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12-05-2019, 11:27 AM

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

My thoughts exactly, Bob, but you said it better than myself. No matter what the sport, endeavor is, I've always bought near top of the line...

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12-05-2019, 10:49 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Felt vs Rubber Soles for Snow? in General Discussion

Years ago when I had felt I hit some ice or muddy silt (can't remember which) on a slope and lost all traction. I now use rubber (Vibram type) with...

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12-04-2019, 09:36 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Hook up to landing conversion rate in General Discussion

I'm not a competition angler but I'm sure I lost over 50% of my hooked fish this last summer. Can't blame it on my barbless hooks either. Some...

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12-01-2019, 10:44 AM

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

I always crimp them with needle nose pliers before tying. If I find a barbed one while fishing I use my hemostat.

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11-30-2019, 03:02 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Heck no, Ard, turkey and dressing is one of my main events.:D

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11-30-2019, 12:05 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Best way to clean a grip? in General Discussion

Not really worried about that because the rod itself looks like it's never been used. It's only seen water maybe 3 times. In the good old WY wind I...

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11-30-2019, 11:44 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Winter Glove Recommendation Needed in General Discussion

I bought the Simms with the foldback first 2 fingers + thumb. With that said, even those are a pain in the butt, but they seem to be the less...

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11-29-2019, 12:31 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Best way to clean a grip? in General Discussion

Thank you, Silver, I'll give that a try.

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11-29-2019, 12:09 PM

jdwy started a thread Best way to clean a grip? in General Discussion

Since I sprung for a new Scott GS, I want to sell my like new older Scott G. Before I put it on the market I want to clean up the grip a bit and was...

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11-28-2019, 11:32 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Mine came too yesterday and I'm drunk with power! You guys were right, and my UPS driver agreed, a bunch of CO stuff got air freighted early to my...

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11-28-2019, 11:22 AM

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

Agreed, Okaloosa, I'll lawn cast with my abused worn out Orvis (?) line, then switch to my SA Smooth Amplitude Infinity and what a difference in my...

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11-27-2019, 09:46 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Wow, I see what you mean. When we had that deep drifting mess I had to slog out through it every Fri. to meet the garbage truck, and UPS, etc, since...

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11-26-2019, 06:40 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Well, nobody's ever accused me of the living right thing, but who knows? I was wondering about the air freight also. It will be interesting to find...

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11-26-2019, 06:08 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Well this is weird. I just ordered the Scott yesterday and he shipped it yesterday afternoon from Telluride and the UPS tracking site first thing...

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11-26-2019, 05:20 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

Thank you, sir! May be too cold to hit the river but I was hoping to at least do some snow casting with it. That's like lawn casting only on the...

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11-26-2019, 09:47 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Colorado Getting Hammered By Snow- Be Safe Folks !! in General Discussion

That's just peachy! Yesterday I ordered a Scott GS 905 from down that way (Telluride Anglers) that I can't wait to get my mitts on so no doubt the...

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11-25-2019, 10:41 AM

jdwy replied to a thread scientific anglers amplitude smooth trout vs scientific anglers mastery vpt in Fly Lines

Reading up on both the lines it looks like either one would be perfect for medium distance and soft dry fly presentation.

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11-22-2019, 08:48 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Winter Fly Fishing in Coldwater Fly Fishing

Plus that's really a great picture. A buddy had to drive to Sacto some years back and pick up an SUV, came over Donner, etc, and his first words...

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11-21-2019, 09:45 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Hemostats in General Discussion

I'm with ya on that one, mine didn't get much wear and tear doing fish releasing duty this last season. :)

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11-20-2019, 11:50 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Hemostats in General Discussion

I've got in the habit of using nothing but the double Davy knot and a guy on YouTube or Orvis has a clever vid of using small hemostats to tie it so...

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11-20-2019, 11:44 AM

jdwy replied to a thread Hemostats in General Discussion

I'm talking about a small Dr. Slick hemostat, and they're not quite, but almost hard tool steel so bending them back and forth time after time to get...

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11-19-2019, 03:14 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Hemostats in General Discussion

If you bent them enough to do any good you'd ruin them. The locking teeth are too near the pivot point. And they don't smooth out with use. Mine...

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11-19-2019, 03:02 PM

jdwy replied to a thread Hemostats in General Discussion

I'm with ya. I KNOW my hand muscles are weaker, got them frost bit years ago. I bought the Dr. Slick hemos a few years back, got tired of fighting...

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