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Forum: Fly fishing FAQs Today, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 145
Posted By mikel
Re: How to Tie the Basic Clinch Knot

I agree, but wonder how much "twist" is actually put in the line (over wrapping) by turning the tag end as demo'd in the vid. I'll keep wrapping. My old fingers can still manage that...

good to...
Forum: General Discussion Today, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By mikel
Re: Interesting, Never heard of this company before.

are they like Albright, with their stuff on "sale" all the time?

That A8 10' 4wt looks interesting :)
Forum: The Lodge Den Today, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

glacial>>>>slow
Forum: The Lodge Den Yesterday, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

post>>>>pillar
Forum: The Lodge Den Yesterday, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

shorts>>>>attire
Forum: Fly Reels Yesterday, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By mikel
Re: A screamin' reel deal

Great deal on a great reel! When the flows come down see if you can bust that drag on a big brown.
Forum: Member Introductions 05-21-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 78
Posted By mikel
Re: New Guy: Boston Fly Fisherman & Author

do hockey players fish in the off season? Oh wait...they just play all year. Do the playoffs go til October?

welcome...can't wait to read about sneaking fly rods onto Omaha Beach
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 05-21-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By mikel
Re: Lake fishing with a sink tip line

Nice! That looks like great fun.

There are sink tips in 3 wt. Check Ebay :)
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 602
Posted By mikel
Re: Fish alone or with friends?

Lots of great replies...

Fishing alone is awesome for peace, focus, losing yourself in it, so to speak.

Not everyone enjoys this, but for the past few years my friends and I have sometimes...
Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing 05-21-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By mikel
Forum: The Lodge Den 05-21-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

Drink>>>>Kool-aid
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 124
Posted By mikel
Re: Storing wind power as compressed air. Interesting idea.

maybe if they get the air pressure high enough, the oil companies could use this technology for fracking without explosives. :)

Interesting, Fred....thanks for the posting.
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 05-20-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 606
Posted By mikel
Re: Gun's!! Who's got em, who leaves em??

I'd be worried about falling and shooting myself.

Been on a lot of trips with and without guns. I'm not a real gun guy, but I like them when I'm not at the top of the food chain.
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 05-20-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 606
Posted By mikel
Re: Gun's!! Who's got em, who leaves em??

It is certainly an adult question. It has been discussed on many forums, and the issue is less than adult answers and discussion.

You've done nothing to offend anyone. I just don't want to see any...
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 05-20-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 606
Posted By mikel
Re: Gun's!! Who's got em, who leaves em??

this thread has potential to get someone banned...lots of strong feelings on both sides...not to mention that it will devolve into a 2nd amendment urination contest almost without question. $.02
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 05-20-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 175
Posted By mikel
Re: First Aid Kit?!.....

I keep reading that these are more harmful than helpful....I'm no expert and would be interested in thoughts from those who know.
Forum: Fly Reels 05-20-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 490
Posted By mikel
Re: What do I really need in a fly reel?

Large arbor or small?

what amount do you anticipate spending? If you're looking at 50 bucks, the Okuma SLV is awesome. For just over $100 you can get an Orvis BBS III. There are MANY CHOICES but...
Forum: The Lodge Den 05-20-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

Weird>>>>Eerie

Al Yankovic didn't seem right
Forum: The Lodge Den 05-19-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12,034
Views: 149,060
Posted By mikel
Re: new one word

attractor>>>>stimulator

you gotta love em
Forum: Fly Rods 05-19-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 812
Posted By mikel
Re: 3 wt Rod Recommendation (BVK maybe)?

Those are some good picks...you'll be happy with them.
Forum: Share Patterns 05-19-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By mikel
Re: this Dry fly is a Great Fly in May and Early June

I know where there are trout who would eat that :)
Forum: Fly Rods 05-19-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 879
Posted By mikel
Forum: Rocky Mountain Range 05-19-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 273
Posted By mikel
Re: Which one? Estes Park CO or Big Sky MT.

If you both have been to Yellowstone before I have no opinion. If you've not been there, go.
Forum: Share Patterns 05-18-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 114
Posted By mikel
Re: The Sierra Bright Dot

This is where I had read about Dorothy Bright...Steven Ojai's web page
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The Sierra Bright Dot is a Fore and Aft pattern. The pattern has been used primarily on the Eastside of the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By mikel
Re: Inflatable PDF's

yeah, so after coffee with Rick I spent the whole week in my float tube wondering if my pfd would float my fat b*$% :)
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