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Topic: Allen Fly Fishing Co.? |
norm289
Replies: 4
Views: 2826
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 08/16/11 6:40 pm Subject: Allen Fly Fishing Co.? |
| I have a first gen Alpha and its a very nice reel for the low cost. I have the size 9-10 and use it as a spey reel. I have used this reel for about 4 years or so and it has handled anything I have b ... |
Topic: NOT A Beginner, But Still Looking For A Fly Outfit!? |
norm289
Replies: 5
Views: 1947
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 08/16/11 6:36 pm Subject: NOT A Beginner, But Still Looking For A Fly Outfit!? |
| +1 on the TFO rods. Here are a couple others to check out. The ECHO SOLO and the Greys GS2. Both are right around $100 with a rod tube. |
Topic: Airflo Fly Line - Review |
norm289
Replies: 8
Views: 8019
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 08/16/11 6:09 pm Subject: Airflo Fly Line - Review |
I have several Airflo lines and love every single one of them. Here is what Airflo lines I have and what I think. Sadly, no salt stuff but hoping that changes soon lol!
Supple Ridge Delta Taper 3 ... |
Topic: Fly Fishing Gear: Chest Vs. Sling Pack Vs. Vest? |
norm289
Replies: 6
Views: 3981
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Thu 03/25/10 11:58 am Subject: Fly Fishing Gear: Chest Vs. Sling Pack Vs. Vest? |
| I used to love my vest. Then I started carrying bigger flyboxes that wouldn't fit in the front pockets. Ended up having to put them in that single large pocket on the back. Really was a pain when c ... |
Topic: Fly Tying: Best Website For Learning Fly Tying? |
norm289
Replies: 2
Views: 723
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Fri 02/19/10 10:11 pm Subject: Fly Tying: Best Website For Learning Fly Tying? |
| Believe it or not, but check out youtube! Lots of videos for many different flies. Whether its something as simple as a woolly bugger or something more traditional like a spey, you can find it on th ... |
Topic: Skagit Line For Switch Rod, Help Choosing... |
norm289
Replies: 2
Views: 2375
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Wed 02/17/10 5:06 pm Subject: Skagit Line For Switch Rod, Help Choosing... |
Kory, thanks for taking the time to post all that! Very helpful.
This skagit stuff is new to me, heck it's all new to me lol. Only been using the two handers for about a year now. Started out ... |
Topic: Skagit Line For Switch Rod, Help Choosing... |
norm289
Replies: 2
Views: 2375
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Tue 02/16/10 11:04 pm Subject: Skagit Line For Switch Rod, Help Choosing... |
Hey guys, need a little help and I know there are a few two hander people around.
I would like to get a skagit line for my TFO Deer Creek switch rod 11' 7wt. I have been researching some of the re ... |
Topic: Best Fly Box: Advice, Recommendations? |
norm289
Replies: 5
Views: 884
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Tue 02/16/10 9:25 pm Subject: Best Fly Box: Advice, Recommendations? |
| I'll second the Cliff Outdoors boxes. I have a couple of Bugger Barns. Fit a ton of stuff in them. Their other boxes are good too. I also have the Big Cliff and The Super Day's Worth, both of thes ... |
Topic: Best Fish: Surprises of 2009!? |
norm289
Replies: 5
Views: 1167
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Forum: Off Topic Forum Posted: Sat 02/13/10 10:49 pm Subject: Best Fish: Surprises of 2009!? |
My surprises were some firsts for me. I caught my first pike, walleye, and sauger all on the fly.
Biggest and most memorable surprise was watching my son who was 8 at the time, catch a 18" la ... |
Topic: Fish Species: What's On Your 2010 "Fish Wish List?" |
norm289
Replies: 44
Views: 2795
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Forum: Off Topic Forum Posted: Sat 02/13/10 10:39 pm Subject: Fish Species: What's On Your 2010 "Fish Wish List?" |
After being laid off for a little over a year, my wish list is very modest for 2010.
1.) Catch at least 5 trout over 20" in a certain hidden gem that has some monster browns and bows in it.
... |
Topic: Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO): Fly Reel Reviews |
norm289
Replies: 4
Views: 1773
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Sat 02/13/10 11:58 am Subject: Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO): Fly Reel Reviews |
| No problem Joey. I have or have used alot of TFO products and I have not had any issues with anything from them that I have touched. |
Topic: Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO): Fly Reel Reviews |
norm289
Replies: 4
Views: 1773
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Forum: Fly Fishing Gear Reviews Posted: Sat 02/13/10 9:23 am Subject: Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO): Fly Reel Reviews |
| I have the TFO LA340. Absolutely love it. Have had it for a few years now and have yet to have any issues with it. I have beaten the heck out of it and it still performs perfectly. Dependable, roc ... |
Topic: Fly Line: Done This Before? |
norm289
Replies: 4
Views: 826
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Forum: Off Topic Forum Posted: Tue 01/26/10 8:25 pm Subject: Fly Line: Done This Before? |
| Never dropped one in a stripping basket but have dropped one in a flybox and put one a little too close to my waders one time. |
Topic: Two Hand Fly Rods: Anyone Use Them In The Surf? |
norm289
Replies: 18
Views: 2971
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Forum: Salt Water Fly Fishing Forum Posted: Sat 01/09/10 10:54 pm Subject: Two Hand Fly Rods: Anyone Use Them In The Surf? |
| Never fished the salt but I do use my switch in my local lakes. Pretty much as what was said earlier, mainly for the distance. Most of my fishing is off of small boat docks to where I can leave line ... |
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