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On larger water...

Started Jul 31, 2011

For all of you covered in snow, allow me a justifacation (no, it's not working on me either!!)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn Van Benschoten Jan 30, 2011.

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Forum reminder - find us on Facebook now!

Hi All,Just a quick reminder that we will be cancelling this forum and moving everything over to our Facebook group as of June 1, 2012. You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebluegilljournal/. We hope to see you there!See More
May 12
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Bill's discussion milton lake
"Thanks for the pics Bill! Good to here from you.  Was given a pain patch for the back and it is working well, so I will be getting out more this fall after teaching my munchkins during the week! Another great spot in Wykoff is…"
Sep 3, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten posted a discussion

On larger water...

Finally had a chance to get on Greenwood Lake. Had a nice varied day of largemouth, smallies, perch, BGs on flies no larger than 10 and down to 16. Due to back issues, I've been on a 2wt rod (overlined by a 3wt). To my surprise, I had a fun time with it. The rod was made by RDP and handled itself well and took a lot of stress. It was finally nice to get on larger water. Keep eyes and ears open as some trout streams start to warm up. There are plenty of species to go for if your favorite local…See More
Jul 31, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Bill's discussion The "Mudhole"
"Congrats Bill! The old saying persistence pays off! Welcome to…"
Jun 7, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Tod Zechiel's discussion Pirates of the Caribbean IV
"I here ya Tod. But it seems some of the fly shops I've talked too are lovin this fashion fad. I don't know, I didn't know about it until the Somerset show. It's pretty funny in a way, never know what's going to…"
May 24, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Bill's discussion carp
"  Nice Bill! What type of switch rod did you use? What was the line weight of the rod?  I went out last weekend and caught some bluegill on a gray bugger.  What I should have done was cut off and re - tie a small hairs ears…"
Apr 17, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Tod Zechiel's discussion Spec on a popper
"Hey, ya have to eat sometime! Andrea and I have caught some nice size bass right after ice-out on size 16 bleenies, flashbacks hairs ears and red and black ants.  Except for some streams,  we're still breaking through…"
Feb 21, 2011
Glenn Van Benschoten replied to Bill's discussion Brillo fly
"Hey Bill! Thanks for putting the pattern out there. I will try it this spring and early summer. This guy has some pretty impressive credentials! Are you going to Philly?  Well they're calling for another hit of snow this week!!!AHHHHH!!!!…"
Jan 30, 2011

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