Recent content by troutpocket

Yeah, I still have a collection of GPX lines. The “and similar” qualifier was intended to cover whatever lines fill that niche currently.

SA GPX and similar lines have been my favorites for lake bobbercatin’. They run a little heavy, which helps.

The lake we fished that day had a lot of 16-19” fish and they gave us a workout. Jumping above head level, running right at me and under my tube, all the tricks. I was fishing the edge of a dropoff with 20’ of leader under my indicator. Didn’t need to cast; just find the spot, drop my rig off...

That’s my guess. Acrobatic and strong. Tasty, too!

However you prefer to build an indicator leader will work fine. I like a 18” butt section of 12 or 15 lb maxima UG, 15-18’ of 6 or 8 lb maxima UG and 3-5’ of 3x fluoro tippet. All sections joined with triple surgeons knots. Don’t forget to add your slip indicator before you tie your leech on ;)

The surprise favorites are sooo nice. I have two Sumatra-origin varieties in my stash. Gonna try ‘em when fall weather gets here.

Enjoying this African coffee as a change up from my usual Ethiopian and Kenyan stuff. It’s got a subtle fruit thing going on. Roasted to the onset of second crack.

Rock Island is an old school camp. There’s no internet and don’t try setting up your Starlink. If you need cell or data, the highway is a short drive. The ambiance is stellar. It’s quiet and very dark at night. The night sky alone is worth the trip, if you live somewhere that is affected by...

+1 SuperCat pontoon/float tube. The most comfortable tube I have experienced. Mine is 17 years old and still 100% functional. The tops of the tubes and storage bags are sun-faded but everything still works. I have a line on a replacement in excellent shape so I can have a pair.

Maybe the clams are a bit sweeter in another area? I would wander to find the best clams.

Nice “backyard” you have access to! Pretty browns too.

Tying up some contingencies for interior BC in August. If it comes to this….🛠️ The all white version has had its days.

I need to do a compatibility test with waist highs and my SuperCat…At a local panfish pond where I won’t care about getting wet before I rely on them for real. If they work, they are lighter to carry, and quicker on/off than full chest high waders. Also cooler on a hot day. I have used waist...