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I was scrolling through the flotilla thread, and noticed an absence of polyethylene vessels. Plenty of inflatables (float tubes/pontoons), wooden prams and aluminum row boats, but other than a few kayaks, I noticed very few plastic boats. Locally, I hear Dogfish (Bellingham) makes a good...

I never had the pleasure, but I've heard good things.

It's flood tide season here in the Lowcountry, with knee deep water being the sweet spot. Water deeper than your knees and you won't see the tailing redfish, water shallower than your ankles and they won't push up onto the grass flat.

Didn't think of the shower, duh. Thanks!!

Due to my current living situation and available resources, it is much more convenient for me to soak my reel than it is to spray it off with a hose after saltwater use. I currently loosen my disc drag completely then submerge the reel in a bucket of warm tapwater. I leave the reel soaking until...

Lets get some clarification from OP. @Wetswinger what type of water do you plan on tubing? 5 acre alpine lake? 100 acre bay in Puget sound? 5000 acre reservoir?

Another vote for no oars- redundant.

UPDATE: The beater 8wt fought it's last fight, and died doing what it loved. The old warrior snapped mid-fight on a decent redfish. With any luck, there's another beater 8wt gathering dust in a garage somewhere... PM me if you know of one!

Charleston. I read through your recent trip report, sounds like the city showed you a good time.

In December 2021, I made a plea on the site that shall not be named, asking members for a beater 8 wt rod. Background of the story- my wife and I moved from the wet side of WA to the Lowcountry of SC in July, and I sold off all trout gear keeping only my travel 8 wt. After 5 months of crashing...

Interesting, never considered that mechanical aspect. Thanks!

Opinions? Are these a gimmick? I fish for redfish, and have busted a couple knuckles when fighting in skinny water. I like the idea in theory, but am concerned with the extra moving parts involved compared to a standard direct drive reel. The reel will only see saltwater, and I ain't that...

Sight fishing NE stripers on a flats skiff. https://www.onthewater.com/sight-fishing-stripers

I would like to epoxy a plastic rod holder flush to a rotomolded cooler (vertically). I like these simple rod holders that don't have articulating arms/weird attachments, but I know they don't hold fly rods well if at all. Anyone know of a similar product that will hold a fly rod well? I...

Welcome to the Lowcountry! You hit some great weather. I'll be out both days this weekend on a buddy's skiff. PM me if you need restaurant rec's or activity rec's. Hope chucktown shows you a good time.

More love for the @clarkman! Can't wait to sling em

Silverbow Fly Shop in Spokane is a great resource. If you can't get there in-person, they have a great blog that they update with regional tips/patterns/reports. https://www.silverbowflyshop.com/blog/ I spent several years fishing the dry side, feel free to PM me with specific questions. Welcome!

I don't see any benefit to buying multiple lenses all at once. It's hard to know what you need until you start shooting. Personally, I would get the 14-42 first and see if it does everything you want it to. If the focusing distance isn't close enough for you, then you could mess around with...

Fair enough!