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  1. Paul_

    Proof Ball

    I really like mine.
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    "Icewater" Lake, 6 May 2025

    Great report and pictures. It would be interesting to see the current day genetics of the fish. Probably a Rainbow, Westslope and Coastal mix? The offer still stands if you ever want me to tow your pontoon boat to the far end 😁.
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    Balanced vs Standard Leech Under Indicators

    Podcast on the history of the balanced leech- https://wetflyswing.com/history-and-tying-techniques-of-balanced-flies-with-jerry-mcbride/
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    Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program

    Over 30 years of reports/data on the Pikeminnow Program. https://www.pikeminnow.org/reports/
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    Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program

    The top Pikeminnow anglers are some of the best fishermen on the river. They have top of the line electronics and gear. They also put A Lot of time on the water. 15+ hours a day, 7 days a week. You’re not going to catch buckets of them fly fishing. But you can catch them on a fly- On high...
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    First high lake trip of the year.

    My friend asked earlier in the week if I wanted to hike into Lake X. I told him I’ve fished it for 30 years and there’s very little chance of getting in there until June. He went and scouted out access anyway, and I was wrong. Seems early, but obviously what do I know. With road access to the...
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    Can we have a blue gill thread?

    It was a booby fly. It worked well as a topwater fly 😁.
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    Possible boat box at Costco

    I just made a big upgrade on my boat box-
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    Possible boat box at Costco

    I got mine here- https://www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-15862-silicone-fish-boat-patch.aspx Sportsmen’s has them also-...
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    Possible boat box at Costco

    The local Costco (SW Wa) had a good supply of them as of yesterday.
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    Possible boat box at Costco

    Outside- W14.88" x L19.09" x H11" Inside- W12.5" x L17.9" x H8.5"
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    Possible boat box at Costco

    I picked up this for $59 at Costco. I added the fish fly patch. It’s waterproof and appears very rugged (weighs 11#s). It has ample storage for my way too many fly boxes. It has removable storage trays and Velcro storage bags. It might not be Yeti Load Out GoBox quality, but...
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    Live Imaging Sonar Effectiveness

    I’ve never used it and have nothing against people that do. Personally I have no interest in it. It takes away some of the mystery of fishing for me. But then again, I probably only believe the above because I currently don’t have the cash to get one… edit that, prices have really come down…...
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    Balanced vs Standard Leech Under Indicators

    I’ve went away from tying the traditional pin and bead balanced leech. Now I just use offset beads. They don’t give it a 100% horizontal position. I think it’s close enough and a lot easier/faster to tie.
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    Balanced vs Standard Leech Under Indicators

    @ifsteve I can send you a few of my balanced, unbalanced and jig leeches to test out under a bobber.
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    Balanced vs Standard Leech Under Indicators

    I voted for number 1, but I fish exclusively balanced under a bobber. I think I’ve probably bought into the balanced hype a bit too much😁. From my experience leeches under a bobber work the best when they are moving. In the end I really don’t think it matters if they are balanced or not, when...
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    SFR Outdoor Expo Vancouver, WA (and developing drama)

    https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/ex-partner-sick-to-stomach-over-vancouver-outdoor-expo/
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    SFR Outdoor Expo Vancouver, WA (and developing drama)

    FYI, because I just recently heard about this- I went to the Outdoor Expo in Vancouver today. It wasn’t bad as far as sportsmen’s shows go. The reason I bring it up here is because they had at least 5 fly fishing related outfitters/guides as exhibitors. Which is 5 more than the big shows in...
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    Throwing junk lake report

    I never I never photoshop my photos. I’m kind of offended. Here’s that huge Brook Trout you caught from that lake.
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