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Last post by Dave Dozer
02/13/25 16:00
Flyfishing luggage
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Bill T »
02/09/25 22:47
It seems that all fly fishing luggage is designed for the now standard 4 piece graphite rods. Am looking for a roller that can fit my 3 piece rod...
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Last post by Bill Terry
02/13/25 15:45
7’6” vs 7’6” Orvis Battenkills
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kaddis »
02/11/25 14:01
After having given in to my indulgence on 8 and 8.5 foot Orvis rods I’m looking to add a touch shorter model to the stockpile. For those that have...
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Last post by kaddis
02/12/25 18:59
Wigwam Club
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retro-1 »
05/01/14 20:21
I saw the Wigwam Club mentioned in another thread. This is a private fishing club on the So.Platte in Colo. About 25 years ago I wandered across a...
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Last post by bluesjay
02/12/25 17:04
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Last post by mlarocco
02/12/25 10:36
What are you fishing this week?
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teter »
11/10/17 14:42
Show us the rods you're currently (or recently) fishing. Here are the three I have had on the water this week:
Orvis 1856
Leonard 40 Catskill...
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Last post by tyghguy
02/11/25 14:22
Dry fly fishing in central Alaska
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Sanmiguel »
02/02/25 10:24
Hi all. One of my kids is moving to Fairbanks, and I hope to visit them sometime this coming summer. While I will fish nymphs or streamers when the...
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Last post by Arctic-Grayling
02/10/25 21:40
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Last post by henrysdad
02/10/25 19:09
Kylebooker silk lines
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chuck »
02/10/25 14:44
Hello-
Does anyone have experience with Kylebooker silk fly lines with regard to construction quality, casting characteristics, taper design,...
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Last post by chuck
02/10/25 14:44
Trout Spey Bamboo?
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gorma »
02/08/25 22:23
I am not the builder. Not the boo expert whatsoever..
But I cast few grass rods and liked them a lot (usually I liked the rods I could not afford so...
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Last post by oddsnrods
02/10/25 10:24
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Last post by SalmoNewf
02/10/25 08:33
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Last post by lloyd3
02/09/25 20:49
Rod for Salmon help!
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beatle-bug »
02/09/25 15:57
I have been fishing for a number of years for Atlantic Salmon in the Gaspe region of Quebec using my PLASTIC “single handers” out of the classic 27ft...
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Last post by quashnet
02/09/25 20:36
WF or DT ?
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beatle-bug »
02/08/25 16:47
I’m trying to determine if some of my older unmarked fly lines are WF or DT?—Yup, I know that the 1st 30ft of each generally WEIGH the same, but am...
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Last post by Kave
02/08/25 20:50
Granger pairing
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Mark_Anderson »
11/28/24 13:37
What reel do you like to pair with your classic Granger? I often like to pair an 8642 with a skeleton reel.
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Last post by JoeBolt
02/08/25 20:08
Lima river, Tuscany (Italy)
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ibookje »
06/07/19 14:07
During family vacations I usually don’t bring my fishing gear but this vacation I was allowed.
Didn’t bring bamboo this time. I wanted a very...
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Last post by 2dabacking
02/07/25 12:45
WM Granger Victory Tip question.
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I recently picked up an 8040. One tip is full length and one 2 short. I was going to send short tip to a builder to take the hardware from for a new...
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Last post by ozarkwater
02/05/25 14:37
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Last post by headwaters
02/05/25 14:17
Sharpe Scottie Featherweight 8 1/2'
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greenteal »
01/04/25 09:21
First post, first cane rod. Have been patiently watching and waiting to acquire my first bamboo rod and recently pulled the trigger on this rod. I...
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Last post by Doug K
02/04/25 19:04
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02/04/25 18:46
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