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Today, 09:56 AM

Carl Blackledge started a thread 2 new cortland lines in Classifieds

Hey guys, I have two brand new fly lines NIB first line is a full clear WF 12 wt and it's a full floater New $100 bucks, my price $50 2 nd...

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Today, 05:40 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread A conversation of two old bass fishermen. in Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp

Hey Bill: I am one of those guys that believe "If it ain't broke don't fix it" or "If you mess with it, you will mess it up"!!!! I am strictly a...

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09-11-2024, 07:13 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Old Buildings and Old Cars in Photography

I like old buildings and old cars myself. That is a C-3 series Corvette that are getting very popular for restorations and building up hot rods...

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09-10-2024, 08:05 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Here is an interesting interview with Dan Blanton by Adam Trahan in Events

https://beach-fisher.blogspot.com/2024/09/interview-with-dan-blanton.html?m=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawFNVT1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaABhbmlyzrvmz6Ld-Wh-VqfiVJOAVI7Q0n...

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09-10-2024, 07:44 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Leo Gutterres and I go way back, we met just after they discovered gold in NorCal. in General Fly Fishing

Today, Leo and I chat on the phone about the good old days. We are both doing OK for now.

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09-10-2024, 05:17 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Leo Gutterres and I go way back, we met just after they discovered gold in NorCal. in General Fly Fishing

Leo was living in Stockton, California when we first met. He was a founding member of the Delta Flyfishers flyfishing club in Stockton. Joe...

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09-09-2024, 10:05 AM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread Baja Sur in Photography

John, I know of lots of people that take pictures of birds in Loreto, in fact there is a large eagle that sits up on this giant aerial across...

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09-09-2024, 07:09 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Dave Inks is one of the God Fathers of fly fishing in California. in Events

Too bad you have to be this old to appreciate your life and friends. I remember the first day you came into my shop, trying to sell me Striper...

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09-08-2024, 02:41 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Dave Inks is one of the God Fathers of fly fishing in California. in Events

Yes Jay, We are some of the few left from that generation who know the stories about many of the shops, suppliers and others. I'll be 80 in...

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09-08-2024, 08:28 AM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread A few bird photo's in Photography

I'm glad to hear that other folks are having the same kind of problem with the site. Mine has been acting up for a long time and seems to be getting...

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09-07-2024, 06:52 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Bob Marriott passed away on August 29, 2024 at 86 in Events

Bob was always good to me and had the largest fly shop in the World in Southern California.

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09-07-2024, 06:37 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Dave Inks passed away on August 31, 2024 of heart problems at 89. in Events

One of his good friends, Bill Laird, contacted me about Dave's passing. Dave Inks and Andy Puyans had the best fly shop in California in the...

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09-07-2024, 06:32 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Dave Inks is one of the God Fathers of fly fishing in California. in Events

Dave Inks just passed away at 89 on August 31, 2024, from a heart problem. One of Dave's close friends, Bill Laird, just called me to let me know....

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09-07-2024, 09:51 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Summer time stillwater suggestions in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

October is thought by many veteran fly fishers, to be the best month in California for many destinations and species. September is still "kind...

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09-06-2024, 06:10 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Davis,Frenchman’s, Hennan,Or? in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

October is the top month for mid-elevation trout lakes.

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09-05-2024, 03:33 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Scientific Angler / 3M movie filmed in 1969 "Way of the Trout." in Trout - Streams & Rivers

They played this film at the end of every Fenwick Fly Fishing school. Trout Unlimited was involved in this production. It was probably filmed...

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09-05-2024, 10:40 AM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread Baja Sur in Photography

Bill, That video that you posted shows how close those boats are together. It way too crowed for my taste, I heard from a guy who was down there...

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09-03-2024, 09:42 AM

Tony Buzolich replied to a thread Striped Bass with Spots ? in Stripers

When the sun hit the fish on it's first jump it was as bright as any I've ever taken. Yes, definitely a lot of fun. Glad I didn't hook it on my 7...

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09-02-2024, 03:11 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Baja Sur in Photography

Here are some good videos from Gally Bulla's website: https://garybulla.com/baja-california-fly-fishing-video-and-media/ Looks like a good...

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09-02-2024, 09:15 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Baja Sur in Photography

I have heard nothing but good things about Gary Bulla. Thanks John for another amazing post and photos. ...

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09-01-2024, 08:43 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Trolling battery in Boats - Anything That Floats

Where can you buy the cheapest Lithium batteries? For me, at 79, I can't barely carry my lead-acid deep cycle batteries any more so Lithium would...

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08-31-2024, 06:30 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread The Klamath River is flowing free now - CalTrout in Steelhead/Salmon

Exactly..... I guess that the gradient is very gradual up there and they wanted to save the iconic Klamath Lake? I believe they opened up 400...

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08-30-2024, 02:50 PM

Tony Buzolich started a thread Striped Bass with Spots ? in Stripers

This morning Jim and I got out on the water at dark and began our usual drift. The river has been loaded with small stripers, lots of them. But...

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08-30-2024, 01:58 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Trolling battery in Boats - Anything That Floats

Thanks, Brian, that is impressive. Most do not run their electric motors all day long unless they are trolling. I have two batteries in my...

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08-29-2024, 06:09 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Lost Rod and Reel in General Fly Fishing

Maybe Andy could dive for it?

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08-28-2024, 06:43 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread The Klamath River is flowing free now - CalTrout in Steelhead/Salmon

The Klamath River Flows Free! The Klamath River is free flowing for the first time in over one hundred years! Today, the cofferdam was broken at the...

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08-26-2024, 08:29 PM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread Redington Predator 905-4 – 9 foot 5 weight – Brand New from factory in Classifieds

That's a real bargain---would also make a good rooster rod for Loreto Carl

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08-26-2024, 08:29 PM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread Redington Predator 905-4 – 9 foot 5 weight – Brand New from factory in Classifieds

That's a real bargain---would also make a good rooster rod for Loreto Carl

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