Recent content by SnailEye

Looking forward to hearing more about this. I too just got a 3d printer and need some projects. Have you found a good resource for fly fishing related plans? Hadn't thought about printing a reel. Was thinking about a fly rod holder. Maybe fly reel storage boxes? Custom fly boxes? I have...

It's class 3 whitewater in that area. Iggie is correct about 30 feet left. People used to leave ribon on the bridge as a visual to help get in the right spot to run the falls. They are not the first to get in trouble there. Glad to hear they are ok. Thing can get out of hand very fast in...

I'm in the cheap reader camp. I recommend getting more than one pair. You will forget to bring them. You will break them. You will loose them. I keep them everywhere.

Small creeks are my favorite! If no one has heard of it, it's a good candidate. Not finding any references of the creek for fishing or anything else on the internet is a good sign. Having to hike in is a bonus. Extra points if it's in a wilderness area. Challenging terrain is welcome...

I'm interested if it's still available. Can pick it up most any time that's convenient.

I think these are the fishing regulations for the Hakiddo area. https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sr/ggk/ggs/turi-r-m/rule-manner.html

I'm currently in sapporo in northern Japan. My wife made it very clear I'm not fishing on this trip. That being said, I think I can help a bit. The impression i get of this area is somewhat similar to western oregon and Washington but I hear winters are way colder. I found a fly shop...

I replaced a forester with a rav4 hybrid last year. I really like the better gas mileage and 520 or so mile range. Feels slightly bigger than the forester. I can easily sleep in the back. Has a few bells and whistles that my wife requested. I wasn’t really excited for them but got them...

I’ll throw in my $0.02, adventure is what you make of it. There will always be barriers regardless of if you start in your teens, 20’s, 30’s or whenever you start. Overcoming some of those barriers is part of the adventure. If it was easy, it wouldn’t be an adventure, would it? What is an...

Over the last couple years I have been gifted a good amount of gear. I have a number of unidentified fly lines. I'm trying to organize and figure out what I have before I go buy anything new. I figure it should be easy to figure out sinking vs floating. What about other details? Most...

I tried to tie some years ago and failed miserably. Maybe it's time to try again. Appreciate the write up.

Do you know about the oregon fishing club? I'm not a member but know some that are. As I understand they give access to a bunch of lakes year round. There's a big sign up fee and quarterly dues but would be a good option if that's what you're into. Look them up. Their website has lots of...

Tonight I'm having a good "old fashioned" PMD hatch

I get a recommendation for a fly that works first. Talk to friends, a trusted fly shop or whatever. Then get a picture of one or buy one to use as an example. Figure out how to make it. Then I can go to my materials and see what I have on hand. Usually I have most of what I need that is...

Over the last year or so my materials collection has exploded. It used to fit in an old tackle box. Not so much any more. I've been gifted some, bought some and over the holidays my father-in-law gave me a large chunk of his collection. It's getting out of hand. I'm going to take these...