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I have a Boost Blue in 8wt and a gifted older Winston 10wt. I much prefer casting the Boost Blue. Maybe check out the new Echo rod that Flip helped design.

That almost looks like Wetlander. I used that on my Alumaweld and loved it. Only had the boat slip off the bank and try to float away once. :)

Thanks. Pure speculation has created some great discussion though. :)

I'll need to drop it off the trailer to get a picture, and the weather is suggesting I don't go out this weekend. I think it's getting through the gel coat now.

My fiberglass drift boat has quite a few road miles this year and I've noticed significantly more wear on the bow. Do any of you do anything to recoat your bow or protect it? Do I just wait until the whole boat needs a visit to Clacka for a recoat?

Congrats. You made the right choice. There's very little that compares to those first days and weeks.

I've broken 5 rods (well, 4 rods, once twice). tip of my TFO 5wt. Camper door blew shut while I was putting it inside because of weather. tip of my 7wt Beulah. forgot it was a 10' when sliding it into the rod holder on the boat with a 9'. Pushed too hard. Thomas & Thomas (used) - broke on the...

Recently hit the Snohomish and had better luck than average - though admittedly most were caught on spinners. As the rower/netter, I didn't get any photos.

I always leave a tip of some sort. Some services don't accept the tip though, which is fine, but at the end of the day, I'm always relieved to see my vehicle at the take out. I had one service in Jackson, WY "decide not to work that day" after having arranged the shuttle.

Anyone try nymphing for humpies? I'm used to streamers or dick nites.

I wanted to see how people approach cleaning their polarized glasses. I typically use the microfiber cloth for quick cleanings, then use soapy water after a trip. But over a summer, you tend to build up a lot of "human" on your frames, bridge pads, etc. My wife recently got an ultrasonic...

I use physical sunscreen (e.g. Zinc) on my hands because they bear the brunt of exposure. Since I'm rowing and fishing, I don't like chemical sunscreen on my hands because it's rough on gear, and I find that I can usually apply the physical sunscreen to the back of one hand, then successfully...

Thanks for sharing this. We've made a couple awkward u-turns with a drift boat because there's been no information about the status of the road. This is frustrating - and while I've not been thrilled about the increased popularity that Merrill has gained during the pandemic for paddle boarders...

Ginger Baker Trio - Ramblin' from Going Back Home

I read triggerfish and was confused.