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Geff_t

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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2007, 09:45:07 PM »

The who dies with the most toys still dies. ;D
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2007, 03:51:41 PM »
 :o :o :o How much is enough... that is unquantifiable for a tackle junkie such as myself.  ;D There is always something new to try in the vast array of fishing paraphernalia.  :)
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2007, 04:00:41 PM »
I'll just list off the top of my head.

7 fly setups including reels 3wt-9wt's as well as extra spools

1 Spey Setup

2 drift setups as well as a few extra Abu's 5000-7000

3 barfishing setups including reels

3 complete sturgeon setups

3 complete mooching setups

About 4 or 5 spinning setups

Of course my waders, boots and vest. Also have a William Joseph fly fishing utility belt. A few nets. 2 boats ( my 16 footer and my frog boat ) and a Fish Cat 4

I know I am forgetting some things as well. Dont bother trying to come to my house as we have a very good house alarm and everything is locked up nice and tight. Also have a nice police officer as a neighbour. Oh and my trusty Louisville Slugger beside my bed ;)
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2007, 05:40:05 PM »
Girlfriend gets her hair done and buys shoes that look cute, we buy gear to catch fish, I think its a great trade.
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2007, 09:34:24 PM »
I just bought a G Loomis GL2 Centrepin rod to match the Islander i bought last weekend.

Like i said. Never enough.
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2007, 10:06:50 PM »
I just picked up a New sturgeon Rod, so it looks like a reel is on the way for me as well.  Oh yeah, also picking up a real nice pink salmon/coho spoon tossing rod tomorrow. ;)
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2007, 09:37:05 AM »
IF I SAT HERE AND WROTE ALL THE GEAR I OWN ID B HERE 4 DAYS, LET'S JUST SAY THAT I ALWAYS BUY GEAR EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT NEEDED !  ::)
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2007, 02:37:10 PM »
I coudnt decide on new waders, so I bought the dan baileys with the zipper, and the patigonia's.
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2007, 02:41:25 PM »
Quote from: jetboatjim on March 03, 2007, 02:37:10 PM
I coudnt decide on new waders, so I bought the dan baileys with the zipper, and the patigonia's.

Hammers make for some nice gifts huh?? ;D I like how you thinks..
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #24 on: March 04, 2007, 05:21:06 AM »
Quote from: Reel Wrangler on March 03, 2007, 11:19:43 PM
I think listing our "gear" is detrimental to personal security.  It is not hard to find out where someone lives.  Security or not, noone says no to a gun(even if you own one).

You coming after us? Trust me theives are after easier resale items like computers, TV's, DVD players all electronic stuff. Not fishing stuff.
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #25 on: March 04, 2007, 07:41:36 AM »
Quote from: Reel Wrangler on March 03, 2007, 11:19:43 PM
I think listing our "gear" is detrimental to personal security.  It is not hard to find out where someone lives.  Security or not, noone says no to a gun(even if you own one).

Thats why I took out a $50K insurance policy on my fishing gear.........
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2007, 07:42:23 AM »
holy smokes you have alot of fishing gear  bbronswyk2000, you must put in a heck of alot of overtime for all those toys!!
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2007, 08:32:24 AM »
I have a 110 lb dog and a ADT alarm system, not to mention a Italian wife, so if anyone feels lucky enough to make it out alive go ahead.
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2007, 02:51:19 PM »
Hey FishFreak.  What kind of Sage 5 wt did you get?  I've got a 590 SLT and a 590 VPS and they're both excellent rods.  The SLT is a bit lighter and "smoother", but the VPS has been a real workhorse for me over the years.   :)
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Re: How much gear is enough?
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2007, 08:52:22 PM »
Ah yes.  The LE was only produced for a few years before being discontinued along with the DS2.  They were replaced by the Launch and FLi.  I haven't casted one before, but the DS2 was quite a nice easy casting rod.  Should be good for trout!  Let me know how it works out.
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