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Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Casting Sink Tips or Masochism?

Yesterday I went out again. Thanks to the replies here and an article I read my casting was dramatically better from the first cast. I had much better line control and could get all the distance I...
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Casting Sink Tips or Masochism?

I did notice that when I slowed down my casts were better, so this confirms slowing down is part of the equation.
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By FlyBum
Casting Sink Tips or Masochism?

Yesterday I decided to try to catch some Shad in the American River, its been years since I've fished for shad and the first with a fly rod. The river is only about 5 minutes from my new home. It was...
Forum: The Fly Cast 04-24-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By FlyBum
Fly Casting Lessons

My cousin and I took fly casting lessons from Jeff Putnam (http://jpflyfishing.com/). I did a casting tune up lesson and my cousin George Cast a fly rod for his first time. The truth is I'm not sure...
Forum: Pacific Southwest 04-11-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 128
Posted By FlyBum
Last Minute Trip To Yosemite Conundrum

Okay I'm at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite staying two nights. It was a last minute thing. I'm kind of embarrassed to admit, but in all my 50 years of living in Sacramento County this is my first visit...
Forum: Fly Reels 04-07-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Questions and Possible Recommendations

That is certainly a viable alternative, but not one I'd prefer. It turns out that Allen set me up as they had a couple Trout II's in the warehouse. Anyway its a mute point now. Justin and his crew...
Forum: General Fly Tying Discussions 04-06-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 713
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Good Online Shop for Quality Fly Tying Materials

I really like fly tyers dungeon which probably isn't a surprise since I'm a bargain hunter. IMO they can't be beat . I they are my favorite and in my experience fish like them just as well is more...
Forum: Other Gear 04-05-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 136
Posted By FlyBum
Tohatsu 5 horse any good?

Growing up my dad always had Johnsons, Evenrudes, or Mercurys. I know Hondas and Nissons are good motors, but I've never heard of Tohatsu. I'm looking for motor for the NFO Challenger and there is a...
Forum: Fly Reels 04-05-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
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Forum: Fly Reels 04-05-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By FlyBum
Forum: Fly Reels 04-04-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By FlyBum
Questions and Possible Recommendations

I'm in the process of ordering several of the Allen Icon rods from 3wt to 7wt. In both 9' and 10'. My plan was to purchase the Trout II reels for all, but the 7wt for that one I was going to get an...
Forum: Other Gear 04-04-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 296
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Finally Got'r Done! Ordered NFO Challenger

If you watch the video a fully inflated vest pops out of that waist pack.


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Forum: Other Gear 04-04-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 296
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Finally Got'r Done! Ordered NFO Challenger

Good catch FAE I was wondering when someone would answer that question.:frogdance

What about this? It could double as a wader belt as as be used on my new NFO pontoon Onyx M-24 Belt Pack Manual...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 04-03-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,606
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Brook Trout Pictures

Those are some incredible brookies, I don't of anywhere here in CA. where we have any that size.
Forum: Other Gear 04-03-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 296
Posted By FlyBum
Finally Got'r Done! Ordered NFO Challenger

Well I couldn't be more excited. I just ordered a NFO Challenger X from Dave Scadden. Its I got the frame to go with it so I can put a 4 horse outboard on it. Dave gave me the deal he gave the recent...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 04-01-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Bucket List MUST Fish Fisheries of the EAST?

My list isn't long - Alaska, which may happen sooner than I once would have expected. Also Argentina for Golden Dorado. I'm not sure why, but the Golden Dorado is the only fish I really have a...
Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing 03-31-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 11,987
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Steelhead Pics

Awesome thread! And all fantastic fish. Getting my blood pumping - I wasn't planning on it, but since tomorrow is a Holiday I must may have to go fish'n.
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 03-30-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Switch Rods

I'll be sure to tell him.
Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 03-30-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Switch Rods

uote=fredaevans;542244]Had the opportunity to cast one late last fall (a 6wt I think). Anyway, the rod had a custom cut line done by Steve Godshall here in Medford. Thing was like casting bullets.
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Forum: Spey Fishing and Spey Casting 03-30-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By FlyBum
Switch Rods

Okay guys I'm in contract with a buyer on my house which should close by Wednesday. I'm going to buy a Condo for cash so I don't have anything to worry about doing on the weekends besides working on...
Forum: The Lodge Den 03-30-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Where The Heck You All Been?

Thanks for the welcome.

Dennis its great to know that you are feeling well enough to return to work.

Its great being back here. I think this year should be a banner year fly fishing for me at...
Forum: The Lodge Den 03-29-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By FlyBum
Re: Where The Heck You All Been?

Ard,

Its great to here from you. Sorry I didn't reply to your last P.M., at least I don't remember doing so.

I just finished reading your latest blog entries I really missed reading everything...
Forum: The Lodge Den 03-29-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By FlyBum
Wink Where The Heck You All Been?

Well life has been interesting since I was here last, I've been learning to live with some health issues that developed over the last couple years. I sold my house...it should close by Tuesday. I'll...
Forum: Classifieds, Personal 05-19-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By FlyBum
Regal Revolution LIKE NEW

Frank or Whoever you can delete this if you like as I've put it on Ebay.

Well I'm offering my pride and joy Like New Regal Revolution Vise with Regal Pocket Pedestal base for sale. Its barely used...
Forum: The Lodge Den 05-18-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 94
Posted By FlyBum
Hi Everyone!

I've been extremely busy with lots of things, unfortunately none have involved fly fishing since I was here last. I hope you all have been well and catching lots of trophies of your favorite species....
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