Next on your purchase list
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Next on your purchase list
Just trying to get a convo open - so I'll ask. What is your next purchase for the upcoming season?
I need to pick up a new 4wt. My old one broke and is a discontinued model. The warranty still gave me the purchase price back, but I have to apply it to something else. My go-ins to test are St. Croix imperial (love my 6wt.), douglas dxf, and hardy shadow. Once I get there I am sure I will test other rods in my skill / price spectrum.
I need to pick up a new 4wt. My old one broke and is a discontinued model. The warranty still gave me the purchase price back, but I have to apply it to something else. My go-ins to test are St. Croix imperial (love my 6wt.), douglas dxf, and hardy shadow. Once I get there I am sure I will test other rods in my skill / price spectrum.
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You did not give length or purpose nymph vs. dry or all around. Look at the Cortland Competition if you need a nymphing rod. I have had my eye on that one since I saw the winner of the one fly in 2017 use it. Shannons carries it if you want to check it out. About $250 if I remember correctly. Just bought a new cold weather wading jacket by Snowbee $250. It is a down jacket with the down sealed in packets with no external stitching to keep the down dry. It has waterproof zippers in the pockets. Wore it fishing in 27-28 degree weather with a shirt and sweater underneath and I stayed warm for 3 hours.
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Most likely waders. My current set is still fine, but not sure will last the season.
I do need a packable lightweight wading jacket. I like the one offered by LLBean but they don't have my size in stock anywhere. I have time, if it doesn't come into stock i'll probably get the Simms or Patagonia.
Where you going to try rods? Tightlines in Parsippany has a huge stock.
I do need a packable lightweight wading jacket. I like the one offered by LLBean but they don't have my size in stock anywhere. I have time, if it doesn't come into stock i'll probably get the Simms or Patagonia.
Where you going to try rods? Tightlines in Parsippany has a huge stock.
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Leaders, tippet, flies, split shot. Terminal stuff. I'm boring.
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Mines a toss up between a new 2wt rod & reel for fishing small streams or a really good pair of wading boots. I am really getting tired of having to replace lost studs in my current Cabelas boots!
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Probably get me another Shimano Stella this year. I really like the 2019 look vs the old
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9' 4 wt. I do both dry and nymph, so need the rod to be universal to keep costs down. 90% of my fishing is in NJ and the remainder is chasing wild trout in different states within driving distance.barkeater wrote: ↑Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:53 pmYou did not give length or purpose nymph vs. dry or all around. Look at the Cortland Competition if you need a nymphing rod. I have had my eye on that one since I saw the winner of the one fly in 2017 use it. Shannons carries it if you want to check it out. About $250 if I remember correctly. Just bought a new cold weather wading jacket by Snowbee $250. It is a down jacket with the down sealed in packets with no external stitching to keep the down dry. It has waterproof zippers in the pockets. Wore it fishing in 27-28 degree weather with a shirt and sweater underneath and I stayed warm for 3 hours.
I go and test rods at Shannon's to try and support the local guys as much as I can.
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Robert Bolt 8.5' 3/2 5wt being shipped Monday.
James Reid 8'5 2/2 4wt spliced joint currently being made, should have it in a couple months.
James Reid 8'5 2/2 4wt spliced joint currently being made, should have it in a couple months.
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I picked up a new 7 weight for my Labrador trip last year, so I'm all set for awhile as I really don't need anything. My next big purchase is a new rifle in .257 Roberts. I have the Leupold scope brand new in the box, so I just need a gun to mount it on. Figured no need to keep shooting a big magnum for whitetails the rest of my life. Most likely a Kimber bolt action rifle, but might go with the Ruger # 1 single shot.
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Plus guns are a solid investment.Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:03 pmI picked up a new 7 weight for my Labrador trip last year, so I'm all set for awhile as I really don't need anything. My next big purchase is a new rifle in .257 Roberts. I have the Leupold scope brand new in the box, so I just need a gun to mount it on. Figured no need to keep shooting a big magnum for whitetails the rest of my life. Most likely a Kimber bolt action rifle, but might go with the Ruger # 1 single shot.
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Funny, I can't think of anything. I guess I'm either content or have become a minimalist....
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A fishing license and trout stamp. I haven't gone fishing in 5 years...
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That needs to end and soon! Life is too short not to fish
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A six pack of Golden Monkey, and a bottle of Lagavulin...
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Nice.....joe_panella wrote: ↑Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:54 pmRobert Bolt 8.5' 3/2 5wt being shipped Monday.
James Reid 8'5 2/2 4wt spliced joint currently being made, should have it in a couple months.
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Money bags!! I have Stella 4000 that is over decade old I use for bass fishing. And by "use" I mean it sits safely in its box as I dont want to ding it up like all my other reels!
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Youre like me, you have enough fishing crap already its hard to find a blank spot in the arsenal!BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:25 pmFunny, I can't think of anything. I guess I'm either content or have become a minimalist....
I would love a nice 7'6'' bamboo but that is not an option right now.
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Will be buying some new stuff friday. Mainly new light action salt water gear for jigging fluke. But will probably buy a good fresh water bass set up too
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not even. No difference in the fly guys purchasing a Orvis Mirage. Fishing with smooth equipment further enhances the experience
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Mirage? I'd go vintage Hardy lightweight series or Orvis CFO. Of course I'd opt for a Mitchell 308 or 309 if I were in the market for a spinning reelTroutman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:38 pmnot even. No difference in the fly guys purchasing a Orvis Mirage. Fishing with smooth equipment further enhances the experience
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