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Feb 27, 2025 · For Sale ~ New redington grande 567. Fly reel. with backing. 100 off. $229.00 jim52 4d ago Rye, New Hampshire 2 41

Apr 10, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time comes to …

Dec 10, 2024 · I built several blanks from Zhu in the past, good fishing sticks! Good deal for new bamboo…..some people don’t like them, but think about it, where does rod making bamboo come …

Apr 23, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. Currently, I …

Jun 29, 2012 · Hey folks, Just bought a new 'toon and am itching to take it out and get it wet. I live really close to Martha Lake. Does anyone have any experience fishing this lake? Never done it, myself. …

May 27, 2020 · It is a pretty, clean creek with plenty of eager cutthroat ready to take a fly, and bonus, it is right in the city. It doesn't have the greatest fishing ever, but it holds a special place in my heart.I …

Jan 14, 2003 · A question: Do you set up your fly reel for dominant hand retrieve or not? (ie. righthanders use right hand retrieve, lefties use left) I'm right handed, and I've always had my reels …

Mar 24, 2011 · Was browsing through some Galloup streamers, and came upon one created by Andrew Sobota called the Swimmin' Jimmy. I understand this is a two hook fly...

Mar 5, 2021 · This question is for those people that build bamboo fly rods. I would like to try my had at building a bamboo fly rod from a clum of bamboo. I only want to build one rod (at this time) and can't …