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    I have used the orvises, okumas, redingtons, box...

    I have used the orvises, okumas, redingtons, box stores but have settled on the Lamsons. awesome reels for the money. the litespeed is a great reel or look for a used velocity. warranty is great,...
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    For medium and smaller streams I would try a TFO...

    For medium and smaller streams I would try a TFO Finesse. I have the 4wt and love it for this type of fishing. for bigger water you may want to also look at the Scott S3. these can be got at a...
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    I wear Orvis, an older model top line, and LL...

    I wear Orvis, an older model top line, and LL bean, Grey Ghost, in size 14 They fit great. I also have Korkers that are too narrow to wear any kind of wool socks.
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    I've had Korkers now for at least 8 years. The...

    I've had Korkers now for at least 8 years. The initial novelty of changing the sole wore off, as I found I really only needed to change soles once, from felt to rubber w/spikes for winter fishing. ...
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    I wish I had that good of a customer service from...

    I wish I had that good of a customer service from Korkers. I bought their 1st generation wading shoe. The back strap used Velcro to secure it however the Velcro stopped working after less than a...
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    I was there late Sept 2014. We actually stayed...

    I was there late Sept 2014. We actually stayed in Victor, ID. Nice little town.
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    Bryon, These pics had to be taken within a...

    Bryon, These pics had to be taken within a couple hundred yards from each other. BTW That fish was also released, as were all the fish I caught that week.
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    Great view. saw it too.13810 ...

    Great view. saw it too.13810 Then look down and see this13811
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    with lighter reels just buy a bigger size. ...

    with lighter reels just buy a bigger size. That's why I use a size 3 Lamson.
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    I use a Lamson Litespeed 3 on my BVK 5 wt. I've...

    I use a Lamson Litespeed 3 on my BVK 5 wt. I've caught quite a few 20"+ fish with this combo. Great drag, and with the larger sized reel it's even smoother that the #2 size you would normal pair a...
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    Hire a guide to get the best out of the area. ...

    Hire a guide to get the best out of the area. There are so many miles of stream, it's a daunting task to pick just 1 mile to fish. Everyone knows, even in the blue meddle streams, not all stream...
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    I was in that part of ID this past Sept. Very...

    I was in that part of ID this past Sept. Very nice area. we stayed in Victor ID and rented a house. We used Heise Expeditions and Teton Valley Lodge to fish the S Snake river. Both were very good...
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    Summer in Yellowstone is beautiful but crowded. ...

    Summer in Yellowstone is beautiful but crowded. I would look into some other famous waters, Beaverhead,big hole, Madison, Jefferson and ruby rivers are all in a short drive from Dillonor Twin...
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    I have fished a Scott G series and definitely...

    I have fished a Scott G series and definitely classify it as a true medium action rod. I was on a trip out west and the guide let me use his G 4wt for fishing tricos; great rod for that. I own a...
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    considering the rods you have, the Scoot action...

    considering the rods you have, the Scoot action would be more in tune with them. the Sage would be a bit faster and stiffer than the scott.
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    I have 7 lamson reels, I love them. the #3 would...

    I have 7 lamson reels, I love them. the #3 would be the size you are looking for. The velocity, in my opinion, is the best value and the litespeed is the best for lightest weight but will stand up...
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    there is no logical reason to suspect that...

    there is no logical reason to suspect that balancing a rod horizontal to the ground is good for casting. how often do you cast in this configuration? zero. Horizontal balancing is only good for...
  18. Thread: Off To Wyoming

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    Here is a map of the Grey Reef area which shows...

    Here is a map of the Grey Reef area which shows public and private water areas. A very useful tool for the wade fisherman.
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  19. Thread: Off To Wyoming

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    I was there this past April. There were a ton of...

    I was there this past April. There were a ton of fish on their redds, I mean thousands and thousands. You should have a great time with so many fish feeding all summer.

    I will be flying into...
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    I visited the panhandle years ago and thought it...

    I visited the panhandle years ago and thought it was awesome. fish the N Br. Coeur D'Alene and caught many cuts everywhere I tried. Also drove to WA to fish the Spokane river. Its hard to describe...
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    Don't know how far you want to travel but I've...

    Don't know how far you want to travel but I've used Cory before and was very happy with his services

    http://www.deschutesriveranglers.com/Steelhead.html
  22. Big Dan, What stretch did you fish? Did you...

    Big Dan,

    What stretch did you fish? Did you do a float or just fish from shore. Yea, I had some stupid good fishing on the Reef too.

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  23. I have fished the reeef the last 3 spring, 1st or...

    I have fished the reeef the last 3 spring, 1st or 2nd week of April, the fishing is stupid good. There are many access areas for floaters and the signage is good as to what is private vs public. ...
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    I broke my elbow a number of years ago too,...

    I broke my elbow a number of years ago too, however not as bad as yours is, by the looks of the x-ray. I have 2 screws holding my elbow in place. I followed my therapy and pushed for range of...
  25. Before getting all ballistic I would calmly...

    Before getting all ballistic I would calmly contact the lodge manger and make the case they should reimburse you now. Any good lodge will do that and then fight it out with UPS. If they refuse this...
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