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Smallest fly I've seen tied was a #28 Royal Coachman. Hard to believe it was possible, but Rex Gerlach was the expert. He was the Daiwa PR guy for a while and also a writer with at least one book to his credit. As I recall, he brought the fly to an AFTMA/ICAST show back in the day. Right now, I'm looking at some of the small hooks in my stash and thinking about unloading them...old eyes don't see well enough to tie anything on a #28, much less an #18.

A rookie police officer pulled a biker over for speeding and had the following exchange: • Officer: May I see your driver's license? • Biker: I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI. • Officer: May I see the owner's card for this vehicle? • Biker: It's not my bike. I stole it. • Officer: The motorcycle is stolen? • Biker: That's right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the owner's card in the tool bag when I was putting my gun in there. Officer: There's a gun in the tool bag? • Biker: Yes sir. That's where I put it after I shot and killed the dude who owns this bike and stuffed his dope in the saddle bags. • Officer: There's drugs in the saddle bags too?!?!? • Biker: Yes, sir. Hearing this, the rookie immediately called his captain. The biker was quickly surrounded by police, and the captain approached the biker to handle the tense situation: • Captain: Sir, can I see your license? • Biker: Sure. Here it is. It was valid. • Captain: Who's motorcycle is this? • Biker: It's mine, officer. Here's the registration. • Captain: Could you slowly open your tool bag so I can see if there's a gun in it? • Biker: Yes, sir, but there's no gun in it. Sure enough, there was nothing in the tool bag. • Captain: Would you mind opening your saddle bags? I was told you said there's drugs in them. • Biker: No problem. The saddle bags were opened; no drugs. • Captain: I don't understand it. The officer who stopped you said you told him you didn't have a license, stole this motorcycle, had a gun in the tool bag, and that there were drugs in the saddle bags. • Biker: Yeah, I'll bet he told you I was speeding, too.

Had the gray version of this motor. The nice thing about the four cylinder configuration in this motor is that it slow trolls really well, barely creeping along. Walleye guys bought this in a tiller version because they could backtroll with it, something you couldn't do with a standard 50. The negative aspect is that it sucks gas...I'd run through 12 gallons in a day's fishing, and that was back when gas was well under $2...

Sold.

Sure, you got to go fishing... I'm patient.

Well, the two lines above won't work on Daryk's rod, so they are still available.

I've answered Daryk's PM, so we're good there. Pending on the sale of the lines.

I have rod tubes...the hard, fiber kind that are almost bomb-proof. There shouldn't be a problem, unless the post office loses it.

I have two fly lines that really need to be adopted. The first is a Scientific Anglers' Lefty Kreh WF5F--$25 TYD. The other is a Scientific Anglers' Sharkskin Ultimate Trout Taper DT4F--$40 TYD. Buy both, and it's $55. Both lines are new, unused, unspooled and any other "un" that says they're basically as perfect as when I received them.

Pending...

Tried to send a message, but that isn't working. Since you're buying two rods, I'll pay shipping. Send a check to: Keith Jackson, PO Box 206, Clinton, MO 64735. Include your shipping/mailing address please. And thanks!

TTT, but now $90.

Well, I really want to get this out of my garage so that I can build a small pram. For sale is a Motor Guide Great White (saltwater grade) bow mount, hand-controlled trolling motor. It's a 12-volt unit and generates 52-pounds of thrust. This was used as a photo prop on a boat, but it has never been in the water, so basically it is "new" albeit a bit scratched and dinged from two moves and sitting stuffed in my overfilled garage. When I first posted this for sale, I asked $100, well below retail. But now, I'm willing to trade for a new, plastic boat gas can (six-gallon) with the appropriate hose for a Yamaha connection. I'll also consider two used six-gallon marine gas cans in good condition without the hoses. I won't ship but pickup can be arranged in Clinton, Warsaw and southern KC.

Maybe just one more time...

And I'll try this again...

So much for the "tomorrow" idea...

I have four travel rods that have never been on a plane, train or automobile--or fished, for that matter. All rods are unused and in as-new condition. First up is a Shimano VCT70H-3. It's a 7-foot, 3-piece, heavy casting rod (assembled in Washington State--probably at the Loomis factory--as noted on the blank). It comes with a rod sock. It's rated for 15-30-pound line. $60. Next is a Temple Fork Outfitters' 9-foot, 4-piece Lefty Kreh spinning rod in in medium-light action. It's rated for 6-12 pound line and ¼-¾ ounce lures.It will make a great distance rod for whatever. $80. Third on the block is a casting version of the rod above with the same ratings. Same price.Both come with rod socks. Finally, I have a G.Loomis Escape ETR84-3. It's a 7-foot, 3-piece spinning rod that is rated for 10-17-pound line and lures from ¼ ounce to ⅝. The sticker on the butt of the rod lists a retail price of $275. I'd like $130. Rod sock only. I will ship the rods and advise you of the cost before you send a check. I'm guessing somewhere around $20, but it certainly could be less (or more). You can pick up in Clinton or by arrangement in Warsaw or possibly the Kansas City area--but the last is only a slim chance. Pictures to follow tomorrow.

The line and Cabela's rod are sold.

I just looked at the Orvis rod and can't help but wonder what the line is---DT or WF? I imagine the latter, but if you're throwing larger flies or poppers, you'd definitely want the weight forward. I've not checked, but Temple Fork might have a similar kit, and Cortland certainly does I imagine. I've got a TFO 10' 6-weight that is a rocket, so I'm prejudiced about that company.

You were available... IMO, I would choose a 7-weight as it's light enough to be fun with smaller fish and has enough muscle to handle incidental fish you would not want to lose, and here I'm thinking hybrids or a large dinner-guest walleye.

I have two 3-weight, four-piece fly rods for sale. Both are unused and have not been cast. The Ross Worldwide is an 8'6" version and comes with an aluminum tube plus sock. I'd like $85. The Cabela's LST is 8'3" and comes with a canvas and PVC (or whatever) tube. I'd like $70. The line is a Scientific Anglers' Sharkskin Ultimate Trout Taper DT3F. It also is unused and never been off the spool. I'd like $40. You can pick these up in Clinton or I'll figure shipping. At a guess, it might be $20 for each rod and $8 for the line.

If you're interested, I have a couple of St. Croix 10-foot steelhead spinning rods I need to unload. Both are new. I can get model and specs later today.

I think the first article I sold was in one of the 1972 Fly Fisherman issues...would love to have your stash, but speaking of downsizing...

That is the perfect description--if you hooked the sheet of plywood in the middle. While I tend to remember the really big fish I've lost, I do not remember big halibut, probably because it is work, and I am not fond of that. There was one day where I didn't drop my gear down to the bottom simply because I didn't want to hook another halibut. The largest halibut I've landed was guesstimated at 190 pounds by the skipper. It wasn't the largest we caught that day, nor the largest we lost. This image gives you an idea of just how massive these critters are.

Sturgeon are a hoot to catch; I say that having been limited to three-footers. A fish that large is too much like work. Seeing a biggie jump close to the boat adds to the experience, though.