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Free bump. I remember when these came out. Gorgeous piece of jewelry.

My stock answer: “Near perfect and improving.”

“Once the Hershey floats over 10 rocks, it’s good to eat.”

I too am a big fan. Of all the great movies, I never miss seeing Lonesome Dove again, and again. Believe I read recently that in an interview he said he had the most fun in that role as Gus. He wore it well. “Gonna get me some.” Tommy Lee Jones is also a fav, and I imagine enjoyed it too: “Even...

Or “Teriyaki NOW!” I think opening the “2nd National Bank” would work. Or possibly “1st Local Bank”. While I’m generally good with math, I can’t imagine happiness in accounting, so I’ll leave it alone. Reflecting on 1st Local, reminds me of growing up in Poulsbo through the late 50s and 60s...

“Home is where the heart is”, and that’s with you or mom (especially in the kitchen ;-).

Coach, glad you like the plus. I had a 590 RPL+ for maybe a week. It was waaay to fast, like someone there thought “hey, let’s see how far we can make this thing throw.” It took only one outing for me to sell. Glad that some like them though, as I got my purchase price back. I’m probably waxing...

IMHO, the Sage RPL was the milestone that put them on the map and made them the industry leader. Thirty seven years later it’s still one of the sweetest rods to cast. Matches my arm perfectly anyway. I could be wrong but it’s seemed to me that every new model since has failed to duplicate that...

Kinda liked my 3wt as I maybe enjoy small streams more than anything. But I always struggled when the 11:00 wind piped up, so I like 4wts more. But then 5wts proved far more versatile, and with good technique, almost as delicate. But then, I always seemed to be working harder than necessary to...

Before the Winston I mentioned above, I had an Echo SR 4wt, and threw the 235gr Ambush. That was a pretty fun and versatile combination. I still have the line and occasionally try it out on one of the 7wts. I often think i should spool it on a pflueger 1495 mounted on a Fenwick ff857 I have, and...

Every party needs an entertainer, and occasionally it’s your turn.

Think I mentioned this once before, but at the grocery a year back, an older guy pulled in next to me in a really sexy Porsche. As he got out I said “My daughters have asked me how come the best cars are driven by old guys”. Without a second of hesitation: “You tell them I would trade this car...

And yet, as the story goes, go back enough generations and you get to two. So unless dating primates, there were some close encounters.

Ditto on best wishes Bill. Thanks for being a huge help in the industry.

He was a bonafide legend. I only came close to meeting him in person once, but I did converse with him here on occasion. Many memorable group conversations but what stands out were pics of him napping “on the rocks” on a Skagit bar. I miss him too.

I’m late to the party, but a great read Billy. Outstanding fich! Got my blood up too. Tnx

Sold my heavy artillery (for winter SH), however I acquired a Winston MS 4wt several years back and absolutely love it. Fairly slow by some standards but then so am I. (I prefer “relaxed”:-)). I enjoy singlehanding with an Epic 686 with a (235 gr) Commando Smooth, and a Morgan 7wt (UwU) with a...

I’ve grown my stable carefully over the years and sometimes have difficulty selecting what to use here, or there. (Yes, it is a good problem to have.) That said, I have no doubts about the age old question: “If I could have only one rod”. Hands down it’s the Epic 686. Very versatile and so much...

I truly wanted to embrace bamboo, but couldn’t quite justify it. Probably (partially) because it seems like an “all or nothing” mentality. I truly believe in the ideal of bamboo, but for me I tried to factor in practicality. In short, modern fiberglass won, given all factors.

A year plus back I backed out of a Brackett bamboo, not because I couldn’t afford it, but because I realized I have enough fun with modern fiberglass, along with a mix of a few graphite rods for when speed counts. I could easily afford the Asquith (or any boo probably) and might enjoy any...