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    I doubt you caught Streams of Dreams on a bad...

    I doubt you caught Streams of Dreams on a bad day. They are the last of the shops (Effingers and The Fly Hatch) close seconds I would visit.

    Ramsey Outdoors and Shannon's are the shops I would...
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    Thanks all. Whether I bring them or not, we will...

    Thanks all. Whether I bring them or not, we will live with all bear precautions in mind. And by the way, I take leave no trace very seriously. Never thought of the smell bothering people, but then...
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    Bears and Cigars

    Any thoughts on how bears react to the smell of cigar smoke? Gonna be spending some time in a camping/fly fishing in a wilderness area of MT that is known for grizz and wondering if I should leave...
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    Just started playing with it and it is too cool. ...

    Just started playing with it and it is too cool. I love maps to start with and this thing has me interested.
  5. Ditto what Bostonangler said!

    Ditto what Bostonangler said!
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    I hate spending money at my local flyshop. They...

    I hate spending money at my local flyshop. They are arrogant and geared towards the high-dollar personality. Now, I know that 20% of their customers probably generate 80% of their revenue, but when...
  7. 4wt for close in work with dries, 3wt when you...

    4wt for close in work with dries, 3wt when you expect to be fishing a little bit longer distances or nymphing a lot.

    -Stow
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    Agreed! Build several for the price of one. No...

    Agreed! Build several for the price of one. No fancy equipment needed. Cut a cardboard box for your rodstand. Thanks to Al C. for that recommendation.

    -Stow
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    I must give credit where credit is due. Thanks...

    I must give credit where credit is due. Thanks to Al Campbell, who right here on this site has one of the finest graphite rod building tutorials around. Based on his info and the info posted on...
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    Specs on the Redington CT

    Looking for specs on the Redington CT 2/3 and 3/4. Would really like to know the wt and spool diameter on each.

    Thx in advance!

    Stow
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    Have to agree on the rod building option. I'm a...

    Have to agree on the rod building option. I'm a relative novice at doing it, but you'd be surprised how nice a rod can come out with a little practice.

    I'm finishing up a 3wt built on a Hook and...
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    Looked at the launches the other day in a shop. ...

    Looked at the launches the other day in a shop. They had just about the worst finish job I've ever seen on a factory rod. Don't know quite why, but I was surprised for sure.

    You may want to look...
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    How much for the JAF Avon? I'm interested in...

    How much for the JAF Avon? I'm interested in pairing it with a 3wt I'm building if Gardenfish isn't interested.

    -Stow
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    I do nymph quite a bit and usually use an...

    I do nymph quite a bit and usually use an indicator. I guess I don't see the difference with or without when it comes to currents. Usually, I place my indicator on my shock leader or just below it...
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    Call cortland. I just ordered one today.

    Call cortland. I just ordered one today.
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