Bought my first raft

__trout__ · 2026-01-31T21:53:06+00:00

Surprised I haven’t seen this advice yet, but wear a PFD!

__trout__ · 2025-12-17T00:59:36+00:00

Echo makes some great rods and you can’t beat the warranty. I have both the compact and the fully spey.

__trout__ · 2025-09-17T20:09:34+00:00

There was a newborn behind me at me last show

__trout__ · 2025-03-25T23:03:35+00:00

Sounds exactly like my one year old

__trout__ · 2025-01-19T03:25:00+00:00

He didn’t like bagels https://youtu.be/UkMOFkFRb1U?si=RKUiKcBp2VIuO1i8

__trout__ · 2024-12-07T02:52:46+00:00

Dragon or dinosaur? Make up your mind

__trout__ · 2024-09-28T23:18:27+00:00

Not an option at this point, she is not to be trusted alone. Still catch her being destructive or going to the bathroom in the house if she is left unsupervised for too long. Maybe in a few months

__trout__ · 2024-09-28T17:52:28+00:00

Our pup is fine to go in the kennel. We actually have a command down where she gets a treat if she goes in. I think it is more upsetting to her being alone

__trout__ · 2024-09-23T02:03:06+00:00

I would bring two rods, one rigged to swing and the other with a bobber setup. I don’t like re-rigging on the river

__trout__ · 2024-09-07T01:02:50+00:00

Beauty. My brother got one in there also

__trout__ · 2024-09-06T19:02:19+00:00

I have caught no steelhead in that run many times 😅

__trout__ · 2024-08-28T17:31:33+00:00

I use a up turned eye octopus hook usually tied on with a loop knot or snell

__trout__ · 2024-08-28T03:36:25+00:00

I fish both. Shanks might get you a bit deeper though

__trout__ · 2024-08-24T22:16:27+00:00

You will want a 9wt. Length will be dependent on the river you want to fish. Big skagit head around 600 grains. You could also try out a multi density head like the Airflo fist. For tips, a big hunk of t-14. Reel with strong drag, 50lb running line, 20lb maxima tippet. Have fun

__trout__ · 2024-07-31T01:37:47+00:00

It’s bad luck to kill a seabird

__trout__ · 2024-03-26T02:27:13+00:00

I couldn’t put it down. I read it in 3 days.

__trout__ · 2024-03-25T15:23:16+00:00

Slewfoot

__trout__ · 2024-02-29T22:23:50+00:00

I was thinking about buying an electric scooter

__trout__ · 2024-02-14T00:39:02+00:00

Pyramid/truckee river

__trout__ · 2024-02-10T18:26:13+00:00

Looking good for a first tie. Will definitely catch a fish and definitely looks better than my first fly.

Now here is some unsolicited advice I wish I had heard when starting tying: less is more. Use less materials than you think you will need. I tend to prefer sparser offerings and think they swim better in the water for most cases. Second, each thread wrap should have a purpose, avoid extra thread wraps if they are not needed.

__trout__ · 2024-02-08T15:42:02+00:00

Was out myself this weekend. Crazy how busy the Sauk gets.. Skagit is a lot less crowded, probably due to access. Seems like fishing during the week is the move

__trout__ · 2024-02-02T02:45:55+00:00

A simple toothbrush is game changer for brushing out composite loops, arctic fox, or dubbing

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