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Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:35 pm
by BiggerThomas
My family ventured out today to a trail where my sons rode their bikes, my wife went walking, and I brought my bamboo fly rod built by Bernie Elsner. It is a beautiful two-piece seven foot three inch rod. I tied on a small white Cahill and had a blast on this unnamed wild brook trout stream that is a tributary to the Raritan.
I caught a couple of these little guys. But the best part was I didn't hear or see another person and the stream itself was beautiful in early spring. I hope you guys are getting out there as well.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:58 pm
by Jaybird
Cool
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:16 am
by Troutman
niceeeeee
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:04 pm
by BiggerThomas
A funny thing happened on my way back to the parking lot. Three young African Americans were walking towards me. One was wearing an Easy E t shirt. Now depending on when you grew up, you may or may not recognize that name. If you don't know, Easy E was known as The Godfather of gangsta rap. He died of AIDS in 1995.
Anyway, I said to the one kid, "You know, I'm a fan of Easy E too. I guess you wouldn't have guessed that by looking at me." (I'm a 46 y/o nerdy looking white dude). We all had a good laugh. I told them, "See, there's hope yet for commonality and peace. Enjoy your hike."
Now if it all were that easy.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 8:33 pm
by Troutman
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:04 pm
A funny thing happened on my way back to the parking lot. Three young African Americans were walking towards me. One was wearing an Easy E t shirt. Now depending on when you grew up, you may or may not recognize that name. If you don't know, Easy E was known as The Godfather of gangsta rap. He died of AIDS in 1995.
Anyway, I said to the one kid, "You know, I'm a fan of Easy E too. I guess you wouldn't have guessed that by looking at me." (I'm a 46 y/o nerdy looking white dude). We all had a good laugh. I told them, "See, there's hope yet for commonality and peace. Enjoy your hike."
Now if it all were that easy.
member of NWA. used to listen to their music when I was a kid
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:05 am
by Drossi
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:04 pm
A funny thing happened on my way back to the parking lot. Three young African Americans were walking towards me. One was wearing an Easy E t shirt. Now depending on when you grew up, you may or may not recognize that name. If you don't know, Easy E was known as The Godfather of gangsta rap. He died of AIDS in 1995.
Anyway, I said to the one kid, "You know, I'm a fan of Easy E too. I guess you wouldn't have guessed that by looking at me." (I'm a 46 y/o nerdy looking white dude). We all had a good laugh. I told them, "See, there's hope yet for commonality and peace. Enjoy your hike."
Now if it all were that easy.
The Boyz in the Hood are always hard...
I throw it in the gutter and go buy another
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:08 am
by Drossi
Sweet stream. Very sweet stick, love the darker cane. What taper and weight is the Elser? I have a 7' 3" Recker done on a Garrison 204e taper that fishes a 4wt, my small stream rod as well.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:24 pm
by BiggerThomas
Drossi wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:08 am
Sweet stream. Very sweet stick, love the darker cane. What taper and weight is the Elser? I have a 7' 3" Recker done on a Garrison 204e taper that fishes a 4wt, my small stream rod as well.
The taper is a Payne 98 which the builder tweaked just a little. It's a 4 wt.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:40 am
by Drossi
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:24 pm
Drossi wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:08 am
Sweet stream. Very sweet stick, love the darker cane. What taper and weight is the Elser? I have a 7' 3" Recker done on a Garrison 204e taper that fishes a 4wt, my small stream rod as well.
The taper is a Payne 98 which the builder tweaked just a little. It's a 4 wt.
Very nice.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:50 pm
by rollcast
Drossi wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:40 am
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:24 pm
Drossi wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:08 am
Sweet stream. Very sweet stick, love the darker cane. What taper and weight is the Elser? I have a 7' 3" Recker done on a Garrison 204e taper that fishes a 4wt, my small stream rod as well.
The taper is a Payne 98 which the builder tweaked just a little. It's a 4 wt.
Very nice.
You guys, this is great. Love seeing grass rods on the streams. Both nice rods, too. I, myself have a few bamboos, my favorite is a Dickerson 7012 taper, that I wrapped on a blank made by Dennis Stone. By far the nicest rod I've ever cast. 7' 4wt also. It will cast just the leader.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:36 pm
by BiggerThomas
These responses are making me think back to the 'Boofests from years ago. Drossi, Rollcast, and whoever else out there with a bamboo rod--let me know if you want to hit a stream together.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:55 am
by rollcast
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:36 pm
These responses are making me think back to the 'Boofests from years ago. Drossi, Rollcast, and whoever else out there with a bamboo rod--let me know if you want to hit a stream together.
Let's do it. I'm in Glen Gardner, so most trout streams are near me.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:41 am
by Rusty Spinner
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:36 pm
These responses are making me think back to the 'Boofests from years ago. Drossi, Rollcast, and whoever else out there with a bamboo rod--let me know if you want to hit a stream together.
What, am I just a booger to you??
Have boo, will travel.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:50 am
by joe_panella
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:36 pm
These responses are making me think back to the 'Boofests from years ago. Drossi, Rollcast, and whoever else out there with a bamboo rod--let me know if you want to hit a stream together.
If you guys ever want to get together i have a long list of rods you can cast. Bob Taylors, Simroes, James Reid, Bolts, Blackburns, and more.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:20 pm
by lightenup
rollcast wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:55 am
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:36 pm
These responses are making me think back to the 'Boofests from years ago. Drossi, Rollcast, and whoever else out there with a bamboo rod--let me know if you want to hit a stream together.
Let's do it. I'm in Glen Gardner, so most trout streams are near me.
I'm in Glen Gardner as well, second street. I have a few boo rods also. I have a J.D. Wagner Quad 5 wt. that I share with a friend. I have a J.D. Wagner Trico Special 3 wt. that I pair with a Hardy St. George and I also have a Baginski 5wt. presentation rod that I am afraid to take outside
...we should meet up in an un-named township and fish the nice wild browns around there. Not sure on the Tapers, but they cast very well! The rod in the picture looks just like my J.D 3wt. Trico special..dark and dark red wraps...sweet!!!
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:44 pm
by joe_panella
If you guys are ever looking for an inexpensive custom build of high quality, Munsey Wheby on the old clarks is fabulous builder who is successful in his career and i assume does it because he enjoys it. He would be a great person to have a rod built by. He hollow builds and has built a spliced joint rod for me. Just something to think about as i am not sure how much anyone knows about current builders.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:06 pm
by Rusty Spinner
Nothing fancy and I'm not a big 'boo snob by any means. But this rod and this reel mean a lot for other reasons. The rod is an old Montague that was in need of repair. My buddy Tim Clancy gave it to me because I helped him through his open heart surgery a few years after I went through my own, so it represents a new life. Denis Menscher did the restoration and got me a second tip. The reel is a Hardy Princess, and it belonged to my friend Rick Ege (Stonefly from this site). His brother wanted me to have it after Rick's passing a little over 2 years ago now. Something to always remember him by.
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Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:38 pm
by joe_panella
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:06 pm
Nothing fancy and I'm not a big 'boo snob by any means.
bamboo.jpg
You are a dry fly snob so it would be fitting if you were.
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:22 pm
by BiggerThomas
joe_panella wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:38 pm
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:06 pm
Nothing fancy and I'm not a big 'boo snob by any means.
bamboo.jpg
You are a dry fly snob so it would be fitting if you were.
Hardly. I've seen Brian tie--actually, "smudge-smash" would be the better verb--a glob of neon powerbait onto that bamboo...
Re: Unnamed Brookie WTS
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:06 pm
by Rusty Spinner
joe_panella wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:38 pm
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:06 pm
Nothing fancy and I'm not a big 'boo snob by any means.
bamboo.jpg
You are a dry fly snob so it would be fitting if you were.
True!!!
