Steve K.
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Lando….looks like a golden stone nymph. Definitely would work on my home water. If you wanted to jazz it up a little, you could add a turkey feather wingcase and a few wraps of lead wire to the underbody.
Dos pesos.
I’ve been tying my own for years….use blood knots also. I usually tie them while at the boat ramp, at the Waffle House, on the plane, around the campfire….anywhere but on stream where it cuts into fishing time.
Solid report Matt. Thanks!
You know you’ll get a good breakfast in a place that has deer heads on the wall!
Simon….that top photo is a winner in my book!
Morsie….nice job…I love photo #2. Looks like a Winston ad out of a magazine
Also highly recommend Mark Emery and Nanci Morris when you find yourself in that God forsaken town called King Salmon, AK.
Rusty,
A couple of years ago I was asking the same questions as you. I now own a Nikon D70s, a few lenses, flash, memory cards….and on and on. I think you need to ask yourself what you want to do with the camera and lenses. If you want to take shots of your fishing trips, I’d suggest a small zoom (28 – 70mm) start with. If you want to do wildlife photography…..of course you’ll need a bigger lens.
With that said…..I’ve found that I really enjoy wildlife photography and as a result, bought an older manual lens (Nikon 400mm F3.5) with a 2X teleconverter. Of course I had to purchase a gimbal mount and tripod to support the best.
I guess what I’m saying is….you need to know what you’ll be using the camera for…..and start from there. Word of caution….the hobby is a money pit 🙂
Disclaimer….I’m no expert and my advice might be totally misguided. Use it at your own risk
Uh….hmmmmmm
My son was recruited by Wofford to play tight end. He ended up at another school….but we really liked the campus. For those that don’t know….it’s the smallest D-1 (actually D-1AA or whatever they call it now) college in the U.S. with about 1200 students. The coaches told my son that 1 in 5 males on campus are in the football program. They have a state-of-the-art football facility thanks in part to the Carolina Panthers. They (Panthers) hold off-season practice there. Synthetic turf and all. They are truly a David vs. Goliath.
Wofford won the Southern Conference a few years ago and made it to the championship if I remember right. Anyhow….I just saw a score scroll across the bottom of the TV screen….did Wofford win by one point?
Go Terriers…..woof…woof.
Patrick,
In my younger days….in true trout bum fashion….I slept in the reclining seat. Can’t do it anymore. I dare say my back is not as strong as yours.
Orvis rubbed me wrong when they felt the need to rename the Wooly BOOger. It ain’t a “Bugger”. I don’t care what their catalog says.
Wow Scott! That’s what I’m looking for. I hadn’t thought about the lack of headroom. It might be a PIA to try to sit straight up to put on a shirt.
Does you camper top have screens….I can’t tell from the photo? And…..is the storage cabinet still in your truck or did you take it out after your trip? The Truck Vault is a semi-permanent fixture so I want to be sure about it. I forgot to mention….the Truck Vault manufacturer claims it is lockable and vandalproof….that would be a big selling point for me.
When you mention a high top camper shell I’m assuming you are speaking of this:
Gas mileage is an issue for sure. My son has a 6-cylinder Tacoma that is really nice and might be an improvement with regard to mpg. I’m partial to the p/u camper top combo because I can pull into a parking lot, and in 5 minutes time….be comfortably napping in the truck bed on a soft mattress….no need to purchase a campsite at a campground, set up a tent, etc….and with a small generator….totally self sufficient.
I can see the advantages of the Subaru but I prefer the comfort of the Tundra (captains chairs) for a cross-country sojourn.
I have satelite radio but need to look at a nice GPS setup.
Rusty….I’ve seen folks doing what you’ve mentioned. I don’t see it much here in Georgia…but quite a bit in Montana, Utah and Idaho. I’m a minimalist at heart and really like to travel light. If the rig is too cumbersome, I’m afraid I won’t enjoy it as much. ….stress from towing a heavy load if you know what I mean….not to mention wear-and-tear on the drivetrain. I have tought about upgrading to a diesel pickup with heavy duty suspension….and then get a pop-up cabover camper (Four Wheel Camper comes to mind).
Thanks for your suggestion!
Just the info I’m looking for! Thanks guys.
Carter…I’ve already started researching the small portable generators. The Engel might be the ticket for refridge needs. Their relatively lightweight as well….. 13 liter model is only 10 kilos.
Jeff…I thought about building my own and you are right….I’d save about $700!
The truck vault is pretty solid. They make an all-weather version that can support the weight of an ATV.
I’ll probably add a roof rack to carry my mountain bike and maybe a small canoe or kayak. I use my mountain bike to do a shuttle with the driftboat. I typically chain it to a tree near the takeout and pedal back to the truck/trailer at the end of the drift.
I really want to take the boat in order to fish the gulpers in Hebgen as well as drifting the Madison and South Fork. I might even try to catch a tarpon out of it this Spring in Islamorada. :0
