Fly fishing
- ponycarman
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Fly fishing
Picked this up the other day. Been playing with it in the yard. Its quite fun. Gonna be going to the lake tomorrow and try to catch something. Got the fly setup and a telescopic cane pole to try out. Fun fun!
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1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
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Re: Fly fishing
Looks nice---I have never even held a fly rod in my hand---I just don't understand it.
Give a report when you get back
Give a report when you get back
Re: Fly fishing
Hope you catch something worth eating!
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
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identify their corporate sponsors."
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- Darryl
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Re: Fly fishing
Why does one fish for "flyies"?????
Nah, really......
I tried that once. The fish probably had a good laugh!
Dolk
Nah, really......
I tried that once. The fish probably had a good laugh!
Dolk
- Junk Yard Dog
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Re: Fly fishing
have fun, I just use sticky paper to catch flies
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Re: Fly fishing
Will do guys. Probably with catch some tree branches haha.
Let me make a short, open, blanket comment. There are no good guns. There are no bad guns. Any gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a descent person is no threat to anyone--- except bad people. -- Charleton Heston
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
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Re: Fly fishing
That's what I caught .....branches behind me!ponycarman wrote:Will do guys. Probably with catch some tree branches haha.
Got a nice 22"one too! I quit early, ....I realized that hook had a better chance of hooking me then a fish.
Good luck!
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Re: Fly fishing
I have a 1920's vintage bamboo fishing pole with brass furniture and reel on it, long and heavy, I am told it's for ocean fishing. What the hell do I know, I bought it because it was an all or nothing deal for my elderly neighbors late fathers guns.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Fly fishing
Those bamboo rods can be worth quite a bit. It might be worth a gun or two.Junk Yard Dog wrote:I have a 1920's vintage bamboo fishing pole with brass furniture and reel on it, long and heavy, I am told it's for ocean fishing. What the hell do I know, I bought it because it was an all or nothing deal for my elderly neighbors late fathers guns.
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Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
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Re: Fly fishing
Well Done !!!!!
I fly fish in the Eastern Sierras of California. Love doing it. Am I any good? No. My wife is far better. Heading to the Silver State this weekend with my Nevada Non-Resident license to fish the Truckee River... Any reason to get out of California for a few days works for me......
I fly fish in the Eastern Sierras of California. Love doing it. Am I any good? No. My wife is far better. Heading to the Silver State this weekend with my Nevada Non-Resident license to fish the Truckee River... Any reason to get out of California for a few days works for me......
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Re: Fly fishing
It would be on eBay already if I could figure out how to ship it without damage, it's long. I was told that it should come apart, but if so the parts are stuck and I am unwilling to force anything when I don't know for sure were, or even if it comes apart. The last owner died in 1953, his son in law added new line before he died in 1988, and the pole has not been touched since.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Fly fishing
Any pics?Junk Yard Dog wrote:It would be on eBay already if I could figure out how to ship it without damage, it's long. I was told that it should come apart, but if so the parts are stuck and I am unwilling to force anything when I don't know for sure were, or even if it comes apart. The last owner died in 1953, his son in law added new line before he died in 1988, and the pole has not been touched since.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
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Re: Fly fishing
I took some in 2005, can't find them, I will have to dig it out and take more, but not now, a thunderstorm is acting up outside.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Fly fishing
Sounds like a neat bamboo rod. They are some of the most expensive ones from what I've seen. I'm sure it is probably quite valuable like milman said. Maybe drip some antiseaze or wax on the joints to free them up.
I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow. Hope I catch something haha. Anything that swims would make me happy. It will be an interesting experience.
I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow. Hope I catch something haha. Anything that swims would make me happy. It will be an interesting experience.
Let me make a short, open, blanket comment. There are no good guns. There are no bad guns. Any gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a descent person is no threat to anyone--- except bad people. -- Charleton Heston
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
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Re: Fly fishing
Anything that swims....be careful what you wish for, remember Jaws? Good luckponycarman wrote:Sounds like a neat bamboo rod. They are some of the most expensive ones from what I've seen. I'm sure it is probably quite valuable like milman said. Maybe drip some antiseaze or wax on the joints to free them up.
I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow. Hope I catch something haha. Anything that swims would make me happy. It will be an interesting experience.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Fly fishing
Haha ain't no fish that big in these lakes. They are fairly small compared to some other lakes in my area. No matter, I like them. Good scenery if I don't catch anything haha. Plus if I hook something like that my glock will be getting a workout
Let me make a short, open, blanket comment. There are no good guns. There are no bad guns. Any gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a descent person is no threat to anyone--- except bad people. -- Charleton Heston
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
- Junk Yard Dog
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Re: Fly fishing
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Fly fishing
None of them in there either haha. I have seen some snakes and caught one large snapping turtle. That bugger was mean haha.
Let me make a short, open, blanket comment. There are no good guns. There are no bad guns. Any gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a descent person is no threat to anyone--- except bad people. -- Charleton Heston
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
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Re: Fly fishing
Today was a day of firsts. First solo fishing trip (I have always gone with someone else), first time fly fishing, and first time using a telescopic cane pole. Boy was it fun. Had a great time! Caught 4-5 fish on the fly setup and about the same on the cane pole. About 8-10 fish. I stopped counting after a while. Only one came home with me all others were too small and tossed back. All but one was a bluegill. The one was a tiny little bass about 4-5in long lol.
I learned alot and got alot of practice. Did alot of overhand casting, side casting, and roll casting. Not perfect yet but that will come with time I guess. It was probablythe most fun I have ever had fishing . The largest bluegill I caught was under some bushes. There was just enough opening to sling a fly under it. I was using a foam spider. A couple seconds after it landed the fish nailed it. Super fun!
I learned alot and got alot of practice. Did alot of overhand casting, side casting, and roll casting. Not perfect yet but that will come with time I guess. It was probablythe most fun I have ever had fishing . The largest bluegill I caught was under some bushes. There was just enough opening to sling a fly under it. I was using a foam spider. A couple seconds after it landed the fish nailed it. Super fun!
Let me make a short, open, blanket comment. There are no good guns. There are no bad guns. Any gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a descent person is no threat to anyone--- except bad people. -- Charleton Heston
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
Guns are not good, they are not evil. Save those descriptions for the people holding the firearm. -- Unknown
1943 Izhevsk
1937 Izhevsk
1935/48/50 Tula (hex)
1939 Tula (laminate stock)
And many other firearms
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Re: Fly fishing
You didn't fall in, only the fish died, sounds like a good day fishing
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt