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peacock and starling. The starling feathers were harvested from an intruder that broke into my house.
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I live and fish in western oregon.
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A hog of a steelhead I got to land for my friend last sunday. It was just shy of 19 lbs!
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I've used rio's skagit max short and the commando heads. The both take some getting used to because of the amount of weight and short length. I currently use the Rio head with the OPST Lazar line on my 11' TFO deer creek 7wt switch. I really like the Lazar line for a running line. It really launches. I would recommend getting a heavier lb test like 35-40 because its easier to grip. I have also put that skagit head onto my 10' 8 wt redington CPX. its pretty fun to cast but it definitely wears out the wrist muscles. I guess if you are looking for a compact setup a single hand skagit is the way to go. I just like having that switch/spey handle to manipulate the rod.
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I like that one! I think it could do well for many species. Steelhead as a more drab natural comeback fly to change to when you get those short strikes.
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Yeah, and for comparison, I'm 6'4"! We also got some halibut on that trip that were 6.5 ft long. absolute barn doors!
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yeah Joe, its a long-nose skate. And, yes, that is what you think is coming out of it. Except, not for that reason. I might have put the gaff through it and caused a leak.
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This is me working as a fisheries observer on commercial boats in Alaska.
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A summer steelhead pattern I fiddled with, and a tan antron caddis pupa. clear cure goo over the body and a realistic caddis bead head.
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I dont really know much about ohio steelhead, but if you are flying somewhere to target them I would go Northwest. There are a lot of rivers in Oregon and Washington that have summer runs. The rogue river has a really fun "half-pounder" run in september-ish. google it. I can't imagine the scenery is any better than the northwest. I know its a difficult river to learn, but if you are looking for a guide, get one for the North Umpqua and fish some of the most fabled and legendary steelhead water in the world.
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my guess would be emu.
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Funny you mentioned spinning it. I tried that on a dubbing loop for a small sculpin pattern the other day. I liked it. think i'll keep it.
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It could be a piece of Robin Williams' knuckle hair.
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I found some American Buffalo as I was going through some things. Worth keeping? Any ideas?
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same here.