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coastalsteelheader
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Howdy! I'm TC aka Coastalsteelheader

I'm new to brewing, in fact I haven't brewed anything more than coffee and tea yet. I came here because I figured I'd rather learn from people who know what they are doing, than end up being played by the first sales guy who sees a live one coming.

My plans are to start with beer, and once my skills increase then try making whiskey. I hope to learn what are the best beer kits to buy, and what stills to build.

I hope to meet you all on the boards and gain from any knowledge you want to share!
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Welcome to the forum

Guess you got tired of your old hobby so you'd try something new. That avatar; Is that a regional preference or is that just your own personal preference?? :esurprised:

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welcome aboard, I think you will find all the information you will ever need to make likker. Read much then ask what you dont understand and you will do just fine.
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Welcome aboard, It's always good to have another web foot on the forum.

Making distilled alcohol is easier and cheeper then making beer in my opinion. if I where you I would start with distilling and then move to beer. That's the way I did it.

This forum has a beer section and we have some very knowledgeable members on the subject of beer, but if it's beer you want try homebrewtalk.com and get this book http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Homebrew ... 0060531053" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

How does one catch a steelhead? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. John Steinbeck
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WalkingWolf wrote:Welcome to the forum

Guess you got tired of your old hobby so you'd try something new. That avatar; Is that a regional preference or is that just your own personal preference?? :esurprised:

ww

It was the only pic I had that fit the size limits. :D
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rubber duck wrote: How does one catch a steelhead? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Spinners, spoons, floats and maribou jigs. If that doesn't work a sand shrimp tail or small cluster of salmon roe works excellent
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Thats the New Zealand flag you are using for your avitar. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Welcome coastalsteelheader

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Don't mind the Aussies, mate, they're just jealous because they copied our real flag. The bastards steal all our stuff.
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hahahahahahah OD and kiwi

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it's on the montana state seal too :esurprised: cob
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coastalsteelheader wrote:
rubber duck wrote: How does one catch a steelhead? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Spinners, spoons, floats and maribou jigs. If that doesn't work a sand shrimp tail or small cluster of salmon roe works excellent

I've never caught one legitimately. When I was a kid I would foul hook them but apparently that doesn't fly in California, $400 dollar ticket for that indiscretion.
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. John Steinbeck
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rubber duck wrote:
coastalsteelheader wrote:
rubber duck wrote: How does one catch a steelhead? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Spinners, spoons, floats and maribou jigs. If that doesn't work a sand shrimp tail or small cluster of salmon roe works excellent

I've never caught one legitimately. When I was a kid I would foul hook them but apparently that doesn't fly in California, $400 dollar ticket for that indiscretion.

They taste great fair or foul hooked!
Ps I wanted to compliment you on your choice of avatar and name. Convoy is one of my favs.
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Welcome to the HD boards CSH, your gonna love it...
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Beginners should visit The New Distillers Reading Lounge and the Safety and Related Issues among others...
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The name comes from a combination of the movie and the fact that I have unhealthy obsession with collecting rubber ducks, I have a RD Navy. :) :)
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. John Steinbeck
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Welcome Webfoot!
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