Recent content by SteelyStalker12

I took a video and posted it to youtube, I hope the video works for everyone!!! -Joe

Ditto to everyones comments thus far, but I must say that getting a weight heavier in fly line CAN be a recipe for disaster; AKA a broken rod (notice how I said "can" there.) Anyway, I agree to an extent with what @FishFinger said, but if you're new to the sport I would not recommend it. If you...

Evening y'all! Just curious if anyone might recommend some good sea-run cutthroat patterns to tie up? I know of the Borden Special but that is about it. I hear the sea-runs are a different breed for sure!!! -Joe

I will weigh in my 2 cents (in this economy its probably worth less than one cent), but having just moved here from MI and being a very avid angler and supporter of the conservation of these species in both MI and OR, I understand his transgression. The number of rules, regulations, waterways...

Haha the Au Sable is a really nice river, some monster browns, but it gets super busy in the summer (cue the aluminum army) P.s. Paul, check your pm's! You too lil salmon!

I had pondered this same issue....when you refer to the rotten inner core, would that imply replacing the entire bottom? If so what kinds of expenses am I looking at, legitimately. I wouldn't mind putting some work into it, just want a realistic idea of what I am getting into. P.s. I also pay...

Thank you for the input RWS, very uuseful info. However, I think Halibuthitman is right. It is going to be a boat that will inevitably be bounced off a few rocks/logs during the learning process of rowing. I do not want to try to put a facelift on a boat that is going to cost $400...but the info...

Hahaha it sounds like you've done this a time....or 7... Haha. Anyway, you're just saying do a small repair on the one damaged chine and take it to the river? Also, what do you mean by "feathering" this is new terminology to me. Thanks a bunch!

I would like to add that I do not foresee this boat being used for many years to come. I plan to upgrade at some point to a bigger, newer boat. But for the time being, it might be worth it.

It is a 12' Steele. I believe from the 50's? It appears to be in pretty good condition for its age, I am just worried about the chine being a little bit too much of a project. Both money and time-wise.

Hello fellow OFF'ers (is it a little immature that chuckled when I typed that?) haha, anyway, a quick question to those who have done this before. I have the opportunity to purchase a drift boat from a gentleman that needs a little TLC. Mainly cosmetic things but the most important part of the...

Thanks Grandpa Ron and Leonfish, I moved from Michigan, have had a few posts since that time but I have had many hours trout and steelhead/salmon fishing. I would love to hook into a few more!!! (I will be working with ODFW in a few weeks so I prefer catch and release haha). -Joe

Good evening everyone! It has been a while since I have posted but that is because I have finally made my move to Oregon! :dance: So, I live in Junction City now but I have come to realize that I have nobody to fish with.... I don't mean to sound like a loaner but I am not the kind of person...

MattZ, This clears everything up! Thanks for the explanation. I used to run a dropper right off the bend of the hook of my stimulator, but you say this method causes less tangles? I'll have to give it a shot soon!!! Joe

Herefishyfishy, I have always been one to resort to a "hopper and dropper" rig when trout fishing gets tough (especially in the summer months), but could you elaborate a little or add a link to how to set this kind fly configuration up? I am also always one to try new things!!!! Thanks! Joe