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    I used to work about a mile from his shop on...

    I used to work about a mile from his shop on Manchester Road. I spent many lunch hours over there. He was a great guy!
    George
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    I agree. Several years ago, I spent a weekend in Arkansas at a school put on by Dave and Emily Whitlock. I know it helped my casting and drift control.
    George
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    Re: Beaver Tailwater - White River, Ark

    Thanks for the input!
    George
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    Re: Beaver Tailwater - White River, Ark

    Joe -
    I have been looking at Spider Creek's website and thinking about a trip there. Would you go back again?
    Thanks,
    George
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    Adam - First, let me say that trout are pretty...

    Adam -
    First, let me say that trout are pretty low on my list of eating fish. They are just a little too oily for my taste. With all due respect to your professor, suckers have a more delicate,...
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    Some time back I took a class at Dave Whitlock's...

    Some time back I took a class at Dave Whitlock's place. He has a pond in the back yard where you do casting practice. I n order to practice fighting fish, Dave chums up the catfish and you cast a...
  7. Thread: Meramec River

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    Meramec River

    Fished the Meramec River (South-Central Missouri) at the Cardiac Hill access this morning. Started around 6:00 AM, quit about 9:00 AM in order to avoid the canoe traffic jams. Beautiful morning,...
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    Thanks Ron - The sea-run cutts sound pretty...

    Thanks Ron -
    The sea-run cutts sound pretty interesting. I'm not really geared up for steelhead - there aren't a lot of trout over 5 pounds around here, so my stoutest rod is a 5wt.
    George
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    Seattle Area - Olympic Penninsula

    My wife and I will be in the Seattle area for a vacation in mid-September. We plan to sight-see Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Park. Any recommendations for fishing the Olympic Penninsula would...
  10. Thread: Rod action

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    I think sometimes the problem is that the...

    I think sometimes the problem is that the instructors are so focused on casting that they forget that there's more to fishing than casting.
    George
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    I have heard several people express satisfaction...

    I have heard several people express satisfaction with the Orvis Clearwaters, so I just ordered some. Thanks for all the advise.
    George
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    Thanks for the input. Castwell, $400 for waders...

    Thanks for the input. Castwell, $400 for waders would leave me very little money to spend on fishing for the rest of the year. As much as I enjoy fishing, as a budget item it's way below a lot of...
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    Breathable Waders

    Hi -
    Haven't been visiting here, or fishing much lately. Things have slowed down to where I should have more time for both. I'm in the market for some new breathables. Could I get some...
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    DMB - Good luck, and please post a report when...

    DMB -
    Good luck, and please post a report when you get back. I'm vacationing in the Black Hills area the week of 9/5, and I think I remember Betty H saying she would be up that way also.
    George
  15. Thread: back pain

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    Jim - I have lower back trouble too. Physical...

    Jim -
    I have lower back trouble too. Physical therapy is what finally helped me the most. After a while, the exercises get to be part of your routine and you don't really mind them. The other...
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    The Meramec (Central Missouri) where I do most of...

    The Meramec (Central Missouri) where I do most of my fishing has lots of suckers. I tie a marabou streamer that is silver-gray on top, white below, with just a little bit of yellow marabou on the...
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    Gotta_Sail/Betty - Thanks for the info! I don't...

    Gotta_Sail/Betty -
    Thanks for the info! I don't think you need to worry about me depleting the fish population. Betty, I've seen your fishing report on Bennett Springs. Are you a Missourian? I...
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    Gotta_Sail - Nice fish! The boss lady and I are...

    Gotta_Sail -
    Nice fish! The boss lady and I are planning a trip to the Black Hills area in early September. I would appreciate any recommendations and/or advice for fishing, sightseeing, and...
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    I second the Joe Brooks recommendation. George

    I second the Joe Brooks recommendation.
    George
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