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Yesterday, 04:34 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread A life or death meeting for the Delta, December 11, 2019 in Events

Maury Hatch just told me it has been moved from 8:30am to 9:30am......

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Yesterday, 04:34 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting Agenda Item #9 - by Maury Hatch in Events

Maury just told me it has been pushed back from 8:30am to 9:30am

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Yesterday, 04:02 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread A life or death meeting for the Delta, December 11, 2019 in Events

the F&G Commission on the Delta is meeting on tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th at 8:30 a.m. at the Natural Resources building, 1416 - 9th Street,...

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Yesterday, 07:08 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread FS: Sage Bass rod - Largemouth in Classifieds

When you buy one it is a rod, bass line and Rod & Reel case. No fly reel - new $600

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12-09-2019, 09:26 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Winter is for the "commando" fly fishers? in General Fly Fishing

BumpBailey......you are only 54 so your arteries ares till open.....glad someone is still after Winter Steelhead.

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12-09-2019, 05:16 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread New Hazards on the Trinity in Steelhead/Salmon

Thanks Fishtopher.......I am sure that info will save a lot of grief for some.

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12-08-2019, 10:03 AM

aaron replied to a thread Need Advice for Epic Steelhead Trip in Steelhead/Salmon

So few fish are returning that the Clearwater is closed and the Salmon isn't worth the drive. It was closed last year. The Salmon has a short late...

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12-08-2019, 06:42 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Winter is for the "commando" fly fishers? in General Fly Fishing

I have never been to Melones but heard it was a good lake. Will have to go there this spring......

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12-07-2019, 08:30 PM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread My version of the Airhead in Fly Tying

Gary, Sure glad you liked the Air heads i tied up for you, You will love the new "plane Jane" should be the perfect fly for those hard to catch...

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12-07-2019, 08:20 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Coastal rivers timing in Steelhead/Salmon

Dec-Feb? A guy told me that there use to be a camp host at a camp ground near the Matole river who told him mid-February, on average, was his best...

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12-07-2019, 08:08 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread 21' North River Commander in Classifieds

This is a Lifetime jet boat......super high quality. Heavy gauge all weld aluminum hull. Chevy 350 V8 is the most popular inboard for boats and...

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12-07-2019, 10:24 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Winter is for the "commando" fly fishers? in General Fly Fishing

I love yubaman's post......Although his 59 is way younger than my 74. ___________________________________________ I have an old photo...

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12-07-2019, 06:55 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Winter fishing options besides Ice Fishing? in General Fly Fishing

Many head South in the Winter....... New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania, Argentina, Chili, Gulf of Mexico, Central America......? Some of that is...

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12-07-2019, 06:35 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Winter is for the "commando" fly fishers? in General Fly Fishing

Most should go for a week to Christmas Island to get lots of experience with Bonefishing before they go to somewhere else that will be much harder.

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12-06-2019, 05:24 PM

Carl Blackledge replied to a thread My version of the Airhead in Fly Tying

Bill, As I told you in an earlier message I tied a ton of these in different sizes and colors and offer them to my fishing buddies for sale at...

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12-06-2019, 03:24 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Galvan Standard 3.0 in Classifieds

Beautiful reel......I have several of them.

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12-06-2019, 03:21 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread A life or death meeting for the Delta, December 11, 2019 in Events

A life or death meeting for the Delta, December 11th We really, really, really need you to attend this meeting of the California Fish and Game...

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12-06-2019, 06:22 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Winter is for the "commando" fly fishers? in General Fly Fishing

Tuesday AM we are going out in neighbor Jim's 19' skiff because the weather report here in Sebastian, Florida is "high of 83, sunny with 8 mph wind".

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12-06-2019, 06:15 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Need Advice for Epic Steelhead Trip in Steelhead/Salmon

In February, maybe 40 years ago, my fishing partner, Mel Jeffs, along with teenagers Galen Geller (Oregon Salmon) and Paul Keel took a weekend run up...

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12-06-2019, 06:01 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Yuba report 12/5 in Trout - Streams & Rivers

Thanks for the excellent report.... Nice to hear about the good salmon run.

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12-06-2019, 05:56 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Pyramid Report 12/05/2019 in Stillwater - Trout In Lakes

I get the shivers here in Florida just reading that Bob......thanks. **We are going out in the skiff on Tuesday with forecasted high of 83...

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