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Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Everyone needs to fight some large Tarpon on a fly. in Saltwater

This video shows you how exciting that shallow water fly fishing for big Tarpon really is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUjXv54igRw ...

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05-20-2022, 08:53 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Rebuilding a Massachusetts river for herring. in Conservation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkd-2oRlRnQ Very interesting........

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05-20-2022, 08:48 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Removing a dam on Alaska's Eklutna river. in Conservation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvGtiM-r7V8

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05-20-2022, 08:37 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Wisconsin dam removal helps small mouth bass. in Conservation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmllJ3K7U-c Nice video showing the good results of removing 5 small dams on the Baraboo river.

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05-20-2022, 05:49 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Fuller lake report in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

October is a magic month on most Streams and lakes at the mid-elevation for trout.

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05-20-2022, 04:18 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Celibration of Life for Captain Kevin Doran tomorrow, May 21, 2022 in Events

A Celebration of Life for Captain Kevin Doran will be tomorrow at 11:30am at "The Point Restaurant" in Rio Vista, California 95671 Their phone is...

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05-19-2022, 04:50 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Fuller lake report in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

Get up there ASAP as it might slow down in July/August/September. Once the water stops flowing in, it can get tough.

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05-19-2022, 04:45 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread New bie in General Fly Fishing

Thanks for joining our fly fishing forum......... Now you can post questions, post answers, post fish reports and put stuff on the free...

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05-19-2022, 04:40 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Steve said it was a "4 Tarpon day" today........ in Saltwater

Steve Potter and his brother-in-law Gary hooked 4 Tarpon today. The "hook to land ratio" on Tarpon is around 1 out of 4.

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05-19-2022, 01:08 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Intermediate line recommendations in Products & Reviews

For many decades Cortland Line Company dominated the fly line market place. The Cortland Clear Camo slow sinking fly line in WF6S line was...

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05-19-2022, 11:59 AM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread Intermediate line recommendations in Products & Reviews

Another vote for the Cortland camo

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05-19-2022, 04:49 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Sage One 7116, Sage 509 and spare spool (Hardy) in Classifieds

Sage "One" 11'6" #7 in 4 pc Switch rod. _____________________________________ The Sage 500 series fly reels were made by Hardy reel company. ...

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05-18-2022, 06:55 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Puerto Rico - Anybody fished it? in Fly Fishing Travel

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fly+fishing+puerto+rico YouTube videos on fishing Puerto Rico........

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05-18-2022, 06:50 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Fishpond 'Double Haul' chest pack / back pack combo in Classifieds

As most know, Fishpond product are extremely high quality.

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05-18-2022, 06:44 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Jeff’s 2022 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Most of the Stripers and Shad will probably go up the Sacramento river this spring/summer to spawn.

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05-18-2022, 12:27 PM

Carl Blackledge started a thread WTB 16 wt rod in Classifieds

Hey guys, Anybody have a 16 rod they want to part with----------SOLD

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05-17-2022, 09:00 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Baby Tarpon are on all of the coast line of Florida. in Saltwater

These are my favorite fish and we have them year round in Florida's rivers, creeks, canals, lagoons and even land locked near the coasts. We use a 9'...

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05-17-2022, 01:03 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Molokai Bones in Saltwater

At higher tides on Christmas Island we fished for larger bones in 3 to 4 feet of water with longer 15' leaders, and larger, #2-#4 heavier flies. ...

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05-17-2022, 12:57 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Sage 4210 (9-!0) fly reel - new $400 in Classifieds

Good deal.......

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05-17-2022, 12:56 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Spots open for AR shad orientation clinic. in American Shad

Great way to learn the river and get some good ideas for catching Shad.

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05-16-2022, 07:41 PM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread Domestic Flights in Fly Fishing Travel

My first thought would be the hooks on the flies. Anything that is sharp or pointed could be considered a weapon. Put them in your checked baggage...

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05-16-2022, 03:47 PM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread Molokai Bones in Saltwater

Don, Those are some really fine bones anywhere you got them. You look to be using some larger flies too. On Aitutaki they use some large...

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05-16-2022, 11:32 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Jeff’s 2022 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Jeff C What flow do you like for Shad?

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05-16-2022, 05:31 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Skaters in Steelhead/Salmon

Nice video of skating dries........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q07QuIrSj_8 Dustin is one of my favorite Steelhead guys too. You...

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05-16-2022, 05:28 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Skaters in Steelhead/Salmon

Skating video.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBNoJBH35JI

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05-16-2022, 04:29 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Jeff’s 2022 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

What is the flow now?

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05-16-2022, 04:29 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Abel Super 11 reel in Classifieds

This is where you buy those high end big saltwater reels at a good price.

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05-16-2022, 04:27 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Skaters in Steelhead/Salmon

Brian....you deserved that special day. If you fly fish for a lifetime you will get some of those special days.

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05-16-2022, 04:24 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Molokai Bones in Saltwater

Interesting................. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-TeAC8R7nE

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05-16-2022, 04:17 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Tarpon on a fly in the surf.......wild.....video. in Saltwater

Yes David...... Because you have fly fished the surf in Baja, Mexico you can relate that battle more than most.

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