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I have already mentioned that I acquired a new rod from Olivia Elia and will be showing it off at the fling. I was given a 132-year-old Hardy fly rod a few months ago. The varnish is if tough shape and at 132 years old I don't think it should be cast. It is a beautiful wall hanger and is now...

Would be very nice if we could get Olivia, Dave Dozer and Russell Beck to come up and show us their rods. Both Dave and Russel were mentors to Olivia. Could add a whole perspective to our little fling. Maybe I am getting a little ahead of myself.

Glad to see someone picking this up and trying to set a date and location. I will be in Canada trying out my new Olivia Elia 4 wt. rod from 6/25/23 to 6/30/23. My guess I will be tired on the 24th from the drive home. So, I vote for the 4th of June. When we get a firm date, I would like to...

I have a nice float tube; I don't use it much only because at 78 years old my knees don't like the kicking motion and many of the lakes I fish are simply too large. I use an 8 ft pram most of the time and I move thru the water backwards, and don't see a problem. I am a traditionalist with most...

I try to avoid the concrete ramps as best I can and launch and pull my boat out on the gravel or sand next to the ramp. I cringe every time I hear my boat contact the bottom, but you got to do what you got to do if you want to fish.

My comments may upset a few people, sorry in advance. I think of polyethylene vessels as a disposable item. They are largely difficult if not impossible to repair. I prefer fiberglass boats. They can require a little maintenance to the gelcoat or paint, usually doesn't amount to much. If by...

Sounds like a good Idea. I have a few rods that I treasure and catching a single fish with them and then retiring the rod sounds like a nice idea. The other rods are trade rods and don't have much of a pedigree. They belonged to my Dad and uncles. I would hate to damage them. They have...

My wife doesn't use Ebay. You will have to watch the obits section of the Kitsap Sun. 😂 I have to tell you I am having some fun with these posts. I think many of us are in the same boat with our wives. 😂

NO! I keep such friends to myself. I have another friend that sold me a nice large arbor hardy reel for $20. I tried (not very hard) to tell him that it was worth more. I am just that kind of guy. I am not going to live forever and my wife will most likely sell my fly-fishing stuff for what...

Yes, It does.

Lots of good comments. I think leaving it as is would be the thing to do. Even though the varnish is a little rough, you wouldn't repaint a Rembrandt because of a little rough paint. Attached are a few photos. You can see that the label is readable and the rough texture of the varnish.

I will try to take some today.

A friend of mine gave me a Hardy bamboo fly rod. It is in structurally sound condition and straight. The wraps are all intact but while the varnish is all there and appears sound it has a rough texture. When I checked the serial number on this rod I found it was made in May of 1890. Since...

I was able to take a few photos of the rod that Olivia built for me. The redwood burl reel seat is beautiful. The varnish and wraps are flawless. Photos don't do justice to Olivia's work. You need to hold it in your hand and give it the proverbial wiggle. I don't think I will be able to wait...

Dave, you are right. It came today and, and, and what can I say? You helped a young person learn your craft that was very worthy of the education you had to offer. It would be insulting to Olivia not to fish this rod. As soon as I acquire the right reel and line and figure out a worthy...

I ordered a rod from Olivia and hope to get it delivered after the first of the year. Can't wait get my hands on it and show it off.

Notice the old Italian guy that knows better standing there watching, not saying a word.😂

I had a wonderful time today. I was a little concerned when I showed up around a half hour early and there was just two of us there. But as the others started to show up, I was not disappointed. We had 12 or 13 people there and a lot of fly line was tossed around. There was some talk about...

Got that right, color was off and the was a lot of debris in the water.

We saw a few tiger muskies but couldn't get one to take a fly.