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I tend to pull in pretty far, today on a 8wt F/H/I OBS I was going to the clear intermediate section was in the guides, the annoying part is getting the OBS (or whatever shooting head) back OUT of the guides to cast. I tend to single haul the line back out once, grab the running line as quick as...

Explored the west side beaches this weekend. Saw a couple jump, didn't see anyone catching anything (I only caught every piece of floating salad that came my way). Chatting with a guy this morning who was fly fishing a beach he also reported nothing really going on still. In other news I've...

I use the Fidelity credit card. Its 2% cash back on everything, the kicker is that it has to be direct deposited into an account at Fidelity. This is fine for me since thats where all my investments are, but I also like that it goes into a money market fund in one of my accounts where it earns a...

I was half tempted to take the Kayak out to Skagit Bay, drop some pots and fish for cuts on the points but decided to fish the beach instead. I did manage to net a crab but he was a little worse for wear and I threw him back. No fish but I did get to have a nice chat with a guy visiting from...

Got skunked on a skagit scouting trip earlier this week so decided to hit my local beach this morning. Lots of bait out as the tide turned and definitely some stuff chasing it around, but not a lot of action. Got a few grabs and enjoyed watching the little guys try and nibble on my fly. Was...

Great writeup. Makes me want to make some similar trip plans.

Whereabouts are you located?

I will 3rd(?) the chinook. I have one and wear it when I'm on my kayak regardless of the water and whenever I'm floating in my watermaster. Just wore it for an entire day on Mayfield and didn't even notice it was on. Last year floating the Sandy there were multiple days I just forgot to take off...

Didn't mention the kind of tow vehicle. But I'll chime in. I love my slide in camper. My 3/4 ton is a bit light for what it is, and lots are probably out of the price range but maybe some of the cheaper slide ins would work if you have a lighter truck. The Scout models look pretty nice and are a...

Trying to hit the Penn Cove water festival but I doubt I'll be there all day, so sure I can probably make that happen, send me a PM when you'd be around pass lake and we can sync up.

I have one on North Whidbey I'd let go for a case of good beer and some beach tips. The caveats being: I don't remember how old it is and I converted it to a kegerator at one point so it has a wooden collar under the lid where I had taps. It worked when I moved up here last year but its been...

Looking forward to this tomorrow. I'm in Josh's 1:30 class. Maybe I'll run into someone

Caught this bad boy on a beach yesterday near my house. Not uncommon where I got it, but a first for me. My wife is tired of hearing about it already I think. Definitely a bucket list fish.

Finally dusted my 2025 funk off with this little guy on my local 8-1 beach. Feels good to finally get something in the net again.

Does anyone know if theres a procedure for when you've bought your license and have the temp printout but don't have your catch record sheet yet? I've never had anyone ask for mine but I don't really like fines and I'd like to get back to the river before its time to just hit the beach here on...

I had a WDFW employee hit me up on the Sauk on Saturday. I can answer 1 and 4 (anecdotally anyway) The WDFW employee asked: What time did I start fishing, How was I fishing (bank, boat) I was only bank fishing that day. Did I have a guide, What was my target species, Had I retained any fish or...

Great, so now WDFW is judging my spey casting now too? Everyone's a critic I tell ya

I wish I had a Taco Warning at my house right now.

I really want to like cigars but this is always the problem I have. I swore them off again last time I was hunting in NE Oregon and my mouth tasted like I'd saved all the ash from the cigar and just chewed on it the morning after. Is there a solution or is it "Just suck it up and enjoy your...

I'll agree with the chorus that I'd probably go at least with a 270 win over 6.5 creed with elk. I think 6.5 at 300 yards will probably be fine but the extra oomph doesn't come at a huge recoil cost having both (well I sold my 6.5 but I do shoot a 6.5x55 which is just the OG 6.5 creed). As far...