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Yesterday, 09:28 PM

karstopo replied to a thread pretty unhappy with big box store at the moment in General Discussion

I like to buy pretty much everything I can online. I haven’t had any trouble buying stuff from cabelas, but they aren’t a “go to” site for most stuff...

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Yesterday, 09:23 PM

scoutm replied to a thread Your take on Orvis' 50/50 On the Water Ad? in General Discussion

Prize for Best post of this thread!! Well Done Sir!!

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Yesterday, 08:22 PM

rockriver replied to a thread Nymphing rod in Fly Rods

They made him a 10ft. 5wt. back in 1985 based on the original G model.

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Yesterday, 08:03 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Wearing waders in the summer in General Discussion

I’m a big fan of wet wading. When I lived in Massachusetts, I’d wet wade the Atlantic when the other guys near me were in waders. Waters in the low...

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Yesterday, 06:04 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread 1st Fish with on new Rod in General Discussion

Very nice, congrats! That is definitely a nice way to break in the new fly rod.

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Yesterday, 03:42 PM

Rip Tide replied to a thread Bivisables (Do you use them? What season, Water conditions) in Flies

I use them on brook trout ponds No idea what they might imitate, but they work surprisingly well One old book that I have; Making and Using the...

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Yesterday, 12:46 PM

rockriver replied to a thread Nymphing rod in Fly Rods

Followed that advice.

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Yesterday, 11:01 AM

rockriver replied to a thread What happened to wading jackets? in General Discussion

I have 2, a Filson model that they discontinued in 2014 that is waxed and a Patagonia H2no. If I could only have 1, I'd keep the Filson.

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Yesterday, 10:30 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread pretty unhappy with big box store at the moment in General Discussion

I have learned to call before I drive a great distance to a any store. Online inventory numbers are suspect and it's not just sporting good stores. ...

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Yesterday, 10:17 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Your take on Orvis' 50/50 On the Water Ad? in General Discussion

Admit I haven't read all the posts. There is no glass ceiling IMO. My daughter is a forum member and I should ask her to post this thread. Here is...

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Yesterday, 10:11 AM

rockriver replied to a thread Mich. U.P. Brook Trout in Great Lakes Region

I know of several streams that have native populations that I've never seen anyone else fish and hopefully never will.

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Yesterday, 10:08 AM

rockriver replied to a thread Nymphing rod in Fly Rods

I'll have to give Scott Rods a call about that idea tomorrow.

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Yesterday, 09:57 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Enough in General Discussion

In principal I agree with Jim. The tone has significantly changed "on average" over the past few years. I now ignore well over half the threads...

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Yesterday, 06:30 AM

karstopo replied to a thread Enough in General Discussion

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that it’s just an interest forum and no one has any real power here. This forum is actually very tame and well...

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04-21-2018, 11:33 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Muddy creeks and noisy flies in General Fly Tying Discussions

Some of the deer hair bugs and divers bubble and make popping noises when stripped. Some flies like a bead belly Zonker, bouncer flies, and and...

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04-21-2018, 07:01 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Wearing waders in the summer in General Discussion

+1 on the Simms neoprene socks for wet wading in the summer!

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04-21-2018, 03:55 PM

rockriver replied to a thread Nymphing rod in Fly Rods

I wish they made a 10ft. 3wt. Radian. I will be buying the 10ft. 4wt.

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04-21-2018, 03:35 PM

rockriver replied to a thread If the knot looks bad... in Fly Fishing Knots

You beat me to it Ard.

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04-21-2018, 04:40 AM

karstopo replied to a thread What are you Tying? in Warmwater Fly Fishing

Found this Neolt Drafting Table out by the dumpster behind my office. I’ve been thinking something like this would be good to tie on. I’m not sure...

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04-20-2018, 03:34 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Slough Creek Sept 9, 10, 11, 2018 in Rocky Mountain Range

In a normal year I would have gambled on early July (all she had was July 4, 5 6), the last half of July was already full. But Yellowstone is...

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04-20-2018, 12:54 PM

karstopo replied to a thread What Did You Buy Today? in General Discussion

Dumpster dived this Neolt Lolly drafting table. Nothing really wrong with it other than some dirt. I think I'm going to use it for fly tying. ...

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04-20-2018, 06:36 AM

Rip Tide replied to a poll How Old Were You When You Started Fishing? in General Discussion

Me and my dad. Opening day 1959 My mother took the picture and then waited in the car My sister was born later that same day :D Dedication

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04-19-2018, 02:53 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Cochise name change in General Discussion

Dung Beetle is much easier to remember but cpowell it shall be. Good luck with the new company :)

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04-19-2018, 01:35 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Astove Baby in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Trevor Thanks so much for taking the time to do that trip report with all the gorgeous photos, it was just awesome! Like flyminded said: "When...

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04-19-2018, 01:18 PM

mcnerney replied to a thread Cochise name change in General Discussion

Cody Good luck fishing next week!

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