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New meaing for a double
 This is a new meaning to a double. While fishing Monday, I had a hookup while talking with my wife on the cell. After hanging up and starting to fight the steelhead, I looked up stream and saw my neighbor standing in chest deep water with his hands in the air. He yelled for me to grab his line as it went by. He had a steelhead on that took him to his backing and the line immediately came loose. As you can guess, as I grabbed his line (in right hand) mine started to run directly at me (why rod is straight up in left hand). Surprisingly, I was able to walk back in with both fish and he landed his hand over hand while I landed mine the traditional way. It was a good finish to a day that started with throwing a frozen rope for the first few hours.
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doubletaper
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 15:19:13
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strange things happen on the erie tribs. glad you got them landed! 
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 15:45:46
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Yeah I've a few times a buddy keeps calling and having to answer saying I HAVE A FISH ON
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 16:06:23
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Its better than a Russian waiving to his family that there are 30 fish in a hole.
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 16:21:19
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fish takes you into the backing in Erie??....sounds like your neighbor needs a heavier tippet.. 
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Eriefisherman69
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 16:43:50
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Everybody isn't a Fishing God like you
Get educated, Get smart, And help. Move up or Move Over Don't wait do something now
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 16:45:05
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ORIGINAL: Loomis
fish takes you into the backing in Erie??.... not the fish... the casts
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 17:46:13
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ORIGINAL: Eriefisherman69
Everybody isn't a Fishing God like you
Judging on your avatar it has to really suck to be you.
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Loomis
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 17:48:08
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ORIGINAL: KJH807
ORIGINAL: Loomis
fish takes you into the backing in Erie??....
not the fish... the casts
I forgot about that, its been awhile since I've fly fished. Been two handing my slinky rod raking the bottom w/ a spin rod and nymphs, w out an indicator.
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Steeler Fan
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 17:53:43
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The problem was where he was standing in the creek and the depth of the water. He just made the mistake of pointing his rod in the direction the fish was running and wasn't trying to move for fear of slipping. This is the first time he ever saw the backing.
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 18:09:36
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It was just a joke man, that was a good story im sure it was a fun time.
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 19:16:19
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ORIGINAL: Loomis
fish takes you into the backing in Erie??....sounds like your neighbor needs a heavier tippet..
Sounds to me like your neighbor should hook them in the mouth.
Quality over quantity I am reality I>U JC Rules!!!!!!!
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 20:29:19
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I am sure it is a joke, but the fish was!!!
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Tracker12
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/14 21:09:35
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I'd invest in a little more backing.
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/15 11:24:44
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ORIGINAL: coldfront
guess i am a relic, looking only for peace and quiet when i am fishing.
if looking for these things while steelhead fishing in Erie, then you are a relic!  I can't believe there isn't a gray haired smiley yet.......
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/15 23:41:54
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Funny, I was with a guy on the Catt. a couple of years ago and he hooked into a fish in fast water. Down stream it went instead of tighting the drag and breaking it off he let it run and run untill there went the line and backing back towards the lake. A fish that was going to be put back for a $60. line and backing. I just shook my head and ask him if the drag worked on that reel?
There will be days when fishing is better than ones optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home. **Roderick Haig-Brown
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/16 03:54:05
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ORIGINAL: go-n-fishn
Funny, I was with a guy on the Catt. a couple of years ago and he hooked into a fish in fast water. Down stream it went instead of tighting the drag and breaking it off he let it run and run untill there went the line and backing back towards the lake. A fish that was going to be put back for a $60. line and backing. I just shook my head and ask him if the drag worked on that reel?
Doesn't anyone tie their backing anymore?
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/16 06:43:45
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Albright knot for backing. Coat with Loon UV. Nail knots for backing connections are not as strong and I do not trust them. 50 lb super braid is great for backing, fine diam., strong, and will not deteriorate with age. Have been into the backing on the Catt a few times, same for the lake.
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/16 07:28:06
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Good point Bob. Have your knots right and there is no reason for losing your line. Don,t use 8lb. for backing...lol
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RE: New meaing for a double
2011/12/16 20:23:39
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Thats awesome, I thought stuff like that only happened to me.
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