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Looking for some hip boots
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kevinhaney1 »
03/09/24 10:26
I'm looking for some hip boots (not waders) that have a stiff sole with traction, and maybe a little arch support. Can anyone suggest anything?
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03/17/24 11:28
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Last post by Jersey boy
03/15/24 10:49
Technical Question on rod action
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ozarkwater »
03/13/24 17:22
All things equal. Length of rod, number of pieces, ferrule size, maker and all dimensions...except...that last say...8 - 12 of the tip.
Now, having...
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Last post by BigTJ
03/14/24 15:33
Wulff Bamboo fly lines?
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bob2935 »
09/02/23 09:47
Just looking for opinion's on the Wulff Bamboo fly lines. They were highly recommended and they cast extremely well on most of my cane and glass and...
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Last post by RMorrison
03/14/24 10:04
Stickers for Aluminium Tubes
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DeanRip »
03/06/24 05:56
Morning all, does anyone have a contact for good quality stickers for aluminium rod tubes?
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards
Dean
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Last post by Joe Fox
03/14/24 09:17
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Last post by gaddis
03/12/24 06:43
Fly line recommendations
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jpershke »
02/18/24 20:49
I'm a little confused about fly line for my 9' 5 wt bamboo rod. I don't think I want to jump into silk just yet. I was thinking of using it primarily...
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Last post by Fish
03/09/24 09:42
Chinese Fly Lines
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Cliff »
03/02/24 20:07
I bought one of the Zhu silk fly lines when they first became available, maybe 15 years ago? Mine was a 5wt DT that left something to be desired. I...
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Last post by Cliff
03/08/24 11:21
wulff fly line
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jimwright »
01/04/14 13:52
I was wondering if anyone here has tried a Royal Wulff TT Long Belly Line on an Orvis 7 1/2', 3 7/8 oz. bamboo rod and if so, what was your...
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Last post by Joe Fox
03/06/24 19:14
Fishing the Orvis Bamboo 4Wt "Flea"
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Jim T »
03/03/24 08:22
I have a new to me Orvis 4Wt Bamboo Madison Flea and although lawn casting to get a sense of feel, I sense this is a little powerhouse shooter of a...
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Last post by Arctic-Grayling
03/05/24 14:47
Favorite Rods - Bass in Streams
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WingshotTN »
03/03/24 12:46
Curious about users preferences for smallmouth fishing in streams/small rivers in TN. Wade fishing primarily. Do 5 weights normally fit the bill? Or...
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Last post by Brooks
03/05/24 11:08
Does anybody else underline with silk?
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BigTJ »
05/07/19 10:28
While we are talking about silk a couple of observations. Over the years I have learned that to maximize performance of rods it is critical to try...
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Last post by BigTJ
03/04/24 17:59
silk and plastic with bamboo
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ParkerDHE »
03/04/24 13:14
I recently had the chance to buy a 6 DT Phoenix line from a member and took it out yesterday on my W&M Aristocrat 9050. I had previously fished this...
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Last post by BigTJ
03/04/24 16:17
Guide wanted for Cherokee, NC
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kevinhaney1 »
07/12/23 09:16
I'm heading down to Cherokee in September and hope to get in some trout fishing. Can anyone recommend a good guide for the area?
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Last post by kevinhaney1
03/04/24 10:19
W&M Granger Challenger Rods
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Cliff »
03/02/24 14:18
Hello,
I have an opportunity to purchase a Challenger rod in the 8ft length. Made by W&M, I believe this rod is pretty close, if not identical to...
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Last post by Cliff
03/03/24 12:46
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Last post by WingshotTN
03/03/24 12:39
Fishing Bags
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Hanksforkstalker »
02/25/24 12:58
Not sure if this post is in the appropriate section, so Admin please feel free to move it.
For those of you who use the older style canvas fishing...
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Last post by dublhaul
02/28/24 20:01
Unknown South Bend bamboo rod
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Hello, I stumbled across this South Bend bamboo rod needing some love but I am having some difficulty identifying it. Tip section is missing but the...
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Last post by JGT
02/27/24 20:50
Texas hill country?
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OPBamboo »
02/24/24 12:27
Just moved to Midland, and there’s nothing really nearby, but seems lots of streams 4-5 hours away. O boat, so looking for wadeable suggestions. Rod...
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Last post by chsparkman
02/26/24 21:36
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02/24/24 21:54
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