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   HOO liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   I just talked a bit to my sister about this thread. She is big time into her fishing and is sponsored fly rods through G Loomis (Shimano) so runs some pretty top end rods, NRX+, Asquith, etc and she...

   Liked On: 29-03-2025, 03:06 PM

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   HOO liked post by kiwijames On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   The action refers to the stiffness of a rod. A med-slow action will load slower. Typically not many options now in modern rods are anything less than med-stiff. Your casting style will determine your...

   Liked On: 29-03-2025, 03:04 PM

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   HOO liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   half way there you know where they sleep - you know you could speed up the process if you invested going out for the day with a really good guide - play dumb and really pick his brains - you may be...

   Liked On: 29-03-2025, 12:32 PM

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   HOO liked post by RV1 On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   Yes, cost of fly lines these days are nuts. I own and happily use a couple of Barrio fly lines. Made in the UK. I'm not a good enough fly caster to be able to notice the difference between that and...

   Liked On: 29-03-2025, 11:38 AM

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   HOO liked post by Ned On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   The only time I use the drag on my fly reel is so I can strip lots of line off the reel quickly without it over spooling. For playing a fish, just the palm of your hand. A good quality line can...

   Liked On: 28-03-2025, 08:25 PM

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   HOO liked post by Roadtripper On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   Unsure on how long you get, I do know that treating or cleaning it helps a fair bit though.

   Liked On: 28-03-2025, 04:01 PM

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   HOO liked post by Ned On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   Agree with comments so far. Although there is a huge potential to spend stupid money on a fly rod, even a pretty basic one will still serve you well enough. An average or junk flyline you can't fish...

   Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:45 PM

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   HOO liked post by BK10 On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   Yep I do exactly the same

   Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:16 PM

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   HOO liked post by chainsaw On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

   Reels, don’t need to be flash or expensive for fly fishing. It’s a device for holding fly line & preventing tangles. Having said that you can pick up some great deals on 2nd hand “expensive” reels on...

   Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:10 PM

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    HOO liked post by Bol Tackshin On thread : New fly fisher - reel advice

    I bought an AliExpress cheapie and it has proven to be much better than I thought it would be, for $60 plus GST. It is basically silent when retrieving and when line is stripped while the drag is...

    Liked On: 28-03-2025, 02:45 PM

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    HOO liked post by marky123 On thread : Kostyle boots

    I bought a pair of canyons a few years back and they are very comfortable.I don't wear them all that much though,couple or 3 times a year.

    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 05:50 PM

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    HOO liked post by Delphus On thread : Confession time

    I don’t really like venison. There I said it. I have been stewing over this for years. I WANT to like it, I just…don’t. I have tried it many different ways, many different times. I do...

    Liked On: 02-06-2024, 05:19 PM

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    HOO liked post by kingscoatkiwi On thread : Advice please

    Cheers mate :thumbsup:

    Liked On: 12-01-2024, 08:02 PM

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    HOO liked post by Southcity On thread : Bringing old boots back to life

    This is the boot repairer in Ashburton. He’s a master at these European boots. 239665

    Liked On: 18-12-2023, 07:08 AM

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    HOO liked post by No good names left On thread : Bringing old boots back to life

    have a read of this thread https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f22/lowa-tibet-rand-100320/

    Liked On: 18-12-2023, 07:08 AM

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