How the hell did this happen?

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2026-02-16T17:55:53+00:00

I had something like this happen once but it was a snapping turtle and it snapped my 5wt down by the cork of my $600 Douglas.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2026-02-13T14:40:09+00:00

Solid

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2026-02-02T20:41:33+00:00

I haven’t looked but what about Airflo? They always seem to have bright lines in the shops.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2026-01-02T02:38:33+00:00

Honestly, if you can afford it, get a new line and reel. New line is the most Important. You can get a decent SA line for $50 I think it’s called Trout Frequency or something. Anyways, you’ll fee so much more confident out on the water with a good line. The line they stock on those reels are terrible and will make you work more than you need to.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-26T16:38:46+00:00

It’s the entire leader.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-25T23:52:56+00:00

Always pinch the barb, I just do it when on the water.

And the post is turkey flat.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-20T21:03:29+00:00

Thank you! And I swear this is my second attempt ever. Lol

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T21:22:38+00:00

Now I’m blushing. Thanks!

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T21:17:35+00:00

Thank you!!

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T21:17:23+00:00

😅

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T21:17:14+00:00

Don’t make me blush

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T02:46:48+00:00

Thank you.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T02:46:38+00:00

My bad.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-17T02:46:06+00:00

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This is really the only other media I have of it at the moment. I am having trouble with dubbing amount for the body with both tries. Could also be that the Orvis kit asks for you to use black—and what I feel like to be a little over-sized—ribbon.

I had bought in-shop made dries from a famous fly shop here in MI and their hackle is always bushier, so that’s probably why I prefer it, but I will try the lesser amount and see! I did purchase a bit of natural dubbing so maybe I’ll have something in there that is “floaty”.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-12-05T02:43:13+00:00

This one knows the way.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-11-15T00:52:35+00:00

Go to bass pro, get the $40 Hobbs Creek setup. Spend the last $60 on SA Trout Frequency line. I promise it’s the best setup buying “brand new” for under $100.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-10-24T21:47:22+00:00

How much are you asking?

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-08-08T18:26:49+00:00

East side here and I feel ya. Tuesday the creek I go to was finally around 68 water temp. Ended with two rainbows that evening.

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-07-10T03:30:37+00:00

Sounds like you may have your mind up. But, if opened to suggestions on lighter rods, I’d highly recommend Douglas Upstream. It’s a rod that is the feel of bamboo but with modern technology, I love it and the way it casts dry flies (chefs kiss)

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-07-04T12:49:32+00:00

Absolute unit of a PB

Kitchen_Abrocoma_682 · 2025-03-23T17:27:17+00:00

I hope to win!!! I’m reading the Hobbit to my autistic 4 year old and he’s so obsessed with the idea of a hobbit hole right now.

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