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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

cpiercem replied to a thread Great values, handy, useful, bang for the buck in flyfishing in General Discussion

On small clear streams when I am in ninja stealth mode, I frequently use a foam kneepad from Harbor Freight. I also use a safety pin through the...

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Yesterday, 09:03 PM

cpiercem replied to a thread Bits of the Summer of 2018 in Coldwater Fly Fishing

No, I'm not throwing you misinformation. :-) The best advice I can give you is that Google Earth is your friend. I search for stream sections...

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Yesterday, 08:35 PM

cpiercem added 6 photo(s) to album Summer 2018

Yesterday, 08:25 PM

Monello replied to a thread Cut Throat Trout Pics in Coldwater Fly Fishing

Darkest cutty I ever saw

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Yesterday, 08:04 PM

Monello replied to a thread What's The Worst Weather You've Fished In? in The Cost of Traveling To..........

A few years back I took a seasonal job in Yellowstone NP. I got there in mid May. Fishing on Lewis lake didn't open up for a few weeks. I was...

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread New member from Salt Lake City, Utah in Member Introductions

Dave Welcome to the forum! We’re glad you decided to join in with us, you will find a great bunch of guys and gals on this site. I’m looking...

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Yesterday, 04:11 PM

plecain replied to a thread Brook Trout Pictures in Coldwater Fly Fishing

You gotta love October brookies.

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Yesterday, 02:03 PM

plecain replied to a thread What Happens When Humans Fall In Love With An Invasive Species in General Discussion

Why do they want to remove the trout?

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

plecain replied to a thread Felt and Granite Boulders Don't Mix... in General Discussion

What do the participants in the other aquatic and climbing sports use?

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Yesterday, 12:21 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread What's The Worst Weather You've Fished In? in The Cost of Traveling To..........

My worst weather fishing stories always involved a boat, rain, wind and whitecaps, wondering if I was going to die. I cherry pick my trout fishing...

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

plecain replied to a thread Felt and Granite Boulders Don't Mix... in General Discussion

About 95% of my stream fishing in NH (the granite state) is on granite boulders. I, too, liked the older Simms Riprap shoes. Still have a new pair....

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Great values, handy, useful, bang for the buck in flyfishing in General Discussion

I use a cotter pin

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Yesterday, 11:43 AM

boisker replied to a thread Overlining Scott Meridian 8wt? in Fly Lines

At least with SA the info is easily available on the SA website for all their lines, each lines profiles and weight by line size listed. rio’s is...

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Yesterday, 10:36 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread EP trigger point fibers vs. other yarns in General Fly Tying Discussions

I've been using Neer Hair for many of my dry flies for 5-6 years now Greased with a bit of floatant, they bob like a cork. Can't sink 'em Neer...

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Yesterday, 10:29 AM

cpiercem replied to a thread Bits of the Summer of 2018 in Coldwater Fly Fishing

I know that it is frustrating to not know where a fishing post is from. Sometimes my curiosity drives me nuts if I don't at least know the general...

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Yesterday, 08:07 AM

karstopo replied to a thread Great values, handy, useful, bang for the buck in flyfishing in General Discussion

Why Use Fluorocarbon? UV light from the sun will damage and weaken Nylon monofilament. Fluorocarbon is impervious to UV exposure so leave it in...

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10-15-2018, 08:19 PM

cpiercem replied to a thread Thinking of Fred Evans as I Post This; in General Discussion

I've been gone for awhile and just saw this today. Hang in there, Fred. God Bless!

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10-15-2018, 10:50 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Great values, handy, useful, bang for the buck in flyfishing in General Discussion

For toothy critters. 10 bucks

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10-14-2018, 03:02 PM

karstopo replied to a thread HELP! Redfishing south of Austin, TX SHORT TRIP- must go. in Lower Mid-U.S.

slowride-guide- | Trips and Rates Dean Thomas runs this service and they rent kayaks as well as guide. I’ve seen him at a fishing show or two....

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10-14-2018, 02:45 PM

ts47 replied to a thread Does your fishing gear smell like old fish? in General Discussion

I think you guys have convinced me... First, I need to buy a Fabreze Plugin. Second, I need to plan a long excursion in the great outdoors with all...

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10-14-2018, 01:43 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread School of Trout in General Discussion

I spent some of the last week teaching my son to fish, who due to a former "video game lifestyle" is is a rank beginner. As simple as I'd like to...

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10-14-2018, 11:34 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread TSA is ever vigilant in General Discussion

As inconvenient as it sometimes is, I strongly prefer not having a hole in the side of my, or anyone else's 737 at 30K feet. :)

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10-14-2018, 11:18 AM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Help. I'm overthinking wading staffs. in General Discussion

Post #92 ;) My Folstaff has got to be pushin' 30 years old at this point and I've restrung the cord and replaced the tip once myself I...

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10-13-2018, 03:11 PM

boisker replied to a thread Overlining Scott Meridian 8wt? in Fly Lines

At the end of the day, you buy a rod and can match whatever line with it that works for you. But regards finding the Meridian stiff, another way...

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