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I'm flush with 6 weights and don't need another, but if you decide purchasing a rod may be the way to go, I have an Echo Boost 10wt, unused, I'd let go for a great deal. I'm in NW Seattle (Greenwood area).

These are sweet beautiful reels with a super smooth drag. "These are fantastic reels for the money" is an understatement...

An amazing casting rod with incredible backbone. You won't find a better performing rod at this price.

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Sounds like you have the flossing technique down - Alaskan at heart!

Nice report! Of the two of you, which technique was the most productive - the full sink/deep line or the floating line with chironomids? Did you try any subsurface with sinking lines?

Wonderful report and pics! Attaboy!

Interesting! What do you do with the backpack frame once you get to your destination?

This type of boat is often used by someone who fishes solo; the bunks provide just enough friction to keep the boat from sliding off to easily, but not enough where it keeps the boat from being loaded easily. I have a super similar boat to this, a Smokercraft Alaskan 14' with Merc 25 two...

I'd MUCH rather have the carpeted bunks (which I have on the trailer I use for my similar boat).

I don't have this one, but I do have the Sage Performance Taper II in WF4F.

Great story. Mine, with Outcast/Fishcat, isn't nearly as good. My Fishcat, which probably had 3 uses at most out on the water, decided to separate at the seam after inflating. Fishcat determined it was glue going bad but, irrespective of lack of use, it had exceeded the warranty period, and I...

The jaws on the saltwater version can accommodate a larger (hence saltwater designation) hook.

You're basically describing the sink profile and characteristics of the old school SA WetCel and similar lines, back before line designers and anglers believed the lines should sink at a uniform rate to provide a 'direct connection' between the angler and the fly. i like, and use, those old...

Forgot about the use of the flasher. The flasher functions as an attractor only, the angler doesn't attach their line to the downrigger setup. In addition to the sequin a spinner blade and clevis also creates more flash and attraction.

Bucktailing: As Nick noted, folks I know who have tried bucktailing in Puget Sound generally find that technique not very successful. I've had great success in areas like Sequim, Neah Bay, etc., and off of Vancouver Island. Slow is no go; in my opinion, going about 5-6 knots is the speed...

Totally in for steaming crab. I prefer to clean the crab first and steam it. The flavor, for me, is much 'cleaner' and, in my opinion, preserves a more natural crab flavor. My girlfriend prefers this, as well, so of course this is what we do!

DS2's were their own blanks (graphite and tapers).

Totally forgot about the Red Truck clones! I have a Red Truck Premium reel, which is a copy of an Islander, and it is super well built and high quality. I'm assuming the Hardy clones are similar quality.

What color?