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  1. PhilR

    Rod Building The Rod Building Thread

    Mark my rods? I’m more like this On another topic: Do any of you have a source for eva upper grips? I want one like on the right (a little less than an inch OD) but I can only find the ones on the left.
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    Awesome Dogs of PNW

    Pete having a lie in on a Sunday morning.
  3. PhilR

    What have you done for your boat lately?

    I was about to say that I took it fishing too.
  4. PhilR

    U.S. drafts plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington’s North Cascades (WAPO)

    I mean, you know that, and I know that, but do you think the rest of these folks are ready to hear it?
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    U.S. drafts plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington’s North Cascades (WAPO)

    Fake news. Everyone knows that the lizard people are under the Denver airport
  6. PhilR

    Little Update

    Fantastic. That’s great news. Looking forward to getting back on the water with you
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    U.S. drafts plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington’s North Cascades (WAPO)

    regarding nighthawks, we were camping at Hovenweep in southern Utah. Middle of nowhere, but kept hearing that distinctive semi-truck braking sound. Asked the ranger why we could hear truck noises without a road nearby, and he pointed out that it was a nighthawk display. They dive, and when they...
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    U.S. drafts plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington’s North Cascades (WAPO)

    Personally, I’m more worried about ticks and snakes.
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    gear price jumps

    All I have to say is that it better come with a reusable spool for that price.
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    Black bamboo “ugly stick”

    You crack me up Steve. That thing is amazing.
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    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    I used to live in Arizona, and the diamondbacks could be dramatically defensive. Usually just after I put my foot down right next to them. The northern pacifics we have here just give a little twitch while they slither off. I’m with you on the ticks.
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    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    Whatever. I’m here to talk about fishing, not (rudeness deleted) urban homelessness.
  13. PhilR

    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    A nice racer, and something else I couldn’t identify-maybe a well fed gopher snake. I’m just pleased I didn’t jump ten feet in the air
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    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    I still don’t get it. What’s the connection to fly fishing the deschutes?
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    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    What's the connection?
  16. PhilR

    True story

    I think I have the parts to whip up a steam engine for my drifter. Be right back...
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    Steelhead bycatch on the Deschutes

    I fish on the Deschutes with some really fishy guys, and about every other trip they'll pull in a steelhead while nymphing for trout. It was my turn on Saturday - beautiful day, sunny and warm, just the kind of day you want to spend in the canyon. Third cast in the first spot I stopped, and...
  18. PhilR

    SFR Cold Water Canoe Capsizing - Near Fatal Event -

    The immersion shock, gasp reflex, and loss of muscle control doesn’t care how good of a swimmer you are.
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    Merrill Lake closure

    Darn. It was on my list this year as well.
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    Carp question

    Perfect, thanks. I think I have some casing lying around.
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