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    Good question, hard tellin' not knowin' My...

    Good question, hard tellin' not knowin'

    My preffered response to the flurry of dumb questions I receive all too often.

    Adam
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    You might try Steve Moran in Spokane, WA (...

    You might try Steve Moran in Spokane, WA ( http://www.stevemoranscustomrods.com/ ). I have one of his rods and love it. The handle is a piece of art and I really like the way it feels and fishes.
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    Thanks for all the help. I got the first answer...

    Thanks for all the help. I got the first answer right, but I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole went. I am getting married this summer and it is sage advice like this that will help me to live in...
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    I have a Mountainsmith Lumbar pack that I have...

    I have a Mountainsmith Lumbar pack that I have used fishing, shooting, camping, surveying, and every other manner of use over the last 10yrs. The bag is still in good shape and going strong. It has...
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    Gnu Bee, I like the idea of the ultimate...

    Gnu Bee,

    I like the idea of the ultimate trigger fly. What if you tied a fly with all the triggers you can pack onto a hook? I know this doesn't answer your question, but I think it could be the...
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    Re: Question about Bear Spray

    I work in the woods through out WA and OR and have only seen one cougar and frankly it scared the h*ll out of me. I think bear spray could be a good deterrent.

    On an unrelated note I have a funny...
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    Re: Black rainbow trout

    I do a lot of electrofishing for work and have seen wild and hatchery "black" trout. The fish can lighten and darken themselves based on light and stream conditions. In the winter we see a lot more...
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    I read Deschutes in the previous post and...

    I read Deschutes in the previous post and immediately began thinking of the central OR places I love. You could also try several of the costal rivers (about an 1-1.5hrs) for resident and searun...
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    Deshutes is a good one. There is also the...

    Deshutes is a good one.

    There is also the Metolius, which is tougher to fish, but the prettiest river I have ever seen.

    There is a fly shop in Wlches that might be able to give you some good...
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    I didn't grow up in a family with guns around or...

    I didn't grow up in a family with guns around or hunters. But my dad made sure I got exposed to guns. He taught me how to shoot, load, UNLOAD, and safely handle them so I would be comfortable aound...
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    Good point, Ron. I had forgot about parking. I...

    Good point, Ron. I had forgot about parking. I always eat first. I think I will skip the Portland show because of the price.

    Adam
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    Cost of Shows

    Am I the only one who thinks that $14 to go to a fly fishing show is a little outrageous? It seems, to me, a lot to pay when you go to a place full of people trying to sell things to you.

    IMHO...
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    Eric, Funny, you should say that because at...

    Eric,

    Funny, you should say that because at this time every year I think about getting back to Idaho for some westslopes. I grew up in Spokane and used to fish the Coeur d'Alene all the time and...
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    This is great stuff!! Thanks to all. Jonezee -...

    This is great stuff!! Thanks to all.

    Jonezee - What a great tip. I know the lake you are talking about. I will have to give ot a try.

    Eric- I will be taking a look for that fly shop, thanks.
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    Oregon Saltwater

    Howdy Salty Dogs,

    I went out again this weekend for some salty adventure, and while I never pulled the fish I hooked to the surface, it was a great day. The fish nearly pulled me off the jetty and...
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    Ducksterman, It will eventually have the...

    Ducksterman,

    It will eventually have the ecosystem it can support, but once people start interfering it can greatly affect the outcome. For instance, take a river with prolific stone, caddis, and...
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    I usually find that my problem isn't my fly, but...

    I usually find that my problem isn't my fly, but rather where (depth, seam, pocket, etc), or how (twitch, dead drift, swim). So most of the time I change flies it is to switch from nymph or dry.
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    A good resource for plants would be a local...

    A good resource for plants would be a local native plants society. I am not sure you have one, but they are relatively common and good at helping people find the best plants for what they need....
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    I don't know what they usually/did cost new, but...

    I don't know what they usually/did cost new, but I picked up a Scott SAS(think thats it) 6' 3wt on clearance for $150. and love it. I wish I could fish it all the time. Casts great, light in the hand...
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    A guy my dad used to work with did a fly of the...

    A guy my dad used to work with did a fly of the week (don't remember the fly and never knew the guys name) and my dad told me to check it out. As per usual it took me at least 6 mos to get around to...
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    John Shewey - Oregon saltwater, there would be so...

    John Shewey - Oregon saltwater, there would be so much to learn

    Gierach - Funny, and philosophical sounds like a great fishing mate

    JC - could learn a lot about fishing and is seems that there...
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    It seems to me that delicacy will be lost if the...

    It seems to me that delicacy will be lost if the tip is made to float higher. I haven't tried them yet, but don't they have to make the tip thicker? Admittedly, I don't know how much it would...
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    I don't know if this will help. If you already...

    I don't know if this will help. If you already knew just ignore me. When you are looking for info on the Salmon Fly what you want to look for is:

    Order: Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
    Family:...
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    Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have many tight lines...

    Happy Birthday!!!
    Hope you have many tight lines in the coming year.

    Adam
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    Ritchie, The salmon fly hatch is amazing. I...

    Ritchie,

    The salmon fly hatch is amazing. I love to fish it here in Oregon. Looking it up on google is a good bet to get a basic like history and photos. Every year when the hatch is thich it...
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