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Today, 05:02 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

Carl is the fastest, high-quality fly tier I know.

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Today, 11:51 AM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

Bill, When I sold you shad flies by the thousands, I never did worry about when I would get paid. However that wasn't the same case with the modern...

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Today, 08:03 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

Over the years a lot of good people owned that fly shop in Grass Valley. I was always a little jealous of the smaller destination fly shops, all...

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Yesterday, 05:08 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread This is what a real fly fisher looks like. in General Fly Fishing

Thanks Steelies Old Joe was a friend to everyone. He helped all of us by taking us fishing, many years ago. I never saw him without a...

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12-02-2023, 10:14 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

Carl, Tony and John, here in the above posts, all had a positive impact on my business. I think about half of our customers were our good...

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12-02-2023, 04:29 PM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

I 2nd that feeling Carl

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12-02-2023, 01:36 PM

Tony Buzolich started a thread A Bit of Sadness in General Fly Fishing

This morning early I was listening to the Bob Simms Outdoor Show. KFBK #1530 from 5am-8am. After several of the fishing reports and duck hunting...

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12-01-2023, 08:55 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread LGC's December 2023 Newsletter in General Fly Fishing

This will be great Lance. Lance's Fishing Report: https://www.lancegrayandcompany.com/blog

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12-01-2023, 08:48 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Montana Kalispell and Bigfork guides and shop in General Fly Fishing

I will check with David Armocido in Montana.

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11-30-2023, 06:02 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread CFFU Lower Yuba River Outing - Sat/Sun 11/2-3/23 in Events

Subject: Re: Yuba outing this weekend Saturday and Sunday - 2 way radios channel 10-4 FYI for those going to Yuba this weekend. I ran to...

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11-27-2023, 06:39 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Pyramid Lake in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

Woodman, I like your post. Well done. Thanks. _______________________________________ Here is Rob Anderson's video explaining the seasons of...

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11-26-2023, 04:32 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Pyramid Lake in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

Pyramid Lake has become a very interesting fishery today with amazing possibilities. Years ago we thought November through April was the best...

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11-25-2023, 05:51 PM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread Feather Low Flow Float? in General Fly Fishing

Go down to the Photography section and take a look at John's post and pictures. This ought to get you going. Tony

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11-25-2023, 07:37 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread This is what a real fly fisher looks like. in General Fly Fishing

Thanks Larry We are all so fortunate to have found the wonderful sport of fly fishing and the great friends that we have had over the years.

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11-24-2023, 05:50 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread This is what a real fly fisher looks like. in General Fly Fishing

Jim, I am 78, born in 1945 and you are 87, born in 1936. Fantastic. I think you are the oldest member?

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11-23-2023, 08:27 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread One way to build a campfire. in Camp Grounds, Lodging & Dinning

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2KEVG-AQ65o Video: thought this sounded good.

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11-23-2023, 06:29 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Happy Thanksgiving in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

This Forum / Message Board is an amazing thing........ We are all pretty lucky to have been born when we were. We had family and friends...

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11-23-2023, 06:15 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread This is what a real fly fisher looks like. in General Fly Fishing

Joe Shirshac was an amazing man. I took that picture and it really tells the story about Joe's fly fishing for Steelhead. ...

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11-23-2023, 05:45 PM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread Free to a youth fly fisher - holiday fly selection in Classifieds

I agree. That's a darn nice gift and will surely spur the interest of any young person that is just getting into it. Happy Thanksgiving to all...

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11-22-2023, 01:21 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Eel River dam removal - CalTrout in Steelhead/Salmon

Sounds like it is on the "fast track".

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11-22-2023, 06:27 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread My fall Steelhead Fly Box in Fly Tying

Especially because Gordon (from Sacramento) has been retired on the Rogue River for many decades.

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11-21-2023, 12:57 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread This is what a real fly fisher looks like. in General Fly Fishing

This man is so far above my level. Some years ago, we had many real Outdoorsmen of the Great Generation as our customers. They were born in...

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11-20-2023, 06:23 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Eel River dam removal - CalTrout in Steelhead/Salmon

https://mailchi.mp/caltrout/eel-river-dam-removal-nov-2023?e=4c50c4a2ed

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11-20-2023, 05:04 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread I’m at a loss for words in General Fly Fishing

Thanks Leo....... One reality is that small business is a real tuff go today.

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11-19-2023, 10:26 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Camper built on a Humvee chassis. in Camp Grounds, Lodging & Dinning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3b-PZJw37g I have not checked the price yet but it looks good.

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11-17-2023, 06:30 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Fishy Time of Year in Photography

There are steelhead, salmon and resident Rainbow trout in many of the Valley rivers at the first dam and below. Nice post and pictures John.

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11-17-2023, 06:20 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Bass bugs in Classifieds

Super bargain.......for anyone. Way over $100 worth of flies.

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11-17-2023, 06:17 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Al Troth tied fly selection in Classifieds

Over the years when Bob was ordering flies from Al Troth he would ask me if wanted to get some too. I had Bob get me some Elk Hair Caddis and when...

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11-16-2023, 06:08 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Upper Sac looking for a Casey Logan in Trout - Streams & Rivers

Nice.....I am on here twice a day.

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11-14-2023, 09:58 PM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread I Quit in Photography

John, Without marking the spots, you've got to get out there and cover some water to find them. Two of my buddys have been getting into them...

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