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Help a soldier out
Last Post 20 Nov 2007 05:49 AM by Internal Administrator. 3 Replies.
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20 Nov 2007 05:49 AM

    Originally posted by: Kylem977 on 5/19/2006 2:23:45 PM


    Hi, I'm new to the forum, but not too NAFC, I'm a life member since I was 13.
    I'm an Infantryman in the Army from Michigan, I'm as I type this finishing my combat tour in Iraq smack dab in the middle of the Al Anbar province or Sunni Triangle. I only have about 3 or 4 weeks left, thank god.
    My question to you guys is about fly fishing equipment.
    You see, shortly before I was deployed, I moved to the Upper Penninsula of MI to Marquette.
    I was able to do a little fishing in the streams in the area for all types of trout on my mid-tour leave. I have a 5/6 weight fly rod, (a cheapy walmart setup)and I want to get two more better quality rods/reels.
    I was thinking of a 4wt 8 1/2 ft. for the streams in the area. Any suggestions on what brand/type I should look at, keep in mind they don't pay us guys very much and I have a baby on the way, so about 150-200 for rod and reel if I can help it.
    I also want to get an 8 wt. 8 1/2 or 9 ft. for the steelhead run and maybe some cohoes. once again any suggestions on this would be worth it's weight in gold to me. same price range please.
    Also, if anybody has any ideas for a good get-away spots in the marquette area for fishing/camping an email, as that's a sensitive subject would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks for taking the time to read this guys.
    KYLE
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    11 Nov 2009 03:37 PM
    Not sure exactly what you are looking for but as another soldier who is new to the world of fly fishing. I was led to the Orvis website by a buddies dad. (he is a guide in Idaho) You can customize your set-up and the bottom of Orvis' line should run you about $200. Orvis' bottom line is way way better than a chain store brand. I also believe Orvis has a lifetime guaranty. I will lookinto it and try to get back.
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    29 Apr 2010 08:07 AM
    Hey Kyle, You moved to a beautiful area, I vacation up there whenever I can. The Greenwood and Michigammi resivours have some good fishing. To the East is the Two hearted river north of Newberry. Good Luck! When you get back feel free to give me a shout at Medicsrule76@hotmail.com Rex
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    04 May 2010 10:59 AM

    I love saint croix fly rods, have the perfect back bone and are light, very high quality for cost. they have 3 tiers of rods to fit different budgets and have a gauruntee for life as well. THis compnay is well known for its muskie rods, but they have really done good with these rods. Theya re also available from most large tackle stores, and if you want to order one they will Monogram it for free.

     


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