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  1. Mike Cline

    Wading boots with good arch support

    Give these Orvis PRO boots a try on! I wore Simms Guide Boots for years but when my last pair wore out I tried these on. Remarkably light but strong boots. Easy to put on and take off and I have to believe they provide the best arch support I’ve ever had in a wading boot...
  2. Mike Cline

    FS SOLD SA System 2 1213 Fly Reel w/Line and bag

    SOLD No longer useful for me. $45 postpaid in U.S. PM me for PayPal email address. Used reel in excellent condition. Minor scuffing on frame. Unknown line in good condition. Included is SA System 3 leather pouch.
  3. Mike Cline

    FS SOLD C&F Designs Fly and Lure Filing System

    SOLD Pending Payment Inherited this several years back and never really used it. Need to create space so its got to go. C&F Design Fly and Lure Filing System with 5 C&F Design Fly Box inserts. $50 postpaid in U.S. Can’t fathom what the retail for this was. (Flies included gratis). PM me for...
  4. Mike Cline

    Doomsday on the Big Hole Delayed a bit by Mother Nature

    https://www.kbzk.com/community/this-week-in-fish-and-wildlife/this-week-in-fish-and-wildlife-big-hole-river-fish-numbers-show-some-increases
  5. Mike Cline

    Run-off has commenced in SW Montana

    The last two days have been in the 70s and the overnight low in Bozeman was in the low 50s. The forecast is for a least a week more of 70 degree weather and moderate overnight lows. Most of the local streams—Gallatin, Yellowstone, Madison, Big Hole and Beaverhead have seen big spikes in flows...
  6. Mike Cline

    Kayak recommendation

    Might some something useful in this 4 part article to address your question! https://www.pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/fishing-the-last-mile-first-part-i-an-angling-strategy.2017/
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  12. Mike Cline

    How are you storing/organizing your (flat) materials?

    Storing fly tying materials is easy when you are starting out. Most everything fits in a few containers. However as you progress tying different patterns and tying more flies you inevitably accumulate more and more materials. After 60+ years of tying, I am the consummate example of that...
  13. Mike Cline

    Landscape Photos - Fishing Related (show us yours)

    Florida Gulf Coast inshore flats at dawn.
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  15. Mike Cline

    Books

    Thanks, it is a third printing. Indeed it is a 1st edition, but was printed later than the 1st run. Gierach had released a few other titles before this one, sales were dwindling and the publisher opted to print only 2000 copies of this title in the first run. However it proved to be a very...
  16. Mike Cline

    Books

    What printing is this one?
  17. Mike Cline

    2024 YNP Fishing Permits Now Available

    Fishing permits for the 2024 YNP Season (May 25 - Dec 31) are now available online. https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/08486201-71ff-11eb-90d3-9eb840e09acc/order
  18. Mike Cline

    A Dangerous Time of Year for Wading....

    Felt was temporarily banned in MT but is legal now. Since YNP bans felt, you don’t see a lot of it in MT.
  19. Mike Cline

    YNP Opens Two Rivers to Year Round Angling

    https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/24012.htm This will take some pressure off other SW MT rivers in the Spring before runoff. The access to the Madison section is decent while access to the Gardner will still be a challenge due to the 2022 flood damage. Haven’t seen any rationale from NPS on...
  20. Mike Cline

    Bead size to hook size

    If you get the opportunity, take a look at the Firehole Outdoors line of hooks as they are barbless and usually have wide gaps making it easier to use smaller beads. Additionally their line of tungsten—stones and slotted stones provide an excellent range of colors and sizes.
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