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    will any, let's say Sage model 8 wt be a good rod...

    will any, let's say Sage model 8 wt be a good rod for the salt or is there some specific features I should be looking for in a salt water flyrod?
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    Saltwater flyrod

    I am thinking I might want to invest in a flyrod for the salt. I was in Cuba a couple of years ago and while the trip was not a fishing trip (I actually went there to get married), I did manage to...
  3. Simms sneaker v/s Simms boots v/s Patagonia Marlwalker boots

    considering investing in a pair of boots to fish the salt. They will be used VERY sporadically as I live thousands of miles away from the ocean, so at best they might get used once a year. I have...
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    saltwater line used in freshwater

    Just curious, I just put together my saltwater outfit to be used next winter in some tropical water, and I was wondering if using a saltwater line (bonefish) in freshwater would hurt it. I would not...
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    assuming I will not hook onto a monster bonefish,...

    assuming I will not hook onto a monster bonefish, what tippet size would you recommend?
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    update I pretty much have the outfit I will be...

    update
    I pretty much have the outfit I will be purchasing figured out. Through a friend I can get a new orvis 9ft 8wt 7 pc rod, nice and compact to carry in a small suitcase, to match it I will get...
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    a couple more questions, would you recommend a...

    a couple more questions, would you recommend a bonefish floating or sinking line. Is a fluorocarbon leader a better choice? also what length of leader would you suggest (9ft, longer?), tapered to...
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    bonefish flies

    I'm hoping to head out to some tropical destination next year for a couple of weeks. I hope to give the salt a try (1day), as I look around for gear I figured I should line up some flies to play with...
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    Thank you all for your replies. I'm shopping...

    Thank you all for your replies. I'm shopping around, perhaps a e-bay steal will come my way. I'm getting married next winter, my bride wants a beach wedding and informed me I was free to go chase...
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    newbie here, educate me please

    I am contemplating purchasing a 8wt "affordable" fly rod for the odd trip to the beach. I have never fished the salt (I live thousands of miles away from the ocean), thus this is all new to me. I am...
  11. Patricio Salas,world known Chilean guide brutally attacked

    Dear friends:
    A couple of days ago, world known Chilean flyfisher and guide Patricio (Pato) Salas was cowardly attacked by some poachers he confronted while patrolling the Allipen river in Chile....
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    are these "single" rod/reel cases or are they for...

    are these "single" rod/reel cases or are they for two rods?
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    pics of rod/reel case? how old is it? how much...

    pics of rod/reel case? how old is it? how much would shipping to Alberta, Canada be? This case would accommodate two 4 piece rods, correct?
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    finding leak in waders

    My Patagonia breathable waders started leaking. How do I find the exact spot where the leak is? any tips, tricks?
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    Oh my, I've created a monster

    I took up flyfishing 8 years ago, I am self taught and get by, known to catch the odd fish here and there.
    A couple of weeks ago I took my girlfriend fishing, it was her first time flyfishing so I...
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    A quick question here. Is it possible to...

    A quick question here. Is it possible to reproduce this DVD? While I'd love to get a copy of it, I would not want to get an "illegal" copy of it.
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    This is too crepy for me. I have a HUGE fear of...

    This is too crepy for me. I have a HUGE fear of snakes, heck seeing a garter snake does it for me. I'm happy there are no such critters where I fish (some garters), otherwise you would not catch me...
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    Andr?s, realmente impresionante

    Andr?s, realmente impresionante
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    drying motor

    Alright, I warned you guys, here's a question for you.
    I went for a drive and conveniently ended up at a tool warehouse. I looked around for a low RPM electric motor. Among a pile of 12 V motors, I...
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    Hey John, that makes it two of us, although you...

    Hey John, that makes it two of us, although you are way ahead of me. A couple of days ago I bought my first rod building book (online, thus I haven't received it yet). I also ordered the same blank...
  21. Gnu bee flyer, sent you a pm

    Gnu bee flyer,
    sent you a pm
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    Gosh you guys, I AM CAVINGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! Just...

    Gosh you guys, I AM CAVINGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! Just e-mailed H&H for a shipping quote. Oh my goshhhhhhhhh, what is next?
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    Thanks guys, lots of good info there....

    Thanks guys, lots of good info there. Rainbowchaser, those tutorials are pretty good. Dudley, will have a look at those videos. Joe, I might just cave and jump all over that kit, sounds sweet, even...
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    Considering giving this a try (just maybe)

    Alright folks, lately I have been contemplating giving rod building a try. I searched the archives for articles related to introduction to rod building and did not find anything. Thus I have some...
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    Thanks flybinder, exactly what I was looking for

    Thanks flybinder, exactly what I was looking for
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