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Impressive sailing gentlemen. I raced once here on PS (Seattle, around Vashon and back) 40+ years back (family friends Mercator 35 iirc) and it was pretty exciting. I have a Santana 2023 that hasn’t been wet in many years. I never got used to that much heel.

Head only, or integrated?

I haven’t tried either of these tequila enhancements, but you have my blessing. I’ve heard that tequila and tea are a good mix. The other rec was to take an empty half gallon milk bottle, open the top all the way, set a fifth of tequila inside, fill it with water and freeze it. Now this really...

Well, I’ve had experiences with most mentioned so far. My proudest moment though involved Sloe Gin. At a North Kitsap party I sweet talked a (year older) cheerleader and offered her a ride (in my 58 Volkswagen, yeah, I was a stud!). She accepted and I was certain this was the night. Somewhere...

C22, no doubt the extra 6” helps on a steep beach, but I’ve often felt the 691XP might just be the ticket. Maybe just a tad crisper, which could tip the scales for me. But, I’ll fish the stable I have. I snagged a 6wt Meridian on close out and we get along fine.

There is some kind of alchemy for me with the RPL. I rarely fish my 896-4 anymore but it never, ever fails to bring a smile. Magic happens. I had a 6wt RPL+ for a while and sold it quick. IMO the + is lousy as if they couldn’t not fuck with the RPL rod that made Sage an industry leader. That’s...

No, I have 1 XP 697. I’m more a fan of the RPL than the XP, in truth, but not sure it was ever produced in a SW safe configuration. The XP however is a terrific rod, and I love having it in the quiver. Today though, my hobbies are in flux, and I’d be willing to thin the herd. But, I’m in no...

Great to hear. I have one as a reserve, but fish another when I do get out. But at 1K, I’d let it go. How many backups is enough?

Welcome. You’ll have a lot of fun with that 4wt trout Spey, rivers mostly but lake shores too, probably with a Scandi line. Don’t wade deep with balance issues. You might want to get a wading staff from Herkleez here. Best you’ll find. G’luck!!!

At 3 or 4 I made it to the school bus stop hoping to catch my brother coming home. Mom chased me all the way home with a thin stick, 1/4 mile. That lesson was learned just once.

There you have it, authentic frontier gibberish. Who here can argue with Gabby Johnson.

Just a standard Fenwick 867 story here. Several years back I broke the tip section of my Sage 697XP. Since I’m from that neighborhood I packed it up and dropped it off at Sage. I had been SRC fishing with it and the 6wt Outbound Short. So for grins I simply put that reel on the 7wt Fenwick for a...

Wow, thanks for sharing. I bought those same plans a few years ago, thinking it would make a good retirement project. And, I’m sure I have all of the required tools (thanks Dad, RIP). I’m only missing two things: talent and I’m lazy. Seriously, I have built a boat before, but that was 60+ years...

Baby I’m board.

Met a kindred spirit character at the Gearhart GC Saturday, 30 minute common roots conversation over the hood of his old Datsun PU. Was enamored with his hood ornament: a well done probably synthetic/magnetic banana slug. Fitting, and I’m almost jealous.

Very good! Could be that a well deserved cocktail is kicking in (after a long drive). Or, that Rio laughed upon reciting, and he’s usually pretty quiet. Moa dog jokes please.

Nice table! I’ve had one for 35 years or so. Weber too, I’ve had a few. Spread fit for a party (of Lions ;-).

Outstanding thread gentlemen. Fun read. Viva pesca!

No problem. In Spring I camp with the same crew of 40 years now. Some stories never grow old. Once in a while a new one comes along.