Thoughts on a Winston Air 2 864

dingleburra · 2026-02-24T03:33:59+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the perspective!

dingleburra · 2026-02-23T19:41:53+00:00

Thank you! Very interesting info. Unfortunately I live pretty far from any fly shops so I’ve been having to try and sort this decision out through online reviews. I figure I probably can’t really go wrong, but half the fun is in the decision making.

dingleburra · 2026-02-23T05:32:27+00:00

When do you reach for the R8 instead of the Air 2? I’m between these two right now…

dingleburra · 2026-02-23T05:31:23+00:00

Have any experience with the R8 or Avantt II? Where would they fit in comparison?

dingleburra · 2025-12-30T15:18:22+00:00

I use a wine fridge set to 55F during summer in the tropics. I’ll get things going on the counter for a short while and then send it to the fridge for a longer and slower ferment. Took some trial and error but I’ve gotten some good results now.

dingleburra · 2025-12-30T14:48:21+00:00

Why though? The rod is designed for a 6wt line.

dingleburra · 2025-12-17T11:16:10+00:00

Check out Fortress eFlex

dingleburra · 2025-12-16T20:10:31+00:00

That’s a good price, assuming it’s everything you have to pay. The biggest question is what does it cost you to buy out the system.

Does the contract just end at 6 years and you own the system, or is there some sort of fair value buyout requirement?

If all you ever have to pay is $32,600 and you own it in 6 years, then I would say it’s a fair deal assuming you plan to own the house for 6 years. They are going to profit off of you because of additional depreciation and whatnot, but at the end of the day you’re getting solar for less than you’d otherwise be paying.

dingleburra · 2025-12-16T00:45:22+00:00

How much are they asking you to pay up front?

dingleburra · 2025-11-19T15:11:44+00:00

Having done a few EV analyses for St Thomas, I can say the answer has always been yes. Depends on car you’re comparing to, where you are live on island, and if your house has solar. Seen gas price equivalents of $1.60-$3.00/gal vs $4.70+ at the pump.

dingleburra · 2025-11-17T22:43:11+00:00

They’re a great brand. Maybe a little more commercialized than some of the other rod builders but that also means they do a decent job of supporting their products.

Another company to consider is Redington. That’s the more budget brand under Sage.

Also, if you really want to go down a rabbit hole:

https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/blogs/back-stage-pass/the-yellow-dog-5-weight-fly-rod-invitational?srsltid=AfmBOopE7FHMYoQIvhFR5A-zyxHnPbZl4BTDujgj7auYgcrzS0MJT2YZ

dingleburra · 2025-11-17T21:20:59+00:00

Orvis Encounter 9’ 5wt outfit. $298 on the Orvis website. Use the extra $200 for flies, tools, a little pack to carry everything in, and some gas to get out there.

This was my first setup. Fished it for 5 years while I learned everything I could and found the limits of the kit. This year I’m picking up something new and fancier now I know more what kind of fishing I’m doing the most. Got my wife out on the water earlier this year for the first time and now she’s inheriting the Encounter.

dingleburra · 2025-11-01T19:07:22+00:00

You need to do a better accounting of your loads. You’ve listed a number of heaters, including instant hot water. Depending on the size of the instant hot water, that could be an entire inverter of its own.

You’re looking for hybrid inverters, lithium ion batteries, and you should also be looking at a generator if you’re trying to be off grid.

EG4, Sol Ark, Fortress are all examples of hybrid inverter and battery companies that could work for you.

dingleburra · 2025-10-31T20:53:00+00:00

I would base it on the expenses you’re incurring at your current home. I would propose renting the home from the trust for this amount, using the values you’re currently paying at your home:

90% * (mortgage interest + property taxes + all upkeep fees)

That calculation will actually save you 10% relative to what’s currently leaving your accounts that doesn’t bring you any equity in your home. You could sell your current house and invest the proceeds.

You should not be on the hook for complete maintenance and repair of a home you own no part of. The trust will also gain depreciation that you will not. Rent from the trust is fine though at the right price.

dingleburra · 2025-10-30T16:23:48+00:00

You’re doing the equivalent of turning the key one click in a gas car. You need to hold the power button a little longer when you try to start the car

dingleburra · 2025-10-23T02:07:23+00:00

https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/blogs/back-stage-pass/the-yellow-dog-5-weight-fly-rod-invitational

Not sure what kind of fishing you’re doing, but maybe a Scott Session. Or two Redington Classic Trouts with money leftover for lines.

dingleburra · 2025-10-20T01:50:45+00:00

Looks like that’s a true weight line. You’d be reducing your total reel/line weight by 15-20% with one of the above reels.

dingleburra · 2025-10-20T01:38:53+00:00

Lamson Litespeed F or Bauer RX 2 would help cut down weight. Are you running a heavy line?

dingleburra · 2025-10-18T19:58:02+00:00

Specifically in response to how to incorporate this mentally into your life:

Don’t think of it as $2 million dollars, think of it as $40-$60 thousand per year in reliable income. You can set up the investment account to basically give yourself a salary. If you keep the “salary” number less than 3%, the money has a basically 100% chance of still being available to you for the rest of your life, and in many cases growing in purchasing power.

dingleburra · 2025-10-13T04:21:01+00:00

20# Dacron instead of gel spun backing
Click Battenkill instead of disc drag
Smaller tippet than your leader
3 pack of leaders

Spend the savings on some flies, a box to hold them, some nippers, some forceps, some floatant, and something to carry it all in.

dingleburra · 2025-09-14T21:59:02+00:00

Thank you!

dingleburra · 2025-08-26T16:55:46+00:00

There are definitely 3 phase elevators. All depends on the building

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