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Got out this afternoon for a few hours at Policeman's. CDone was generous enough to bring along some spey rods for me to try out, and give me a few basic casting lessons. After that, we fished for an hour or so before he had to take off. But before that, he offered to let me hang on to one of his spey rods for a week or two so I can get a bit more used to it, so of course I said yes! Fished the single hand for awhile and wasn't having any luck so I figured "what the heck - might as well NOT catch anything on the spey rod instead!" Found some decent water, rigged up a double nymph rig and started casting. Nothing for awhile, so I moved up to a nice seam and tried it out. After a few casts the indicator went down and I gave it a tug.. and wouldn't ya know it - there was a tug back! Started trying to get in the slack line and all of a sudden the hook popped out.. but hey, that was pretty cool anyway! A few casts later the indicator went under again and this time I got a better hookset.. after a short fight I landed my first ever fish on a spey rod! Pretty cool for the first day I figure! It was a feisty little ~12" rainbow. I know it's a cookie cutter.. but hey, first fish on a spey rod deserves a picture in my mind: Tried a bunch more casts along the same seam but no more hits. Moved down to "the point" upstream and tried a few casts there as it was getting dark. Hooked up 2 more times but both got off almost immediately. Soooo... first time with the spey rod and went 1 for 4. Lessons learned: - CDone is a really nice guy! Thanks again dude! - casting these rods is pretty fun! - the hookset is tricky with the big long rod and the long heavy line.. but I'm sure there's a trick to it that someone will soon show me! - apparently I have lost the ability to catch fish on the Bow with my single hand.. yet I can flail away for the first time with a spey rod and managed to hook 4 and land 1.. go figure! Can't wait to get out for Round 2.

Starting a new job on Monday - full-time permanent! Thanks to those who sent me PM's and leads!

I don't suppose any of you fine fellows that offered me a 'test drive' (dutchie, Silverdoctor, bhurt) would be available tomorrow afternoon? Supposed to be 10 degrees tomorrow afternoon and I figure I'd better take advantage before I start working again.. I'll be going either way, but some company would be great!

If the Bluebook value of your truck changes with the amount of gas you have in it... you might be a redneck..

2nd and 3rd prizes?

Fishing was pretty slow on the Crow today but we managed to get into a few.. broke in my new 5 weight with a GORGEOUS fat, healthy ~18" bow, followed by a 14"er on the next cast. Awesomeness. Unfortunately.. I thought CDock was video recording the whole thing.. talked to the camera for a second and then let her go back into the water just in time to hear CDock say "whoa! wait! what?!" Got a picture of the next one though.. will post it up when I get them. Very happy with the rod! Can't wait to call up Uncle's brother and let him know!

Going to fish it for the first time on the Crow tomorrow.. can't wait!!! Will make sure to report back.

My 3 weight is a 7'6" Scott A2. They've been discontinued and replaced with the A3 since... however I absolutely love it. I casted it side by side with the TFO Finesse, TFO Signature, and GLoomis Xperience - and FOR ME, there was no question. It felt WAY better than the other 3. I highly recommend that you go in to one of the local shops like Fish Tales, tell them what you're looking for and your budget, and then go out on the grass and cast them all. You'll know the rod right away when you feel it.

Congrats!! You've received a beautiful present there!! Lots of fun to come.

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Sweet!! And here I thought they were going to lose again.. Anyone watching the closing ceremonies? Alanis Morissette is one smokin hot 36 year old!

Holy crap!! That was ridiculous. Couldn't expect an easy win tonight though.. The Slovaks had a great team this time around!

3-2 with 3:30 left.. nail biting time.

That thing looks sweet though!! Sent a link to my wife.. hopefully she'll think about it.

Alright.. so the USA are in the process of absolutely slaughtering Finland!! It's like ~15 minutes in and it's 6-0!! They've already chased Kipper and then 2 more on Backstrom in like 15 seconds...

Amazing! I'm man enough to admit it.. I teared up. Way to go Joannie!

Lots of options then! I'll be going to this Dutchie/Bob Meiser spey deal for sure too.

Would the Amundson 1134 or 1106 be good choices as well?

Just curious.. especially after noticing this Tyler Befus kid in the latest Fly Fusion mag. 12 years old, and pro-staff for Ross Reels, Rio, Oakley, Simms, and Whiting Farms! If a 12 year old can do it...

I wish I could take credit for it.. but CDock actually took the picture. I'm kind of biased since I'm in it.. but yeah, probably my favorite picture to date!

Atta boy Joe! Make a liar outta me! *edit* Weeeeoooooo! 4-1 after 2. So much for my prediction. And ummm.. Shea Weber, are you sure that's as hard as you can shoot the puck? Ya pansy..

Thornton man... what a bust. The more important the games, the more INVISIBLE that guy is (thinking Stanley Cup playoffs as well).

I'm going to go ahead and boldly predict that Luongo gets another shutout tonight. Let's go with.. 4-0 Canada.

I finally got my hands on a copy today.. YAY!!

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