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  1. ifsteve

    Horsefly Strain Rainbow

    That's why I much prefer fishing reports that give me some real data and not just a persons perspective. Oh best trip of my life. Man it was off the charts. Boy did it suck. Its great to read those things but then give me at least a little of the "rest of the story." LOL
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    Island trip

    Sorry to say but I have more trouble with kayakers and canoeists at the ramp tying it up than all the idiots with boats. Had a discussion at a ramp this winter. Guys had a truck with a rack and 4 kayaks. The ramp is designed for two rigs to launch at once but no these guys backed down the very...
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    A Report in Four Pictures

    The second fish would make a really good GT/Tuna/Pike bait.....lol. Might be a little tough to cast on a 12wt?
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    Seeger watch

    Down here on the gulf for another month. But a budd who also has a house here left this morning to head home to Cataldo. Said that big wind hit them and their place up there is without power. Again. Second big storm they have had the last few months.
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    A couple '26 goals: fish new spots and catch new species - Pyramid Lake

    Forget any "cracking the code'. Its the P. Moodiest biters of any fish I have ever chased. Some trips are great, others just ok, and some are total busts. Couple of years ago 4 of us went. Fished 3 days. Landed 5 fish between us. Now one of those was 18# but talk about slow. Its just how those...
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    French Polynesia vs Coco Keeling Islands

    The first time I went to the Seychelles one of my targets was to get the record IGFA dogtooth. Was blind casting deep around a pod of baitfish and got a ripping hit. After a minute the line was cut through and the South African I was fishing with that afternoon thought it was a big barracuda. So...
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    French Polynesia vs Coco Keeling Islands

    I am going to be just totally honest here. What I am sharing is just my opinion. Feel free to take it our toss it out with the garbage. XMAS Pros: Cheapest decent saltwater fly trip around. Lots of bonefish. XMAS Cons: Average size bonefish are small. Your post (not picking on you) showed...
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    French Polynesia vs Coco Keeling Islands

    After a lot of investigation and late night thinking, yes a few beers were involved, we decided to head to French Polynesia next March. At the end of the day the bottom line was that the excruciating flight to Cocos just overshadowed any small advantage it had for the actual fishing. We did...
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    Pyramid Lake

    Don't get to excited about being on a boat. The Tribe has closed the lake for all boats due to water levels. No word on how long they expect it to be closed. Now I don't know if this applies to shore launched pontoons but power boats are out for now.
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    Pyramid Lake

    There is only one option at the lake itself. Otherwise its staying down toward Reno which is about 45 minutes away depending on where you are fishing. I have stayed in the rental campers numerous times and they are fine. But the food in the lodge is ...ah....ok would be a bit of a stretch...
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    Tennis Elbow?

    So I have developed a bit of tennis elbow. Doing the massage and strength exercises. Manageable and not keeping me from fishing. But also not getting much better and NO I am not going to stop fishing. Not happening. So my question is if any of you guys have tried a support sleeve like Copper Fit...
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    New Asquith

    Is it expensive? Certainly. Is it worth the money? It is to every body who buys one. I won't but I have no problem at all spending near that for a new Abel. Life is short and its my money. Not going to chastise somebody for buying an Asskissth. Now the name? Well its just stupid.....LOL
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    French Polynesia vs Coco Keeling Islands

    Posted this on another forum but thought maybe try here too. I am thinking about a trip to one of these two areas in 2027. Travel easier to French Polynesia for sure but I also really like the idea of having flats skiffs at Coco Keeling. And Coco Keeling seems a bit nicer accommodations and...
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    What have you done for your boat lately?

    Just ordered a new prop for my skiff from Olympic Prop Co. :)
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    Magdalena Bay Report

    Great report!!
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    Estancia Laguna Verde Report

    Here's a few pics.
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    Estancia Laguna Verde Report

    I'll try and get some pics up in the next couple of days. Busy getting back after redfish. Priorities you know. LOL PS - I know reports with a bunch of numbers turns some guys off. I get that. However, I tend to do that because it is most accurate and to let others decide if it was ok...
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    Estancia Laguna Verde Report

    Just got home from a week at Lago Strobel and what a crazy week it was. We saw everything the place has to offer. Arrived Saturday early afternoon. Got settled and then guide took us to lower Moro Creek that was just loaded with 3-6# trout and a few bigger. Fished an orange scud (which I am...
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    NFR The time switch sucks!

    Here's my thoughts. 1. Switching back and forth has zero value in reality. Seriously none. So pick one and leave it alone. 2. I'd WAY rather have more light in the evening so I prefer DST. Now here's an interesting tid bit. I leave for Argentina on Thursday so looked up the time there so I...
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    Baseball 2025

    No dog in the hunt but I am pulling for the Mariners! Can't stand the Blow Jays. But in the end I just don't see anybody beating the Dodgers. Their starting pitching in the playoffs has been insanely good and they have the best player in the history of the game., Best team money can buy.
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