Matte Green

I love this blank. A guy down in the keys sells them on the auction site. Probably imported, but it doesn't matter. It's a more suitable replacement for the yellow featherlite that I keep in the trunk. It casts nicely. And a 4pc. is more practical when storing in the trunk.

Full wells, of course. I prefer them for pitching wooly buggers.

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Saturday, I had the opportunity to fish it for the first time...

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Later that night, I tied up some flies during THE Ohio State game. The plan was to fish the next day with my dad. I've hooked 95% of my fish this year on this pattern. Why tie anything else?

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So we WON!!! the game. Sunday brought revelry and "did you see that" conversation. But it also brought cooler weather and rain.

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My father hooked a bass, and I settled for a couple of these guys...

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It just hit 60?. Finally. And the Buckeyes have a legitimate shot at the B1G title!

It's a good day spent with a good friend, and a good rod.