicely, then it has done it's job.
While the guide...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-05-2013, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 547
Re: Buying flies on a budget...
The Yen to Bugslinger's yang.....
I disagree with the idea that tying your own is a good 'investment'.... It is a good hobby to compliment your fly fishing, but if you are doing it for the...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-04-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 663
Re: 4 must have flies: warm water edition
slider/ diver (I love the top water action)
hopper (just cause I like to tie them/ fish them and they work)
clouser (I use a variety of colors-- not sure one works better than another...)
leach...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
03-01-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 318
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Forum: General Discussion
02-26-2013, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
Re: cork, & why it's so expensive
Absolutely! In fact much of the cork on our grips is/ are probably recycled. If I am not mistaken: most of the cork in stuff that you and I use (other than wine corks) is recycled-- floor tiles,...
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