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  1. cole_p

    First fish of 2023

    Pretty average for NZ but the river was like a jungle and was able to sight fish this guy. After losing plenty of nymphs in the trees I was pretty stoked to get the eat. 22”
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    SOLD Sage VXP 690

    Bump. Merry Xmas y’all
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    SOLD Sage VXP 690

    price drop
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    NZ North Island

    Once again above and beyond. Thanks man!
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    NZ North Island

    @JayB Thanks very much for taking the time to share your experiences. I just grabbed the last "Volcanic Trout" copy available on Amazon. $50 I'll never see again but sure beats the $650-775 a guide would cost. Maybe I was asking the wrong guides.
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    NZ North Island

    We have our lodging set up thru various airbnbs and motels. Just looking to DIY a few days on the water and not go where every other yank is being sent
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    Smartest 12th man
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    NZ North Island

    Has anyone fished the north island in early Jan? I’m going to fish the most famous river. After scouring Google Maps I have a short list of other options but would love some tips if anyone is willing to share. Tips don’t have to be locations, open to any info. PM me please. Also if this...
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    SOLD Sage VXP 690

    Selling my Sage VXP 9 foot 6 weight Bought this as a backup and just haven’t used it much. Great Sage build quality and aesthetics. Nice medium-fast action but with plenty of mojo for big dries, streamers or gaudy nymph rigs. Perfect year round big western river rod Sweet rod and should be...
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    FS OPST 350 grain Commando Head

    Bumper
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    Personal Raft Opinions

    Managed to take the Catchercraft out a few weeks back. Super stable and very stylish. Stoked with it. Got a late start but gave me a chance to really work the oars towards the end of the float.
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    NFR World Cup

    Canada deserved the W but you can’t biff a PK that badly and expect to bet Belgium.
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    Wanted Fishpond thunderhead backpack

    Looking for a fishpond thunderhead backpack. Ok with older or newer model zippers and I like all their color options. If I don’t have any luck then I’d be open to Patagonia or Simms with the waterproof zippers too. Located in Seattle but happy to chat shipping
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    FS OPST 350 grain Commando Head

    Jumped the gun and bought this head used. Don’t need it anymore. Asking $45. I’ll pay shipping conus. Located in Seattle and happy to meet in person. Also would consider trading for the 300 grain OPST commando.
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    Wanted 4wt Trout Spey

    Splurged on the G5 at Avid Angler. Thanks for your offers! Support fly shops if you can!
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    Wanted 4wt Trout Spey

    Not yet! Still looking
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    Wanted 4wt Trout Spey

    Looking for a 4wt trout spey rod. Thinking something in the mid range. My upper budget is $600. Some interesting options that I’ve found online include: Echo TR2 Echo Trout Spey Sage G5 (more expensive but I’m a Sage fan) Happy to chat about what you might have! Open to suggestions. I’m...
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    Personal Raft Opinions

    I think I’m leaning Clearwater or Freestone. Hopefully Thomas Mitchell and I can work something out :)
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    Personal Raft Opinions

    Storage should be fine and I drive a Ranger with a 6ft bed. I have a canopy on the bed. Hoping the raft and frame will fit once deflated. Yak with occasional trips elsewhere describes my plans yep. I’ve never actually fished in lakes but would be keen on trying. I have a few in mind.
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    Personal Raft Opinions

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