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There’s a youface page link in that thread for those of you with faces

This road has been gated for 5+ years now … I have an old research site back there, on state forest. The state isn’t motivated to open it because of past problems with dumping/squatting/vandalism. There is (or was …) access over the NW ridge, but it’s a pretty long drive.

Non-circular (oval, flat) shooting lines work great in a dry setting (boat), ok in stillwater or in shallow water with limited current, but not great in knee-deep moving water. They have a tendency to orient perpendicular to current, which impedes release and decreases shootability. It is...

Here’s some stuff from this millennium … though as always, what really matters in rock and roll is what the kids are listening to, music too new and off-chart for us geezers to know about

Santa, theremin, chaos

Of course gas and oil would gaslight

As someone else in the hefty club (6’5” 250 lbs), there’s one disadvantage to boots lasting too long. Over time the cushioning midsole breaks down and support goes to hell. When I compare an old heavily used pair to new of the same style, the difference is obvious. I’ve been satisfied with...

Magically small is when the knotted line deforms when seated, to minimize air spaces, so the knot ends up smaller and tighter. two random internet diagrams to illustrate

I’d be interested to hear if you can get a surgeon’s knot to seat very small (smaller than one might expect) with 30 lb Prospec. It happens for me with various nylon monofilaments, where the knot seats and almost fuses itself into a tidy little package, but I’ve not had as good of luck with...

I use a mix of Kold Kutter screws around the perimeter and outer toe/heel for wear resistance, and alumabite cleats under the ball of foot for extra grip.

Running lines tend to be heavier than tippet. The “best” loop knot for running lines balances strength and profile. For example, a 2-turn surgeon’s knot isn’t as strong as a 3-turn surgeon, but the 2-turn cinches down to a tighter package, especially with nylon monofilament. I’m ok with that...

The ProSpec is good. Thinner than Catfish, and a different plastic / feel. I recommend testing a few different knots. When I tested it, a perfection loop tested stronger than a surgeons loop. This is not the first copolymer line that’s exhibited this trait. Just make some loops in a short...

For practical purposes, LC13 cast and sinks a lot like T-14. LC13 is not used much anymore because it holds it’s shape somewhat (bends and kinks) whereas T-14 is fully flexible. I fish 24’ shooting heads of T-14 for salmon in deep tidewater that at times is nearly stillwater. 9 wt rod...

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Exceptions are granted by use of “often” and “of sorts” language … but it is worth a mention that one-third of naturally produced O.mykiss in Willamette River tribs that have hatchery plants are hybrids

If you don’t want to feed yourself, feed the river. Squeeze and release

Mercury may have laid off employees, but it is still quite possible that they’re the largest outboard seller in the US (whereas Yamaha sells the most globally)

Well-used fly lines do not weld well. Though PU lines (like Airflo) fare better than PVC, all well-used lines struggle to adhere when reheated. Better off knotting.

great real-time app with desktop option www.watchduty.org

Folks interested in climate trends in the PNW can look here, interactive map-based tool. One can select the year range, measurement interval (annual vs specific months or seasons), and min/max/average https://climate.washington.edu/climate-data/trendanalysisapp/ For example: Summer (JJA)...