Forum: Fly Fishing
August 22nd, 2007, 12:57 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Backup Rig
"Russell D." wrote in message
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BobS wrote:
Been wanting to get a spinning rod/reel outfit as a backup for when the
wind
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 21st, 2007, 08:23 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Backup Rig
"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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On Aug 19, 1:33 am, daytripper wrote:
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 21st, 2007, 08:08 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Backup Rig
"daytripper" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:25:12 -0400, "BobS" wrote:
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 21st, 2007, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Backup Rig
"briansfly" wrote in message
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BobS wrote:
Been wanting to get a spinning rod/reel outfit as a backup for when the
wind is just to...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 19th, 2007, 04:25 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
Backup Rig
Been wanting to get a spinning rod/reel outfit as a backup for when the wind
is just to much for my fly casting abilities. Picked up a Shimano, Stradic
1000FH (2#-6#) at Bass Pro since they had a...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 16th, 2007, 04:24 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,135
Do any of you fly fish at night?
Full moon, frogs jumping on the water lilies and bass feeding on
mini-poppers or Woolly's on a glass like pond with a cool one waiting in the
cooler.......
Priceless....
Bob S.
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2007, 03:19 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Rio Line
"chromefinder" wrote in message
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Bob S.
Thanks for the reply and enjoy the journey. I just really wanted...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2007, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Ray Rogers Handcrafted Knife
"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
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Just want to say thanks for the recommendations from ROFF to Ray Rogers
Handcrafted Knives. I...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2007, 02:29 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Rio Line
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On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:54:07 -0400, chromefinder
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 15th, 2007, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Rio Line
"chromefinder" wrote in message
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BobS
Why not just use the Orvis line and go fising with the time you plan...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 14th, 2007, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,962
Line choice
Mike,
Never to late. I just forwarded it to both my brother and brother-in-law so
they can use the info.
Thank you,
Bob S.
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 14th, 2007, 09:28 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Follow-Up - Rio Line
"Mike" wrote in message
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May also be of interest to you, you donīt need a scale to compare
lines. Just get...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 14th, 2007, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Found the Problem - Rio Line
Boy did I get a good lesson today !
I'll give the fly shop a plug here and the owner since he was kind enough to
take the time to be an excellent mentor today. Wayne Walts and his business
is...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 14th, 2007, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Follow-Up - Rio Line
Lots of comments and I'll try to cover them he
1. Type of line is unknown and the package is only marked " "RIO Demo Fly
Line WF5F". I can't get a good match against any lines shown on their...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 13th, 2007, 02:06 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Rio Line
Just a follow-up about some Rio line. As you may recall my earlier post
about what lines I should get for my brother and brother-in-law reels. SA
on one, Rio on the other in 9wt and 8 wt...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 9th, 2007, 10:12 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,962
Done Deal ! - Line choice
Ok guy's - Thank you again.
Here's what I'm going with:
1. For my cold weather brother and steelheads / salmon in fast moving
water - Scientific Anglers WF9F Steelhead line and I will also get him...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 9th, 2007, 04:03 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,962
Line choice
ehm, a kind respons from Holland, usually you pick a line that suites your
rod and then you look for the rod/reel combination. Since both rods/reels
are pretty heavy, #8 and #9, i'd go for...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 8th, 2007, 03:59 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,962
Line choice
Okay guy's - we just got the two reels in for my brother and
brother-in-law's birthdays and now I need to get some line and backing.
I'll describe the type of fishing they'll be doing with the...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 7th, 2007, 06:18 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 7th, 2007, 03:53 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 6th, 2007, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,615
Reel Advice
"Peter A. Collin" wrote in message
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Bob,
I have a Lamson LP 3.5. Fished it for 15 years and it is a sturdy,
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 6th, 2007, 07:57 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,615
Reel Advice
"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"BobS" wrote in message
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 6th, 2007, 07:54 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,615
Reel Advice
"daytripper" wrote in message
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On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 20:25:05 -0400, "BobS" wrote:
Still working...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 6th, 2007, 07:00 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,615
Decision Made - Reel Advice
Again - your input proved most valuable. You could spend a lifetime looking
at an analyzing the different reels available out there. But based on your
comments, I selected the Orvis, Battenkill...
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Forum: Fly Fishing
August 6th, 2007, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Follow-Up - Turning a cork grip
Appreciate all the input, suggestions and words of wisdom. I won't go into
all the details but I mentioned that I had two butt sections from Cortland
that I could use as test pieces. A wood lathe...
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