Recent content by Sawtooth
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Favorite Stillwater Flies?
If the damselfly are active, a damselfly nymph stripped slow or and adult pattern on the surface can draw some vicious strikes. Halloween leach is also a favorite.- Sawtooth
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024
Usually I try to keep all shots under 300 yards, but my longest on elk with the load mentioned above was at just under 500 yards. Absolute still morning with rock solid rest allowed for the longer shot. The bull took four steps, stood for five or six seconds and just dropped. Barnes 150 clipped... -
Well, it's not good. Not religious but prayers are welcomed.
Sorry for your loss Dave. Glad to hear that you and your daughter have a strong support system that can help you navigate this trying time.- Sawtooth
- Post #470
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Well, it's not good. Not religious but prayers are welcomed.
Difficult time for sure, Dave. Hospice is a difficult time filled with all kinds of emotions. Prayers for you and your family.- Sawtooth
- Post #316
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Suggestions for a quail gun?
Mearns quail. The last one on my list. Hoping to get some when I retire in a couple of years. -
Suggestions for a quail gun?
Benelli Ultra light or Montefeltro for semi auto. If the gun fits you right you can greatly improve your hit rate. So regardless of what you choose, get one that fits. -
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A little humour for your day
It must have been cold out in your neck of the woods. -
Points systems - when is it fraud
Here you go. Randy can help you with a free 30-day trial.- Sawtooth
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fly Rod help
When you say it is too stiff, do you mean that the rod speed is too fast to your liking? Flexes in the top 1/4 of the rod = fast flex rod. Flexes in the top 2/3 of the rod= slow flex rod. If you have a fast flex 4 wt. and would like a medium fast rod, you can go up a weight in fly line and it...- Sawtooth
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024
@Sheltowee My rifle shoots both bullets well, but the 185 gr. likes near maxs loads around 2800 fps. and the 210 gr. shoots best at a mid-range load going around 2500 fps. So I have gone with the 185's. I'm sure the 210's would work just fine and takes advangage of the 338 diameter bullets a bit... -
Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024
Same as last year. 338-06 with 185 gr TTSX and 308 win. with 150 gr. TSX are my go to elk rifles. -
Life's advice and phrases....
Be a fountain not a drain. A word to the wise ain't necessary, it is the stupid ones that need the advice.- Sawtooth
- Post #280
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fly Tying/Fishing Thread
And that rabbit hole is immense. I have a closet full of fly tying and rod building equipment, supplies. You will never look at a game animal the same. Pheasant, grouse, chukar, deer elk, moose, ect. all become potental for new fly patterns.- Sawtooth
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Extra Stupid Window Stickers
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
