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Yesterday, 06:33 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread "Sleeper" Fly Rod Hall of Fame in Fly Rods

That is a VERY accurate assessment IMO. Whilst searching for a volume buy of stainless hardware for another venture last year, I stumbled upon the...

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Yesterday, 08:04 AM

old timer replied to a thread Mental Toughness as a Requirement? in General Discussion

There's mixing up bravery with mental toughness again. Let's say someone can fish for tiger fish in Zambia but can't stick to a diet. Is he...

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Yesterday, 07:51 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread "Sleeper" Fly Rod Hall of Fame in Fly Rods

Regarding the Cabela's Three Forks, they made that rod a long time at a low price. I'm not so sure it's safe to assume it was always the same taper,...

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04-17-2019, 08:46 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Tick season is upon us ! in News & articles for discussion

I'm just a layman of course, but it isn't easy to diagnose. It would be nice if you could get a blood test or an x-ray and find it. Another problem...

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04-16-2019, 11:03 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread "Sleeper" Fly Rod Hall of Fame in Fly Rods

On the very low end, the Cabela's CGR. It's by far the cheapest rod I own and I use it quite a lot. I'll throw up a spey entry. My Beulah Classic...

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04-16-2019, 07:53 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Foam tape as indicator material? in General Discussion

They are very popular with the girls here. You need to read more bobber threads. At least he isn't beading trout. Or is he? Dayum, I typed that...

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04-16-2019, 07:12 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Wading Jackets. What do you use, any observations? in General Discussion

Simms G3. I'm not sure if I own anything more important in this hobby. It far exceeds the value of any fly rod I will ever own.

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04-16-2019, 07:07 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Mental Toughness as a Requirement? in General Discussion

I have wondered for years if that is where your forum handle came from Richard. A few of the best soldiers I ever served with were Army Rangers. ...

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04-16-2019, 06:52 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Tick season is upon us ! in News & articles for discussion

Are you made of plastic? No you aren't, so enough of your anectdotal innuendo. VA is honoring their commitment for a lifetime of free bad medical...

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04-16-2019, 06:37 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread For Streamer Fishers......... in General Discussion

Allow me to share some first hand experience. About 12 is desired. You can get by with 11. If you cast to 9 or 10 I hope you are not using one of...

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04-16-2019, 09:42 AM

old timer replied to a thread Waterproofing yarn indicators? in General Discussion

You can't catch a fish on yarn. Drop off a dry fly.

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04-16-2019, 08:45 AM

old timer replied to a thread Will it ever stop ? in General Discussion

I'm a firm believer in thinking positive and letting your body heal itself. It's not easy when you're in pain but being negative won't help at all. ...

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04-15-2019, 10:15 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread For Streamer Fishers......... in General Discussion

Around here some very short and light sinking leaders would have a real purpose. The heavy ones are unusable. I am certain your PA creeks were at...

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04-15-2019, 09:26 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread For Streamer Fishers......... in General Discussion

I'm not confused. I'll try to help you with this. First of all nobody here thinks you are full of ****. Occasionally grouchy and set in your ways?...

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04-15-2019, 02:34 PM

old timer replied to a thread Mental Toughness as a Requirement? in General Discussion

It doesn't matter that's it's 2019. A lot of us haven't lost the urge to kill our own food. The rest go to the market and let others do it for...

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04-15-2019, 07:17 AM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Tick season is upon us ! in News & articles for discussion

Permethrin once concerned me because of my extended use of it in the Army. They passed it out like free suckers at the bank. It worked well and we...

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04-14-2019, 02:58 PM

old timer replied to a thread Will it ever stop ? in General Discussion

Will it ever stop? Honest answer............probably not.

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04-13-2019, 08:53 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Kayak Buying Advice in Kayak/SUP Discussion

Or at least stop running while he posts the forum. :)

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04-13-2019, 07:45 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Micro Skagit, Lines, and Avoiding Loops in How to Spey Cast - Technique and Advice

That looks extremely tidy for a loop connector on a light line Ard. Had to dial in my mind on how light a 5WT flyline loop is to put it in...

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04-13-2019, 07:30 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Superpumped I caught my first Steelhead in General Discussion

Congrats, hope there are many more to come.

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04-13-2019, 07:26 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Big boy on the 8 weight! in Saltwater Fly Fishing

Good job Captain! Thanks for sharing it.

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04-13-2019, 07:22 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Tick season is upon us ! in News & articles for discussion

Somewhat on topic. A good old Army friend of mine won a seat in the Illinois State Senate. REP Danial Swanson. I thought he was nuts to run in...

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04-13-2019, 07:14 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Anyone Re-Gelcoated Their Boat? in Drift Boat Discussion

I have messed with glass enough on autos and a few boats. There is NO chance I would ever do a large surface area other than spraying. Practice on...

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04-13-2019, 06:02 PM

ia_trouter replied to a thread Mental Toughness as a Requirement? in General Discussion

Not cool buddy. Yes this thread turned into a bit of a debate. We do that here sometimes to entertain ourselves. If I offended anyone with my...

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04-13-2019, 02:31 PM

old timer replied to a thread Furnace Hackle in General Discussion

You didn't ask Phil these questions?

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04-13-2019, 12:56 PM

old timer replied to a thread Grizzly Bear Attack near Ennis, MT in General Discussion

I have hood decals on my old Jeep that say........OLD MOUNTAIN MAN........I figure I might as well smell like one too. :)

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