Forum: Other Gear
03-08-2013, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,168
Re: Best Waders: Simms Vs. Orvis
There's lots of good info here. I myself finally wore out a pair of Dan Bailey Lightweights I got in 2001. I typically wear my waders 10-15 times a years but I fish a lot more than that either out...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 9,407
Re: Which New Wading Boot?
One reason I stuck with with LL Beans Grey Ghost is the sizing. I wear a size 8 reg. LL Bean recommended I get an 8 wide to accommodate thick wool socks along with the neoprene fishing cold rivers...
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Forum: Lower Mid-U.S.
01-25-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 292
Re: Lost and Found fly reel
Thanks guys, but I'm just returning a courtesy. I know what it's like to lose something I treasure. Dave and Newby, you guys are hysterical.
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Forum: Lower Mid-U.S.
01-24-2013, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 292
Re: Lost and Found fly reel
Dave,
I got a call from a lady who described her friends reel to a tee reel and line color. I did see her the same day kayaking when I found it. It's on its way.
Racine
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Forum: Lower Mid-U.S.
01-24-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 292
Lost and Found fly reel
Found January 21st on the Norfork River in Arkansas 300 yds upstream of Handicap in 8 in. of water; Ross Canyon 2 fly reel.
Tell me the color of the flyline and describe the color of the reel,...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2012, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 805
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,556
Re: gear quality ?
You can just as much fun with low-end tackle as you can with high end tackle. I believe your line and rod must have a good fit for your casting skill. The reel merely holds line in most trout...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 805
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 866
Re: Stripping baskets
I took some closed cell foam to fit the bottom of the William Joseph basket and took the extra spikes that come from the Burlfish Kreh basket and retrofitted them to that foam. I store that in one of...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2012, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 866
Re: Stripping baskets
Need them! I've got one for salt and one for fresh. I even retrofitted my William Joseph with spikes but I don't use them unless fishing big rivers. Last time I fished in the salt, I noticed a big...
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Forum: Rocky Mountain Range
12-11-2012, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,039
Re: South Platte River Deckers Report
I fished Deckers last summer (hadn't fished there in 15 years+) and I have to admit my disappointment in meeting some pretty rude fishermen?. I kinda got this treatment sometimes when I skied the...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2012, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,243
Re: Deals you may want to look at
I bought one after a favorable review on the A5 5wt rod. Honestly it does compare to the action my Sage SLT, Winston BIIX that I bought 2 more. How could you go wrong with $120 rods that perform...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2012, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 348
Re: saltwater fly box
I'd go with the Cliff myself except that after looking one over I made my own. I recyled an unused pistol case I got in a transaction, traced out the outline of closed cell foam from the foam that...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-25-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 217
Re: BEASTY trout on the Madison - Video
I especially appreciated the background music- Dave Gruisin's Mountain Dance? Different version but superb piano. Loved that Madison as well. My river of Sighs.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,538
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 722
Re: Fly Fishers Elbow
I hurt mine on a canoe double hauling for a good part of 8 hours in 12-18 knot winds. After some NSAIDS I did the same for 6 hours the next day caught more fish but surely aggravated my injury which...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 722
Re: Fly Fishers Elbow
I feel your pain as I've been enduring similar pain for the last 7 months. The elbow has had 2 steroid shots with limited help. I must say that having a chiropractor use laser, ultrasound and...
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Forum: Forum Polls
10-15-2012, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,452
Re: Bug seining?
I started my last trip with a 15 fish afternoon proceeding to a slow morning the next day. I had fish sipping, jumping and tailing all around me but I had modest success. When I pulled out my...
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Forum: Other Gear
10-15-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,838
Re: The Tent Thread;
I was in a tent with 3 others when a good gust caught us and rolled us down a small hill with 2 coolers full of ice, hot dogs, OJ, milk, beer, bacon and steaks. We had 4 cots, sleeping bags and day...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 9,318
Re: Fishing Terminology
FUBAR- Fished Up Beyond All Recognition
SNAFU- Situation Normal All Fouled Up ( your dropper rig)
BOHICA- Bend Over Here It Comes Again (as in when that FNG's #4 Bugger is making it's second...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 9,407
Re: Which New Wading Boot?
I'm on my second pair of LL Beans and upgraded to the Grey Ghosts that have sizing to accomodate your neoprene booty and thick socks with your given street shoe size. My older ones are still holding...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 489
Re: Dry Fly Box
My compartment fly boxes are all sitting in storage. I've converted to the C&F sealed slotted boxes. One they stay dry when I don't(rain or a dunking). Two, the flies don't fly away in strong...
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Forum: Fly Reels
10-14-2012, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
Re: Waterworks Lamson reels - experiences?
I have never fished a Lamson in the salt so my experience has been all fresh. I have a Velocity in a 1.5 and a 2 with 1 extra spool for each to handle 3/4/5/6wt lines. I've muscled 18" wild bows...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
10-02-2012, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 662
Re: Redfishing, a little help?
Most of us, in our small club, who fish the marsh have opted to go with stable canoes or kayaks. Our twisted leader stands from his kayak but not me. I got a Native Ultimate 14.5 that's very stable...
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
10-01-2012, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 662
Re: Redfishing, a little help?
Or sometimes you can stalk all day and not see a thing like a pro I fished with last June. I switched to blind casting and produced when the water was murky. Stealth was essential and the ability to...
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