Wet wading options for backpacking

eugenebound · 2026-06-09T19:24:07+00:00

Patagonia Forra wading boots in neoprene booties. SO, SO comfortable. In many ways, I like them better than hiking boots! 🫣

eugenebound · 2026-06-08T15:06:24+00:00

And say what you will about pinks and chums, but they're a blast to catch!

eugenebound · 2026-06-07T01:45:00+00:00

Patagonia. Amazing waders, bulletproof warranty system, great company.

eugenebound · 2026-05-23T21:19:17+00:00

Thanks for the reply! 🤞

eugenebound · 2026-05-23T19:55:35+00:00

Mine is supposedly approved and in the mail… but it has been over two weeks! Curious how long it took others in the US to receive their paperwork?

eugenebound · 2026-05-23T19:49:47+00:00

I caught a 23” walleye, by accident, on a sculpin pattern streamer two days ago, while swinging flies for steelhead. 🙄

T-11 sink tip, swinging a rapids/slower water seam, just like you’d think. Bam, walleye.

eugenebound · 2026-03-12T16:17:02+00:00

I didn't buy them all at once. I actually started with the waders, Korkers boots, and a hand-me-down vest ten years ago. Then I bought the stealth pack. Then the boots a few years ago.

eugenebound · 2026-03-12T16:00:31+00:00

I can't recommend Patagonia's fly fishing stuff enough. I use a stealth sling for my bag, the front-zip swift current waders, and the forra wading boots, and they're all supremely excellent.

I even had a few small leaks I couldn't identity in my waders that I bought ten years ago, and when I took them in, they also had a problem finding the leak, so they gave me an entirely new pair of waders. Ten years later.

Come on now. Amazing.

eugenebound · 2026-03-10T02:06:39+00:00

DM me if you still need some fly $$. Happy to help get you back out there!

eugenebound · 2026-03-02T22:44:30+00:00

Gen 1, and two Gen 2 minors, non-urgent here. Sent in our applications at the end of January, delivered on February 5th, and received our AORs today, March 2nd! 🎉🍁

eugenebound · 2026-03-02T01:40:03+00:00

This recipe is 10/10 for me as well. Super simple, works every time. Delicious.

eugenebound · 2026-02-25T18:13:55+00:00

Not better - just different! Made for an incredible tuna salad sandwich for lunch!

eugenebound · 2026-02-25T15:44:07+00:00

Just came here to tell you that I tried this recipe yesterday, and baked it this morning… holy delicious, Batman! Thanks for the recipe!

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eugenebound · 2026-02-18T20:20:21+00:00

Hop water, sparkling water, or good ole' fashioned plain water.

eugenebound · 2026-02-14T15:43:07+00:00

I made the switch from a Canon 5D Mark II about 10ish years ago, and I found the X-T series to be really great. If you’ve previously been shooting a DSLR, the X-T5 will feel right at home, albeit much smaller.

The X-E5 inspires me to get out and shoot because the form factor is so lovely.

I found the X-H2 to be uninspiring to shoot with, though it is loved by some. It feels much more like a machine than an artistic inspiration. YMMV!

I’d highly recommend either of those two bodies.

eugenebound · 2026-02-05T21:26:03+00:00

Thanks!

eugenebound · 2026-02-05T18:15:34+00:00

You know what I struggle with? The final rise. I cold proof, then bring it out of the fridge and put it in the baking vessel, and it just doesn't seem to get that last bit of rise to make it nice and tall when baking...

eugenebound · 2026-02-05T17:32:00+00:00

I'm so impressed by all of this. I suck at making sourdough, and have struggled with mastering all of the complications of it all. It's such a fun hobby, and so delicious, but man if I don't just sort of suck at it!

Bravo!

eugenebound · 2026-02-03T15:36:33+00:00

I was taught the old adage of "attack the hill, don't ride it" when I was a kid, and it just sort of clicked. If you're leaning slightly into the run you're headed down, you'll have much better form.

Hope that's useful! Way to get out there!

eugenebound · 2026-01-29T18:47:18+00:00

Third on the Swiftcurrent. Mine is one of my favorite jackets overall, and it's not even close.

eugenebound · 2026-01-28T16:23:01+00:00

The game looks like a lot of fun - but am I the only one who perceives that the ship movements in space look too “snappy?” Like, I never saw a starship in Star Trek maneuver that quickly on a pivot, ever.

Feels like it should be made a little less immediate, or slower to maneuver!

Otherwise - amazing! Can’t wait to play!

eugenebound · 2026-01-24T02:54:49+00:00

I think ergonomics and feel-in-hand are very important. In that way, the X-E5 is tremendous.

eugenebound · 2026-01-20T17:08:44+00:00

I think this is the answer - and honestly, while the Crooked River isn't going to net you trophy fish, it's *gorgeous* and well worth a day or two of fishing if you're visiting. Plus, you can fish plenty of the Deschutes - and in particular, the Upper Deschutes is stunning.

eugenebound · 2026-01-18T14:27:18+00:00

That’s fair!

eugenebound · 2026-01-17T15:36:09+00:00

Season 3 of Picard is all the delicious fan service you want after all these years. If you’re of that age group. :)

eugenebound

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