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Today, 11:57 AM

old timer replied to a thread Aging sucks. in General Discussion

I can give you a long list of medical problems but I don't like to bore anybody. Plus, not talking about them helps me ignore them. I'll just keep...

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Today, 11:33 AM

jeepster II replied to a thread Last Chance Apache in Western U.S.

The wht mtns and the rim streams/lakes are all frozen now. Roads in are closed. Some lower lakes partially frozen would have poor fishing.

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Today, 11:24 AM

mcnerney replied to a thread Assembling my arsenal in Fly Rods

Sounds like you have a good plan, I love my Sage ONE 7 wt for streamers, but you have a 6 and an 8 so owning a 7 seems redundant to me.

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Today, 10:22 AM

mcnerney replied to a thread Just relocated to Montana. Need some advice. in General Discussion

Congrats on your move! One thing I would recommend is getting on the Blue Ribbon Flies fly shop's newsletter, they contain a wealth of information...

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Today, 10:18 AM

old timer replied to a thread How do you transport your rods when driving to a fishing trip? in General Discussion

I have a Jeep Wrangler with a soft top. It's way too easy to steal stuff out of it. I don't leave anything in it when i'm fishing or hunting. So,...

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Today, 10:07 AM

old timer replied to a thread Recommendation for an extremely enjoyable trout rod in General Discussion

I love bamboo but wouldn't recommend one to anybody who hasn't cast one. One of the sweetest graphite rods i've ever owned was a Winston IM6 8.5'...

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Today, 09:06 AM

plecain replied to a thread The Rods That Got Away..... in Fly Rods

I'm like some others here in that I've solved the 'Rods that Got Away' problem by not having any get away. I still have just about every rod I've...

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Yesterday, 10:52 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Looking for an 8wt fast action bass rod in Warmwater Fly Fishing

Not to pile on, but I’m another that likes shorter and slower glass rods for LMB. And one can throw tight loops if desired on a deeper flexing,...

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Yesterday, 09:14 PM

old timer replied to a thread Aging sucks. in General Discussion

Love that picture. Never give up!

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Yesterday, 08:59 PM

k_e_v replied to a thread Estes Park or Boulder? in Travel Tips Section

Alex, I have nothing for you but to wish you a great trip. Sounds like a great place to go. I’m sure some of the Colorado heavyweights will weigh...

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Yesterday, 07:50 PM

runningfish replied to a thread Looking for an 8wt fast action bass rod in Warmwater Fly Fishing

Well, I just picked a new 3rd generation Redington Predator 8wt 7'10" for only $199 (Super value) last week after also considered the Sage Bass II...

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Yesterday, 07:39 PM

k_e_v replied to a thread Chile Argentina in Other

Lewis, Those are some outstanding pictures. Although I am not sure it is possible to take a bad picture at TDP.;). Feel free to photobomb the...

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Yesterday, 07:15 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread "Over-Lining" Counterpoint in Fly Lines

Obviously I'm not referring only to what people choose to wear but how far they're willing go to to mimic what everyone thinks is appropriate It's...

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Yesterday, 06:41 PM

unknownflyman added 6 photo(s) to album Trout, Salmon, Steelhead and Random

Yesterday, 04:43 PM

old timer replied to a thread Aging sucks. in General Discussion

I've noticed on fly fishing forums that a lot of old farts are on it. I'm 76, so I guess I qualify too. I gave up elk/bear hunting last fall, but i'm...

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Yesterday, 03:37 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Bob Pop's tips on fishing the surf in Saltwater Fly Fishing

In the article they mention Lou Tabory's famous quote ; “There’s no substitute for time on the water,” Another, just as important is; ...

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Yesterday, 03:31 PM

plecain replied to a thread Bob Pop's tips on fishing the surf in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Yes they are. I've caught them with the leader and 3 feet of line hanging from the tip of my rod just after changing flies.

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Yesterday, 03:23 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Bob Pop's tips on fishing the surf in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Even though we don’t have stripers in the surf here in Texas, everything he says about structure and reading the water applies to the fish we do...

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Yesterday, 02:56 PM

Rip Tide started a thread Bob Pop's tips on fishing the surf in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Bob Popovics' Tips For Fly-Casting The Surf - On The Water

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Yesterday, 01:55 PM

unknownflyman replied to a thread Something to consider in General Discussion

I remember when old timers said catch and release would never catch on. I’d like to point a couple of obvious things out. Campers, and to be...

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Yesterday, 12:48 PM

plecain replied to a thread Aging sucks. in General Discussion

I'll be 72 in May. I had a coronary bypass operation in 2014. So far, my age hasn't gotten too much in the way of where/how I fish. One thing I...

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Yesterday, 12:24 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread New from TN in Member Introductions

TwoThumbsUp Welcome to the forum! I see you have several members from TN that have chimed in, you should try to go fishing with them sometime in...

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