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Merry Christmas everyone. Ive got a rare chance to treat myself and am interested in maybe buying this net. I need a good drift boat net for Lakes. Something for an aging boomster to lean over the side of the gunwale to boat a fish. Is this the right net for me? Does it float? Those that...

Morning, I am getting older, weaker and wider. I was wondering if you all have used something like this and/or if you think it will be stout enough to allow me to move my driftboat in and out of my fenced in back yard. https://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-trailer-dolly-60533.html Any and all...

Evening all, Im curious as to any feedback from users of the Ketchum Release Tool. My adult daughter has a hard time unhooking her fish even using hemosats. Finger dexterity is the issue, I think. She mainly uses flies from size #20 dries up to 4 inch Streamers. Those that have used the...

So, for years I used the nice thick plastic shopping bags from say, Walmart, Bimart, Freddies for a myriad of uses about the house, camp and boat. In the boat, I hung them off the gunwale as a handy dandy trash basket, for a days float. Now that those bags are being phased out, I was...

Please take a moment and remember the reason for the Holiday. We owe so much to so many. Thank You. Bob

Hey all, Scrimped and saved for a long time and was recently fortunate to buy a pair of 9 foot, Sawyer Squaretop Oars. I would hate to lose them to theft so............ can anyone share some ideas on how to deter the theft of Oars ? Ive looked at the Python Lock system and this may be...

Tried searching the archives and was unsuccessful. Could be I did it wrong. If already discussed, I apologize in advance for the repetition. My son is looking for a decent pair of reasonably priced Breathable Waders. He is looking at TideWe Waders. If anyone would like to share their...

Hey all. Happy Weekend. Enjoy it as Winter is returning in a few days. So here goes. I want to learn how to flyfish for Carp. I live in Redmond, Oregon. Would anyone be kind enough to point me in the direction of a nearby ( 1 hour to 1.5 hour travel time) Carp Fishery? I know, I...

Okay folks. I have an elderly friend who I think qualifies for the ODFW Disabled Angler Fishing Permit. He wants to fish the Deschutes next season from my Driftboat. I found this in the ODFW Regualtions which allows a Disabled Permit holder to : Fish from an anchored boat, or other floating...

Hey all, Merry Christmas. Happy 2023. Ill be around Burns in the late Spring of 2023, for about a week. Can anyone share any must see attractions, events and/or some nearby fishing areas? We will be glamping at Crane Hot Springs. Thank you in advance, for any and all help. Bob

Happy Holidays and thanks for looking at my post. Ive got a 16 foot Fish Rite Driftboat with no motor. It is oar propelled only. I read the Oregon Boat Regulations. From what I can gather, I do not need to Register the boat. Is that correct? Im not the sharpest tool in the shed, so Ill...

Hello all, Heres yet another threat to the beauty and uniqueness, of the Central Oregon Ecosystem. This is a large scale endeavor. Appears the biggest worry is that the healthy state of the HUGE, Skyline Forest, just West of Bend, will be sold to the highest bidder, who may turn it into...

I am a techno idiot so please bear wth me. What does the little square box that precedes some threads mean. I am talking about the SFR or NFR little icons? Thank you. Bob

My friend Jeff Perin sent out this email link to help protect the Metolius River. If you have a moment, please let your voice be heard. Thank you. Bob https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f96783%2fRespond

Hey all, I recently acquired a 2001, 16 foot X 48 inch, Fishrite Driftboat. The boat came with a nice boat cover but I will need to replace it in about a year or so. Can anyone recommend who can do this for me? FWIW it has the rear anchor setup, which willneed to be included in the pattern...

Anyone have experience with this Brand? If so what are your thoughts. Thank you in advance. Bob

Please consider signing this opposition letter. https://www.centraloregonlandwatch.org/update/thornburgh I believe the closing date is March 17, 2022. Its a horrible idea, especially with the continuing drought and the loss of access to public land. Thank you. Bob