Joel Thompson
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Clark, I disagree. I think they have a lot more feel then most fast action rods. You can do a very wide range of casts very well with this rod and it is not stiff as a board like so many fast action rods out there.
Cheers!
JoelTim, That is freaking awesome! I know that lake very well and in fact, I think I still think I have a lump on my head from an errant cast with a heavily weighted fly… Good to see you and Mr. Cousins hooking up and hitting the hatch. Really wish I was there telling lies with you guys at his batch!
Chur bro!
Joel
I personally tend to lean towards a driftboat, but that is mostly because I need something that will go down bigger water safely. Not saying you couldn’t do it in a skiff, just saying I wouldn’t. Most of the skiffs I have rowed and fished from are ideal for tailwaters. Their ability to cut through the wind makes them a pleasure to row and fish from. I also would never have leg braces in any skiff I owned except maybe the Adipose. There really is no need for them! Most people are HORRIBLE at staying centered in leg braces and it makes it a pain to row. Plus most skiffs are a bit “tippy” and with the low sides it can cause more stress than needed when both front and back anglers are standing and leaning to the same side of the boat. Furthermore, standing spooks fish! Don’t believe me? Go fish the Missouri in August and tell me being stealthy doesn’t matter.
I think Adipose http://adiposeboatworks.com/wordpress/ makes one of the nicest skiff style boats on the market. They row great, they are stable, and they are built for big open tailwaters.
If you are leaning towards a driftboat then I would get a Boulder Boat Works boat. They are light, durable as hell, and easily the nicest rowing driftboat on the market, period.
Just my two bits…Joel
Good article but it lacked photos of the correct ways to hold fish. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Joel
So much for my effort to have a lively discussion here… I’ll think twice before doing such a thing next time.
Actually Jay, I think it has been a pretty lively discussion. It just went in a different direction than I think you thought it was going to. I wouldn’t let that discourage you from posting in the future. My guess is you could post about the shoot out next time George has one and get completely different responses. Just my two bits.
Joel
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T I think Jay was looking for a fun discussion which is lacking around here these days, bro and you kind of squashed it…ZING
I should apologize for that comment. Probably a bit harsh. Sorry Zach.
Joel
They may not pass this Daubert test you speak of, Zach but they could all give expert testimony that would certainly sway a jury. And they are all what you recommend as they are a local fly shop, guides, and really good fishermen. I have personally guided George Anderson and I can assure I was the one learning that day. Plus from the get go they make it abundantly clear it is only their opinion. I think Jay was looking for a fun discussion which is lacking around here these days, bro and you kind of squashed it…
This is sad to me. I felt like Hardy was really coming on strong the past couple years. The Zenith fly rod is one of my favorites out there right now and you can’t find a better reel for the money than the Hardy Ultralite. It will be very interesting to see what happens…
Joel
Clark Fork River boarders U of M’s campus. Rattlesnake creek is directly across from it. The Blackfoot is 10 minutes away. The Bitterroot is 20 minutes away. Rock Creek is twenty minutes away…. Bozangeles and that other school don’t even compare, but thanks for letting everyone think so. We will keep our little since of heaven to ourselves! 🙂
Joel
Good discussion to follow. Are all the Spyderco blades made in China? Does anyone know of company making all components here in the States?
The company I listed http://www.ruanaknives.com/ is 100% American made. Best knife I have ever owned hands down.
Joel
Mark, I use a Ruana knife for a couple of reasons. One, it is made in America and better yet, Montana. Second, I know the craftsmen and they take great pride in every knife they make and stand behind them, period. They are sharp, sexy, and something you would feel great about handing down to your son. A small family operated business since 1938 and just all around good guys. http://www.ruanaknives.com/default.aspx
JoelSo which ones are you using, I really like the size of the ” bird and trout”
,but the “smoke jumper” looks great also.
Having a few beers with you and picking up a knife could seal the deal on the summer plans.I have the 95AD, Mark. The smoke jumper is new and is pretty darn sweet! I could definitely see it as a future purchase!
You would love meeting the makers when you come out. Great guys who love fly fishing and beer!Mark, I use a Ruana knife for a couple of reasons. One, it is made in America and better yet, Montana. Second, I know the craftsmen and they take great pride in every knife they make and stand behind them, period. They are sharp, sexy, and something you would feel great about handing down to your son. A small family operated business since 1938 and just all around good guys. http://www.ruanaknives.com/default.aspx
Joel
Some very familiar sites there… Great stuff Justin! It brought me back there for sure!
Joel
Thanks Joel! How’s the winter up there? I’ve got sun, so wind, and about eighty degrees today…
I have 8 F and snowing and blowing this morning. It got up to 10 F yesterday though!
