goose54cdd
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I guess in PA you have to have a medical marijuana license to get gummies?
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dudemanspecial
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To get real marijuana ones yes.
You can buy synthetic / delta 8 / kratom crap marijuana ones at the vape shops and convenience stores that sell that stuff but I don't recommend that.
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I've used a chest rig when I needed to carry. puts it right where it's easily grabbed but still out of reach of lines and gear and doesn't much interfere with casting .
Can't speak for others here, but predominantly I've carried as defense against large wild cats, snakes, and bears.
wildtrout2
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What kind of large wild cats are you talking about? Snakes?? Why in the world would you have reason to shoot any snake? As far as bears go, direct physical contact with a black bear is an extremely rare occurrence. Certainly not likely enough to warrant carrying a gun. EVERY bear (prolly 15 or so) I've ever encountered ran the opposite direction once it smelled, saw, or heard me. Every one.
Bears, like rattlesnakes, which would probably be your only snake concern, want absolutely nothing to do with a human. Don't mess with them, they won't mess with you.
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JG63
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Maui Jim eyewear, a hat, and .45 ACP - cuz ya can’t turn your back on anyone these days - least of all YouTube influencers - I don’t wade deep enough for chest waders anymore - and a 1911 is nice and narrow - no need for a fat double stacked mag of 115gr when a single stacked mag of 230gr will work. I don’t ever look for trouble anymore but still prepare for it with a small nymph box - Swayer Pheasant tails, Killer Bugs, and Hares Ears, an all purpose dry box with several sizes and colors of Elk Hair Caddis, Adams, and Ausable Wulffs, and a Streamer box with Shenks white streamer and a few of my own designs. Tippet material in 3,4,5,6x and hemostats round out the gear - you can catch trout or panfish anywhere with a bare essentials attitude and proper presentation
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dudemanspecial
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I would imagine dogs, yellow jackets and bee swarms are probably the highest danger in the form of animal or wildlife out there.
Tigereye
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Im more worried about ticks, mosquitos and gnats
TimMurphy
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Dear Tigereye,
You forgot the dog pecker flies that bite your head up under your hat brim and make your hat be glued to head with blood! 😉
Regards,
Tim Murphy 🙂
Kyle
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a frozen solid beverage so it can melt as you fish. a PBJ sandwhich (raspberry jelly) and a revolver loaded with 38 special + P.
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That’ll work. Add a Miller Lite placed in a Yeti (or similar) metal can coozie. And put the coozie (without the beer) in the freezer the night before. It may not be 33F, but it’ll be cold enough to enjoy with that PB/J. (Where legal to do so.)
Crumbs31
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My gear list is very similar to yours. If I’m going to be out all day or on new water I might bring a backpack to carry lunch and extra supplies, but usually I try to limit myself to what I can fit in a fanny pack. Since you’re still new, pay attention to situations that arise while on the water and make note of what could have helped. Sometimes carrying less and finding solutions can make you a better angler. I swapped out clippers and pliers for scissor forceps with the eye clearing tool. I have found them lighter and easier to maneuver if a fish swallows my fly. I typically carry one dry fly box and a slim profile nymph box. Nymphs stay pretty constant (pheasant tail, hare’s ear, prince, stonefly, etc.) and dry flies change depending on hatches for the time of year. If you want to experiment with streamers I’d start with white, black, and olive cone head wooly buggers. If I’m not dedicating the day to streamers I still throw one or two in my dry fly box just in case. Hope this helps!
dudemanspecial
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Strawberry all the way. Homemade or Bonne Maman's.
I try to carry as little as possible. Some flies, tippet, nippers, floatant during dry fly time, hemostats, and a wading staff when needed.
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent.
I think the biggest health hazards are sun exposure and bugs, particularly ticks.
For those of you that carry firearms how many times have you ever shot another human or dangerous animal? I'm curious as to the frequency of use data. Thanks.
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent.
I think the biggest health hazards are sun exposure and bugs, particularly ticks.
For those of you that carry firearms how many times have you ever shot another human or dangerous animal? I'm curious as to the frequency of use data. Thanks.
Bamboozle
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In my case, I never even had a reason to take it from its holster...
Regardless, I still feel safer and more in control knowing it is there to deter or defend.
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For mountain stream fishing I like to have a raincoat, water bottle, toilet paper and some food, in addition to fishing items.
I've been using the old fashioned Orvis vest, but that is worn out, and I'm looking for other options because the vest puts pressure on the neck and shoulders.
Some of the lightweight options seem nice, but not suitable for carrying raincoat, water bottle etc.
I've been using the old fashioned Orvis vest, but that is worn out, and I'm looking for other options because the vest puts pressure on the neck and shoulders.
Some of the lightweight options seem nice, but not suitable for carrying raincoat, water bottle etc.
I had the same complaint with my vest and I started using a sling pack about 15 years ago and have never looked back. I carry all the items you mentioned above, so just make sure you buy one large enough to carry that stuff. I've been using the Orvis Guide Sling and have been very happy with it.
gfenlikestolosepasswords
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I have a canvas shoulder bag repurposed and the original little green Orvis sling bag.
Prior to my spine eating itself, the canvas bag was preferred as it was a li ttle larger and easier to deal with. I notice the couple of times I've been out since the nerve issues that it hurts a whole lot more the next day whereas the Orvis bag, despite carrying the same crap, doesn't seem to have the same long term effect.
As for stuff, it's a fly wallet, a little box of dries, two spools of tippet, water, and some random sundries. Less is more. No guns, no drugs, thanks. Unless your rain jacket packs *way* down, though, I don't think it'll fit.
I need a replacement staff coz the ole folstaff weights like 8 tons, an dits a toss up between being unable to walk or spending 48 hours on a heating pad when I get home.
10 years ago I made fun of the greybeards, but I've somehow artificially aged past you all into semi-invalid mode.
Prior to my spine eating itself, the canvas bag was preferred as it was a li ttle larger and easier to deal with. I notice the couple of times I've been out since the nerve issues that it hurts a whole lot more the next day whereas the Orvis bag, despite carrying the same crap, doesn't seem to have the same long term effect.
As for stuff, it's a fly wallet, a little box of dries, two spools of tippet, water, and some random sundries. Less is more. No guns, no drugs, thanks. Unless your rain jacket packs *way* down, though, I don't think it'll fit.
I need a replacement staff coz the ole folstaff weights like 8 tons, an dits a toss up between being unable to walk or spending 48 hours on a heating pad when I get home.
10 years ago I made fun of the greybeards, but I've somehow artificially aged past you all into semi-invalid mode.
wildtrout2
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We all get there, some sooner than others.
Kyle
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me too. great pack. i like the tippet spools outside, the water bottle holder, and the waterproof compartment where i keep my cell phone and keys
Bamboozle
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There are carbon fiber options from Orvis, Patagonia & Simms. I ordered one of the Simms versions when they first came on the market but was confused after reading a warning in the instructions to not get it scratched... 😕
Knowing how scratched and banged up my Folstafs get from rocks, I returned it unused and stuck with what I trust. Bottom line, I wouldn't trust one, but that's me. Just read the reviews if you ever consider that option.
FWIW - Simms & REC make aluminum staffs with smaller diameter and thinner walled aluminum tubing that may be lighter. The problem is they only come in one length so it may be a wash if your Folstaf is a 50" model. They also don't fold up as small or deploy with one hand.
One thing that helps a LITTLE to lighten a Folstaf is frequent waxing of the joints and/or sealing the tiny gap where the bottom piece that the holds the point, joins the tubing. The idea is to try to keep water or as much water as possible from entering the tubing and adding weight.
Of course you could just tape all the joints but the one closest to the handle (to dump out any water that MAY get inside). This would mean at minimum carrying the staff fully extended at all times and if you wanted to avoid hassles also storing & transporting it extended.
However, Folstaf always recommended storing a staff that way to extend the life of the shock cord which is what I do with mine.
