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05-02-2024,
08:43 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Wonderful video of Redwood Creek on the California North Coast.
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Steelhead/Salmon
George Innes and I fly-fished it in the 1970s, near the Hwy 1 bridge. There is very little access to this river and it has no dams. ...
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05-02-2024,
07:49 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
New Striper fly from the Northeast coast of America.
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Stripers
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2771685033008229&set=pcb.7397050340409700
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05-02-2024,
07:10 AM
Tony Buzolich
started a thread
Bluewater Rods and Reels
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Classifieds
It's MAY already and you should be thinking of Tarpon, or Dorado down in Loreto and I've got several rods perfect for either. First off is a brand...
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05-02-2024,
07:02 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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WTB Garcia Kingfisher fly reel
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Classifieds
Yes, Now I remember some of those other fly reels that were copies of the Hardy Lightweight series, made in Japan. They were kind of nice little...
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5 replies | 169 view(s)
05-01-2024,
04:03 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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American River
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Stripers
Where are some good places to wade or do you need a boat? What Bay? What are the best months for Striper around Santa Cruz? I guess you live...
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5 replies | 396 view(s)
05-01-2024,
09:43 AM
Tony Buzolich
replied to a thread
American River
in
Stripers
Hey ICE, Head over to Paradise Beach below Sac State late or at night. I went there in the sixties and almost went to Viet Nam because the...
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5 replies | 396 view(s)
05-01-2024,
06:53 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
WTB Garcia Kingfisher fly reel
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Classifieds
Link to photo of a Garcia "Kingfisher" GK- 44 (larger size reel). ...
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5 replies | 169 view(s)
05-01-2024,
06:50 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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First shad fisherman, first seal
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American Shad
With the low number of all anadromous fisheries, predators are having a serious impact. That seal might be following the Shad right now. Thanks.
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2 replies | 255 view(s)
05-01-2024,
06:47 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Berryessa Bug Tussle
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Photography
Looks like fly fishing for bass is alive and well. Some of the anglers in these photos would love to have one to blow up for the wall. Thanks...
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4 replies | 148 view(s)
04-30-2024,
06:04 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Lake Berryessa 'Fly Only' Tournament April 27,2024
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Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp
Thanks Ryan for having a wonderful fly fishing event and so close to Sacramento and the Bay area. I am sure JohnH will get some great photos up...
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04-30-2024,
05:55 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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American River
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Stripers
I like to go into the Watt Avenue access that is on the south side of the river. Drive into the river bottom and park at the bridge, and walk...
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5 replies | 396 view(s)
04-30-2024,
03:32 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
The Elk River restoration project in Humbolt county, CA.
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Conservation
Caltrout report: ...
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04-29-2024,
09:29 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Donald R Kohn was a good old freind of ours with an interesting history.
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Events
Don flew the P-38 in World War II and later was an aircraft design engineer for Northrup Grumman He went all over the World fly fishing with Joe...
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1 replies | 114 view(s)
04-29-2024,
06:25 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Here is a cartoon I was sent that is fly fishing and funny.
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General Fly Fishing
I thought this one was really funny.
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0 replies | 208 view(s)
04-27-2024,
10:29 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Seeing a small, medium or large Tarpon swimming in shallow clear water........
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Saltwater
..........casting in front of it, seeing it take your fly, then setting the hook is wonderful. Then the running and jumping starts. ...
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04-27-2024,
06:44 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Another funny story from the life and time of Boca Grande (Bill Kiene.)
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General Fly Fishing
I got divorced once and it was a pretty dark time for me. I sold my store, and my new VW bus, and just tried to make it. After a while, I...
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04-27-2024,
06:09 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Valco P-14 jon bat, motor, trailer, etc
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Boats - Anything That Floats
"That is almost free." That is an insane deal Randy. Valco made 4 sizes of these historic aluminum prams.
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3 replies | 442 view(s)
04-26-2024,
06:14 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
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Fly Lines - New 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
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Classifieds
Very good deals.
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3 replies | 441 view(s)
04-26-2024,
08:06 AM
Tony Buzolich
replied to a thread
WTB: 10/11wt Salt Setup
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Classifieds
My favorite rod down there is my R.L. Winston XTR 10wt. Dorados and Roosters alike are perfect with this. To go along with this rod I have two...
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10 replies | 811 view(s)
04-25-2024,
06:32 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Lowe Roughneck Jon boat, jet outbord and trailer for sale
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Classifieds
I had that exact boat and motor, it is a very popular boat in this area. Hard to find a used one with all the options.
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1 replies | 308 view(s)
04-25-2024,
06:30 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
Lowe Roughneck Jon boat, jet outbord and trailer for sale
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Classifieds
2003 Lowe R 1652 VT Roughneck all-welded 0.100" thick aluminum jet tunnel hull Jon boat 16' long, 52" wide at the bottom rear. Flat aluminum...
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1 replies | 308 view(s)
04-25-2024,
06:05 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
We got all kinds of folks that came into our store over the 30 years.
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General Fly Fishing
We used to give the local fly clubs a 50% off coupon for their raffle at their annual dinners. One guy came in and bought two Sage fly rods, two...
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0 replies | 173 view(s)
04-25-2024,
05:42 PM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Yuba Over 6000 CFS ?
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General Fly Fishing
Sometimes they get afraid of a big spring tropical rain storm so they like to keep the reservoirs a little low.
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4 replies | 363 view(s)
04-25-2024,
08:52 AM
Tony Buzolich
started a thread
Yuba Over 6000 CFS ?
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General Fly Fishing
Yesterday I got out on the river to go chase some stripers and was surprized to see the water flowing so high. Both rivers, the Feather and the Yuba...
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4 replies | 363 view(s)
04-25-2024,
07:34 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
WTB: 10/11wt Salt Setup
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Classifieds
Buying used high-end fly rods is a good way to go. They should cast a little better and be a little lighter than imported, larger size fly rods.
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10 replies | 811 view(s)
04-25-2024,
07:28 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
Christmas Island
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Saltwater
Christmas Island has gone through a lot of "ups and downs" since 1984. I always say to have it on your Bucket List and most newcomers should go...
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2 replies | 270 view(s)
04-25-2024,
05:46 AM
Tony Buzolich
replied to a thread
Christmas Island
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Saltwater
Well Don, that's kind of sad to hear. Beautiful place kind of going downhill from all the pressure of getting back after the COVID thing. For those...
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2 replies | 270 view(s)
04-24-2024,
08:15 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
started a thread
A nice positive little film on the restoration of the Klamath River.
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Steelhead/Salmon
An old friend in fisheries in CA told me that in the Klamath River, the Steelhead were tributary spawners. He said these dam removals will expose...
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04-24-2024,
07:24 AM
Carl Blackledge
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WTB: 10/11wt Salt Setup
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Classifieds
I have a Loomis 10/11 I would sell for $200-great rod
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04-24-2024,
07:18 AM
Bill Kiene semi-retired
replied to a thread
WTB: 10/11wt Salt Setup
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Classifieds
For a backup saltwater fly rod, we recommended the Redington "Predator" for $349, new with a lifetime warranty. Owned by Far Bank, the Redington...
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10 replies | 811 view(s)
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