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Silk fly lines?
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Jacks Grampa »
03/28/24 08:07
I have a new Sweetgrass 7' for 3wt. and thinking of trying silk. What are your thoughts?
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Last post by BigTJ
04/09/24 13:38
Inexpensive rod tubes
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Phil13 »
04/06/24 13:01
I have neither the time, money nor interest in making those beautiful wooden rod tubes.
There was a post somewhere in the forum, I believe,...
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Last post by Livingstone
04/09/24 06:40
Link to "Over My Waders"
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rudyc »
04/06/24 14:59
I have tried to get onto Reed Curry's over My Waders sire and it is no longer there.
I read on another forum that Reed passed away a few weeks ago....
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Last post by red 1
04/08/24 21:22
Midge Bamboo Rods
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DinoC »
11/14/22 22:05
Since I am having a PHY Midge taper bamboo rod built, I have read that there are other Midge rods made by other bamboo rod makers, having different...
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Last post by Grouse
04/08/24 05:11
Eastern Sierra guides/ouftitters
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Sanmiguel »
04/02/24 11:02
Hi all. I’m planning on meeting up with one of my kids for a couple days fishing in the Mammoth Lakes/Bishop area sometime in May. If you have any...
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Last post by Sanmiguel
04/06/24 18:38
Granpas Heddon
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Booger »
04/02/24 23:46
After some online research and some correspondence with Cortland I think I’ve settled on 444 sylk wf6f with appropriate backing and a couple size...
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Last post by davidk
04/05/24 18:46
The eclipse
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kevinhaney1 »
04/04/24 17:53
I was just wondering if anyone had any actual experience with abnormal fish behavior doing solar eclipses such as the one coming up on Monday? I’ve...
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Last post by Brooks
04/05/24 09:16
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Last post by lloyd3
04/04/24 07:08
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Last post by bluesjay
04/03/24 00:15
Modern reels on vintage rods
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MikeSchmidt »
03/08/24 14:02
Waiting for a Phillipson Paragon 8 1/2 5oz to arrive and wondering what reel I should pair with it. Are modern reels too light as they were designed...
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Last post by DinoC
03/31/24 19:58
Bamboo and streamers
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dannerak »
12/23/23 20:08
I’m currently in the search for a streamer/mousing rod for Alaska rainbows. A true 6wt seems about right.
My question is what tapers or rod...
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Last post by TFHough
03/30/24 21:10
Tight Line Nymphing
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Does anyone here use their bamboo rod for tight line nymphing?
I realize most bamboo rods are geared more towards dry fly angling but; is there...
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Last post by TFHough
03/30/24 20:56
Peacocks on bamboo, 2024 edition
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teter »
03/23/24 19:27
Peacock bass (not really bass, but cichlids) were introduced to South Florida's canals a few decades ago, supposedly in an attempt to control an...
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Last post by Emydidae Terrapene
03/29/24 15:14
Yellow Breeches advice
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kevinhaney1 »
03/26/24 09:13
I'm going to go to the Yellow Breeches for the first time in mid-April and I'm looking for some advice, especially on rod length, line weight, and...
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Last post by PTN
03/29/24 14:50
Testimonials
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Phil13 »
03/29/24 07:29
Has any one built the 6’6” rod listed on page 230 of the Maurer book? It’s a 4 wgt.
I don’t build many shorter rods, but might try this one. If you...
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Last post by Phil13
03/29/24 08:55
Any info on this rod
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Spacedlobster »
03/28/24 16:48
Hey guys so I just got a couple fly rods from an auction here in New Mexico (yes in the US lol) one is a 8’ Garcia Conolon just something to get me...
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Last post by Spacedlobster
03/28/24 19:37
Best way to sell classic bamboo rods.
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lloyd3 »
03/22/24 17:12
Well...
Since my prospects to use them aren't improving much (here in Colorado anyway) how does one go-about finding an educated and discerning...
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Last post by lloyd3
03/28/24 15:35
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Last post by Sgt Smooth
03/26/24 07:25
Nice reel for Payne 100H rod
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DinoC »
03/14/24 08:45
I am looking forward to suggestions on nice reels for a Payne 100H 7’6” 5wt replica rod. Thank you.
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Last post by DinoC
03/24/24 22:42
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Last post by Mark_Anderson
03/23/24 09:14
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