I was fortunate enough to fish two very different fisheries in different states last week. Despite some hot weather, I found a way to get into some fish in both Oregon and California. Two fish stood out, not only because of their size - but because both put up a memorable fight and were beautiful sp...

I can't figure this one out either. For the last year or so I've been using a pair of super lightweight Paragonia boots OR a pair of Simms wading sandals alongside hiking boots. Depending upon season, weather, or trip duration, I've packed in/out 20+ miles with the wading boots in my pack and day tr...

I'm not likely to get out much this year. Might as well dream... 1. McCloud @ nature conservancy 2. upper sac 3. Kern @ funston (backpack) 4. deep into kings canyon (backpack) 5. San Joaquin from the west side (backpack) 6. the gorge 7. some nameless alpine likes (backpack) 8. socal surf return visi...

hey, nice fish! and a road trip too? sound like a great time.

I haven't fished those waters as much as some of the other posters - but my favorite up there is the sage xpIII 9' 4 wt. Mark has a pretty sweet rod out there... If your looking for something new, I bought my wife a 3 wt Winston GVX last year. They call it medium fast... I call it medium. Nonetheles...

Well bummer, it looks like I'm not going to make it. Work and family obligations are working against my fly fishing interests! If I can sneak away, I'll certainly drop by with some tasty morsels. Have fun!
Tom

Fishing is at its best with hard work involved... Or maybe it's with scotch involved. Either way, looks like a great trip. Nice report.
Tom

Nice one Bob! That'll keep you addicted for a while...

I'm hoping to make it - sounds like fun.
Tom

Welcome to the board! I'm curious to hear more about how you've managed to stay away from fly fishing despite building rods for 25 years. Are you like, not addicted to coffee and seldom, if ever, drink or somethin'?!!

Tom

Well, I'm looking forward to it - having never attended. My daughter's even excited about it! Of course she's 6. She may have been led... :o :funnyup: My daughter was excited when I told her about it, and asked if we were going fishing. :bananadance: Uhhh, well.....no, not really. :oops: We maybe g...

Hmmm, would this be their first fresh water, warm water species? I vote for the pumpkin seed above all others. When I'm in Tennessee my brother and I see who could catch more fish. I use the fly he goes with a ul spinning outfit. I always win. Primarily because of the pumpkinseed. They are among the...

Well, I'm looking forward to it - having never attended. My daughter's even excited about it! Of course she's 6. She may have been led...

Thanks Craig - I'll definitely touch base with David before heading north.
That's pushing flyster. I draw the line at a rod that's half as wide as the river

Mark, I appreciate the link. I see this topic has been pretty well vetted. I suppose I should have done a search prior to posting - just haven't been around as much lately. Thanks everyone for your comments so far.

Tom