George,
Love that part of the country. My wife & I took a 3 week trip to the Rockies in the early 90's. We visited Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah. It is truly Gods country. I fished the...
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George,
Love that part of the country. My wife & I took a 3 week trip to the Rockies in the early 90's. We visited Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah. It is truly Gods country. I fished the...
George,
Winston has had some GREAT rod makers thru the years, that is why they are SO coveted. From Lew Stoner to Glenn Brackett. Glenn & most of the "Original Booboys" left Winston a few years...
Doug Merrick was one of the owners of Winston. Here is his bio if your interested..
http://flyanglersonline.com/features/bamboo/part42.php
Best,
Rich
George,
The Walton Powell Companion was my 1st venture into Bamboo Rods. I spoke extensively with Walt about what I wanted & he came up with this rod. It is a beauty. The Winston is also a...
Bill,
I haven't fished the Carman's in a LONG time, but I hear the fishing is GOOD but tough. Given the current state of affairs @ Caleb Smith & Connetquot, I'm SERIOUSLY considering the Carmans....
Casey,
I am going to give it a try next week. I will let everyone know how it was.
Rich
Bill,
I enabled my PM's...guess they didn't take yet. Yes, I called Caleb Smith & was told they are closed to flyfishing until the "BUDGET ISSUES" are corrected. Shame too, tough fishing, but...
Joe,
Guess I'll have to try going & seeing for myself..
Best,
Rich
Here is a list of the 10 Bamboo rods currently in my quiver:
-Walton Powell Signature Companion, 7'3" 6'6" for 3/4/5 wt two butts & two tips
-Orvis Far & Fine 2/2 7'6" 5wt
-Orvis 7/4, 3/2 7'...
Joe Cool,
I see you are from Columbus, Ohio...As a fellow Buckeye, (I graduated from OSU MANY years ago), I also sent a PM which as yet has gone unanswered. I AM NOT looking for "THE BEST...
Hello,
I am new to the forum & I have fished Connetquot for MANY years....BUT...last year early in the season, I went to Connetquot & fished my favorite site (#11)..it was virtually empty as...
Caleb Smith Fly fishing is closed until further notice as per officials at Caleb Smith pending "budget issues"