Finally introducing myself

Kave · Post by **Kave** » 10/11/21 20:33

Hey Folks,
I figure it's about time to introduce myself because I've been scouring this forum for all kinds of info. I was formerly introduced to bamboo rods in the 90's shortly after arriving in Montana. An outfitter I guided for at the time knew Walton Powell and put me in touch with him. I ended up buying a Companion Series rod from him in 1999.
This Forum has been invaluable. Thanks to all who have posted their knowledge and experience (and opinions) over the years. In time, as I learn, I hope to pull my own weight.

bugslinger · Post by **bugslinger** » 10/11/21 23:22

Hi Kave,
Welcome aboard from Steve in Seattle! Impressive resume.....

Wamfess · Post by **Wamfess** » 10/12/21 04:56

Hi Dave! What experience you have. I would recommend the next step for you is to visit us here in Northern England and Scotland. A bit colder at times than you are probably used to and sometimes the fishing is hard, but sometimes the best you can get.
Tight lines!

PYochim · Post by **PYochim** » 10/12/21 06:06

Dave, welcome from Paul in Wyoming. Something you should check out is the bamboo rod gathering in Bozeman, held in September. This year’s gathering was a good time. The Bozeman folks did a great job.

Brian K. Shaffer · Post by **Brian K. Shaffer** » 10/12/21 08:14

Welcome and glad to have you from Texas, Dave.
Maybe we will get to see that Companion set.
What a neat piece.

bellbird · Post by **bellbird** » 10/12/21 11:51

Welcome to the Forum. I lived at Victor, MT from '68 to '77, Fishing was very good in those days. Cheers.
Earl

Kave · Post by **Kave** » 10/12/21 12:01

Thanks for the replies!
-Fishing the U.K. Would be a dream come true and the cool weather would be quite refreshing after this Texas heat.
-Bamboo fishers gathering in Bozeman sounds fun.
-I’ll upload some pics at some point of my W. Powell companion rods. It’s an 8’3 and 7’3 for a 4,5,6wt.
Thanks guys.

Kave · Post by **Kave** » 10/12/21 12:03

Earl, good to from you. That Victor stretch changes every year but I used to fish it a lot. Great skwala and Hecuba hatches through there.

Pwknauth · Post by **Pwknauth** » 10/12/21 14:56

Welcome aboard, from Paul in MA.
The Montana, Idaho and Wyoming area are my favorite fishing areas. Beautiful country, I fish there every Sept.

headwaters · Post by **headwaters** » 10/12/21 16:23

Welcome, Kave / Dave! That's quite a fishing C.V. I'm guessing you'll fit in here just fine.

Greg Reynolds · Post by **Greg Reynolds** » 10/12/21 22:18

Welcome. We're glad to have you...

Kave · Post by **Kave** » 10/13/21 08:54

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