Forum: Rocky Mountain Range
05-16-2013, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 42
Staunton State Park
This is openning this weekend. Where there be any good small stream fishing within the boundaries? Elk
Creek, Black Mountain Creek, Jones Creek and Mason Creek?
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
04-08-2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 936
Re: Carp flies and tactics
I agree that they matter for sure...would just rather not be walking around the stranger parts of Denver with a $500 Hatch..so to speek. ;)
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
04-08-2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 936
Re: Carp flies and tactics
What would be the top 2 or 3 cheap carp reels for a 6wt? I live in downtown Denver and am looking to put together a mid priced carp setup and need a reel for on a 9ft 6wt Redington Predator rod. ...
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
04-08-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 305
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Forum: Rocky Mountain Range
04-05-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
Re: Carp Fishing the S. Platte
Anyone fish further downstream from REI? If there are fish just above the REI, I am guessing there should be some just below before any more **** gets dumped into the river? Just looking for places...
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Forum: Fly Reels
04-05-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 139
Hardy CLS Cassette Reel
Has anyone used the new CLS reels from Hardy? They look really sweet and I really want one, but am worried about the size and weight. Are they going to release a 3000 or 4000 version soon?
I...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-04-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,432
Re: Smith Optics vs Costa Del Mar
I had that problem once with my Smith's, but they have not come loose again. Blue loc-tite...do it.
I guess on the ones I am looking at (Double Hauls)...the options are Copper or Green Mirror. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-04-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,432
Re: Smith Optics vs Costa Del Mar
Any preferences on Costa's lense colors? Fishing in the West US for trout. Trying to decide between Amber, Copper, and Mirror Green...which is a Amber/Copper base. Does the mirroring give any...
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-20-2013, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 609
Re: New rod..Check. New reel....
I have a Ross Evolution LT on my Scott S4 6wt, and it has been really good for me. I live and fish in Colorado, so it is fun to have an all Colorado made reel and rod. The only complaint I have...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Re: Allen Prices
I received the fly boxes today in the mail. Needless to say, at $13 a piece, I am very very impressed.
I don't like the ridged foam, but I ordered some replacement flat Wheatley foam for both of...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-12-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 428
Re: Glass rods ?
I have Scott Fiberglass 7ft 3wt. Absolutely love it, may be my faborite rod. So smooth and wonderful to cast and an absolute joy to catch even small fish on.
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-08-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,358
Re: Galvan Brookie
Well, I got the Brookie in the mail today. I will say the mill work, finish, and build of the reel is awesome. However, I am thinking about returning it. This is the picture that I wanted to see...
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Forum: Other Gear
03-08-2013, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 15,102
Re: Best Waders: Simms Vs. Orvis
Agreed, just send in to Patagonia, they will fix them.
Sorry to hear you had issues with the Reddingtons. I absolutely love mine and know several guides who are getting two full seasons out of...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-08-2013, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,466
Re: Best Trout Rods ?
The G2's are great. I almost went with my 8'6" 4wt for my favorite, but the Fibertouch is just so smooth and fun to fish, I even used it for some dry fly action on the S. Platte once...lost a couple...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-08-2013, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 420
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Re: Allen Prices
Also, I don't see replacement foam on their site...will Wheatley foam work as well? How close in shape/size are they?
Thanks
I wish they were not sold out of the ABAL4
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Re: Allen Prices
For you guys that have ABAL boxes, how do they compare quality wise to a Wheatley? I am looking for a compartment box with foam on the other side and saw these, but can't comprehend the price...
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Forum: Other Gear
03-07-2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,220
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?
Sorry, I did not realize the Patent's were up and there were a bunch of clones that are of the same quality for a lot cheaper.
Can someone name some of these products?
Thanks
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-07-2013, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 199
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-07-2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Other Gear
03-07-2013, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,220
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?
I understand every penny counts now adays, but for me, a fly box is not the place to save money.
Everytime I go to a shop to get info on an area, etc., I always buy some flies. Usually ends up...
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Forum: Other Gear
03-06-2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,220
Re: C&F Fly Boxes: Are They Worth It?
I carry two C&F boxes and a wheatley box. I think all three are worth every penny and I have had them for years. The only C&F box I ever had a problem with is the one I left on the back of my truck...
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-06-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,358
Re: Galvan Brookie
Thanks for the response Kirk. I plan to probably just leave it as set. All I really want in a drag for a 3/4 wt is something that will protect 6x and 7x tippet, and won't birds nest. I had a Hatch...
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-06-2013, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 946
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Forum: Fly Reels
03-06-2013, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,358
Re: Galvan Brookie
Looks like I have one of these in the 3/4 size in the mail and set to arrive Friday. I will take a look and decide if I want to return it or not. I was all set and excited about it, but then I...
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