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Fly Fishing BS thread

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by TNDrew, Oct 28, 2012.

  1. Dec 9, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    Sig45

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    Another favorite.
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  2. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    haven't been fishing much with holidays, but it is not preventing me from preparing for the next season.

    Been building a drift boat the last month or so. I figured this thread was ok to post a pic of my progress. The title does say fly fishing BS thread.IMG_20161208_191403.jpg
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    That's awesome!

    As for Orvis vs Sage. I say cast what ever you're gonna buy.

    I only have experience with lower end Orvis stuff. I have a 9f5w Clearwater rod I use ocassionally. I like cheapy rods. I have a couple Eagle Claw Featherlights and Cabelas CGRs I use more often.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2016 at 7:01 AM
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    I hate to admit it, but I like my Cabelas rod better than my Orvis.

    I'm having a hard time remembering the name. I wanna say it's a 3 forks or something like that. I got a G Loomis that has a similar name, so I get them mixed up.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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    Sig45

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    My favorite rod is also a Cabelas rod - the Original Traditional series - 5wt 9'. It's slow and awesome with dry flies for brook trout.

    Dry fly fishing is still my favorite.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    Holy cow that's awesome
     
  7. Dec 13, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    I have a Cabelas Three Forks rod as well. It's one of my go to rods. 7'6" 3w. I over line it with wf4w line and it's the perfect small stream dry fly rod.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2016 at 9:41 AM
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  9. Dec 13, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    That's how we end up with 30 rods and 300 reels! :thumbsup:

    :rofl::rofl:
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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    Snugtop caps for the dogs Camburg 2.5 Coilovers, Camburg Uni on 2013. King 2.5 Resis on 2016 Deaver custom expedition leaf pacs , BAMF sliders and other stuff.....
    Orvis deal...Orvis Helios II comes with a free reel right now...
    Just saw the deal at Bob Marriots Fly Shop in Fullerton. The reel is a fairly decent one too, Helios SL
    http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/fly-reels/orvis/hydros®-sl-fly-reels
    I like that new Sage X though, very nice indeed!
    I went in for fly tying supplies and almost left with a new rod and reel.. another self serving Christmas buying op resisted!

    A Spotty Bass from this mornings short session at Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, Ca. Simple pleasures!
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  11. Dec 13, 2016 at 3:14 PM
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    MUST NOT CLICK ON THE LINK






    I clicked it. Too bad I blew my extra cash for xmas already.
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    Your location says south of purgatory...looks like the opposite to me.

    Nice fish.
     
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  14. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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    My son, 6 years old, says nice brown trout!! And, :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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  16. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    And a little 4 spot :)
     
  17. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    :eek:
     
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  18. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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  19. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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    Cast them and see which you like best. Both make excellent all around and specialty rods. I have a few of each and use them regularly.
     
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  20. Dec 13, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Man, all these pictures are making me really upset that there is currently 4" of snow on the ground and more on the way for the weekend
     

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