Thank you. John gets out way more than I do. But with spring coming on we should start to see some different birds and hopefully be able to get some photos. I saw a Sharp sinned hawk feeding on a...
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Thank you. John gets out way more than I do. But with spring coming on we should start to see some different birds and hopefully be able to get some photos. I saw a Sharp sinned hawk feeding on a...
Koffler -
I might be interested in the Sage RPL 8wt blank, but only if it's has 4 sections.
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Doug
The quail around here are like chickens. They'll spook at any passing shadow, movement, etc. but usually don't go far and they have a short memory and return to feed in a few minutes. Pretty easy...
That's a female California quail. I was down at my mom's in Arizona last week and saw some Gambel's quails but didn't have my camera. Would have been nice to have a comparison shot.
Been trying to get a good shot of the spotted towhee that's been hanging out back last week or so but he's so skittish. As soon as I work my way around the corner of the house he flies deeper into...
Excellent pics John. The mink and the rock wren especially so.
Yes, tree swallow. I have a nest box in that ghost juniper and they check it out but never use it. I think it's actually too small.
Anyway, I might have to test a few shots in raw again. I...
Thanks for describing your gear John. We're doing similar things. I completely agree that light is one of the most important factors to getting a decent photo, especially with a long lens with f5.6...
We might have had this discussion but what lens are you using for your bird pics? I typically use a Canon L series 100-400 zoom. I have tried to bring a tripod but find it rarely works so the...
Hey, you got your shot of a varied thrush. Nice when a plan comes together. Very good shot of the Stellar's jay too.
Caught this little Anna's hummingbird this morning in the lilac tree. Hard...
This morning perched in the lilac tree out back. Hardy little Anna's hummingbirds that over winter here. Not much for them to eat so we keep the feeder out to supplement the few little gnats and...
Happy Groundhog Day. I hate to burst anyone's bubble but Marvin the Marmot says he can kick Puxy Phil's butt three times before he even thinks about looking for his shadow.
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Thrush's as you know are difficult to see sometimes because they like to forage on the ground under bushes and deep inside undergrowth. I haven't seen a varied thrush around central Oregon, might be...
Ruby crowned kinglets are cool little birds. Don't get to see their ruby very often.
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Had a flock of cedar waxwings pass through the other day.
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and nylon thread is way easier to work with than silk.
I have a box of dozen Nymo wooden spools of burnt orange thread if anyone needs some. I've only used it for the rib on golden stoneflies. Used Herter's or Gudebrod Size A for all my rod building.
Frank started filing a V shaped groove in the end of his whip finishers, leaving a razor edge that was used to cut the thread after whip finishing. I can't remember when exactly that was, sometime...
One more try ... reduced price to $50, bumped to top. Thanks.
Doug
Mendsonmends, check your PM.s.
Bump to top with price reduction
Price reduction - someone needs to take these, lots of good flats miles still in them.
When my old flats sneakers finally wore out I bought the new version. I think the sizing changed slightly...
Nice pic of the ouzel. I've been trying to get one just as it emerges from under the water as the water is flowing over a rock. Impressive little birds with what they can do in and under the water....
Interesting, I didn't think they made a rotational vise but I could be wrong. In fact, mine might not even be a Price Vise, but that's what I remember. Got it from Ed Story at Feathercraft when he...
Jay - I have a Price Vise. Second one I got after I realized the one that came in a Herter's tying kit was junk. I don't think I paid $40 for it and it still works great. Not rotational, but still...
No argument, if one is new to any sort of fishing, it's probably best to listen to your guide. But be observant and watch the fish, watch what it does as you keep stripping. Often when people...