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anonymous
MemberYour right…..Inland and Freshwater are the same thing.
I took the class in Charleston at their campus. It was a good class and I learned well. Now some of the other folks I know have taken their satellite classes and have had a much tougher time with “THE TEST” than I had. I think I got a better grasp on it by dedicating 11 days to it as opposed to just hitting it during the afternoons.
anonymous
MemberI also suggest you send your paperwork away to the Alaska REC.
anonymous
MemberCongrats on the new lens David :))
anonymous
MemberBen, are you trying for a natural feel or a studio feel?
#2 doesn’t look natural to me because of the two directions of light, one on the tail from the back, and the other on the hackle and eye from the front. #1 looks more natural since the lighting in the tail is more subdued/reflective.
But, gosh at this level, it’s probably personal taste. It has a nice feel and I definitely like it better than the bugger attempts. Also the bright spots look a little hot, but that may just be the resolution of the image here on the post.
anonymous
MemberBilly, fishing is a service industry and more about people than fishing.
I’m fishing all the time. A lot of those fish my customers catch are really fish I caught. They just don’t know it. I enjoy my customers and teaching. In my boat, I’m in charge (mostly), get to bark commands, micro-manage, entertain, teach folks about techniques they often know little about, and look out after them as if they are family.
Many of these customers have returned, improved and become quite good fly-fishermen but also friends. That’s worth more to me than fishing more days a year by myself. I’ve shared incredible experiences with my customers. Those are memories I cherish.
My dad was a barber. His best piece of advice to me was, “Son, don’t become a barber if you don’t like people.” I didn’t become a barber, but guess I found myself in the same line of work–more or less. You just don’t want me cutting your hair.
anonymous
MemberI’m able to get Orvis at “pro” prices as well and I’ve got a 7wt Helios on order for trips to the Salmon River! Ithought the Helios was all hype but it sure is nice! It’s also a “forgiving” rod if you blow a cast once in a while. Sounds to me like you may just want to get a 3wt like Zak mentioned. I’d look at the Trout Bum Rods!
Where do you live in Virginia? I’m in Central Virginia about 30 minutes away from the western slope of the Blue Ridge – about an hour and a half
anonymous
MemberBilly, fishing is a service industry and more about people than fishing.
I’m fishing all the time. A lot of those fish my customers catch are really fish I caught. They just don’t know it. I enjoy my customers and teaching. In my boat, I’m in charge (mostly), get to bark commands, micro-manage, entertain, teach folks about techniques they often know little about, and look out after them as if they are family.
Many of these customers have returned, improved and become quite good fly-fishermen but also friends. That’s worth more to me than fishing more days a year by myself. I’ve shared incredible experiences with my customers. Those are memories I cherish.
My dad was a barber. His best piece of advice to me was, “Son, don’t become a barber if you don’t like people.” I didn’t become a barber, but guess I found myself in the same line of work–more or less. You just don’t want me cutting your hair.
anonymous
MemberAbe, keep at it brother, it will only get worse!
anonymous
MemberLet me add, Billy, if you really need to do it to help support the farm, then I suppose there are worse things you could.
anonymous
Membertotally depends on the person.
I personally hate it.
anonymous
MemberDrifter,
Good for you on the UMHW.
anonymous
MemberRetired newspaperman here. Live across the street from a little trout stream that contains wild browns and rainbows. Basically, I fish all summer, ride my bike and camp. Winters are for skiing or filling up the camper and heading south.
Wish I’d known about this retirement gig earlier. I’d have done it a whole lot sooner!
anonymous
Memberpatagonia rocks.
anonymous
Memberdont do the umhw sheet thing.
anonymous
MemberIt’s probably only inevitable that athletes will someday be negotiating a per/frame click fee.
What is amazing is the photo finish where those setups really confirm or deny a win. I don’t know if ya’ll saw the side-by-side comparison underwater photos of Michael Phelps 100m butterfly, but they are cool.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/oly.phelps.sequence/content.5.html
anonymous
MemberIm a mechanical and electrical engineer by way of PSU, I specialize in automation projects, also adjunct faculty at the local penn state campus.
father of three lovely little ladies, and husband to the queen of the castle.
i fish, hunt turkey, grouse build wood drift boats, farm, keep bees, play instruments of all sorts and build custom guitar amps.
im busy too!
anonymous
MemberNot sure what I do anymore:)
Immigrated to Canada on my own at 19
anonymous
MemberWell, I make my living as a fly fishing guide here in east Tennessee and the surrounding states. I stay fairly busy for nine months out of the year, and still do a few trips during the winter months.
The biggest majority of my trips are done out of a 16′ Clackacraft (the best whitewater boats period). I do a few mountain trips but most of my clients prefer the comfort of the big boat.
I’m on the water with clients between 150 and 180 days a year. IF I’m lucky, I get to spend 15 – 25 days each year with a rod in my hand. I really enjoy streamer fishing when I do get a chance to fish, and will often times forgo catching a lot of fish for the shot at THAT one fish.
I’ve been guiding now for about 7 years. I made my living as a carpenter/electrician before I took my position in my fiberglass office. I’ll still occasionally take on a
anonymous
MemberGreetings, Bob. Nice to see you around.
anonymous
MemberIs there an independent website dedicated to just canon equipment?
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