Getting ready for the Nationals!
- john elder
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Getting ready for the Nationals!
Really looking forward to seeing all my ORCA friends and in some cases, meeting best friends I've never met, as usual! It's always a problem trying to figure out what to bring when you are flying from a distance. I have so much I'd like to show off, but not anxious to bring enough to check or risk some of it in the mails. But hopefully, I can round up a little Show and Tell and a few items that someone might have interest in taking home with them!
..and of course, my annual resolution to get out and practice casting has gone by the way as I work to finish projects before leaving. However, it's always good fun, even if I suck
Then of course, have to figure out wardrobe to tote along for 1500 miles...is it going to rain? Is the temp going to drop post the storm? From what they say at the desk, it's dropped alot in the last week. Oh well, that's what credit cards and paypal is for..I can always buy clothes from Roger's ORCA store!
You folks withing driving distance should really appreciate the advantage you have and it you are within 300 miles, you are nuts not to come! It's a great show and a fun group to hang with!
..and of course, my annual resolution to get out and practice casting has gone by the way as I work to finish projects before leaving. However, it's always good fun, even if I suck
Then of course, have to figure out wardrobe to tote along for 1500 miles...is it going to rain? Is the temp going to drop post the storm? From what they say at the desk, it's dropped alot in the last week. Oh well, that's what credit cards and paypal is for..I can always buy clothes from Roger's ORCA store!
You folks withing driving distance should really appreciate the advantage you have and it you are within 300 miles, you are nuts not to come! It's a great show and a fun group to hang with!
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Like you, John, I will be winging it. I finally decided what old rods, reels and lures to fish with and managed to pack them into my duffle bag. I look forward to meeting everyone, seeing the displays and fishing with the old stuff. (Do fish get tetanus from rusty old hooks? )
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
John,
Like you I am excited to re-connect with a great group of folks.
If the opportunity presents itself I have a brief presentation on US Trademarks, the highlight of which will be a pairing of ORCA members and the Trademark tatoo that should be displayed for all to see....yours is below, but most must remain secret for now!!
Cheers,
Alan
Like you I am excited to re-connect with a great group of folks.
If the opportunity presents itself I have a brief presentation on US Trademarks, the highlight of which will be a pairing of ORCA members and the Trademark tatoo that should be displayed for all to see....yours is below, but most must remain secret for now!!
Cheers,
Alan
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
nice, Alan! Looks like a great idea for a series of collector T-shirts!
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Deke: You will probably have to have it tatoo'd on your chest!!
Cast your cares upon the Lord. Psalm 55:22
Then He said to them, "follow Me and I will Make you fishers of men". Matthew 4:19
Then He said to them, "follow Me and I will Make you fishers of men". Matthew 4:19
Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Wish I could make it as I know you all will have a great time!
Aloha
Brian F.
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Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
Brian F.
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Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
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- john elder
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Anyone have thought on best options for bass tackle in Branson?
ORCA member since 1999
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Haha, thanks, Alan!
John, I think a stick of TNT would be good. Lol
John, I think a stick of TNT would be good. Lol
Aloha
Brian F.
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ORCA Member 1997
Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
Brian F.
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ORCA Member 1997
Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
IDK I heard bass down there don't bite left handed retrieves no matter what tackle they're delivered on.john elder wrote:Anyone have thought on best options for bass tackle in Branson?
Love those Open Face Spinning Reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco)
Tom DeLong, NE
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- john elder
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
Everyone's a comedian! I'm still trying to figure what pre-1940 lures I can bring to stay "legal". Sounds like a lot of spoons with a pork rind or two. Seems unlikely any top water will be happening while we are out there in mid-morning. Well, off to the driveway to see f I can cast my jack Welch levelwind without a backlash. I fear it runs a bit faster than my thumb!
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
I lost a casting weight thanks to rotten old braid so I went looking to see what other old line I had on reels. This find was interesting. It turns out to be insulated electrical wire!
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
looks like fly line with a "no knot eyelet" on the end to me
I love to get old reels, work on them until they run as smooth as silk and the take them fishing using pre-1960 plugs, mostly surface fishing for Largemouths after dark.
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Re: Getting ready for the Nationals!
I've got some of that, green, and brown, sinking and floating. Nice stuff if you keep it out of the sun & elements.Bill Sonnett wrote:looks like fly line with a "no knot eyelet" on the end to me
Love those Open Face Spinning Reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco)
Tom DeLong, NE
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Tom DeLong, NE
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