rayfound wrote:

Bernard wrote:- Unless you are fishing with a rod under 6 feet, I see no need to have a leader longer than the rod. Again, keeping in mind that this is all about small stream stuff.

I agree with that: a leader/tippet combination about the same overall length as my rod is sort of my benchmark.

+2

John

I have long been a fan of about a 4-5' furled leader + tippet on small streams - Usually about 18" of 6x. I've had no problem getting furled leaders with tippet rings for about $7 delivered off Ebay. Makes life so easy, just carry some tippet (4lb. Trilene XL), those furled leaders last years....

I was thinking of heading down to the beach after the water clears, but I think the state beaches (and some local) here in Carlsbad are closed. I know I took my motorcycle out and rode up to Oceanside Harbor, looked like the cops were closing the parking lots. Not sure which beaches may be open, sin...

It's been slow here and the surf fishing boards. But, it has been pretty cold this winter, although our rain seems to have petered out after a promising start. I'm headed back to my little creek in Baja in early April, so I will try to remember to take some photos (hopefully) and post a report. John

If you download the "app" for your bank to your phone, they usually have a function to enable Zelle. All I needed was Jon's phone number and I sent money within seconds. It's not "black magic" after all. For you "Boomers" that don't know what an "app" is, well...

RichardCullip wrote:Count me in. PM sent for zelle instructions.

+1. Really sorry to hear this, thieves are the worst.

John

Can you reserve more than 6 months in advance? I can't get a permit for Cottonwood Lakes opener (July 1) until January 1 at the earliest.

We got lucky and stayed at Lake Mary one time, really nice spots along the north shore.

John

Lots of saltwater down in SoCal to access by float tubes or kayak's. Maybe a Hobie with Mirage drive?

John

Great work, Dave! I wondered about the styrofoam melting just before I read your story. Interesting how surfboard foam can handle the resin, yet a very similar compound cannot. Nice finish work too, very sleek.

If you need to clean up resin, acetone is great.

John

BrownBear wrote:shotguns to muzzleloaders have a very short life span in my hands. If she tries it an likes it, it's hers! "Looks like you need to buy another for yourself" is her favorite line.

And there's not much you can do when she's holding one of those.

John

Interesting. I've been using the Allen Flyfishing line on my 3wt and it looks and feels the same as my SA Mastery line. I was looking at their (Allen) premium line, which looks just like Rio Gold but $20 less. I'm not very knowledgeable about the intricacies of lines, and I have no idea what to expe...

Okay, so I'm about the pull the trigger on a 5wt TFO Axiom 2 rod. I have some Amazon points to purchase some new line as well. I recall Mark (flyaddict) mentioning Rio Gold as pretty good line. Would that be a good match for my new rod? Looks like I have a place to stop/stay in Sun Valley, so the W...

Okay, so I'm about the pull the trigger on a 5wt TFO Axiom 2 rod. I have some Amazon points to purchase some new line as well. I recall Mark (flyaddict) mentioning Rio Gold as pretty good line. Would that be a good match for my new rod? Looks like I have a place to stop/stay in Sun Valley, so the Wo...

DarkShadow wrote:That's why i wet wade most of the time.

Yes, that looks like my best option. Just heard from Redington, no custom orders.

John

What size boots are you? Size 8 shoe, 5'8" 160 lb, 33 waist", inseam 30" Those 8-10 size booties just suck, especially because I'm paying money for something that doesn't fit. I won't do that. I ordered those Chotas for $38, we'll see what they look like. I already bought some wading...