Steve K.
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I’m here Doc. The tube I purchased (Home Depot) is a little flimsey for everyday use. I use it when backpacking and only put my rod in it once I’m at the trailhead. It is strictly a weight-saving issue. I’d suggest BassPro if one is nearby. You can get the aluminum ones for about $20. Also check Ebay….they can be found for $10 or so.
I’m on Version 3 of the Hazel Creek pushcart. Mine has been refined about as much as I can….to suit my purposes. The cart has to be lightweight and sturdy. Mine is real sturdy and pretty lightweight. Do not and I repeat, DO NOT use those solid “punctureproof” tires. They disintegrate on the gravel trails. Make sure you use the pneumatic tires……much smoother ride as well.
I would not go with a tire smaller than 12 inch diameter unless it was a balloon style tire.
These are on my coffee table as I type:
Hawk’s Rest – Gary Ferguson
He’s a retired Forest Service Ranger that spent 20 or so summers living and patroling in the Thorofare region of Yellowstone. Good stuff…especially if you’ve been there.The Short Stories – Ernest Hemmingway
‘Nuff said.The Lost Explorer – Conrad Anker
If you liked “Into Thin Air” you’ll love this one!….and my mostest favorite….the Fall issue of The Drake. Yes friends….they now have a Fall issue. WooHoo!
“If you’re a broke fisherman….and can see the beauty in everything…..you’ll have a wonderful life!”
I like his this man’s reasoning! Great video…especially the footage of the salmon, floats, bears and the spey casting doode!
Seafood….I’ll feel your pain man! I’m about to pull the trigger….er….plastic …on a Waterdance. Have you priced fishing vests lately? See….$90 is right in line, albeit still too much.
Regarding the Mossy Oak pack you mentioned….I saw it in the Sportsman Guide catalog I received this week. I thought the same thing as you….it sure resembles the Waterdance. Maybe Mossy Oak should paint it solid green, inscribe it with the word, “Battenkill” and immediately double the price. Add the word, “Presentation Model” and quadruple the price!
Cameron,
You are still a little “yankeefied”. If you want to impress your in-laws…….refer to it as a perminner cheese sammich!
Neal,
Frequent IA contributor and accomplished photographer, Richard Bernabe posts here from time-to-time. I’m not sure if he does personal lessons but he has a few workshops coming up that would probably be beneficial (see below link). If nothing else, he may be able to steer you toward someone locally that could offer lessons.
Jay,
I’m sitting here reading this with my “Beartooth Plateau Outfitters” ball cap on. It’s made by Imperial (in Vietnam) and is 100% cotton. Of course it has the obligatory gold fish hook stuck on the bill ::)
I try to grab a hat from every flyshop I visit. An embroidered picture of a trout is a nice touch along with the town where the shop is located….in my case….Cooke City, MT.
Nice job Cameron! The last one is my favorite.
Ice was probably bored because you left his tennis ball at home!
Moose,
That photo is on the approach trail to Lower Aero Lake (elevation 9,990 ft.) We caught fish but it was not what we had anticipated. The trailhead is off the Goose Creek Jeep Road near Cooke City…..’bout 8 mile hike.
The Hydro Crocs would not be used for hiking with loads. I would use them for the casual hikes from base camp to streamside for fishing and the occasional creek crossing. When fishing, I try to stay out of the water as much as possible to keep from spooking fish. When I do wetwade, it’s typically on gravel bottom streams. I know what you mean about large slick boulders….anything short of felt and studs can be hazardous to your health.
Nicely done Doode! Sorry I wasn’t a part of it. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the 2nd Annual Rendezvous! Great looking boats….wood is the bomb!
Al,
I typically backpack/flyfish remote areas and take along my Nikon D70s with assorted lenses…..probably 6 to 8 pounds worth of gear. I’ve purchased a few different packs for my gear (Tamrac, Lowepro Dryzone, etc.) and have settled on the ubiquitous Pelican Case. It ain’t sexy….but it gets the job done for sure. It’s been wet, dropped and sat on with no problemas. My tripod lashes to my backpack. (It’s on the left side of the pack seen below). Zach….this is the 3-pound carbon fiber tripod/ballhead combo we’ve spoken about. As you may be able to tell….I’m into lightweight backpacking and am constantly looking for ways to trim weight (see my Hydro Croc post in the Flyfishing Forum.)
Here’s a photo I’ve posted before…apologies to those that have seen it.
Mike….do the regular Crocs stay on your feet? The look like they would come off easily with only the thin strap to hold them on.
Traction is not much of an issue with me since I try to stay out of the water as much as possible. I just can’t get over the savings in weight if I were to use them though. I did fish with someone this summer that had glued felt to the bottom of his Crocs. Partway through the trip, the felt separated from the sole so it didn’t work out too well.
I also bought one of those clear plastic tubes at Home Depot today that are intended to store flourescent light bulbs….to use as a rod tube while on the trail. Another HUGE savings in weight over the aluminum tube.
All this may sound a little anal but I hiked the Beartooths this summer, doing some cross-country hiking (no trails) above treeline. Every extra ounce hurts when you’re 10 to 15 miles from the trailhead at 10,000 feet. The large rocks in the photo below ARE the trail.
Matt….that’s some funny stuff Dooode! Kudos to your setup man as well(McClane?). You have just raised the Itinerant Angler Gear Review bar to a new height.
Drool and spittle on my keyboard as I think about that lens. 🙂
I saw a white one on Ebay a few weeks ago. I was leery of the offering until I saw that it was offered by Calumet (I think it was them….if not, it was a respectable company). I’m torn between the 80-400mm and the 70-200mm with TC. I do most of my photography in the backcountry so weight is an issue. So….I’m leaning toward the 80-400mm.
Cameron,
Thanks for a great evening. That has got to be one of the prettiest “ponds” I have seen……I’d classify it as a lake though because it is pretty big in my book. Seems like the whole time I was there, ducks and geese were circling overhead. Special thanks to your wife for the dinner! It really hit the spot! You are a lucky man!
Pick a day(s) and we’ll float one of the tailraces in my neck of the woods.
Zach…I forget how I found out Cameron lives in the Columbia area….but it might be neat to have a “Trip Swap” forum or thread. I’d certainly be willing to provide a driftboat trip in exchange for fishing in other areas of the country/world? Maybe our friends “down under” would be interested.
