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Bill Kiene semi-retired
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TFO Deer Creek Spey 14' #6/7 line 4pc
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RSK, Amazing, you lived the entire history of two-handed/Spey casting/fishing on the West Coast. I am not a good Spey caster/fisher but I...
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TFO Deer Creek Spey 14' #6/7 line 4pc
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14' two-handed/Spey rods are for wider rivers with longer Scandi floating heads or longer belly full floating lies. #6/7 line size would be for...
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05-16-2024,
01:56 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Golden trout in the Desolation Valley Wilderness area?
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Stillwater - Trout In Lakes
Jcolin, This is powerful information, so thanks, even if only two young commandos do the trip into the Whitney backcountry. Are you one of...
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05-16-2024,
01:45 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Jeff’s 2024 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
In the 1970s my fishing buddy, Cecil "Junior" Wilder, and I went to the mouth of the Feather River to fly fish for Shad. He brought a Coleman...
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05-15-2024,
05:12 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Tulare Lake had dried up years ago but it filling up again today.
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Conservation
Tulare Lake dried up in 1886 but is coming back now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUWHM8NIE9I
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05-15-2024,
05:06 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Tulare Lake had dried up years ago but it filling up again today.
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Conservation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzN7kH1Avow
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05-15-2024,
02:42 PM
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Video of catching Shad in the American River on caddis pupa.
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American Shad
I wonder what percentage of American Shad die after spawning?
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05-15-2024,
12:16 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Yuba River Boat launch
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
In the past 50 years, access to rivers, streams, and lakes has been going away. Up in the mountains you used to be able to drive into many...
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05-14-2024,
04:54 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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The Other Bass
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Thanks John H, I like that sparce Clouser.
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05-14-2024,
06:54 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Video of catching Shad in the American River on caddis pupa.
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American Shad
Yes, Joshua, many are excited to get out after those Shad too. Early and late is better, especially if you are new to it. If you can afford...
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05-14-2024,
06:28 AM
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TFO 12 wt. Axiom IIx - NEW
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If you're getting ready for Baja or thinking of Tarpon in the keys I've got the perfect rod for you, and, I just lowered the price to $200.00 ...
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05-13-2024,
11:31 AM
Carl Blackledge
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Loreto report
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General Fly Fishing
Loreto update Monday 5/13/24: All is good in Loreto. We have high 80s and low 90s and getting warmer everyday. Talked to my fishing Captain...
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05-13-2024,
11:23 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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In 2024 Lake Oroville is 97% full which is 126% of the average levels.
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Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp
https://www.facebook.com/reel/839637067982410
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05-13-2024,
08:03 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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"We are Fly Fishing" - an Australian magazine online.
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Media - Video/Books/Etc
https://www.weareflyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/aprilmei2024-1.pdf Scroll down....
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05-13-2024,
07:52 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Planet Earth
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I have always promoted early retirement and "travel big" as soon as you can. John H is already "living the life".
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05-12-2024,
08:50 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Video of catching Shad in the American River on caddis pupa.
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American Shad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW8h2djhraA
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05-12-2024,
06:40 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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My old friend Dave Barbieri grew up near the Lower Yuba River and has acces to it.
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American Shad
He can take you out on the beautiful lower Yuba River for Shad, Stripers, Steelhead, and wild Rainbow trout. ...
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1 replies | 168 view(s)
05-12-2024,
07:27 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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FS Redington Vice 696-4
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Classifieds
9'6"#6 line rod in 4 pc is one of my favorite size fly rods. Great for half-pounders and Steelhead. Good Shad rod too. Good for a heavier...
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05-11-2024,
04:47 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Great Everglades video from Captains for Clean Water
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Conservation
It is "Big Sugar" for sure. They run their toxic affluence into the massive Lake Okeechobee. When the lake gets too high from rain, they let...
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1 replies | 108 view(s)
05-11-2024,
10:42 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Kennedy Meadows Pack Station and Resort has a fantasic deal on 4 day pack trip.
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General Fly Fishing
Call and talk with Matt who has been there for over 30 years and knows fly fishing well. This trip would be good for single anglers, couples, or...
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0 replies | 231 view(s)
05-10-2024,
07:17 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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They removed a dam in Scotland on the famous River Dee.
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Conservation
The River Dee was a famous river for Atlantic salmon and now it is being repaired with this dam removal. ...
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05-10-2024,
06:51 PM
Carl Blackledge
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California Fly Fisher.
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General Fly Fishing
I don't think so
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05-10-2024,
06:29 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Golden trout in the Desolation Valley Wilderness area?
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Stillwater - Trout In Lakes
Thanks Smitty
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05-10-2024,
06:27 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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California Fly Fisher R.I.P.
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Media - Video/Books/Etc
Thanks, Dave......great news.
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05-10-2024,
06:26 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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California Fly Fisher.
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General Fly Fishing
Is it Richard Anderson?
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05-10-2024,
08:46 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Golden trout in the Desolation Valley Wilderness area?
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Stillwater - Trout In Lakes
Are there any lakes in Desolation that still have Golden trout? Someone contacted me with this question. How would a July backpacking trip in...
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7 replies | 553 view(s)
05-09-2024,
03:33 PM
Tony Buzolich
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Shad at Daguerre Dam ??
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American Shad
If the gate is open Hammonton is the only access. The north side is all private and posted. If you've been there before, good luck picking the...
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05-08-2024,
07:20 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Lot of 17 Powell graphite rods from Chico
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Classifieds
It is hard to find two-piece fly rods now.
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05-08-2024,
07:15 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fenwick Eagle GLC 8wt. 2 pc. fly rod for sale $120
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Classifieds
I am assuming it is 9 feet long?
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3 replies | 270 view(s)
05-07-2024,
07:35 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Greg Anderson was out on Folsom Lake with Captain Andy Guibord.
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Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp
Greg said he was with Andy on Folsom Lake about two weeks ago.
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