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Yesterday, 05:33 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Floating the famous Cahaba River in Alabama - good video. in Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp

I think you will enjoy this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctbrvZwG3Zs

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Yesterday, 04:50 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Floated with Earle today. A couple of other drift boats, a red wooden boat and Dawsen with Ashlyn. It wasn’t red hot but we got into double digits....

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Yesterday, 11:47 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Happy Father's Day Joe. in Events

I met Joe Shirshac in the late 1960s when I was going to Sac State and working at Sports Unlimited on Arden Way. Joe and his wife treated me like...

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06-14-2025, 04:18 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Solo float and I only got 8. 3 jet boats and Joe Vasquez with clients were ahead of me. Tied a new fly this morning which is a mash up of a Rain Drop...

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06-14-2025, 01:18 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Get some of this in General Fly Fishing

I am glad Carl and other senior fly fishers are still traveling, but at 80, I never leave Florida. I was lucky because before a week-long trip,...

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06-14-2025, 06:54 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread "The Fish House" video by Andy Mills. in Saltwater

This video offers a wealth of good history of fly fishing in saltwater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9KaflyZW1U&t=166s

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06-13-2025, 04:15 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Solo float and I thought it was going to be busy because I counted 4 boat trailers between the takeout and put in. There was actually only a raft and...

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06-13-2025, 06:35 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Get some of this in General Fly Fishing

Well said Carl. It might be $1,000 a day for a good Florida Keys guide in May, and then there is lodging, etc, on top of that. Baja is still...

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06-13-2025, 04:57 AM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Erik B has a black Woodbridge jet boat.

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06-12-2025, 06:33 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Klamath in Steelhead/Salmon

I have known Andrew Harris for over 30 years, and he is a 'good guy' and a top fly fishing guide. He is an important part of the Confluence...

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06-12-2025, 03:39 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Get some of this in General Fly Fishing

Thanks Carl These two guys are as good as it gets. They are like professional athletes, at the top of the game. Like I said, you have to go...

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06-12-2025, 03:23 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Another slow day for me. Only 2 on a 5 hr solo float. 2 other boats this morning, Andrew Foster with clients and a jet boat. Got to one of my...

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06-12-2025, 06:57 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

About this time next year, we can see what happens. Lots of the anadromous fisheries are affected by many variables, and the runs seem to cycle...

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06-11-2025, 04:08 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

It’s definitely slowing for me. Landed 5 in 5 hours on a solo float. 2 other drift boats, Andrew with clients going to Gristmill and another with...

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06-11-2025, 07:31 AM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Anthony, I agree with you that this year’s run is worst that last year. Dennis Lee predicts new year will have a better return. Bill, Lowering the...

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06-11-2025, 06:43 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Burney Creek, Pit 3, Hat Creek report in Trout - Streams & Rivers

Thanks Bob, excellent report.

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06-11-2025, 06:22 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Maybe it is time for a 5 or 10 Shad limit?

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06-10-2025, 05:12 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Yes, a lot of the shad I’ve been landing are spawned out and skinny. Maybe there will be a push of fresh fish but I’m not holding my breath. Shad are...

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06-10-2025, 10:50 AM

Charlie Gonzales replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Good to see you guys Jeff! Hopefully I will get out to actually fish before the season is over. This last trip was just to test the new anchor...

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06-10-2025, 06:59 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Westy's first evening of fly fishing for bass and panfish in Florida. in Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp

Yes John. Next, we will go out in the Sebastian River looking for those 5 to 10 pound Baby Tarpon with the fly rod.

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06-09-2025, 06:24 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Solo float today. It has been getting slower. Only one other drift boat, Toby with clients, but a lot of bankies. Got into double digits but it was...

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06-09-2025, 06:33 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Matt Johnson got a new Tohatsu 60/40 Jet outboard on his 16' Lowe. in Boats - Anything That Floats

Matt worked for us at the fly shop some years ago and has been a fisheries biologist for the CF&W. He lives up in Red Bluff, working on spring-run...

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06-09-2025, 06:21 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Westy's first evening of fly fishing for bass and panfish in Florida. in Warm Water - Bass, Panfish & Carp

Westly is 14 and is a serious local angler in my neighborhood here in Sebastian, Florida. I took him out in the evening a few nights ago and gave...

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06-08-2025, 07:03 PM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread The best Shad fishing in Nor Cal in American Shad

Sonoman, Sadly, Dave Simon passed away many years ago.

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06-08-2025, 04:47 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Floated with Earle and there were 4 boats ahead of us. Dawsen and a group float consisting of Joe, Andrew and Tyler. There a lot of bankies today. We...

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06-08-2025, 04:46 PM

Jeff C. replied to a thread Jeff’s 2025 AR Shad Reports in American Shad

Floated with Earle and there were 4 boats ahead of us. Dawsen and a group float consisting of Joe, Andrew and Tyler. There a lot of bankies today. We...

145 replies | 333421 view(s)

06-08-2025, 10:05 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired started a thread Big Snook at the famous Sebastian Inlet caught by Marty. in Saltwater

Marty fished 99% artificial lures and catches lots of fish on the Central Florida Coast. Our Sebastian Inlet is famous for a huge population of...

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06-08-2025, 06:33 AM

Bill Kiene semi-retired replied to a thread Yuba Hallwood access being used; no tickets observed yesterday in American Shad

Thanks gitt Isla Blanca is one of my favorite fisheries, too.

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