I was going to suggest the Ion as well, but if you want to step up a level maybe look at some of Echo's higher end rods. I was extremely impressed with the rod considering its sub $200 price tag. It is on the heavy side but casts great.
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I was going to suggest the Ion as well, but if you want to step up a level maybe look at some of Echo's higher end rods. I was extremely impressed with the rod considering its sub $200 price tag. It is on the heavy side but casts great.
Thanks, gentlemen!
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^^ No after shot of the grill?
^^^^nice chrome
All you guys are killing it this season. I'll take a pic one of these days.
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-working on a TR, it was an interesting and beautiful summer
edit to add link to TR
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^^^FKNA AK!
^^Got damn!!!!!
DV4AKW
ive heard it said lucks when skill opportunity and preparation meet
comes to believe the poopfish is all about mojo
blew off work the 1st windless day
blew the first 2 eats
then foul hooked the next 1/2 dozen
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incudin a +30" +30 minute tail hooked fuckshow
that about ended in an un suppin dunkin
finally got one
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went campin last weekend to celebrate a maggots 51 years of being
ate well
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put a grom on the sticks
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don't blame me ifin the kid esquews higher edjumacation and becomes a piscatorial bum or river rat
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mojolessly got my troot ass kicked berry hard
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headed to another res cause at least i can watch the poopers not eat
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saw and threw to a few in the short window for the throttle monkey's power squadron waked the shoreline into no vis
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a small slice of mojo
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dropping the backcast is
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got out yesterday
i likes the joe in the mo
coffee choc and thc the doo's outta brings carps mojos
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thanks hog
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guess i aint fishin today
dork god done got skunked this morn
Looks like one of my buds from school (left) got in on the AK action as well.
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Took a little tour of the west. 3 states, 1500 miles, 6 rivers, good friends, cold beer and even a few fish.
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Good fishin with ya as always Teleee!
Sounds like a plan. But, remember....my new nickname is Row Bitch. So, I'll row you guys when you come up.
DeathVan FTMFW!!!
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Did a small water float.
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Spooked several million fish, caught one.
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Fished some high water on a small creek.
Notice Batboy's improvised hat. I advised him where to cross the creek.
He didn't make it. He's had a rough go of it this summer.
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Went to a spot I'm still trying to crack. Been there twice and caught a big one each time, but still have work to do.
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Had a fun evening with the boys.
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Did the float with the fun put in.
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Batboy broke my favorite fishpole before we even made an oarstroke.
He made up for it by getting the bow quite slimy.
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Later in the day, I broke his favorite fishpole, not on purpose.
Then I did this to him. Again, not on purpose.
Past the barb.
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Long day. Worth it.
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Went back to the playground.
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Played with some new toys.
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Squeezed some new fish.
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DSFK
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I finally met SLSS and we climbed a mountain.
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There was water on top.
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Batboy fucking scored.
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Family float.
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Nephew squeezed his first.
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I saw a hilarious sign.
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Mornings started to get frosty.
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Nother family booze cruise.
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When we did the hike with SLSS we had walked by some choice water.
Batboy and I went back to fish it.
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Lando rocked up to work on his trout tickle game.
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Almost got one.
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I stole a fish from him.
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Then gave him a fish.
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Found an old costume.
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Caught a fish under a bobber in August.
#wollydugger
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Batboy has a 1wt that we have been exercising.
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My dad is a mountain biker.
I am a fisherman.
My son enjoys both.
We found an activity and arena where we can do it all.
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Summer is over.
We've had two snows on the peaks already.
There is still much to do.
Sex dungeon to the face? Ouch.
Major stoke otherwise.
Chased warm water fish, sucked a lot of fumes, covered a lot of water. Mostly skunked except for the lucky few times.
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Looking forward to a Fontenelle trip in a few weekends...
small salmon?
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goal for the day was to catch first bull trout.
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35" steelie. Hatchery. On my own fly. <fm>
sorries i missed it. I'm still in for fonts the 24th ya'all are welcome
call me i aints gots no contacts on my new phone
hit the river with mr. toaster the furkid kesserler for some post labor day floatin with the roos crew
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My biggest ever, that I reeled in.
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Got out for the first time this year today, and managed to catch the smallest fish I've ever caught. That's a #16 Rocky Mountain Mint for reference.....
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^impressive!
It was a real treat to have a guide on this expedition. Little tidbits like Snoopy Rock and where to fill up water halfway through are things I could not have provided. Mr. Dibs, Mr. Toaster, and Kesswer the furkid were great company for my wife and me, our spawn, and my mother.
The nostril and nipple crises were good learning experiences. I now feel more confident with the removal trick.
El launcho.
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The impetus of this trip was my mom's birthday. Her most favorite thing is overnights on the river.
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He was really excited to poop in a box.
Alas, it was too tippy for him so he had his own grover.
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S'mores, mandatory gear.
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Mr. Toaster.
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She's 68.
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Limber.
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Hog's camp.
Limited afternoon shade, but a good camp.
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We need some of these for #FLYFISHING!!!!11!! #LONGROD #WHIPPYSTICK #HAUNTEDBYWATERS
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Chillin.
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Relaxin
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Down in the river, on top of the world.
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Thanks again, Dibs.
Looking forward to doing the whole thing.
I am a terrible photographer and fly-fisherman, but the wife and I landed a few brookies this weekend in southern VT
It felt like autumn and was beautiful
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Mrs. Binky's first trout caught on a fly. She is very proud of herself
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She rewarded herself with this
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The largest of the fish caught. Absolutely terrible photo (and, no, I was not squeezing the life out of the poor fish)
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Nice! All my buddies back home in w.mass talk pretty highly of the Tree House stuff.
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The significance of the rock is? Buddy buried it in your pack?
I thought maybe that, or, 'training' for the difference between summer pack weight and winter pack weight. Seems to have under-shot it a bit if that's the case though ;)
Also, apparently someone caught a 32 incher out of the Eagle during the tournament last weekend!http://www.vaildaily.com/news/americ...-championship/
Coho are coming in a little better now.
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nice how many of those dungeness were keepers. my friend bought a new boat so we went fishing. forgot how much fun it is.