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    Sean94
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Mizmazzle
    Joined: 18 Oct 2023

    @Mizmazzle yeah all in all not a bad season. I didn’t get to fish much after mid June due to house renovations though. Our first born is due next March so I’ll probably fish even less next season.

    Despite that I messaged Chris Barclay for one of his small stream specials.. 6’4” 3/4 blank rolled in Japan, Kineya hardware and a curly birch reel seat from Finland, guides etc from the states and built in NC by Chris. I might get to fish it in a couple years! 😂

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      @Sean94
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      @Sean94 that is a thing of incredible beauty right there!! Hand it down to the kid one day too!! Congrats on the little tike coming your way!

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        dinobarnesberlin
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 28 Mar 2020

        Losing the big one
        “ had it in the mouth and the kids walked in “

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          Sage954
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 1 Apr 2012

          Incoming storm. Little barracuda and mackerel. Pacific side of Panama. 4 got aways .

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            Sage954
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 1 Apr 2012

            Dinner leftovers

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              Mizmazzle
              見習いボス
              @Sage954
              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

              @Sage954 I like your style, man!

              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                Gammaman
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 30 May 2014

                Hi I treated myself to a new light/ultralight 2-10 gram spinning rod for Christmas and caught my first January bass in the harbour. Caught on 3 gram jig head with a Berkley gulp worm 6lb braid 5lb flouro leader and a slow retrieved. This year I’m going going smaller and lighter in a hope to catch more fish.

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  Beaut of a fish....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    aksu
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @Gammaman
                    Joined: 28 Jul 2021

                    @Gammaman beautiful

                    Is that shimano soare rod perhaps? I think I have the same reel. Bought myself a christmas present aswell. Super shallow spare spool and a heftier knob. Not a huge fan of ultra thin knob of 2000 vanquish. Going to be a long long winter before I get to use these 😞
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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      Oh, we're talking new tackle are we. Just bought one of these (in Japan for about 1/2 western price), the S86XX Longcast.

                      I am absolutely fascinated with the RG Guide System, and can't wait to give it a go...

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Bonito - Are usually a bycatch when I am fishing for bigger stuff. But on the right tackle, they are a lot of fun, and they are as powerful as hell…..

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                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Mizmazzle
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                          I agree.

                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @Giles sent me this picture the other day of an FG fishing knot. In my eyes it looks damn good and something that I will start practicing for joining leaders to braid.

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                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              Thank you. Could be better. A few too many wraps, the braid is better when it has "melted" into the fluoro for the whole length of the knot....

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                A morning of missed opportunities 🙂

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                                BUT, we did see 2 groups of Humpback Whales between dives. Mum and calf, then later mum, pop and calf....

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
                                  @Giles
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                  @Giles What caused that type of carnage? Barracuda?

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Not sure, I don't think Barracuda. Both were hit on the drop, which to me does not smack of Cuda......

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      Brian
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2022

                                      Skipped work early to go fishing with Jacob
                                      Both managed grab a catch before we had to head home

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                                      Must do it more often 8 year olds patience however may need a spinning rod

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Nice....

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          Starting to get ready for Oman in May and Morocco in Sept......

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                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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