No, not really. He said he was not truly ready, but felt it necessary to get the place open. He had some shirts and hats and leaders and such on one wall and a few rods going up on the back wall. Some stuff in the glass counter. He said there was still a wall to go up as he was only going to have h...

Robert (Ashtree1) and I went up there this morning. Good location I think. I really hope it works out for him. This was the first time I've met Jimmy. Nice guy, and like Craig has said so many times, he's pretty passionate about the local waters. We talked about the forums and their impact on the l...

Like the others, I will ocassionaly take 2, rigged and ready rods with me. It is a hassle, but if I break the rod down into 4 pieces, it will fit in the back, vest pouch....sorta. :? Like Midger says, the line gets mucked up, but it's quicker to leave it rigged, than not. I'll take a rod for dries a...

Though technically not "new", I had the pleasure of receiving my first Winston rod this past weekend courtesy of David. The rod is a Winston DL4 (older model) 9' 5wt, is the classic Winston green, and has a unique personalization. I don't have pictures yet, but I'll post some as soon as I...

HBD Darrin. You don't look a day over 50! Sorry to hear about your back. Nothing slime covered cobble won't cure...eh? Hope you're able to get out soon.

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Thank you for that touching look into your private life.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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Looks like an awesome trip. My hands ach just thinking about it.

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wildfly wrote:An update:

PLEASE do not scour your archived photos looking for a big fish to post. It is unethical and you will be found out!

Me and the ol' lady from a couple weeks ago......honest.



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Yeah, but can she still catch them with a willow stick and a bent pin or is she just overcompensating with that high end Sage rod? :P Great pics, nice to see you starting her off young, building wonderful memories for later. Jon PS Please tell Santa that I have changed my list and I now prefer Wins...

Ok, I can hear you snickering. Who needs a specially designed rod for bluegill anyway? Any lightweight trout rod is just fine for panfish. Well, I felt the same way, until........ Somehow Sage got wind of my kid's fishing prowess. They contacted her to do some R&D on a new rod design. After seve...

Moot point fellas. He picked up a reel already. Sage 3100. Sweet reel from what I have heard. :| :) Different thread, Darrin. I saw Thatsarumr's "gotta reel" thread, remembered I needed a reel, and started this thread and called it 'needa reel.' :D Thanks for all the advice though, guys. ...

Benny. If you don't already have the Galloup DVD, I can lend you a copy I have. Just PM me your snail mail.

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rayfound wrote:

fflutterffly wrote:This just in

Well, not exactly

The article is over 2 years old, anyone know what ended up happening?

Edit: New Article from same website:

http://www.newwest.net/city/article/court_opens_mitchell_slough_to_public_in_landmark_stream_access_case/C8/L8/

Thanks!

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Most fish have lateral lines which are used to detect movement and vibration and to locate prey. If you take a look at Bernards' second photo of the his brown, you can sort of make out a faint lateral line on the side of the brown ;) ....and for what it's worth, that lateral line area of the fish d...

If you're planning on backing a tube for overnight trips, i'd go with one that is light a possible. You have to factor in carrying fins, and pump. Weight and space start to add up. There are some decent tubes that weight around 6lbs. Creek Co., Original U-Tube comes to mind. If you just want to do a...