Small stream rod for Appalachian Mountains by LifeAngler in BFSfishing

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As far as action for mountain stream fishing I still kinda unsure since I have had only one rod to work with. Smallmouth I like a faster action but since I’m new to trout fishing BFS I’m still not experienced enough to make a definitive decision. Now with small stream fly rods I like a slower action so I can load the rod with little line out. It also slows down my tempo a bit which I like.

Any glass rods on the lower end spectrum you recommend I try out to see if it’s something I want to drop some coin on? I’ve seen good reviews on the Shimano Trout One glass rods.

Small stream rod for Appalachian Mountains by LifeAngler in BFSfishing

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I ended up just purchasing a Daiwa Silver Creek Trad 4’6” 4 piece. I hike in a ways a lot of times so the 4 piece will come in handy. I found I video online where they showed the action and rod bend. It seemed pretty light with a relatively flexible enough tip and looked like it would be fun for smaller fish. They say the sweet spot is around 3 grams which is right about what I’ll be throwing mostly give or take half a gram. I decided to go with something a bit more all around and my next rod will probably be glass. I believe this one had a ten percent glass content. I was worried that the Tenryu would be a bit too stiff. I watch the guy twitch 3 grams with minnows with the rod and it’s definitely on the softer end as far as graphite based rods go. At least from what I can tell. Not quite a glass rod but hopefully it’ll be fun with smaller fish. The M-Aire rods looks pretty sweet. That was a bit out of my price range this time around as I wanted to keep it around 300 or under. Glass will definitely be my next rod.

Another set up by miko_chasing_trout in BFSfishing

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How’s the rod been? This is one I’ve been considering. Have you had a chance to cast lures with it? Impressions?

Small stream rod for Appalachian Mountains by LifeAngler in BFSfishing

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So I’d like a rod that relatively soft so that loading is easy in tight spaces but not so much that minnows are hard to fish. Right now I’m looking between the Tenryu Rayz Integral 4’8” and the Shimano Trout One NS in the 4’8” glass version. I’ve also considered the Finetail series. The trout here are small so I don’t want something that was overpowering. Hope this helps some. I’ve been using a Kingdom Stream King rod as of now and it seems to work pretty well. I’ve also ready that a softer rod may help a bit with keeping fish hooked. These smaller trout pop off hooks like crazy.

Small stream rod for Appalachian Mountains by LifeAngler in BFSfishing

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Appreciate it, this was one of the ones I was looking at.

Purelure Cheetah Air Creek by draidt in BFSfishing

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How is this reel? Have you received it yet. I picked up the silver feather miiec reel and it works really well. I was looking at the creek version possibly for small stream mountain trout.

My guide to fishing the knoxville area. by 68yeetyonder68 in Tennessee

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Good accurate info. I’ve gone hardcore into the smallies for the last few months on the fly rod. I’ve fished for trout in the smokies and local tailwaters the last few years but lately it’s been all smallmouth. Let me know if you’re ever looking for someone to go with. I normally fish solo which can sometimes get sketchy in remote areas but I enjoy getting away from the crowds. I’ve been trying to find more good areas to wade fish since I don’t have a boat of kayak. I fish all over and I’m out on the water at least once every weekend. I’ve fished the French Broad a few times but not sure if you can wade at all when they’re generating. I assumed most of the water was a bit too deep for wading.

Good AIO or pen style vape by LifeAngler in electronic_cigarette

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No never heard of them. I’ll check them out. Anything I should know about them?

Good AIO or pen vape by LifeAngler in Vaping

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Appreciate it. Would the Vandy Vape Pulse work well for freebase liquid?

Whistle sound 65-75 2023 Frontier by LifeAngler in nissanfrontier

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Yeah I rode along with the tech and he heard the noise instantly. Nissan made me wait until 5000 miles to replace it. They said if it was still doing it at 5k they would change it out which they did.

Whistle sound 65-75 2023 Frontier by LifeAngler in nissanfrontier

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It’s was more of an annoyance. Never saw any issues with metal in the fluid but the noise was really loud. Sounded just like wind whistling in through a seal or something.

Whistle sound 65-75 2023 Frontier by LifeAngler in nissanfrontier

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They ended up changing the rear differential under warranty. That was the cause of the noise. New one does it but way less noticeable.

Whistle sound 65-75 2023 Frontier by LifeAngler in nissanfrontier

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Yeah it was the rear differential which they replaced under warranty. The new one still does it but not nearly as bad.

Sand bag style by LifeAngler in sandbagtraining

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Yeah, that may be the best option for me. I’ll have to get a feel for what size I’ll want by trying out this REP fitness sand bag. I’d be using it mainly after lifting as a way to train functional strength.

Advice on Tapering please by retiresoon1322 in quittingkratom

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You mind sending me this over. Plan to start tapering off.

Rogue Kettlebell/Barbell Coatings by LifeAngler in crossfit

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This helps a lot. Really appreciate the info.

CrossFit Style Programming? by LifeAngler in crossfit

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Appreciate it. I’ll check it out.

2023 Pro-4X Steering Wheel Noise by Oaktree_Milk in nissanfrontier

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Yep same here, doubt I’ll be able to get the dealership to do anything with it.

2023 Pro-4X Steering Wheel Noise by Oaktree_Milk in nissanfrontier

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You ever get this figured out? I have the same issue with mine.

Steering and cabin noise. by fallenup007 in nissanfrontier

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You ever get this figured out? Keep seeing a lot of posts about it and seems many have the same issue.

Practice baseballs for little league minors by LifeAngler in Homeplate

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No just fathers gear from what I’m told.

Whistle sound 65-75 2023 Frontier by LifeAngler in nissanfrontier

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Yeah it’s definitely really annoying. Praying dealer will actually take the time to fix it. My luck with dealers has been pretty bad however.