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Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Do fly fishers still hike into streams and lakes anymore?
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I was emailing with an old friend about the idea of hiking way into streams and lakes for trout. That would include backpacking into the high...
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06-03-2023,
07:31 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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400th Permit on a fly out of Placencia, Belize.
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My old buddy Al Smatsky send me this exciting information: "Just to let you know that Wade Yoshi caught his 400 th permit today with Bruce...
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06-03-2023,
05:50 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Sage 508 and 509 Reels
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These Sage/Hardy 500 series fly reels are bombproof and like drift boats and prams, you gotta buy 'em when you see 'em.
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06-03-2023,
05:47 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Ya Gotta Keep Movin'
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Stripers
Our little old (27 yrs) Forum is lucky to have guys like Tony and Steelies on it for really good advice. I am old enough to have fished "near"...
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06-02-2023,
04:39 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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"Load It" car top boat loader & 14' Valco flatbottom flyfishing pram.
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Yes, they are all very stable and that is why the old Valco prams were so popular for fly fishers. Since they stopped making them we have always...
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06-02-2023,
04:22 PM
Tony Buzolich
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Ya Gotta Keep Movin'
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Stripers
There's a lot of good information in these posts below. Steelie hit it right on when he said about "with the high water you have to keep moving and...
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06-01-2023,
07:47 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fall River report - from Dan Blanton's Message Board.
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
In the 1970s in the evening anglers would boat down below Rick's Lodge, anchor up and swing Zug Bugs on sink tips. The Prince nymph and it's...
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2 replies | 278 view(s)
06-01-2023,
07:38 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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3 new in the box fly lines
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Good buys........under wholesale.
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06-01-2023,
07:37 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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New hunting dogs for Loreto
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General Fly Fishing
Those would work anywhere........nice.
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06-01-2023,
04:20 PM
Carl Blackledge
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New hunting dogs for Loreto
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General Fly Fishing
Hey guys, Here are a few newer flies for Loreto
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06-01-2023,
01:14 PM
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Lake Suggestions
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Stillwater - Trout In Lakes
Just chatted with veteran Nor Cal fly fishing guide and fly shop manager, Lincoln Gray, about our trout lakes. He said Lake Almanor is just...
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06-01-2023,
01:08 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Sage ONE 11'9" #4 line 4 pc Switch rod.
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Lowered now to $475.....never used....new in the factory tube with sock. Contact my friend: Greg A 916/276-3875 Sacramento
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06-01-2023,
08:49 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Remove Rindge Dam - video - saving the Southern California Steelhead
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Steelhead/Salmon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPr2npSlvfM
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06-01-2023,
08:42 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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"Trout in the Classroom" plus - video
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Steelhead/Salmon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI5oCMKj0TU Really good video.
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06-01-2023,
08:29 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fall River report - from Dan Blanton's Message Board.
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Posted by Tom Malech on 2023-05-31 12:39:44 on Dan Blanton's Message Board. http://www.danblanton.com/bulletin.php...
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06-01-2023,
08:19 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WF-7-F
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$79.00 new so this is a good deal.......and new too. 50% off. I would guess it is about a half-size over weighted.
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06-01-2023,
08:13 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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What are the best sites to sell used bass boat?
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Boats - Anything That Floats
Thanks MT....great info.
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7 replies | 333 view(s)
06-01-2023,
08:11 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Carpe Diem
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Photography
Maybe we need a "Carp on a Fly" category? They are fished all over America now with flies. I have even heard of some guides having flats...
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06-01-2023,
07:59 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fishing Around Auburn
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
_________________________________________ For years CA's serious fly fishers of trout would spend the Spring; April, May and June, in California's...
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06-01-2023,
07:42 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Christmas Island is open
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Saltwater
Fantastic post and great photos Mems. Thanks. Christmas Island should be on everyone's Bucket List and is one of the most amazing life...
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2 replies | 275 view(s)
05-31-2023,
11:54 AM
Carl Blackledge
started a thread
3 new in the box fly lines
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Classifieds
Hey guys, I have 3 new in the box fly lines from airflow, 2 are 12 wt floaters and one is a 9 wt floater, these lines are the new Superflo flats...
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1 replies | 201 view(s)
05-31-2023,
09:47 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Captain Noel Miller is an inshore skiff guide who specializes in fly fishing.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floridaflyco/related_profiles/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridaflyco/ 321/795-4923
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05-31-2023,
04:59 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Figured id give you the McCloud report
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Thanks Kutty..... I am sure many appreciate your scouting and great reporting too.
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05-30-2023,
05:08 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Greg Anderson goes out exploring with Captain Andy Guibord all the time.
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Stripers
This was on the Lower Feather River last week.
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05-30-2023,
04:57 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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What are the best sites to sell used bass boat?
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Boats - Anything That Floats
A fresh water boat is a good thing. What year is the boat? What year is the trailer? What year is the motor? How many hours on the motor?
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7 replies | 333 view(s)
05-30-2023,
04:41 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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"Load It" car top boat loader & 14' Valco flatbottom flyfishing pram.
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This is an iconic 14' model fly fishing boat that were used for decades as the popular guide boat on the Fall River. The famous Valco aluminum...
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3 replies | 305 view(s)
05-29-2023,
07:04 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fishing Around Auburn
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
Actually Redding/Red Bluff, CA was always a good place to live for the fly fishing and hunting. Chico/Oroville? Montana? Are planning to make a...
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05-29-2023,
06:14 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Jeff’s 2023 American River Shad Reports
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American Shad
Some locals in that area have private access along the lower Yuba River and the Yuba Gold Fields. A story I once heard: In a pond or two in the...
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05-28-2023,
01:55 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fishing Around Auburn
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Trout - Streams & Rivers
It is about one hour from Auburn to Truckee which is a great area to fish. Not too far from Auburn you have the Lower American, Lower Yuba, Lower...
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05-28-2023,
01:37 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
My friend, Mike Koe, is one of the top fishing guides on the Lower American River.
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General Fly Fishing
Mike grew up on the Lower American River with fishing as his main passion. His dad, Max Koe, is one of my favorite old friends and customers. ...
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