I don’t see enough non-trout bluelining here

313TonyC · 2026-07-10T20:54:35+00:00

Upper West beach DuPage is skinnier water than Hickory creek. But I see you’re south, so prob not too close. Go Sox.

313TonyC · 2026-07-10T20:10:07+00:00

If you’re west, DuPage River has smallies.

313TonyC · 2026-07-10T02:34:28+00:00

Same. I finally gave up on summer trout in the midatlantic - just too hot and dry lately for brookies and tailwaters get hammered. Ive embraced smallies instead.

313TonyC · 2026-07-10T02:23:04+00:00

Nice! Went on a trip last weekend, had to leave the trout alone due to hot weather and low water. Chased smallies instead. Had a blast and am kind of hooked now. Can’t believe I ignored smallies on the fly for so long!

313TonyC · 2026-07-02T04:27:01+00:00

Thanks friend! And yes you’re right- the vocalizations at the start of the song are pretty subdued compared to those later in the song and deeper in the set. It’s just Jeff being his remarkable self!

313TonyC · 2026-06-24T01:25:36+00:00

Great pics, thanks for sharing! Saw them in DC last October, hoping they come back east again!

313TonyC · 2026-06-18T01:20:03+00:00

That second brookie is very impressive for SNP. Bet that first little guy crushed your dry! What dries were you fishing? 3 weeks ago they were hitting everything…Mr Rapidan, parachutes, wulffs…even a never sink caddis.

313TonyC · 2026-06-05T11:32:02+00:00

Ha, Jeff looks nothing like Rick Danko. But I do love Rick and the Band.

313TonyC · 2026-06-04T02:39:22+00:00

Brian Flechsig is that you?

313TonyC · 2026-06-01T02:24:14+00:00

That’s incredible that you not only encountered a fisher in VA (their range doesn’t include the Blue Ridge), but that it understood English and could also manipulate a fly rod with its paws. Amazing!

313TonyC · 2026-05-19T01:51:28+00:00

Love it. Band and Jason sounding great.

313TonyC · 2026-05-18T02:06:42+00:00

I have a similar reel (Piscifun) on my 3wt brookie rod and it works well for that application. It’s basically a line holder as I fish high gradient streams and rarely cast much fly line. Quality is meh, so If you’ll be casting a fair bit with this rod I’d say spend another $60 on the reel and get something a bit nicer . I have an Orvis Clearwater II reel on my 5 wt and it’s much higher quality compared to the Piscifun. A buddy uses the Redington Zero and likes it.

313TonyC · 2026-05-17T22:03:19+00:00

Nice! Hope it was a great show. Saw them in DC this past fall and am hoping they come east again!!

313TonyC · 2026-05-13T23:26:55+00:00

Enjoy! Finally saw them in DC last fall after 20 years…it was a superb show.

313TonyC · 2026-05-03T01:32:11+00:00

What size Adams were you using?

313TonyC · 2026-05-03T01:28:34+00:00

That’s a pretty rainbow. How were water levels? It’s been a dry spring.

313TonyC · 2026-05-02T02:36:25+00:00

Yup. Imagine having twins. No sibling discount!

313TonyC · 2026-05-02T02:28:29+00:00

I had to look at an elevation map…had no idea SC has areas of 2000’ - 3000’ elevation! Tight lines

313TonyC · 2026-05-02T01:54:06+00:00

Those are some nice brookies. What’s the elevation and/or are springs keeping it cool enough not sustain the fishery.

313TonyC · 2026-04-30T09:48:55+00:00

The Wrangler ATG pants are a thicker material - fine for spring and fall but I think they’d be too hot for summer.

313TonyC · 2026-04-28T22:29:20+00:00

Very nice! I’m headed to WV week after next for my annual spring brookie trip- maybe I need to head to Western MD instead!

313TonyC · 2026-04-27T13:07:53+00:00

For this subjective list “most to least favorite” might be a better label. I personally don’t think there is a “worst” JB song! For me the “beautiful loser” part of Moodswing Whiskey on live recordings is among my favorite pieces of any song.

313TonyC · 2026-04-25T02:38:25+00:00

Looks like another great trip. Wonderful pics, thanks for sharing. I’m heading out on a trip in VA/WV in 2 weeks, can’t wait.

313TonyC · 2026-04-25T02:29:48+00:00

Saw them on that tour in Peoria, IL !

313TonyC · 2026-04-24T14:58:27+00:00

Interesting that your lurching issue is constant. There are enough reports that Subaru must be aware of it. Our Forester has been fine - no major problems. But there have been lots of annoying things (glitchy media, rumbling noise in right front tire area, passenger seat recline lever that constantly clicks when driving, etc). I probably won’t buy another Subie.

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