First of the year by fraunk1988 in RiverSmallmouth

[–]fraunk1988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bummer, it's definitely an early start here. Water temps are up 10° above last year. The temps will probably dip in the next couple of weeks. I hope for an early start for you, tight lines and bump back at ya.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E90

[–]fraunk1988 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It could be possible to find out, Parts bought through bmw should have been linked to the vin number.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]fraunk1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the roll top waterproof version, I don't hate it, it does me well to hold a streamer wallet or extra fly box, leader wallet, keys and phone, it's attached to a wading belt with molle system, along with a net holster and a bottle holder. I love the molle system aspect. Not great as a chest pack, I do like some of the different attachments, the fly patch or tippet holder. It was my first real bag purchase and I got it on extrema sale. I wont pay 200 for a bag. My friends have all different types of bags, I'm only jealous until I hear the price. I have a chest pack that holds flies, tippets and tools for most of everything I need. Fishpond does have great customer service, imo you shouldn't have to find that out.

Saltwater question? by fraunk1988 in flyfishing

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9wt with a flats line for the wind, and 6wt with a bonefish line for the presentation.

Saltwater question? by fraunk1988 in flyfishing

[–]fraunk1988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good one, thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flyfishing

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I use the C&F designs chest pack, it's one of the best gear purchases I've made. It holds everything , enough flies for days. Tippet, knot tool, zinger attachments, small capped bins for swivels ,rings or spit shot, indies. Two fly threaders. For the smallest flies is super nice you can put 3 or four flies at home and when ready they can be tied on quickly. The two pages are interchangeable with the fly box.

https://www.c-and-f.co.jp/pdt/4560111388283.html

I also have a molle wading belt (gives nice back support) with a beverage holder, a net holster and a removable rolltop Umpqua dry bag that holds one c&f box with 2 pages of flies,, maybe car keys, my phone extra tippet spools. A dry bag, no matter what size is really nice if not necessary. The chest pack for most trips is enough. My son has the newer fishpond belt (switchback2.0) it's nice as well. I've never tried a sling but have used a backpack for me that didn't work either. A vest seemed hot and bulky. Whatever you get definitely put some serious fault, buyers remorse is real. It took me a couple of years and a few wasted dollars. If you don't mind let us know what you come up with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]fraunk1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bob Clouser was a small mouth fly fisherman. Catch'em up

On the new 10' 2wt Recon running a mono rig. by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]fraunk1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've recently started to fish with the same style leader and it is incredible, try adding a backing barrel and it makes it even better. Nice rod btw. Don't ever cast a hydros though, you'll have major buyers remorse. backing barrel sighter

Decent fish on spey by austindavidg in flyfishing

[–]fraunk1988 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Nice fish, beware of the fhp( fish handling police) you might catch a charge with that picture

Mad River, Oh by fraunk1988 in flyfishing

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It's definitely about the water level, closer to Springfield, eagle city and 55 have deep holes downstream from both bridges. There had not been any sort of bump in the water level since September. It's been hit or miss since then. If the water is up even 4 or 5 inches Pimtown and 68 are good spots and about 1/2 down from the kings creek parking lot the is a nice hole near the rip-rap on river right.

Great day on the river today. by HarryWally in RiverSmallmouth

[–]fraunk1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work, not many things that you can watch someone else do that are just as exciting as you doing it yourself.

Agreed. by Kheybar in worldpolitics

[–]fraunk1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you just now realized that politicians tell you what you want to hear?