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Good idea Dave. And if we are going to have a Grassart Gathering this year someone better set a date and place so plans can be made by anyone that is going to have to travel.
Will

Thanks Jared,
I had a brain fart and couldn't for the life of me remember his name.
Will

If you go to housatonic rods.com there is a picture in the sold section of vintage rods of a real Dickerson 8013 Ray Bergman Special.You would have to call as I understand he takes weeks to answer email,but if there is someone who could answer a Dickerson or E.W.Edwards question W.A.Abrams probably ...

Ken, Wal-Mart wants happy greeters NOT old curmudgeons who stand at the door snarlin',"Get what you want and get the hell out!". :lol: Besides,you shouldn't give up your skiff as wading in waters that have alligators and sharks can be hazardous to your health. Just looking out for you,that...

Me too Mikey

If only there was a Santa Claus! One of them would be under my tree Christmas morning.

Wow,those are some fine looking nets indeed.I really liked the Dickerson style net.As big a fan that I am of Lyle Dickerson,I did not know that he made nets as well as the finest bamboo rods on the planet. He just took a 1/2 neck lead out of his 1st place tie with E.W. in my book.
Will

Sounds to me like that german shepherd that grabbed Archie could have benefited from a touch with a cattle prod or even a stun gun.

Adam, I've seen nothing but great advice so far.I certainly respect your thoughts in regards to not carrying a sidearm but like Steve,I wouldn't venture out in this day and age without mine.You may inadvertainly stumble into someones marijuana farm.It happens in Ca. all the time.With that out of the...

Pat You could probably get away with that in the second pic.The first pic though would be rather tough to put the line in the air as the trees on both sides tilt inwards forming a semi tunnel effect.From watching videos of spey casting I would think just about any type of cast where the line is requ...

Yep.It was either that or roll casting when I fished this spot on Monday.Although I'm thinking that I had an easier time bow and arrow casting my 7' rod than I would have with an 11-13' rod heck my wing span isn't that great