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Re: Salt gear

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I'm using an Orvis large arbor Battenkill reel on an 8wt. Orvis Zero Gravity. And BayGator....Fight the Power. Don't let the Man keep you down.
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resistance is futile Baygator :)
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Scott STS 9' 9WT. Cabelas SR reel. I really have enjoyed the rod and the reel has been a very nice surprise...
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Yeah I wuz lookin fer fly gear used! :-D

I'm looking forward to saltwater fly fishing. Gotta get decent on the brim first, casting that is. Also want to learn a little more about the tactics of the sport, and the gear.

It seems like a lot to absorb right now.... :thumbup:
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take a few lessons with an instructor. Can cut a lot of the learning time down, and they say keep you from bad casting habits
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BayGator wrote:Why does fly fishing have their own section? I am calling Rev. Jessee Jackson to look into this obvious attempt to segregate and look down on us lowly spin casting/ bait casting type fisherman!!!!!! :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
Preach on it my spin casting/ bait casting brother. :smt109
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Barhopr wrote:take a few lessons with an instructor. Can cut a lot of the learning time down, and they say keep you from bad casting habits
When are you going? :smt043 :smt043

Temple Fork TICr 7wt, Temple Fork 310 reel and SA 7 wt redfish taper
Temple Fortk TICRx 9wt, No reel :roll: and SA 9wt saltwater taper
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Chalk wrote: Temple Fortk TICRx 9wt, No reel :roll: and SA 9wt saltwater taper
You hand lining that one Chalk?
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word :thumbup:
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Chalk wrote:
Barhopr wrote:take a few lessons with an instructor. Can cut a lot of the learning time down, and they say keep you from bad casting habits
When are you going?
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I'm not concerned about you it's your guests :-D
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Sage 690-3 RPLXi, SA Redfish (6), Sage 3300D
Sage 790-2 RP (an oldie but a goodie), SA Sharkskin (8), SA System II (6,7)
Sage 890-2 RPLX, SA Bonefish (9), Sage 3400D
Sage 990-2 RPLX, SA Saltwater (10), Lamson Bonefish
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