Went out at about 9 and stopped in pineville and purchased my new reel.   A cortland Sterling with a WF salmon line by Cortland.   Then I went and tried it out.   I fished for the rest of the morning where I picked up my browns and got 1 hit on a blue suckerspawn, that's it, talked to a bunch of guys and fishing was slow.   Met up with Dime in the parking lot and we talked for awhile.  I then went to lunch a Mcd's and headed back at it.   I then fished where I met up with Fichy and HT last year.  Fishing was slow for the first half of the PM but the last 1.5 hours before dark turned on a bit.  Hooked 4 fish got one to the bank , (sorry no camera today) but here is the deal 1 of them was a king, not Zombie either.   It was a good take on a blue yarn egg and I got a real good look at the fish and  the fly was inside the mouth.   I fought the good fight, but 4lb test and king teeth do not mix.  The one I got to the bank was on a steelhead hammer  and the other take was on a peach egg.    Fishing all around was slow until the end of the day.     I did also see one small Coho taken. 
On a sad note I have found than my new waders leak the tiniest bit.   I will call FroggToggs tomorrow to see what they will do.  I have no doubt they will make good, but I am hoping it can be taken care of before next week as I have it off.  I may look into some cheap ones as a spare set if they don't come back in time, maybe   neo's  for winter.

  Glad to hear you put the new reel to work. I'm hoping to make it out next weekend still fighting a cold was hoping to make it up this past weekend but used some sick time already early king season so now I have to work sick.

Clint if you get neos for winter look for 5 mm neo with a insulated bootfoot.You put some fleece on your legs and good wool socks over poly
 
 
 
 
 socks you are good for hours of cold water.As always buy them large in the feet.If they dont have studs screw 6-7 sheetmetal screws in the HEEL and you have traction.I have a old pair of Rangers,25 yrs old, and they are toasty.
 
Don't ask about the space,I won't tell you

PA after the reel I would have to get a "cheap" pair of Neo's .   Our sponser here does have a pair of Pro line 5mm for $89 and Frogg toggs  has a pair of 3.5 mm for $59. I will run up to town to see what they have there too.  I do have corkers and a nice set of boots for my stocking foot toggs.   Will NEVER go with out studs again.

    once you use studs you try to remember how did you ever get by without them. Huge difference I will never wade without them again.

Even the carbide ones break  and  wear out, though.  Check them once in awhile. Even rounded off a bit  they'll work, but not like they do when new.
I slipped a little bit a few trips ago and chalked it up from slime build up from shark carcasses.  I checked when I took my boots off- the studs were worn down. Put new on and  back to sure footed wading.  It's getting  on to that time of year when getting wet is a real crappy option.

Getting wet in the winter is REAL crappy and it could lead to ones death,so wade carefully and don't go above the knees if you can avoid it.
The one thing I'm looking for now is a good collapsable wading staff,I'm tired of looking for a stick along the bank

Try an old ski pole, although it won't collapse.
 
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Last time, someone stole your stick!   I've had a Folstaff for 10 years. They are bombproof , pop together quick when you need them, have a good tether and a nice cork handle. They're pricey, though. You can LEAN on them if you have to.  I've fished enough big rivers far from other people where it's worth it to me. Also helped me get out on Jettys and rocks on the coast at night.  I love it for the SR. I just sometimes forget to bring it!

A staff is essential IMO on rivers such.. Good luck on Ausable with out one..
The old standby stick in the woods gets , well lame when you just need it handy..
For Years and Years I have used a cheap 14.00 - 3 section hiking staff that collapses down to about 28-30' or so.. They have served me and clients well for the price.. Down side , they are still bulky in some way.. I hook mine with a carbiner to some body part..
 
Those foldastaff by others seem very sweet.. Fichy has a very nice one that I'm sure he will, did recommend..
If I had the coin Id go on his recommendation.. If you want to go easy for limited use, the $14.00 ones work fine too..