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Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby fly addict » May 24th, 2010, 8:08 am

Just intreasted in what people like to have with them on the water. What would be your favorite streamside accessory? Something you don’t want to be on the water with out.

I’ll start it off by saying the Ketchum Release tool is something that I find I use on every fish I catch. It works great when it comes to releasing a fish with out having to touch them. In the cold winter months your hands will stay warmer if you don’t have to handle a fish. It is also better for the fish if you don’t have to handle it to let it go. You also do not need to carry a net. It is the fastest way I have found to release a fish hassle free and get back to fishing.

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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby Wildman » May 24th, 2010, 8:17 am

My favorite accessory is going with someone who is a better fisherman then I am and who know all kinds of secret spots.

My new favorite accessory is the little TyRite spring loaded hook holder that allows me to thread the eye and then twist the tippet to make the knot. It has improved tying on flies 100%.....especially the little guys.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby fly addict » May 24th, 2010, 8:26 am

Wildman wrote:My favorite accessory is going with someone who is a better fisherman then I am and who know all kinds of secret spots.

My new favorite accessory is the little TyRite spring loaded hook holder that allows me to thread the eye and then twist the tippet to make the knot. It has improved tying on flies 100%.....especially the little guys.


Jim,

That is a great accessory. I wonder who gave you that tip? :lol:

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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby RichardCullip » May 24th, 2010, 8:55 am

My Simms wading staff. I won't enter the water without it.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby briansII » May 24th, 2010, 8:56 am

Never go fishing without em'.

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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby beachbum » May 24th, 2010, 9:00 am

In the slick Sierra rivers my favorite accessory is my Folstaff wading staff. It folds up to fit in a holster on my wading belt, and allows me to reach spots I would otherwise not dare to wade. It sure makes river crossings easier too.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby Pete » May 24th, 2010, 9:51 am

A stringer :doh:. That's just so wrong!!! Sorry, I had to. My mini grabber. Saves tons of time fiddling with tying on a fly. On larger streams: My wading staff.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby Sasha » May 24th, 2010, 9:52 am

Smokes.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby WanderingBlues » May 24th, 2010, 10:50 am

A camera so you guys don't call BS. And a pale ale if at all possible. Oh, and reading glasses as I can't see diddly squat at close range!
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby Sasha » May 24th, 2010, 11:07 am

WanderingBlues wrote:A camera so you guys don't call BS. And a pale ale if at all possible. Oh, and reading glasses as I can't see diddly squat at close range!





Good call ;)
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby FlyinFish » May 24th, 2010, 11:18 am

Scotch for the stream, cigar for the campsite.

I've been known to bring along a can of PBR for lunch as well. The good stuff stays in the cooler at the campsite.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby NorcalBob » May 24th, 2010, 12:34 pm

Beer!!!!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby Rockstar Fisherman » May 24th, 2010, 1:13 pm

NorcalBob wrote:Beer!!!!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:


If I were still a bait chukkar this would be mine :D

Now realistically, my water filter drinking bottle and BB split shots. I say the split shots cuz too many times lately I'v only had like 1 it stressed me out knowing the consequence of losing it.
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby fflutterffly » May 24th, 2010, 2:59 pm

FastKnot tool
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Re: Favorite streamside accessory?

Postby gabe » May 24th, 2010, 3:10 pm

smokes n beer... not exactly an accessory, but a necessity for me. ha!

accessory... my net. makes landing fish less complicated and safer for the fish.
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