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12-11-2019, 02:03 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Why is there so much hype around this tippet in General Discussion

I recently heard a podcast interview of someone from Cortland, he said Cortland wants back in the game.

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12-11-2019, 08:14 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Moonshine with Cheeky Bundle in Gear Reviews

My son fishes a 10’ 5wt Drifter and likes it a lot. It’s a powerful 5wt, he uses it for big dry/dropper rigs, heavy nymphing and streamers on his...

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12-04-2019, 10:49 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Can modern fly lines make you a better caster? Point, Counter Point in General Discussion

Not to be combative Bob, see I’m smiling :- ) .....but why does the beginner rig have to be mismatched? Many of these beginner rigs are well...

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12-04-2019, 10:20 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread 2020 Yellowstone Angler 5 weight Shootout in Fly Rods

You have probably seen the Yellowstone YouTube review of the Sage TLL, full on BS. They call short range 30’ and mid range 45’ and carp on about 60’...

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12-04-2019, 10:02 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

Zane Greys cabin is way up Tonto Creek off a side road right at base of those huge rock bluffs. His cabin burned, but the visitors toll shack is...

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12-04-2019, 04:22 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

We bought land here 5ish years ago, we were really just looking for a place to hide in the winter. Well the hell, we bought 80 acres and built a...

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12-04-2019, 04:18 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

The Telluride bro’s are definitely Scott fanboys, you have probably read the detailed model by model reports they have done particularly on the ‘Gs’....

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12-04-2019, 08:37 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

tellurideangler.com/casting-pond/articles/winston-pure-vs-sage-trout-ll-vs-scott-g-series-selecting-a-medium-action-fly-rod In the spirit of...

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12-03-2019, 12:55 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Gloomis Fan Boy in Gear Reviews

Gary Loomis did a podcast interview with a certain fly fisher gal that was just a riot, he’s quite the man from very humble beginnings.

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12-02-2019, 12:06 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Can modern fly lines make you a better caster? Point, Counter Point in General Discussion

Well stated sir! This syndrome of equating possession of gear with skill is rampant in all pursuits. When I shot on the USMC Rifle Team our comp...

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12-02-2019, 11:39 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread 2020 Yellowstone Angler 5 weight Shootout in Fly Rods

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12-02-2019, 11:38 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread 2020 Yellowstone Angler 5 weight Shootout in Fly Rods

The smiley face is my indicator that I was being happily sarcastic trying to project my keen, sardonically and often dry native western ironic humor...

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12-02-2019, 08:22 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

Holy off topic Batman! To come back on topic, if there ever was a creek the Sage TLL would be at home on it would be ‘That’ Creek. Right now it’s...

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12-02-2019, 07:46 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread 2020 Yellowstone Angler 5 weight Shootout in Fly Rods

Oh boy here we go haha IMO it’s a good idea breaking the rods into sub categories, gets results closer to apples and apples. There should be three...

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12-01-2019, 06:05 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Sage LL in Fly Rods

Oh the hell, I was on that creek today, wife dropped me off on her way up shopping :- ) Those lazy toads were slurping size 26 Baetis CDC Comparaduns...

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12-01-2019, 10:07 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Removing barbs from hooks, What is your technique? in General Discussion

I wonder that myself, even at tailwater destinations like the San Juan, Lee’s Ferry or even the Big Horn below Yellowtail, you won’t find barbless...

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11-29-2019, 09:26 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Removing barbs from hooks, What is your technique? in General Discussion

I’ve been going the route myself, I really like Firehole hooks, but I’ve still got a lot of old stock on hand.

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11-29-2019, 07:28 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Removing barbs from hooks, What is your technique? in General Discussion

I squish them in the vice jaws down to size 24 and use some smooth jaw pliers for the rest. I fish barbless everywhere.

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11-29-2019, 05:22 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread This Could've Been a Poll.................. in General Discussion

I have my local spots I can fish for a couple hours after work or if I get (or make) a gap in my schedule. I treasure these places without them I’d...

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11-28-2019, 11:12 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Thankful for this forum - now riddle me this. in General Discussion

“Education” will cost in one way or another :- ) Last month we spent a week on the Juan, I was up in the braids above Texas Hole, hooking up one...

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11-28-2019, 10:20 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Can modern fly lines make you a better caster? Point, Counter Point in General Discussion

I definitely think modern lines can improve a rods potential, but for that potential to be realized requires a skilled operator. That blend of...

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11-28-2019, 02:30 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Thankful for this forum - now riddle me this. in General Discussion

Things really clicked for me when I learned to fish from the fish back, instead of me to the fish. Fish hold in the water column, currents around...

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11-28-2019, 09:25 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Close Enough to Turkey Day to.............................. in General Discussion

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Ard This is the only holiday we miss our family and friends in WY and MT, but we like to go back and elk hunt...

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11-28-2019, 09:16 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread still waiting in Fly Rods

The best rods I’ve owned are the ones I got rid of and the one I’m buying next :- )

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11-28-2019, 08:45 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Newbie question about shuttling between river accesses in Drift Boat Discussion

Be picky with your shuttle haha The squared away dudes in the shop aren’t doing the driving. Ive had drivers smoke in my truck (cigarette burn on the...

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11-26-2019, 09:21 PM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Best Euro-Nymph Rod? in Fly Rods

Will do, Thx

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11-26-2019, 07:50 AM

AzTrouter replied to a thread Best Euro-Nymph Rod? in Fly Rods

cooutlaw nails it IMO I’m of the “Redneck-Mountain-Euro’ Discipline (lack of) myself, even notable folks that are of pure Euro (because of...

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