Forum: General Discussion
03-19-2009, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
Re: Sticky rubber vs. felt and studded felt
I ordered the Simms felt w/ studs. They look sturdy, and I want durability. Plus, I'm hoping the studs will keep me from another fall. I'll buy a pair of the rubber ones with the new soles in two...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2009, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2009, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
Re: Sticky rubber vs. felt and studded felt
PM sent. If anyone else wants to know where to get them just let me know. I'm not sure which way to go here. I'm thinking maybe the Simms would be more durable with the felt/studs and firm uppers,...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2009, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
Sticky rubber vs. felt and studded felt
I'm thinking of getting some Patagonia Riverwalkers on sale for $60. They are the variety with the rubber soles. The other boot I've considered is the Simms Freestone w/ studded felt on sale (last...
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-28-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,102
Re: Best trout rod under $150
Let me add to the list:
You MIGHT be able to get a Sage RPL off of Ebay for $150. That would be tough to beat, except the non-existent warranty.
Another good buy can be old various Orvis...
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-27-2008, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,102
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-27-2008, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Re: Orvis TLS Power Matrix
I had a TLS PM 4-weight, around 8'6" I think, and with a flex around 7. I hated it. It was my least favorite rod I ever owned. I tried several different weights and types of lines, and just...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-27-2008, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Re: light weight fly rods
What are you going to use the rod for? I use my two-weight primarily for small streams (REALLY small streams), with smaller flies. There is something about small streams that is so relaxing and...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-2008, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Re: light weight fly rods
I voted for the TFO Finesse because I have the 8'9" 4-weight and it is fantastic, but I haven't tried it in a 2 or 3 weight. I have a Cabelas 2-weight which is GREAT. It's the old "Traditional"...
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Forum: Flies
09-26-2008, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,578
Re: Crayfish pattern...
Thanks for the responses guys. Frank, that first Whitlock pattern looks like a good resemblance of the crayfish in Patuxent - I'll look into that one.
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Forum: Forum Polls
09-26-2008, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 5,274
Re: Eat that fish, or release it?
I release 99.99% of the fish I catch. Last year I kept a total of 3-4 trout out of hundreds, and they were newly stocked put-and take state rainbows. I think taking wild trout is almost always...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-2008, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 426
Re: Southern Calif. Golf Course Fish
I don't know much about Southern Cal, but in general golf course ponds/lakes can be great because they usually don't get much pressure. I used to work at a course that had great ponds and tons of...
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Forum: Flies
09-26-2008, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,578
Crayfish pattern...
I just started fishing a stream called the Patuxent in Maryland. There are LOADS of crayfish in there, big ones, and it is where the Patuxent Special was invented. Does anyone know of any other...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2008, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,709
Re: It's hot! What to wear under waders?
I have Simms L2's, which breath nicely. I find shorts underneath a bit uncomfortable. I don't mind wet-wading but this particular stream (the Gunpowder in Maryland) can be very, very cold even when...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2008, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,709
It's hot! What to wear under waders?
Lucky me, the other day I had the chance to fish one of the only year-round trout streams in Maryland! The water was cold, the air was warm. What do you folks wear under your waders in warmer...
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Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area
08-26-2008, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,193
Re: Fly fishing spots near Washington, DC
The Gunpowder river offers year-round WILD brown trout fishing about 1.5 hours from DC. I went yesterday and caught 6 or 7 browns in about 3 hours. They are mostly 6-10 inches but there are plenty...
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Forum: Member Introductions
08-26-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Fly fishing the Potomac! (??)
I'm in Maryland, 25 min from DC. I took a trip out to the Gunpowder yesterday, which was great. It looks and feels like a western stream and has native brown trout. I caught 6 or 7 in about 3...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2008, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 951
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Forum: General Discussion
01-23-2008, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 951
Re: What's the raison d'etre for 1,2,3,4,5 wts.?
Around Thanksgiving I landed an 18", fat bow on a mid-flex 4-weight in about 30 seconds. He swam away with plenty of energy. It gets more difficult with a 7x tippet for sure, but I usually don't go...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-23-2008, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Re: New reel choices....help me decide!
How do you like the Albright? I was thinking of buying one, but ended up with an Echo 2 on Ebay @ a great price. I still may get an A-5 one day.
What about the Lamson Konic? My wife just got...
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Forum: Fly Reels
01-15-2008, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,845
Re: Lamson Konic
I heard about those from a guy at a local shop, but the price is up there.
The wife got the Konic 2 days ago. It seems great to me but she hasn't taken it out yet.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2007, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,601
Re: Advice on a good 6 Wt. fly rod
Take a look at the Echo2, 6 weight - I've heard good things. Plus, you get 2 tips that provide two different actions. There is a "distance" tip and an "accuracy" tip.
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-02-2007, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,192
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Forum: Fly Reels
11-27-2007, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 837
In the market...Battenkill Large Arbor?
I'm in the market for a reel for my 4-weight DT line / rod. I have large hands, and larger arbors make it easier for me to retrieve. I had looked at the Battenkill Large Arbor and I saw both...
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Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions
11-27-2007, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 583
Re: Parachute Adams help
I landed 6 trout (all around a foot long) in just over an hour the day before Thanksgiving, all on a parachute adams. 4 rainbows and two browns. It was my best fishing hour ever. I was also using...
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