Recent content by DKL

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I got one of these a few years back from someone on one of these forums and I love it. Although, I rarely use it for fishing (but have as a fishing travel bag) as it is the bag I use when I fly somewhere. Fits all I need and slides under the seat in front of me. Never check anything and...

TXL 000wt. I don’t trout fish very often anymore, but I love when I get to use that rod.

Several years ago a sheriff ( I’m pretty sure it was a sheriff and not a game warden) was on one on the cowlitz. He stopped to check my license and I wasn’t happy that this guy just jetted through the water I was swinging. He mentioned they just got it and he was pretty pleased and expected it...

I do. Currently west Seattle. In a few days it will be in Port Angeles or a Goodwill as I’m in the middle of a move.

Been meaning to post this for a couple of years actually. I had it out to move it and finally took a pic of it. When I was looking for a tray, I looked into all sorts of options, including bread racks, but bit the bullet and paid the premium. Just not a lot out there. I believe NRS makes one...

Just read up on this, I've totally been doing this wrong. I only have rafts, so they are packed up inside and I have not been stopping at every station. I get it to some extent, but if I'm not going to be using the raft in a state, I don't know why I need to have it inspected by that state...

I didn't know that I could get my boat checked in WA and then be good for MT. I was under the impression I had to have the raft checked in the state I was planning on using it in. I have only done this once so I'm not that up on how it all works but stopped at the St Regis one a couple years...

This one is stored in the lot I keep my rv in and seems out of place. They seem like a lot of fun but watch your back cast.

Uncle gave this to me several years ago, but I already had a Caldwell I prefer. Hoping someone can use this. Pick up only.

Well if Herschel didn’t, I’ve got a similar story that is one of my favorites. My first real job was at the UW in the Environmental Health and Safety Department in 1990. The geese were an issue and they tried all sorts of things to try and deal with them. We were told of one failed effort...

Don't know how good of deal it is but probably not too bad if in good condition. Considering what a new similar raft would cost it seems like a good deal to me. I have the breakdown version of this raft and love it. I haven't used it in a while because I can't take my dog with me, but as I...

I also fish solo most of the time. I carry my phone and if really out there an inreach. I do carry a very small 357 in certain but rare situations (seriously about 1% of the time). I really think if you want to carry protection, carry bear spray. Before I ever owned a firearm, I always...

The creel checkers I’ve encountered on rivers are hanging out at boat launches waiting for fishermen to arrive or driving along the river and stopping to talk to you. They then ask how you’ve done. That method seems to rely heavily on the honor system. Seems pretty similar to a self reporting...

I learned from Dave McCoy years ago as well. What I like is I didn't have to drive across the state and I got to use my craft at the time.