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Do you have a fly fishing resolution for the new year? Mine is to learn to fish Pine Island Sound in SW FL. That was originally my plan for last winter, but Hurricane Ian interfered. I’m also going to try to find some homes for rods that I don’t use ...

Here in Northern Colorado John will be sorely missed. Will always be remembered by those of us who fish the St Vrain and other local waters. Rest in Peace john. ------------------------------ Randall Wainwright Mead CO ----------------------------- ...

Ivo, It's a little suspect for me to recommend a line for a rod that I have never cast, but I would guess that a moderate action rod like the Paradigm would cast best with a true to line weight line. If you want to dip your toe into the textured line ...

Very much enjoyed John Gierach's style of the written wood. His books are an absolute pleasure to read. Stories, fellowship, friendship, adventures, successes and occasional disappointments were part of his journey. Alleys looked forward to his next ...

I am very sad to hear that John Gierach has passed away. His writings were witty, informative and a pleasure to read. His character came through in his work and made him a man I would have liked to have fished with and traded stories over a campfire at ...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Dave, absolutely "It depends"! I use a lot of lines. So why mention this one? I guess because it has never disappointed me. Or frustrated me when using different rods, in the appropriate weight range of course. ...

I always said Gierach and I have a lot in common. Both from upper mid-west, both grew up fishing, both found Colorado in the late 1960s, Gierach as trout bum, me as college student. This similarity ends with writing: I think can write, Gierach really ...