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Been a While
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Steelhead/Salmon
Sounds good.......keep us posted.
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01-27-2023,
08:24 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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27th Annual East Idaho Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Expo - March 24-25, 2023
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https://snakerivercutthroats.org/east-idaho-fly-tying-expo/ In Idaho Fall, Idaho in the Mountain America Center. *Bob Nakagawa, the...
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01-27-2023,
08:45 AM
Terry Thomas
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Why are Putah creek water flows so low right now?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Lake Berryessa is still 28.5 feet below glory hole. The lake is above last year, but still lower than our other California reservoirs.
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01-27-2023,
05:48 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Why are Putah creek water flows so low right now?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Putah Creek flows high n the summer for irrigation and low in the winter. This does not sound good to be so low. Maybe someone can check with...
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01-26-2023,
06:35 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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~ New ~ never used TETON Tioga 10 ( 9-11 wt ) fly reel ,,in original box ~full cage.
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About 20 years ago the hottest high-value fly fishing combo in America was a TFO fly rod and a Teton 'Tioga' fly reel. The Tioga was the...
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1 replies | 173 view(s)
01-26-2023,
06:23 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Sage X 9’ 5WT
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The Sage 590-4 X model was $995.00 new. Now I guess they are discontinued and at ~$699.00 online.
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01-26-2023,
06:16 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Delta Camp Out is back!!! May 19-21, 2023
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Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp
Windmill Cove Resort https://windmillcove.com/ *Kevin Doran's favorite month for topwater Largemouth bass is May.
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01-25-2023,
06:42 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Boat Hull Staining
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Boats - Anything That Floats
It is probably just cosmetics but I think it can be buffed off with an electric buffer and buffing compound. A friend buffed his aluminum boat to...
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01-24-2023,
10:59 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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River Ramblers Podcast with Al Perryman and Gary Anderson.
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50 years of friendship and they have lived on the middle Rogue River for a long time. This will be very interesting for many. ...
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01-24-2023,
06:06 AM
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Spawning Landlocked/Kokanee Around Folsom Lake?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
If you want to know more about the Kokanee in California or Oregon I would contract: Kokanee Power in California. https://www.kokaneepower.org/
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01-23-2023,
02:18 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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The Edison (New Jersey) Fly Fishing Show -
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I found this on Dan Blanton's fly fishing message board: "Posted by Bennett Mintz on 2023-01-23 13:10:32 If you are reading this from anywhere...
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01-22-2023,
08:33 AM
Terry Thomas
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Marine Service Needed
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Boats - Anything That Floats
Buck’s is great, however, call ahead because it may take a month to get an appointment.
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01-21-2023,
03:04 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Marine Service Needed
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Boats - Anything That Floats
Buck's Outboards in South Sacramento, California. Gone Fishin' Marine in Dixon, California. We worked with Sutter Marine for decades.
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01-21-2023,
05:55 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Winston Nexus 9' #12 line 4pc fly rod for sale
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This is when you buy the 12 weight fly rods....when they are slightly used. Perfect for big Tarpon, Billfish, and Big GTs.
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01-21-2023,
05:37 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Spawning Landlocked/Kokanee Around Folsom Lake?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
I was snorkeling at Beals Point on Folsom Lake about 40 years ago. On the dam side of Beals I saw what I think was a school of Kokanee about 40...
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01-21-2023,
05:33 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Good interview with WaterMaster owner
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Boats - Anything That Floats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtlOn5bPxM Very high-quality build and they have been thoroughly tested on the Dean River, BC.
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01-19-2023,
07:38 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Spawning Landlocked/Kokanee Around Folsom Lake?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Here are a bunch of YouTube videos on Lake Tahoe's Kokanee fisheries. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lake+tahoe+kokanee
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01-19-2023,
06:23 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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"The Fly Shop" in Redding, California just sent out their catalog for the 45th year.
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The Fly Shop is one of the largest single, stand-alone fly shop operations. They offer just about everything you can imagine: Walk-in...
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2 replies | 309 view(s)
01-18-2023,
08:17 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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ISE Show at Cal-Expo is this weekend, January 19-22, 2023
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https://www.sportsexpos.com/attend/sacramento/ It opens tomorrow, Thursday, at 11:00 am at Cal Expo.
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01-18-2023,
08:12 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Spawning Landlocked/Kokanee Around Folsom Lake?
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
About 50 years ago we were trolling for Kokanee (landlock dwarfed Sockeye salmon) mainly at Bullard's Bar Reservoir. Back then they ran about 13"...
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01-16-2023,
09:18 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Sage XP 790-4
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Many were pissed off when Sage discontinued the XP series. Naturally, the XP 590-4 was number one in sales but the XP 796-4 was the second most...
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6 replies | 607 view(s)
01-16-2023,
09:14 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB Lamson Litespeed Spool
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Extra spool sales were a big deal years ago but not so much now. Lots of fly fishers just have multiple complete outfits now, especially in boats....
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2 replies | 449 view(s)
01-16-2023,
09:04 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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FS: Scott Sector 9' 9wt - $600
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9'#9 in 4 pc is a very popular size fly rod for Permit, small Tarpon, Jacks, Roosterfish, Dorado, Stripers, salmon, and Trevally. A...
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4 replies | 276 view(s)
01-16-2023,
07:35 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
1960s on the lower Rouge river with family fishing Fall Steelhead.
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Steelhead/Salmon
In the 1960s my uncle Dean and my cousin flew from San Diego to Sacramento in their Cessna 172 to pick up me and my dad. We flew to the Gold Beach...
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01-16-2023,
07:00 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Classic Ross Cimarron Reel and Spare Spool
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This is a good solid brand name (Made in USA) fly reel for a #3 or #4 outfit. Might be a little small for a 9' #5 line outfit.
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01-16-2023,
06:53 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Hardy-Made Orvis Battenkill Mark IV + Spool; Mark V Spool
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Being an Orvis dealer I remember selling these very light fly reels some time ago. They have a click-n-pawl or ratchet-type drag system that is...
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1 replies | 169 view(s)
01-15-2023,
03:53 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Hyde Drift Boat
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Boats - Anything That Floats
Looks like a good deal......
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1 replies | 376 view(s)
01-12-2023,
06:17 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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AR Flows
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Steelhead/Salmon
Good one............ I heard it was around 11,000cfs.
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01-11-2023,
05:33 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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AR Flows
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Steelhead/Salmon
We have had corruption revolving around water usage in California for over 100 years. Southern Cal has a huge population and votes so they take...
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37 replies | 3206 view(s)
01-11-2023,
07:50 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fenwick Aetos 5/6 Switch Fly Rod (3/4 Trout Spey Rod) - $150 Shipped
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This is a good, inexpensive way to get into the lighter side of Spey/Two-hand casting/fishing. Get a good #7/8 fly reel and a new full-length...
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