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  1. BigJohnJohn

    Ok - streamer fishing using a mono rig ?

    Definitely check out the content on Troutbitten. Dom also did a multi part podcast series on streamers that was great. I have been doing more and more streamer fishing on my Euro Rig the last couple years. The control you have with different retrieves is great (head flips, pauses, lane...
  2. BigJohnJohn

    2 Rods on a River

    I usually have mine angled behind me in roughly a 45 degree up angle. The only time the holder came close to falling off my belt was when I didn't have it fully attached.
  3. BigJohnJohn

    2 Rods on a River

    I pretty frequently wade with two rods. Usually a euronymph rod and then the second rigged dry or streamer depending on the scenario. I have one of the rod holders linked above and it works pretty well. The fact that it swivels 360 degrees means that I can adjust where the second rod is to...
  4. BigJohnJohn

    Terrestrial patterns for Yellowstone

    I was out there around that time last year. It was an unpredictable time to be out there as when we arrived they had just implemented Hoot Owl restrictions on just about everything and then over the 10 days we were there they got lifted on Slough and Lamar. As mentioned above, the water will...
  5. BigJohnJohn

    Alaska in June

    Hopefully, the King numbers have bounced back on the Kanektok. I was there in June of 2023 and there were disturbingly very few kings in the water. Hoping that was the exception and not the new trend....
  6. BigJohnJohn

    Alaska Remote Floats

    I have done a couple remote floats but both with a guide on the Kanektok. However, Papa Bear seems to be the used quite a bit for DIY trips from what I saw so I would definitely look into them as recommended above. I think your will find that all of the rivers in that area offer great fishing...
  7. BigJohnJohn

    Sage rods repair turnaround time

    I sent off my Sage X 6wt for repair after it broke in Alaska this summer. It was received by them on 8/24 and I just got notification this morning that the repair is complete and they are shipping it back. So, call it about 8 weeks.
  8. BigJohnJohn

    What are you playing?

    Call of Duty and Halo!
  9. BigJohnJohn

    Broken Tip on Sage Rod

    Alaska claimed the tip on my Sage X 6wt so I need to go through the repair process. Someone told me a few years ago that the best way to do it was to head over to Bainbridge Island and drop it off in person. Is this worth doing or should I just do it all via mail in? Also, is it possible to...
  10. BigJohnJohn

    BBQ Salmon... foil or direct on the grill?

    This is the way. I like the idea of doing it on grill and still do occasionally but nothing beats pan seared like this. I finish mine in the oven after getting the skin crisp and flipping.
  11. BigJohnJohn

    2023 WA rivers opening day.... share your reports!

    I made it out to fish a bit while camping with the family north of Seattle. I just wet the line by the campsite so it wasn't a dedicated effort but I got a couple small ones to hand. It was nice to be out on the water.
  12. BigJohnJohn

    McCloud River rainbows

    I was lucky enough to get a McCloud trout in Crane Creek in Missouri. I was surprised when I was down in that area that they have a naturally reproducing population. Small creek fishing but fun!
  13. BigJohnJohn

    Fishing related adventures you are looking forward to in 2023...

    Going with the family to PV next month and will try to figure out how to sneak out for a day. But I haven't even looked into it yet. For trout, hoping to catch the salmon fly hatch on the Deschutes again and have a trip planned to fish the Salmon River in Idaho for the first time in the fall...
  14. BigJohnJohn

    Devin Olsen's 2022 World Fly Fishing Championship Write up

    I didn't see this posted so thought I would put it out there. Devin Olsen is in the process of writing recaps from the 2022 World Fly Fishing Championship. I don't know that I would ever be interested in the competing part but his description of how he approaches and reads the rivers is really...
  15. BigJohnJohn

    Pointers for Henry's Fork and Bitterroot Area

    After spending the last couple days contacting the majority of the Fly Shops and outfitters in both areas, it is not looking like I am going to be able to line up a guide for a float trip on either river for my trip in the area next week. So, my fishing buddy and I will be on our own. We are...
  16. BigJohnJohn

    Jackson Hole Area Guide and Lodging recommendations

    Just heard back from World Cast. It looks like there are fully booked. I joined their waitlist. Any other recommendations?
  17. BigJohnJohn

    Jackson Hole Area Guide and Lodging recommendations

    I reached out to World Case this morning to see what availability they have. Thanks for the recommendation! Has anyone done any of their overnight floats?
  18. BigJohnJohn

    Jackson Hole Area Guide and Lodging recommendations

    I have an opportunity later this month to be in a Jackson Hole for a few days with my fishing buddy. We are hoping hire a guide for a day and then likely head out on our own after that. I was looking for any recommendations that folks had on guides/outfitters/fly shops to work with. Also, any...
  19. BigJohnJohn

    Rogue River Questions

    Got back this weekend. We stopped into fish for an afternoon on the Rogue above the lake. Just picked a campground and worked the stream up and down river. Was able to get into plenty of rainbows (guessing they were stocked fish) in the 8-12" range. The water was indeed quite cold. I was...
  20. BigJohnJohn

    Rogue River Questions

    It is a family trip so I will keep this in mind. Thanks! John
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