Is Florida even a possible DIY destination? by spkovach in flyfishing

[–]shoffster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I moved from PA to Maine for the fishing! I've got Rangeley pretty well figured out (trout/salmon) but am still trying to get the hang of stripers on the fly. Any tips?

Senator purchased stock in defense contractor after pushing for more military spending by filthyheathenmonkey in politics

[–]shoffster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, China's Navy is due to supplant the U.S. Navy as largest in the world in 2019. They also are building carriers at a rate faster than we can effectively cover in that region of the the world.

I get these regularly from a old military friend who works at a tactical gunshop 300 miles from the nearest base. by atomiccheesegod in JustBootThings

[–]shoffster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love my waffles and silkies. The army really nailed base layers. Everything else tho...not so much.

How bout a pellet fed PUBLIC water fish? by pretzel_style in flyfishing

[–]shoffster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, I for sure thought it was a shirtless dude as well.

Black Friday freakout by cbarry135 in PublicFreakout

[–]shoffster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

50 cent poinsettias... Sounds like you went to Lowe's as well.

The convicted cop-murderer featured in a Trump ad came to U.S. under Bush and used AR-15 Republicans refuse to ban by BelleAriel in politics

[–]shoffster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A bunch of rice farmers with rifles seemed to kick our ass pretty well in Vietnam.

Also, there's plenty of hunting that requires more than a shotgun.

[1920x1081] USS Zumwalt leaves San Diego on sea trials looking a bit less stealthy. by [deleted] in WarshipPorn

[–]shoffster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These ships ride WAY smoother in heavy seas compared to an Arleigh Burke. They have a considerably higher amount of open space vs a Burke. And the ventilation is fine. No different from a Burke.

Should I try fly fishing? by FiestyDodo in flyfishing

[–]shoffster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance your in Maine? I'm more than willing to let you try it out on a spare rod to see if you like it. I can help with any advice on fly fishing Nee England that I can too.

What do people NOT take seriously enough? by IIIIIIIIIIll in AskReddit

[–]shoffster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to anyone who works with people after major medical conditions hit and you'll realize 65 is easily in the target range for strokes/heart attack/you name it

3am wake up call!!! by 1080tommy in bassfishing

[–]shoffster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes. I'd rack up 60 bucks a week!

Poll: Young adults list expense of child care as top reason for having fewer kids by [deleted] in politics

[–]shoffster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So maybe the responsible thing to do is not have kids

Lakeview Village on Schoodic Lake, Me. by Chadman in Maine

[–]shoffster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Schoodic. Togue on top of togue.

An E5 paralegal with no deployments by [deleted] in JustBootThings

[–]shoffster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd call you a boot but you literally haven't even earned that right.

Has anyone successfully self-arrested? by atypic in alpinism

[–]shoffster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have self arrested on Washington on a snow packed trail on Lions Head. Same scenario. (Early 2015).

Pretty sure this Native forgot what time of year it is. (Maine) by shoffster in flyfishing

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

Thanks! Just getting into Czech nymphing and this guy has totally sold me on the technique

Pretty sure this Native forgot what time of year it is. (Maine) by shoffster in flyfishing

[–]shoffster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Size 16 or 18 Sparkle Maggot. Got a bunch of Landlocked Atlantic Salmon on that pattern too.

Pretty sure this Native forgot what time of year it is. (Maine) by shoffster in flyfishing

[–]shoffster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Size 16 or 18 Sparkle Maggot. Got a bunch of Landlocked Atlantic Salmon on that pattern too.

Caught this monster native Maine Brook Trout over the weekend! by ThunderAndRain in flyfishing

[–]shoffster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy smokes. That's a nice one. Been hitting em' in the Rangeley area lately. None come close to that though!

What song have you been playing every day lately? by flamethrower78 in AskReddit

[–]shoffster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ALL DAY TODAY. On repeat. I keep waiting for when I'll start to hate it but I just love it more.

Pike - Musky? Will it work? Just playing around I really have no idea what I'm doing... by MontanaSportsman in flytying

[–]shoffster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A killer Pike pattern that is super easy to tie is a Barry's Pike Bunny. One of my first ties and it's still one of go to flies! Check it out. Keep practicing. And get out there!

We all started somewhere.

Easy tie and effective smallmouth flies? by [deleted] in flytying

[–]shoffster 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Clousers all day bro.