Recent content by IMFSHN

Just checking in, wanative...I finally had an opportunity to use that TFO rod you recommended. We fished a number of river locations when I was out there a couple of weeks ago throughout the Quinalt. It handled a 19" and 33" steelhead very well. Thank you for the suggestion. We were trudging...

Thank you so much for the photos and patient tutelage, Wanative. Following your recommendation, I ended up ordering and shipping a TFO SDS 904-2 (Your STS was replaced by SRS, then SR -both discontinued, then finally by SDS. The TFO rep said it's probably their only rod that is still using the...

My apologies for another rookie question: What is a “cerise hootchy?”

The rinse/lube suggestion is super helpful. Loved the Diawa reels I've had over the years -I just picked up a 1000 Fuego LT for a new crappie rod, but the week leading up to coming out here got a bit busy, so that hasn't seen its first cast yet. I was saddened when they stopped making their...

Thanks for the insight. I visit Washington multiple times a year (my basecamp is Everett) and was looking for a shore casting rod to start with. I like your TFO suggestion better than the BPS employee's suggestion of a cheap ugly stick. I'm doddling between your TFO Signature Series STS 904-2...