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  • Nov 5, 2009 at 8:10 pm in reply to: Whatcha been reading lately? #48129
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    Just finished “Sloop” by Daniel Robb and am recommending to everyone I can.  It is about the author’s restoration of a Herreshoff 12 1/2 daysailer (a classic wooden sailboat).  But really – about so much more.  An appreciation of the slow and tangible in this digital age of immediate gratification.  Highly recommended especially if you have any interest in boatbuilding or woodworking/craft in general.  

    Apr 14, 2009 at 4:20 am in reply to: Whatcha been reading lately? #48119
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    Passage to Juneau by Jonathan Raban.

    Sep 12, 2008 at 1:24 pm in reply to: Low light, wide angle lens help #64734
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    I’m in a similar position, just a couple years ahead of you, having bought a Rebel XTI almost 2 years ago.  When I started adding lenses, I made a conscious decision to avoid the ef-s lenses so that if I ever upgraded to a full frame, the lenses would transfer.  And now that I’m looking to upgrade, I’m glad I did.  For a low light wide angle I have the 28 1.8, and I think it is a great lens for the money, and fast enough for low light.  And although the 10-22 ef-s may be a decent lens, it is f3.5 which I personally don’t consider fast enough for low light.  Spend your money on your lenses, and upgrade the body when you can, if you need to.    

    Sep 5, 2008 at 4:10 am in reply to: Drift Boat Chine Repair #28950
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    or you could check out “Coat-it” epoxy sealer to put on the bottom.

    Aug 26, 2008 at 1:15 pm in reply to: Whatcha been reading lately? #48065
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    Another favorite of mine that I read again last week – check out “Alaska Blues” by Joe Upton.

    Aug 25, 2008 at 11:06 pm in reply to: Asking Permission To Fish Private Land #28681
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    Just be straight up about it and ask.  I have always used this approach and have seldom been turned down.  This includes fishing on private land as well as camping, usually on farms or ranches, when bike touring.  In fact I have met some really friendly folks bike touring, ranchers that invite me inside for dinner and want to sit around and drink.  I still have yet to meet the proverbial farmer’s daughter though… ;D

    Apr 4, 2008 at 2:07 pm in reply to: Whatcha been reading lately? #48037
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    Lots of nods to The River Why, and no question it is a great book.

    Oct 18, 2007 at 7:12 pm in reply to: Field Guides #20248
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    My Audubon bird guide sits in the glove box of my car with a cheap pair of binoculars.

    Oct 10, 2007 at 6:06 pm in reply to: Rio Outbound on switch rods #20096
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    Check the Rio website.

    Oct 4, 2007 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Guiding question… #21936
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    I can see your point as well as the shop owners.

    Sep 30, 2007 at 8:32 pm in reply to: Aftermarket rod tubes? #19752
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    Try Angler’s Workshop in Woodland WA.

    Sep 27, 2007 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Whatcha been reading lately? #48022
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    Good thread, lots of good ones already mentioned and gave me ideas for some to pick up and read.  

    A few that haven’t been mentioned on my shelf:

    Dark Waters or The Anglers Coast by Russell Chatham
    The Estuary Flyfisher by Steve Raymond
    Flyfishing for Coastal Cutthroat Trout by Les Johnson
    The Color of Winter – Steelhead Flyfishing on the Olympic Peninsula by Doug Rose
    Fly Rodding the Coast by Ed Mitchell
    What the River Knows by Wayne Fields

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