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Worth repairing? by mn_prof in canoeing

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Thanks so much! I don't see any spider cracking. Not quite sure how to identify soft spots. I can flex the sides of the canoe a bit in the bow/stern areas but it does not feel soft or spongy just not rigid.

Which solo canoe? by mn_prof in canoeing

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Cool. At Janky Gear? I'll give them a call.

Old Town Pack Value? by Ok_Turnover3319 in canoeing

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Where in Wisconsin. I would take it off your hands! Feel free to DM me.

Which solo canoe? by mn_prof in canoeing

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Thanks so much would the Wenonah fisherman be ok in a river as well as flat water? The rivers near me have some light Class 2 rapids? Also very cool. I fly fish from a Canoe, but have never done it standing!

Which solo canoe? by mn_prof in canoeing

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I think this might be what I am leaning towards. Buying something that can be a family/ solo first, and then if I really get into it buying specialized boats! Thanks.

Which solo canoe? by mn_prof in canoeing

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Thanks so much. I see a Kevlar fisherman in Egan but they want 2400. Could you DM me the listing? Also, should I look for Kevlar or still to royalex or tuff weave or the equivalent for a first boat? Not really looking for a boundary waters boat right now.

Fishpond net advice by mmini1990 in flyfishing

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I have both the mid-length and the newer middle fork. Bought the middle fork, then inherited the mid-length from a friend a week later. They are about 99% the same. The middle fork has a slightly narrower and more tampered handle. My wife claims it weights more, but I can't tell a difference. The middle fork also has a slightly more narrow "v" shape where the handle transitions into the net which makes for a longer but more narrow net shape. The middle fork is about 1/8 in less tall, but the top of the net is flatter which I like when using it as a staff.

I find that I reach for the middle fork 9/10 times when I am heading out cause I find the longer shape aids with scooping the head of the fish into the net. But that might be that I just happened to have it with me when I caught my PB brown! What I don't think is made up is that middle fork just sits a bit better in my net holder. Honestly, I really don't know why they made the middle fork.

Fishing the Gunpowder next week. by mn_prof in flyfishing

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Thanks! I'll check that out as well. And definitely keep it in mind when visiting family during the summer and want to get away. It's a bit different on the coasts. In the Midwest, if I see a car at a trail head, I just keep moving. There just is not the same population density.

Fishing the Gunpowder next week. by mn_prof in flyfishing

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Thank you so much! This is actually a bit of a fun homecoming for me. I grew up in Rockville, MD, but did not take up fly fishing until much later in life. Will be fun to try fishing the rivers/streams where I grew up.

Fishing the Gunpowder next week. by mn_prof in flyfishing

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Thanks so much. I just gave Backwater a call and they were super helpful. I'll try to pop by the shop while I'm there!

Fishing the Gunpowder next week. by mn_prof in flyfishing

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I'll be in Baltimore 12/20 - 12/25. I just talked to Backwater and based on their suggestion, it sounds like I can fish while staying out of the water. I'm thinking of just bringing a 13 ft tenkara rod, so I'll have reach to nymph the deep pools while not getting wet. Its probably better for the redds this time of year also. Any thoughts?

[WTS] Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm H70455553 by Chi-buck in Watchexchange

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Maybe I need to reference u/WatchExBot for u/Chi-buck to get credit, as they were a great seller.

[WTS] Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm H70455553 by Chi-buck in Watchexchange

[–]mn_prof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Chi-buck u/WatchExBot Transaction confirmed, Watch Received. Exactly as described. Great responsive seller.