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    Explain Your Screen Name

    I first started fly fishing and my first canoe trip was in 1996. Caster as in casting flies and 96 the year.
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    The most you've ever paid for a canoe (buy or build)

    That is a really cool story.
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    Gifted pack

    After some Google searching I found the following description from a military surplus store. Also saw it noted these were from the 50' and 60's. Now I'm wondering if that is a soldier's name on the tag. "The favorite backpack from the Swiss Army is back! Somehow we managed to get our hands on...
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    Gifted pack

    Thanks Robin. I changed the image a little. The fabric is finely woven green and white. There is writing on the white tag I was able to make out enough to trace the address to Boswil, Switzerland. Definitely not from the most recent owner.
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    Gifted pack

    After the passing of my wife's uncle's brother, I was given a lot of his outdoor gear. The pack in the picture was included. Not sure if it is canvas, but the leather straps and metal buckles are very appealing. I have been wanting a duluth type pack for a couple years. I am grateful to have...
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    Picked up an Arrow Mirage

    The canoe I have is labeled Arrow on the sides mid ship and Mirage on each side of the stern. Must be some relation to bear creek, that is in fact the same logo. I didn't make the connection of the logo till I read your post. I have only had this boat in on the water once. It was a short...
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    Picked up an Arrow Mirage

    Looks kinda like a bear. I'm going to try to preserve it or have new ones made when I repaint.
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    Picked up an Arrow Mirage

    I need to make the spacers and buy longer screws.. I could buy a kit but I like to fab stuff myself if possible.
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    Picked up an Arrow Mirage

    Slowly fixing this one I picked up last fall. Homemade ash seat frames with polypropylene webbing, refinished the yoke, some fiberglassing behind the rear seat. Just need to rivet the rear deck back on and install the grab handles. Hope to float her next Friday.
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    1999 Chevrolet Suburban and 15' grummy from the early 90's
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    Troubles getting on the site

    I had some troubles getting on the site as well. I was being redirected some naughty adult sites. Saw some interesting stuff but definitely not canoe related.
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    Picked up an Arrow Mirage

    Good Afternoon folks, I just added an Arrow Mirage to my fleet. Length is about 15 1/2 feet Picked it up this afternoon at the transfer station store. Never heard of this but is in great condition. Just needs a new stern seat and minor repairs. Hull is perfect other than scratches. Will float...
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