I am REALLY happy this thread has gotten traction and I hope the OP gets some strength and feelings of solidarity from our community.
I will offer a short version of my story because I found reading through others above me, I found more things in common with you fellas, and I am humbled by the...
Wow...I don't know where to start with you. We are all united by our love of the outdoors and I like celebrating that each time I visit this forum so I won't get all pissy.
But. Of course, there's a but....perhaps you have been fortunate enough to not have to deal with the ill effects of...
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I just realized we're both from VA. I lived in NoVA for a long time and just moved to MT from Front Royal. It sounds like your well adjusted to wind so that's good. It can be dead calm and then gusty in the span of 10 mins.
I was always the trout hunter back home in VA while everyone else was...
Agreed with everyone else: you will do fine with your 5 and 6 weight. Visit a local shop, bring a 6 pack for the guys there, buy a couple flies, and ask for advice about specific patterns that are doing well. The shops always appreciate some beer and a chit chat with a friendly visitor.
Bonus...
I have run several of both but only one hunting rig with a NF. If money is not an issue, I would try a NF for your 7mm, the glass is of course top notch, it can take a beating, and its fun having something not everyone else does. Nothing against Leupold but the NF feels more "special." Then...
Hey gang, "new" guy here checking in. I had a previous Rokslide account but it grew stale and dusty since I got married a couple years back. Apparently, being newly married and using all of my vacation time to hunt or fly fish every year didn't suit the wife...she even objected to us taking our...