tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27412084205827511492024-03-18T21:23:37.479-07:00Dave and Dave's BlogspotDave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-83825793316813592472019-03-31T07:33:00.000-07:002019-03-31T07:33:01.460-07:00Norling Rod with Andreas Schumacher, a European Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-21632229518959520152019-03-31T07:15:00.000-07:002019-03-31T07:33:27.800-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-19129166938211565382018-12-07T05:50:00.002-08:002018-12-07T18:49:13.620-08:002018 Kiap Tu Wish Banquet<div dir="ltr">
Last night dad and I were honored with this plaque in recognition of the donations we have made to this fine organization. This chapter in particular does an outstanding job in protecting, maintaining, and improving trout habitat through the work they do in so many areas!</div>
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Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-16896149613683169182018-08-03T18:25:00.001-07:002018-08-03T18:49:17.936-07:00ContinuingI have done a poor job keeping this blog up!<br />
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Rod development this year includes a 4 wt 9 foot switch rod and a 6 wt 9 foot fly rod! Both tapers have proven themselves superb with the grace of bamboo, light weight, and substantial power as one might expect with those calibers.<br />
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So far to date we have enjoyed a visit at the new Sweetgrass digs with Glenn Bracket and some time in western Montana as well as Idaho.<br />
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Rod owner Mark Lattimore sent a pic of his first fish on his 7'9 - 4wt Norling rod,<br />
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<br />Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-22681391564427359572016-07-09T15:21:00.001-07:002016-07-09T15:24:12.079-07:00Per Brandin visitsDave and Dave have the honor of a visit from Per and Jean Brandin after meeting them at the Henrys Fork Gathering. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsOCIyYt5lMbJtnfKDzTEg8b42W3X9C9aYA1SFLx9yNiF3mTtctQ2kTzd82p-Sie5pN_EcGx8fuYi4aKZ88U_XBCn7HLhdYfcMo6gzjapiZ1h7YM1JVh3XovS43sod9bdY-Nn4zvRZwo/s640/blogger-image--1253607310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsOCIyYt5lMbJtnfKDzTEg8b42W3X9C9aYA1SFLx9yNiF3mTtctQ2kTzd82p-Sie5pN_EcGx8fuYi4aKZ88U_XBCn7HLhdYfcMo6gzjapiZ1h7YM1JVh3XovS43sod9bdY-Nn4zvRZwo/s640/blogger-image--1253607310.jpg"></a></div>Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-34814459688147359082015-03-22T17:29:00.001-07:002015-03-22T17:29:11.950-07:00Dave Sr. and Lefty<a href="http://youtu.be/kN4mzuhy1is">http://youtu.be/kN4mzuhy1is</a>Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-26614827683571395182014-12-12T04:25:00.001-08:002014-12-12T04:25:55.511-08:00Greenheart Spey Rod<a href="http://youtu.be/Y3onr0beZeI">http://youtu.be/Y3onr0beZeI</a><div><br></div><div>Fun at the park!</div>Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-7906355199008868542014-06-22T19:07:00.001-07:002014-06-22T19:07:28.269-07:00A visit with Duke Welter<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWLfc6Nzg6dNJeTypb8T0hfE4atE18Lb60eOCQHwFvkWr04lSOKVnFnqs9N5xNf-_XVrm0TQpVONKB5Q-GFb8wkZuNOjq3JZaOLGBTkXRe4RLgKCynD8U7I5c6bDAizyfMdU9vxetGv0/s640/blogger-image-548404987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWLfc6Nzg6dNJeTypb8T0hfE4atE18Lb60eOCQHwFvkWr04lSOKVnFnqs9N5xNf-_XVrm0TQpVONKB5Q-GFb8wkZuNOjq3JZaOLGBTkXRe4RLgKCynD8U7I5c6bDAizyfMdU9vxetGv0/s640/blogger-image-548404987.jpg"></a></div>A mid June visit with Duke Welter was nothing short of a fine experience. In bad weather following chocolate milk creeks, Duke put us on reasonably clear water and we caught fish. We enjoyed several days of great food and fellowship including an awesome driving tour of the area. 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Dad caught this 18" Brookie in a small creek on the divide, south and west of Ennis. The fish eluded him for two hours as he drifted every fly in the box. </div>
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It's not all fly rods and rivers! Time for a hike in the mountains!</div>
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Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-66758087899051762462013-10-29T04:38:00.000-07:002013-10-29T04:38:11.128-07:00Big Horn VideoMore product testing...<br />
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We were fortunate to have an invitation from Brad Pole to join him on the Big Horn river in Montana after the rod gathering in Colorado. Our friend Bob Marcue graciously provided his cabin as a stop over during this trip and that gave us not only a nice place to be, but a long dreamed of opportunity to explore the creeks of the Black Hills area. Bobs generosity facilitated an ability to stay out west long enough to make the Big Horn trip. Even more fortunately, Bob was able to spend that time with us on the Big Horn. In the video you will see my father and I, Bob, Brad, and David Foster.</div>
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Special thanks to Brad for the nice camera work and production of this video!</div>
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Bob Taylor casting at the Colorado gathering</div>
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Product testing and development on the Eagle river, Colorado</div>
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Tying a few flies along the way, Bob Marcue's place in the Black Hills</div>
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Product testing on the North Platte in Wyoming</div>
Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-42638457679514434182013-10-28T05:23:00.000-07:002013-10-30T05:48:19.077-07:00Gray Rock GatheringOur second rod gathering of the year was near Grayling Michigan. This was my first "big" gathering, folks from across the country attended. There was much to learn and many people to meet. It was absolutely fantastic. Here we bought a beveler from Dennis Bertram. Great time had by all!<br />
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Jerry Drake, Dave Sr</div>
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Dennis Higham, Dave Sr, Mike Biondo, Wayne Cavanaugh</div>
<br />Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-26142563015622493022013-10-28T05:20:00.001-07:002013-10-28T05:24:15.336-07:00Preston MN GatheringOur first rod gathering this year was in Preston MN where we met a number of the local guys and wound up at Mike Tomasheks where we were treated to various snacks and liquid refreshments. Many rods were casted and a nice time was had by all.Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-1736713664668726402013-10-28T05:16:00.003-07:002013-10-28T05:16:52.365-07:00This year started out with sadness for the Norling family as my Mother passed away. Although she suffered all kinds of medical difficulties and she is no doubt in a better place for her, it is still hard to loose someone. <br />
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On a brighter note, Dad and I have been able to do quite a bit of traveling. We thoroughly enjoyed a number of bamboo rod gatherings, met a lot of wonderful people, learned a lot, bought a few tools, and fished along the way!Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741208420582751149.post-64279288180780955692013-10-27T07:28:00.001-07:002013-10-27T07:28:40.114-07:00Hello and welcome to our new Blog! We will be posting photo's and information regarding our past and current activities here soon!Dave Jr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727606473970584050noreply@blogger.com0