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June 30, and I’m still looking, but not using the iPhone. It’s my fault really, this dialogue, (or is it a diatribe?) is coming from a guy who has a 33 year old Cub Cadet riding mower, a rotary phone and no TV. I’m driving to the Apple store tonight to buy a Macbook Pro. After all, we’re putting together one to two fly fishing videos a week for the site www.backwaterangler.com and I’ve been secretly coveting Jason du Pont’s Machine since last Summer. So, I’m mentally ready to take the tech plunge. I’m hoping to get the iPhone “synched” and working using the Apple …

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Well, It’s June 30, and my iPhone is still not activated. I’ve been watching online auctions today and am considering pulling the plug. Especially since they’re going for $700 to $1000. Maybe I’ll put the money in another bamboo fly fishing rod. After all, I know how to use one of those, and I won’t need a computer to “sync” it. After speaking to the good folks at AT&T, friends that have macs, and a “mac genius” from the Apple store in Towson, Maryland I’ve discovered several truths about the Apple iPhone. First, the good news. Because I have not activated my phone, my billing …

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This post, written on June 30, 2007 are my comments from an iphone review on Mario Armstrong’s Tech Blog, Mario, greetings! Nice to have met you and Phil at the York Rd AT&T location yesterday. I have not had a cell phone for years and recently have had several close friends threaten to put my on their plans.I’ve also managed to get through the past few years without an ipod. So Friday I took a decided leap of faith and purchased an iphone. I wheeled into the lot at 6:47 PM waited for the folks in suits to unlock the door and soon after Bobby, …

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If you fish the Savage River or North Branch of the Potomac even once a year you need this wading staff! As a guy whose spent the better part of 10 years wading these streams without it, (and falling in numerous times), I can tell you that this little staff made everything about wading much more pleasant. My favorite features of the staff are its light weight, easily adjustable length and the caribiner for attaching it to your vest. Plus, you can use it to whack bears and raccoons that wander into your pool or campsite.> Bill Felter Buy a Fishpond Slippery Rock Wading Staff …

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Chota’s STL+ boot is the best fitting and most comfortable wading boot on the market. We use them in exclusively in the guide service and as rental boots for occasional anglers.This versatile quick-lace boot has introduced more anglers to a removable cleat system then any other boot on the market. –Theaux Le Gardeur. Buy a pair of Chota STL+ Boots at www.backwaterangler.com