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A couple interesting finds today

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Aloksack Headlamp (not pictured) I’ve hiked out in the dark too many times without one. Bug spray Sunscreen Hand sanitizer Victorinox Tinker Whistle (probably should be on my nipper lanyard) Lip balm Lighter Firesteel TP Cliff bar or two - Hike your own hike and carry what you are...

More Sparkle Dun #16

Great looking nets. As a gear whore, I’ve got too many, Brodin’s and Fishpond. I picked up a Fishpond Emerger for backcountry float tube trips. It seems like it may replace the mid length for Shad season. Net up, handle down. I’ve used Nylon, zip ties, etc, splurged the other day on the...

Maybe we need to resurrect the “tomes” thread.. There’s not much better than a good book or a new one to add to the library.

Twins, Hardy Kerr’s Perfects 3 1/8

Just a thought, I’ve got a 10’ 6wt tfo rod that I use as a boat/float tube, indicator and single hand spey rod. It might be just the ticket for SRC. It’s a great Shad rod.

The upside is, I was going to send a rod to Dennis Stone to change out the reel seat and I procrastinated last week. Now he gets two. 😆 Dave, This is the angle I was working at. Probably dropped my elbow when I went to net him.

I thought he was played out and went to net him, he made a big powerful lunge and crack and snap. Bummer, I was trying to be cognizant with my angles and how I fought them, so I wouldn’t over stress the rod. I’ve used the 8642 on half pound steelhead successfully, so I wasn’t too worried about...