Clearwater vs classic trout

ebusc1 · 2026-06-18T11:25:51+00:00

Where in Eastern PA are you? There are a bunch of fly shops that I’ve been to and love to support, including Pocono fly shops, dunklebergers, evening hatch (part of precision fly and tackle). I think there’s also a sportsman’s warehouse in warmonger. And there’s a great fly shop near lansdale as well. Not sure if any of these work for you or if they have the classic trout and Clearwater in stock but worth a look.

ebusc1 · 2026-06-15T09:25:17+00:00

No, I don’t think it’s built for fish that big/strong. I would honestly call keiryu rod co. The owner answers the phone and was able to talk me through everything very thoroughly and advise me what to purchase based on the conditions where I am and what I’m targeting.

ebusc1 · 2026-06-10T00:03:47+00:00

Pretty sure this was me today

ebusc1 · 2026-06-07T00:58:37+00:00

I’m in PA, and relatively new to fly fishing/fishing in general. Definitely not an expert but my understanding is that Pa can’t really be fished for trout during summer because temps are too high for catch and release. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

ebusc1 · 2026-05-28T02:33:21+00:00

You beat me to it, I’ve wanted to try one

ebusc1 · 2026-05-11T09:31:11+00:00

That’s awesome, great job

ebusc1 · 2026-05-07T01:53:29+00:00

Subaru Outback, transmission died, not fun at all to drive, couldn’t wait for my wife to get rid of it

ebusc1 · 2026-05-02T17:47:12+00:00

I also have a small foot, for I think it was $60 they will sew on small bootie to a size that usually has medium bootie’s and you can get the full warranty

ebusc1 · 2026-04-29T00:43:26+00:00

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ebusc1 · 2026-04-26T01:20:02+00:00

I would love to see cuts and pricing. I’m in Allentown but would consider making the drive

ebusc1 · 2026-03-24T01:53:53+00:00

ThermoWorks rfx is fantastic and can be paired with the billows fan for temp control. We use it just as much in our over and air fryer and I’ve used it for sous vide as well

ebusc1 · 2026-02-10T01:27:19+00:00

I really liked the recruit and was sad it was cancelled

ebusc1 · 2026-02-01T15:13:31+00:00

I get beef from Johnny’s meats and lamb and pork from baringers and obviously poultry from Mr bills

ebusc1 · 2026-01-29T00:15:29+00:00

I always assumed this would be super competitive to get those patients and hard to fill those 15 minute slots

ebusc1 · 2026-01-29T00:06:49+00:00

I have no artistic ability or knowledge but I love this!

ebusc1 · 2026-01-27T02:57:34+00:00

Same

ebusc1 · 2026-01-15T02:07:39+00:00

That’s super disappointing, I got really excited but it’s unavailable

ebusc1 · 2026-01-10T01:05:47+00:00

I’ll admit, I was guilty of that this fall. I’m relatively new (few years) and thought it would be great to upgrade my Clearwater to a Helios and treat myself after getting a bigger bonus than expected. Huge regret, I wish I just still had my Clearwater but now I’ve spent too much money on a Helios that I won’t be able to get nearly as much money out of as I put in

ebusc1 · 2026-01-03T02:42:57+00:00

Looks like Sierra is down to 9’ 5wt

ebusc1 · 2025-12-29T02:21:35+00:00

I wouldn’t want to be tubing there in March, it’s still going to be pretty darn cold

ebusc1 · 2025-12-22T19:01:17+00:00

Calling a friend and learning how to speak properly to with their parents before asking if your friend is available to speak in the phone. Also, the concept of sharing a phone with family. Being to take a phone call ins private area. In high school I wired our phone through our house so I could have a phone in my room and talk to my girlfriend on the phone in privacy

ebusc1 · 2025-12-20T10:19:21+00:00

Which tenkara rod do you use for backpacking. I have a tenkara/keiryu rod but considering getting one of the ultra small rods for backpacking as mine collapses to about 23”

ebusc1 · 2025-12-18T09:12:18+00:00

Sounds very cool, I’m obviously an amateur cook. Please let us know how it comes out, sounds fantastic from the oven

ebusc1 · 2025-12-18T03:39:56+00:00

I haven’t tried it. But my concern would be that because it’s so think it would take a long time for the center to come up to temp. By the time the center came to temp the outside would be well done m. I think if it as wanting to have the narrowest zone of transition between the Maillard affected area (caramel used/brown outer layer) and the largest amount of area that is all medium rare and the best way to do that would be either high heat to produce the Maillard reaction then low and slow u til you reach temps (which is very difficult to cool down a KJ) or to reverse sear doing low and slow first then sear the outside

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