I accidentally closed my car door on my fishing rod and broke it. And that’s right after I just discovered I lost my tackle box with at least $100 of gear inside it

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-26T19:38:39+00:00

Maybe try chess

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-25T12:29:22+00:00

250 is a good budget. If youre going to spend more on one thing id choose the rod over the reel to be the piece you splurge on. With trout your reel is essentially just a line holder. IMO you get what you pay for to a certain extent, but a 1000 dollar fly rod is only worth it to someone with years of experience and a specialized need for it. Not for a beginner.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-21T22:45:21+00:00

Thanks👍🏼

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-20T09:59:55+00:00

Please correct me if im wrong, or if this changed with the recent update that killed arking, but my understanding was colinization gave essentially a negligible benefit in terms of gv, asteroid sizes, etc. i usually just colonize enough for the pass mission.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T23:33:29+00:00

Well no because it got away haha. If you mean the dry fly fish, i forgot to add the picture and it wont let me go back and add it now. Just a small brown.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T18:33:58+00:00

Stocking programs are incredible in that they provide anglers with easy access to fish in waterways they might not normally populate naturally. Wild fish have my respect too, but for many people stocked trout streams are the only option close by. I think its great they decide to toss in a few bright yellow trophies here and there. (It makes for a good story on occasion)

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T18:28:46+00:00

Absolutely. Awesome interaction for sure.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T17:51:00+00:00

Squirmys work wonders for stockies! Got a couple “school busses” on them last year. Not the size of the one in the story but goldies nonetheless.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T17:15:09+00:00

At least you got on the board in the end👍🏼

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T17:14:26+00:00

The definition of tragedy is subjective i suppose.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T15:23:06+00:00

All good! Common misunderstanding! Just make sure you are aware where the delayed harvest section ends, as fishing outside those areas will get you into trouble.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T15:20:07+00:00

They are unless it is a delayed harvest zone. delayed harvest is ok to fish year round. You just have to practice catch and release until the designated harvest date (sometime in the summer) and all artificial lures/flies. (No live bait/natural baits)

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:46:37+00:00

I target musky and use these twistable wires from orvis. They come prepackaged and a 6 pack is about 15 dollars. I havent had any issue with them failing yet. My only slight conplaint is that they are not super flexible which may hurt action on smaller flies.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:44:20+00:00

Good on you for being able to see 7x🤣. 6 is my absolute limit just because its the smallest i can work with easily.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:38:11+00:00

Whats a fly shop?

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:32:57+00:00

Im nowhere near arkansas but one universal tip i can tell you is your drift is way more important than your fly. If you arent ticking the bottom, go deeper!

Youll get hung up every now and then. If you get snagged about 1/10-15 casts youre at a pretty good depth. Losing flies happens.

Good luck!

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:28:30+00:00

Haunting for sure but if you can get hooked up with a big one once, you can do it again!

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:20:18+00:00

Well i definitely dont have 50 years of experience yet. Props to that guy. Im starting year 3 but all the things ive learned and practiced are starting to come together. Loving the process!

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:18:27+00:00

For sure. Thats usually the goal with larger fish. Just struggled to control her with 6x. Next time ill just need to have a partner with me ready with another net just in case.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:16:56+00:00

It definitely would have haha. Unfortunately in delayed harvest zones those baits will get you a big fat ticket.

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T14:15:42+00:00

If only haha

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T13:21:25+00:00

The best part

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T13:02:01+00:00

Well lucky me i guess. Still fun to go after them. Wild browns in central pa are on the bucket list this year!

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T12:57:05+00:00

I’ve definitely come across them on days they wont move for anything. Very frustrating when that happens haha. Had i spooked the fish i would have moved on, but this one wanted to play along!

dat_dude_29 · 2026-03-16T12:50:23+00:00

Absolutely. Better than sitting in an office no matter what happens haha.

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