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Passed on a '52 Mantle last fall....

My attempt to share a heartfelt thought failed with all of the knock off threads started from this one.
So I'm poofing it.

Just wanted to share this piece of "what the hobby means to me" realization.

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  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
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  • csmtampacsmtampa Posts: 1,828
    i guess absolutely nothing image
  • OverratedOverrated Posts: 454 ✭✭
    I live in the northwest! own a dimond back drift boat, and own a 52 Mantle. I fill the same way you do. the 52 mantle brings a smile to myself everyday sell your boat get a 52 Mantle! I will take you fishing down the umpuqa river catch small mouth bass all day long. The drift boat is fun, but the Mantle is history.
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I live in the northwest! own a dimond back drift boat, and own a 52 Mantle. I fill the same way you do. the 52 mantle brings a smile to myself everyday sell your boat get a 52 Mantle! I will take you fishing down the umpuqa river catch small mouth bass all day long. The drift boat is fun, but the Mantle is history. >>



    I'm not selling my boat! image

    But I am setting myself up to purchase a '52 Mantle...It's just a matter of time when I find the right one...I just hope one with eye appeal keeps me happy versus having to buy one with a mid grade slab.

    How's the Umpqua these days? The summer steelhead should be in full force soon....

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  • OverratedOverrated Posts: 454 ✭✭
    Fishing is awesome! crappie on the beds small mouth picking up steelhead,trout etc.. get a Mantle that you want to look at everyday! eye appeal more important than grade. My wife just bought me one for fathers day, had to sell my other 52 Mantle 3 years ago got in a bind but now I am happy again. hope you find one it will make your day.
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Overrated, I appreciate the words of wisdom.

    Feel free to post your irrelevant fishing reports on this thread and I'll do the same.

    I've been meaning to hit up the Umpqua for years now, I hear the winter run is world class.

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  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I would love to own a 52 Mantle, But those pics of you fishing are awesome man. That looks like a lot of fun.
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
    Matt,

    Steelhead fishing is a blast! One of the most beautiful and acrobatic game fish in the world.
    Outdoors is a passion and hobby unrivaled in my family and will be passed onto my children.

    Baseball cards are dear to me personally but I don't expect my children or future generation to share this passion.

    That's why I struggle to give in so heavily $$ for my own personal passion for cards.

    So i'll settle for the PSA 3 with eye appeal instead image

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  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
    I went fishing this afternoon after a brief rain shower...

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    My dog showed up later to help me bag a big one...

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