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Yesterday,
06:33 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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I am listing some vintage fly rods for an old friend
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Scott G-Series 796-4 – 9’6” 7wt in 4 piece (Scott calls this G9574A) https://ebay.us/m/uZJImX Listed Price: $550 Sage XP 896-4 – 9’6”...
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Yesterday,
04:48 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Isla Holbox, Mexican Yucatan. - Small Tarpon rolling in the AM.
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Yesterday,
04:26 AM
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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Carl's Loreto report 7/13 - 7/14/25 Yesterday we headed out into the ocean, and I caught and landed a beauty of a Sailfish, around 65 pounds. We...
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07-14-2025,
06:09 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB original Scott G904 - 9' #4 line in 2 piece.
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Don Rotsma and Rick Jorgensen have been taking their "Idaho/Montana" trip for 3 or 4 decades now. In 1986, I bought a new Chevy Suburban, and so...
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07-13-2025,
11:46 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB original Scott G904 - 9' #4 line in 2 piece.
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I will check with Don, but they have fished together for 40 years.
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07-13-2025,
06:53 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Bend Area Recommendations
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Fly Fishing Travel
One of my fishing buddies likes "The Patient Angler" Fly Shop in Bend. https://www.patientangler.com/ Give them a call.
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07-13-2025,
06:41 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB original Scott G904 - 9' #4 line in 2 piece.
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An old friend is looking for an original Scott G904 in 2 piece. Email Rick J: ricjorgnsn@hotmail.com
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07-13-2025,
06:25 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
Is the ecosystem the problem or overharvesting? Other than the Southeast Asians in the Rancho Cordova area, does anyone see any large harvesting...
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07-12-2025,
07:19 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports
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American Shad
One positive way to look at it, if the Shad were Steelhead, you had a pretty good run and good catch numbers. .
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07-11-2025,
03:58 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Haunted by Lost fish
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To catch a Striper this size on a fly rod is a huge deal. John, I think you deserved that great fish. I've heard good things about Ben...
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07-09-2025,
06:25 PM
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Costa Sunglasses (essentially new, used once)- $130
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I saw it for $246 new.
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07-09-2025,
06:19 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Minn Kota trolling motor
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It is now $1,250.00 for a new one. I would buy it for my 14' Jon boat if I were not in Florida. Bargain.
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07-08-2025,
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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"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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07-08-2025,
01:07 PM
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This guy is one of the best fly casters I have ever seen - video
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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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07-07-2025,
05:40 AM
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Spear fishers shot large Stripers, took pictures, and threw them back in the river.
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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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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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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.
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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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07-06-2025,
07:01 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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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 | 196 view(s)
07-04-2025,
11:11 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Captain Andy Guibord late for lunch.
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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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07-02-2025,
08:24 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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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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07-02-2025,
06:03 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB light weight skiff
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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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07-01-2025,
09:22 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Catching fish at night by hand? - video
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xunUPXjPRdM This is very different.
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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 | 556 view(s)
07-01-2025,
12:17 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
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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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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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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06-30-2025,
08:34 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Lewiston lake pontoon float Flyfishing / Fall 2025
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Stillwater - Trout In Lakes
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 | 330 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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06-30-2025,
06:46 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
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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06-29-2025,
04:55 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 6/29/25 - Dorado Today was a spectacular day when everything came together and we hit the Dorado Mother Lode. We started out...
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