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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 driftless angler
03/28/24 12:56
Best way to sell classic bamboo rods.
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by
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 DireWolf53
03/28/24 11:37
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Last post by corlay
03/28/24 09:21
Silk fly lines?
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by
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 cdmoore
03/28/24 08:36
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 McHull
03/27/24 11:54
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Last post by Sgt Smooth
03/26/24 07:25
Modern reels on vintage rods
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by
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 salterlee
03/26/24 07:03
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 BigTJ
03/25/24 07:51
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 flyfishinfred
03/25/24 07:45
Nice reel for Payne 100H rod
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by
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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Last post by PT48
03/22/24 18:39
Needing DT Line Advice
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by
WingshotTN »
03/16/24 08:17
Considering DT lines for my 4 and 5 wgt rods. No experience in this area (a pure newbie), and open to any and all suggestions. My 4W is an Alan Kube...
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Last post by kenwey4534
03/21/24 06:38
Tube for W&M Granger 8040
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by
Cliff »
03/13/24 13:31
Does anyone know where one can find a tube for a Granger 8040? I'd like to find a tube that looks as close to the original as possible.
Thank you,...
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Last post by AnglersCane
03/17/24 12:23
Looking for some hip boots
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by
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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Last post by fisherman911
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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by
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
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Last post by Samballard
03/14/24 10:40
Wulff Bamboo fly lines?
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by
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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by
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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