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Today,
01:38 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Beach casting flies for either side of the GG bridge. Line set up also plz....
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General Fly Fishing
"Fish First" has two locations, one in Berkeley and another in Chico. They have had a very good reputation for many years now. It is wonderful...
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Today,
01:07 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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This guy is one of the best fly casters I have ever seen - video
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General Fly Fishing
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3027385484095704 I hope you can watch this Facebook video. One of the people I know personally who can make that...
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Yesterday,
05:40 AM
Tony Buzolich
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Spear fishers shot large Stripers, took pictures, and threw them back in the river.
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Stripers
God Da%*, this makes me mad to see this starting up again. Sacramento gets a lot more press because of it's size and having a beautiful river going...
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1 replies | 175 view(s)
07-06-2025,
05:28 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Summer fishing in Florida - it's hot.
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Saltwater
Thanks FBB, What are the best months for Corbina in SoCal?
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2 replies | 75 view(s)
07-06-2025,
10:39 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Spear fishers shot large Stripers, took pictures, and threw them back in the river.
in
Stripers
Hi everyone, Regarding “spear killing”, here is the Game Worden's mobile number. Warden Austin Buff 916/210-9030 We told him we would...
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1 replies | 175 view(s)
07-06-2025,
07:01 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Summer fishing in Florida - it's hot.
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Saltwater
During July, August, and September in Florida, anglers fish in the evening, at night, and in the mornings. The Snook are out on the beaches, on...
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2 replies | 75 view(s)
07-04-2025,
11:11 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Captain Andy Guibord late for lunch.
in
Boats - Anything That Floats
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-0m5huDcSJ4
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07-04-2025,
06:50 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
Thank Jeff
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177 replies | 389976 view(s)
07-02-2025,
08:24 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
One of the top fly fishermen I ever met, Chico Fernanadez. - interview video
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Saltwater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3N4vgUA5X8 If you are a saltwater fly fisher, you need to watch this video interview of Chico Fernandez.
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0 replies | 116 view(s)
07-02-2025,
06:03 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB light weight skiff
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Classifieds
That is a real Olympia pram, not a knock-off, made by Columbia Fiberglass Company in Washington State. Quite rare and valuable. The TP&L,...
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4 replies | 386 view(s)
07-01-2025,
09:22 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Catching fish at night by hand? - video
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General Fly Fishing
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xunUPXjPRdM This is very different.
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0 replies | 96 view(s)
07-01-2025,
12:24 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB light weight skiff
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For one fly fisher, the 8-foot TP&L. Outback or Keaton fiberglass prams are good. The Valco and Western 8-foot aluminum prams are good too. ...
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4 replies | 386 view(s)
07-01-2025,
12:17 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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I just saw where Dan Blanton has passed. Wong, sorry.
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Events
Thanks, I knew I should have waited to post it here. Dan Blanton is still alive. Sorry.
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2 replies | 370 view(s)
07-01-2025,
06:44 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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I just saw where Dan Blanton has passed. Wong, sorry.
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Events
Dan Blanton is alive. Sorry for the scare. I don't know what to say right now, but this is a sad day in the fly fishing World. Here is a...
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2 replies | 370 view(s)
06-30-2025,
08:34 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Lewiston lake pontoon float Flyfishing / Fall 2025
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I would email, text, or call the Trinity Fly Shop. https://www.trinityflyshop.com/ They can tell you what months to fish Lewiston Lake for...
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3 replies | 251 view(s)
06-30-2025,
06:48 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Carl Blackledge's 2025 daily reports from Loreto - 6/20/25 & 6/21/25
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Saltwater
I know that if you wanted to go next year, Carl would give you some info to make your trip a good one. I think the Baja is still the best deal for...
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7 replies | 629 view(s)
06-30-2025,
06:46 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Carl Blackledge's 2025 daily reports from Loreto - 6/20/25 & 6/21/25
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Saltwater
Carl's Loreto report 6/30/25 - Dorado Today was another fantastic day in Loreto, and I'm embarrassed to say, I actually got tired of catching...
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7 replies | 629 view(s)
06-29-2025,
04:55 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Carl Blackledge's 2025 daily reports from Loreto - 6/20/25 & 6/21/25
in
Saltwater
Carl's Loreto report 6/29/25 - Dorado Today was a spectacular day when everything came together and we hit the Dorado Mother Lode. We started out...
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7 replies | 629 view(s)
06-28-2025,
01:32 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
in
American Shad
I think that might be a Washougal River summer run Steelhead that the CDFG introduced many decades ago, when their budgets were better. Retired...
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177 replies | 389976 view(s)
06-28-2025,
07:41 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Atlantic Salmon trip to Newfoundland in June.
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Steelhead/Salmon
That is wonderful news that you filled that spot for Bruce. I am glad that you had a good trip.
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4 replies | 1107 view(s)
06-28-2025,
07:37 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
Thanks Jeff, That October news of catching Shad is amazing. During this Shad season, did you catch any Steelhead?
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177 replies | 389976 view(s)
06-27-2025,
08:25 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
I think the largest number of Shad go up the Sacramento River above Colusa.
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177 replies | 389976 view(s)
06-27-2025,
08:22 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Erica Lynn is a fantastic fly fisher and has a good YouTube channel.
in
Saltwater
Erica's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@EricaLynn
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1 replies | 166 view(s)
06-27-2025,
08:21 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Erica Lynn is a fantastic fly fisher and has a good YouTube channel.
in
Saltwater
They are going to Cedar Key on the Gulf side of Florida. I want to go there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XntZ5lgk3Q They hook some nice...
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1 replies | 166 view(s)
06-27-2025,
05:41 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Fishing canals, lakes and ponds in South Florida - conventional fishing.
in
Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IuyVLiGn0E&t=2844s This will show you that Florida has fish in every piece of water you see. Peacock Bass,...
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0 replies | 224 view(s)
06-26-2025,
03:15 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Carl Blackledge's 2025 daily reports from Loreto - 6/20/25 & 6/21/25
in
Saltwater
Carl's Loreto report 6/25/25 & 6/26/25 Yesterday, my boat partner caught a 30-pound Dorado, but that was the only fish we caught out in the...
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7 replies | 629 view(s)
06-26-2025,
01:58 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Atlantic Salmon trip to Newfoundland in June.
in
Steelhead/Salmon
Thanks for the great report, Al. Thousands of West Coast Spey Steelheaders want to catch an Atlantic salmon. Did you go with Bruce Slightom's...
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4 replies | 1107 view(s)
06-26-2025,
10:31 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Sage ESN 4wt 10’
in
Classifieds
The newer, lighter, longer fly rods are popular for high-stick nymphing. A good place to do it would be Putah Creek, west of Sacramento. Great...
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1 replies | 306 view(s)
06-25-2025,
04:44 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Carl Blackledge's 2025 daily reports from Loreto - 6/20/25 & 6/21/25
in
Saltwater
When Carl gets home, he will post a lot of good photos.
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7 replies | 629 view(s)
06-24-2025,
02:06 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Fly fishing on the little, clear Fall River in Oregon.
in
Trout - Streams & Rivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c782sTSjFqg Beautiful stream.
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1 replies | 339 view(s)
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