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Rick, you might be getting yourself in over your head, I can really put down breakfast, and soon you'll realize that you should have just spent the 10 buck on the entry. lol Actually there is a horse trailer out back, if you hide in there, I'll wheel you in.

Just use the code at the checkout - FFEPCM10

Congrats Dutchie, Dune and Dube!

Hey Wolfie, I think this will help - http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=11276 Headscan is correct about the discount and timeline, and unfortunately there isn't anything planned for this year. Click above though to get a 5$ coupon for use at the show or on the online shop.

Hey Mike. Some good advise on here. With regards to the bobbin, if it is burrs, you will see it fray rather than snap. The 70 denier (8/0) is a tough thread to learn on because it does break easily. Once you get the feel for the tension you can give it before it breaks, it gets easy. You'll never not break thread, but just less of it. The 6/0 or 140 denier is good to learn with, but smaller flies it can be bulky. If you get a chance, come out to the Spruce Meadows show and stop by our booth. There will be a bunch of tyers there who will be happy to give you some help. Also, if you can, the Hook and Hackle club is a great idea, and a good place to pick up some new patterns.

Hey all, just uploaded a clip of the radio spot for the show. Click here for the 2010 audio clip If anyone is interested in helping out in the Fly Fish Calgary Booth, we could use a couple people Friday and one person on saturday and sunday. Mostly just tying flies in the booth, and talking shop. PM me if you are interested and I'll make sure there is a pass ready for you at the door.

Nice treads! That is a really cool surprise.

Black Ghost 5 ways 1. Standard long shank 2. Tandem rear riding up (Spider Wire) 3. Tube w/ octopus hook 4. Tandem traditional (Extreme Tippet RIO) 5. Waddinton shank w/ double up (Wire tippet) That is basically the range I'll tie these in. Each has their good and bad points, but the one I like to fish best is the Waddington. The wire tippet is a bit stiff, but the Spiderwire or Fire line is nice. These have taken some nice trout in Alberta lakes and I know SJW has fished with them a bunch on the Bow, so they will work.

I'll try to get a few picks up this week. For anyone interested, I'l be doing a demo for the streamers at the Spruce meadows show next month on the 22nd.

Ya, they have a ton of leverage on a 10xl hook. these one are more for show, and a project I'm working on. The ones I fish with are usually tied either tandem, tube or waddinton / stinger.

I use a bag under the vise as I tie a lot of flies and that is the most convenient spot to drop stuff. I just empty it once a month and 'm good. It holds a surprising amount of material. I keep a strong magnet on hand in case any hooks get pushed in.

A couple of the streamers I've been tying up lately. Just some quicky pictures, so they are not great quality. General Mcarthur Grey Miller Black Cat

Thanks for the recommendation. I've been looking at that one for a while.

Nice, you deserve a cake.

Fixed it for ya Brian. Just use the movie ID, leaving off the http://youtube.com/watch?v= portion.

lol pretty sure I fished with that guy growing up once or twice.

Wow, Cool film and amazing if it was done with a 300$ budget.

Nice, almost looks like a pink salmon.

Go for some buffalo Ribeye if you can find it. Use a really high heat to sear the steaks. and leave the salt until afterwards (It draws out the moisture) A grill full of these big bad ass streaks, some garlic mash, asparagus and chard.... Sounds a whole lot better then turkey, gonna have to rethink christmas dinner this year.

Just in from my buddy Ranger Bob! "Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two things made me take it down. First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents as they almost wrecked when they drove by. Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy). By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard."

Thanks for the reminder Brian. Much appreciated.

Agreed, I didn't catch the whole debate, but what I did get to listen to was great. More to think about.

He was a really unique guy with an off the wall sense of humor. Jack was wacky.

Oh no! Wow, that's sad. Thanks SD.

Sweet fly! Love the combination of color.