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Yesterday, 10:44 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Sunglasses/brands in Other Gear

Love my Rx Costa Del Mar 580g. I have the Copper base, green mirror 580 glass. I think they are more important to the trip than which fly rod I...

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Yesterday, 06:20 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Why Am I Home? in Alaska General Discussion

United States Drought Monitor > Current Map > State Drought Monitor Latest drought map for Alaska released yesterday.

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08-21-2019, 09:52 PM

karstopo replied to a thread I know this is stupid...but in General Discussion

Haha, I definitely can relate. Last two times I’ve fished, I’ve slipped and fell hard. Slick algae got me the first time, slick grass on a slope the...

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08-21-2019, 06:27 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Whats Your Biggest Fish in Kayak/SUP Discussion

That’s a super fantastic Largemouth bass. Normally, I only fish the saltwater when kayak fishing, but there’s a place I go that’s a transition...

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08-16-2019, 08:01 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread warmwater pics in Warmwater Fly Fishing

I never thought of it that way...:upset: However, before I caught the snakehead, I literally watched a big peacock bass follow my first fly three...

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08-16-2019, 05:41 AM

karstopo replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Shrimp. Lots of little brown shrimp are in the local surf and marsh now and a variety of fish are scarfing them down.

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08-15-2019, 05:54 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread warmwater pics in Warmwater Fly Fishing

Just one... lacivic99 was kind enough to share the location where he caught his first snakehead on fly, and I was fortunate enough to go there...

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08-15-2019, 04:46 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Retiring near the Rockies in General Discussion

Santa Fe Crime Statistics: New Mexico (NM) - CityRating.com Before I looked at the stats, my impression of Santa Fe and most of Northern NM was...

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08-15-2019, 02:36 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Why Am I Home? in Alaska General Discussion

United States Drought Monitor > Current Map > State Drought Monitor Hate to hear about the drought. The link above shows some of the extent of the...

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08-15-2019, 01:47 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Kayak Deck Pads and Fly Rod Storage in Kayak/SUP Discussion

I don’t know if your particular kayak will allow for it, but I strip my fly line on the two extra fly rod sets I typically carry. I don’t have a...

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08-15-2019, 10:23 AM

karstopo replied to a thread Retiring near the Rockies in General Discussion

I sure like the vibe of Santa Fe. Not bitter cold in the winter and at 7,000' + asl not quite so blazing hot, relatively low humidity at any rate, ...

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08-14-2019, 04:45 PM

karstopo replied to a thread Saltwater Fish Photos....Post Here! in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Juvenile delinquent.

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08-13-2019, 11:58 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread Do you have a fly rod problem? in General Discussion

Don't be ridiculous! Six months? Two months and three rods? You're already a junkie. The difference between fly fishing and drugs is that with fly...

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08-13-2019, 11:54 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread Do you have a fly rod problem? in General Discussion

Joking aside, there are some beautifully made fly rods and reels. They are functional works of art. I can't afford a Picasso, or a Porsche, or a...

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08-13-2019, 11:38 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread Do you have a fly rod problem? in General Discussion

... and you can't catch fish with stamps... Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk

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08-13-2019, 11:37 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread Do you have a fly rod problem? in General Discussion

I CAN STOP ANY TIME I WANT TO... I JUST DON'T WANT TO! Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk

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08-13-2019, 11:27 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread Fly reel to best “balance” a 8’6 4wt Redington Trout? in Fly Reels

Sounds like you've made a choice but fwiw I really like the Galvan Brookie that I have on an 8' Grey's GR50. Very light, very simple, with a pleasant...

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08-12-2019, 12:35 PM

mjkirshner replied to a thread What have you been tying today? in General Fly Tying Discussions

Larva Lace baitfish Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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08-10-2019, 10:56 AM

karstopo replied to a thread Saltwater Fish Photos....Post Here! in Saltwater Fly Fishing

The mighty Atlantic Croaker. Always manages to make me smile.

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08-08-2019, 08:01 AM

karstopo replied to a thread surf rod help in Saltwater Fly Fishing

I went surf fishing last Saturday on the other side of the gulf. I use my 2 7’6” G.Loomis Short Stix most of the time. Occasionally, I’ll even use my...

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