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Topic: Just got back from Fly Fishing (Read 746 times)

legendary
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July 31, 2012, 01:04:47 PM
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Wow, thanks for the heads up on Tenkara.  I have been wanting a bamboo rod for a while.  I use a composite now and the action is too much imho.  I would a natural fiber rod so it has more play in it.    I got some good 14-17 inch trouts (rainbow and cut-throats) when I was up there.  Last year I landed a monster 23 incher that made me fight it for a good 20 mins.
legendary
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July 30, 2012, 08:42:05 PM
#2
Welcome back Dalkore! Hope the fly fishing was good. I'm not very good at it, but I always fly fish when I backpack in the Sierras in the summer. The last few summers I've been getting into Tankara (Japanese) style fly fishing. I love the simplicity of it, and how lightweight the equipment is. I think my entire fishing kit for backpacking maybe weighs around 7 oz at this point (though I haven't actually weighed it). In case you've never heard of it, here's a website that sells Tenkara gear.

http://www.tenkarausa.com/

The video section has some good demonstrations of the style. I guess someone should tell them to accept bitcoins!
legendary
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Merit: 1026
Mining since 2010 & Hosting since 2012
July 30, 2012, 04:35:32 PM
#1
I just wanted to say I missed you guys.     Was on the Montana and Idaho border for over a week fly-fishing.   It was hot as hell during the day and cold at night.    We caught many fish and built some great camp fires.  I do love the outdoors.   Now back to work and discourse.


Dalkore
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