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    Fly reels & 3D printers

    Looking forward to hearing more about this. I too just got a 3d printer and need some projects. Have you found a good resource for fly fishing related plans? Hadn't thought about printing a reel. Was thinking about a fly rod holder. Maybe fly reel storage boxes? Custom fly boxes? I have...
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    Sunk drift boat in Oregon

    It's class 3 whitewater in that area. Iggie is correct about 30 feet left. People used to leave ribon on the bridge as a visual to help get in the right spot to run the falls. They are not the first to get in trouble there. Glad to hear they are ok. Thing can get out of hand very fast in...
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    Old fishermen w// bad eyes, do you prefer polarized readers or a separate pair of readers?

    I'm in the cheap reader camp. I recommend getting more than one pair. You will forget to bring them. You will break them. You will loose them. I keep them everywhere.
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    Small creeks

    Small creeks are my favorite! If no one has heard of it, it's a good candidate. Not finding any references of the creek for fishing or anything else on the internet is a good sign. Having to hike in is a bonus. Extra points if it's in a wilderness area. Challenging terrain is welcome...
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    GONE! Free! Unknown Bamboo

    I'm interested if it's still available. Can pick it up most any time that's convenient.
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    Anyone fish Japan?

    I think these are the fishing regulations for the Hakiddo area. https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sr/ggk/ggs/turi-r-m/rule-manner.html
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    Anyone fish Japan?

    I'm currently in sapporo in northern Japan. My wife made it very clear I'm not fishing on this trip. That being said, I think I can help a bit. The impression i get of this area is somewhat similar to western oregon and Washington but I hear winters are way colder. I found a fly shop...
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    Replacement for Subaru Forester?

    I replaced a forester with a rav4 hybrid last year. I really like the better gas mileage and 520 or so mile range. Feels slightly bigger than the forester. I can easily sleep in the back. Has a few bells and whistles that my wife requested. I wasn’t really excited for them but got them...
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    Adventure Question....

    I’ll throw in my $0.02, adventure is what you make of it. There will always be barriers regardless of if you start in your teens, 20’s, 30’s or whenever you start. Overcoming some of those barriers is part of the adventure. If it was easy, it wouldn’t be an adventure, would it? What is an...
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    Line ID

    Over the last couple years I have been gifted a good amount of gear. I have a number of unidentified fly lines. I'm trying to organize and figure out what I have before I go buy anything new. I figure it should be easy to figure out sinking vs floating. What about other details? Most...
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    Alternative Parachute Technique - SBS

    I tried to tie some years ago and failed miserably. Maybe it's time to try again. Appreciate the write up.
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    Pay to play lakes??

    Do you know about the oregon fishing club? I'm not a member but know some that are. As I understand they give access to a bunch of lakes year round. There's a big sign up fee and quarterly dues but would be a good option if that's what you're into. Look them up. Their website has lots of...
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    What are you drinking?

    Tonight I'm having a good "old fashioned" PMD hatch
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    Follow up question to SilverFly's post On Warning to New Fly Tiers

    I get a recommendation for a fly that works first. Talk to friends, a trusted fly shop or whatever. Then get a picture of one or buy one to use as an example. Figure out how to make it. Then I can go to my materials and see what I have on hand. Usually I have most of what I need that is...
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    How are you storing/organizing your (flat) materials?

    Over the last year or so my materials collection has exploded. It used to fit in an old tackle box. Not so much any more. I've been gifted some, bought some and over the holidays my father-in-law gave me a large chunk of his collection. It's getting out of hand. I'm going to take these...
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    Phoenix AZ

    I’m headed to Phoenix for the holiday break. I might be able to get a day away from the family and am thinking about bringing a rod. I’ve never fished in that area, but I know there are some options within a couple hours of the city. I've been through the Sedona area and was thinking about going...
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    Cutty time

    I'm somewhat new to the SRC game. As I understand it, they usually start coming up in numbers after the first decent rain in September. In my area, we have recently had some rain. Maybe a little early? Maybe not? Only one way to find out. Planning on giving it a shot tomorrow.
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    NFR Got any Herp pictures?

    I have been seeing a frog here and a snake there. I have even gotten a couple of pictures . I saw a Blue Skink last week but I didn't get a picture of that. Yesterday I came across something interesting. I think it's a Cope's Giant Salamander. I had to look it up so I could be wrong...
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    Wild and Scenic

    Sounds like a great trip! Inspiration for me to go do another backpacking trip this year.
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    Closer to Home

    I wouldn't mind having places like that closer to my home. Looks great!
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