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Messages - jfred2112

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Introductions / Re: New Member from Citrus Heights (Sacramento)
« on: January 30, 2015, 04:39:21 PM »
Sorry took so long to get to welcome you to NCKA. Been a long week, but ready to get back on the water tomorrow. Caleb is the first person to teach me anything about Folsom.

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General Talk / Re: ISE 2015 Headwaters Kayak/ Nor Cal How
« on: January 10, 2015, 10:16:15 PM »
Liked the set up and talking to the reps. Hope to make it back tomorrow to finish the other buildings.

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Introductions / Re: New to NCKA
« on: January 10, 2015, 10:14:20 PM »
Welcome along!!!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Hobie H-Crate
« on: January 10, 2015, 10:12:55 PM »
The yak attacks, and the feelfree crates/crate bags look pretty nice too.   They both have lids.

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Kayak Fly Fishing / Wanting to learn and improve.
« on: January 09, 2015, 11:46:13 PM »
When making the decision on the kayak that I wanted to purchase last year, stability and the ability to stand comfortably became important to me, as I have been wanting to fly fish. I had always enjoyed fishing from bass boats and crafts with higher platforms, and being able to stand is a great option.

Growing up, for most of my life in Indiana and the central U.S., catfish, pan fish, and bass fishing has been about all I've ever known. Fly fishing was always a sport that I wanted to know more about and have greater experience doing.

Over the years I have collected a few fly poles, mainly 5 and 6 weight, I played with tying flys, and practiced casting a good bit in the yard. I only had the opportunity to try fly fishing with areas clear enough of trees to have room to cast, and got to play with some small pan fish.

Fly fishing is something that I do really want to learn more about and to improve in. Although originally from southern California, I have spent most of my life in Indiana. My wife and I relocated to Sacramento in late 2013. Fishing is completely different in this area, and really offers many more opportunities for new experiences and new fish species to catch. Currently, I haven't practiced casting in a few years, but have kept my gear and tying supplies in great condition.

I'm not looking to step in on anyone's special spots or tricks, but would be extremely appreciative of any information that anyone would be willing to pass along to a fellow angler looking to learn. And if anyone wouldn't mind the company on the water at some point, send an invite my way. I'll promise to not look like a complete noob out there.

All the experience that I have so far has been with 5/6 weight forward floating lines. Usually using a popper or other small floating flys. Usually targeting bass, pan fish, or a target sitting in the yard.

I do enjoy tying my own flys, and any suggestions of basic types and patterns and colors, I would be grateful for also.

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Introductions / Re: Do over
« on: January 08, 2015, 12:22:11 PM »
Welcome back!

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Introductions / Re: new yakker
« on: January 08, 2015, 12:20:29 PM »
Welcome!! I'm in Sac, but always willing to drive to meet up and fish. Still learning the regional waters and like exploring new spots.

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General Talk / Re: 2015 Kayak Wars
« on: January 08, 2015, 12:18:31 PM »
I'd be interested in signing up...

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General Talk / Santa sighted near Sac!!!
« on: December 24, 2014, 10:07:31 PM »
Santa sighted taking some R &R before his big night. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and have a very happy New Year!!! See you OTW!!!


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General Talk / Re: Anyone ride?
« on: November 14, 2014, 09:43:04 PM »
So my wife had her follow up with the surgeon today. We had already taken the stitches out on Monday, and she can move everything great. Dr says she has some kind of superhuman healing powers.

So, superhuman healing powers, and they have started plating bones with metal....

I might be married to Weapon-X!!!

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Sorry that I have had to miss the event, I had really been looking forward to this. I didn't finally get my wife home from the hospital until late yesterday evening. Am still trying to get her and the house situated.

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It is doubtful that my wife will be able to make it after her mtb wreck and surgery this week, but I'm going to do my best to still be there, if she is able to get around okay that day.

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General Talk / Re: Anyone ride?
« on: October 29, 2014, 07:27:04 PM »
Thanks guys. She is a trooper and come through this with flying colors. I might have to throw a tow rope on her kayak and pull her around behind me for a while though.

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General Talk / Re: Anyone ride?
« on: October 29, 2014, 04:52:09 PM »
Thanks. I haven't seen what the helmet looked like after the wreck. Dr was talking 3-4 month recovery. I still have my helmet, but may invest in the motocross style for her next mtb helmet.

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General Talk / Re: Anyone ride?
« on: October 29, 2014, 12:32:28 PM »
This past Monday was the final day for Deer Creek and my wife closed it down with a bang!! She took pretty good spill on a downhill. They had to bring in the EMTs to get her off of the trail. Been at UC Davis med center since Monday evening. Broke both bones in her right forearm and got a couple good cuts on her face. Thankfully her helmet helped from further cranial damage. Things like this always remind me how much safer it is to ride with a helmet on.

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