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Flyrods at ten paces?

I second that ggp, very nice work!

You are right, Cuba took a lot of U.S. owned properties and business which is the root of the hard feelings on the part of the U.S. They do not teach that we burnt anything in the U.S.......thus the saying that the U.S. has never been invaded except by those "poutine" guys!!

That was.....yeesh I don't know! I think I would have let him finish THEN maced him, less yucky that way perhaps!

I think the "nymph" aspect is meant to catch us tyers....I mean look what it has done to the Strange One! I have also seen some beads with a slot cut in them for better placement as well, that is an aspect I think would be of value. Those nymph beads sure do look shiny though........

Yeah that pretty much goes for most tackle. We all like sparkly things and manufacturers know it. In all fairness here, any one of those flies would catch fish and there are several skill levels represented here. Good topic....Kerry

One thing about what you are fishing with is that you have to have faith in it, or you will not fish it properly or thoroughly. The other thing is that what you might call poorly tied flies are rough and actually provide more movement in the water than some well tied patterns. For example a Tom Thumb seems to get more productive as it is pulled apart by fish taking it. Most flies are tied to appeal to aesthetics first and the fish second, so it really doesn't matter what your skill level is as a tyer, you can and will still catch fish. Weedy what is that pattern? Could you show a pic from another angle?

I thought there was one in Lethbridge? Or is that just Trout Unlimited?

I think if you want the one bill convenience it is a good idea. A couple of months ago the minister of energy and whatever, was quoted as saying he hadn't seen a plan that saved anyone anything as of that time. I don't get a choice because they do not offer it to people outside of large centres it seems.

I use a lot of his saddles and a couple of capes. I think the quality is great. Pacres is right, if you can wait until the show it might be beneficial....Kerry

Try phoning the Calgary shop and have them mail them to you? I'll look here as well and if I find them in the Edmonton shop I'll pick some up for you, I was going to get some anyway....Kerry

You are worthy and it really is no more rediculous than some of the other realistics out there. He did a pretty cool job on the critter! I need to look further to see if there is a tying description....

I know Wholesale Sports in Calgary has them I would think that the shop in Lethbridge could get them in for you if they do not carry them....Kerry

If they look good when you get them do you want to take a count etc. of who would like one, I would if you do....Kerry

I think all of these are great suggestions, I grew up fishing some of the waters Haig-Brown wrote of and fished on. I also have his season books in one edition titled "Seasons of the Fisherman." I would also recommend "Caddisflies" by Gary Lafontaine. The one thing I picked up from reading several of his books, was to think out of the box and Caddisflies is also the definitive work on the insect. Either way thoug, you will have some good reading with any of the books suggested here.

Kungfool, I am keeping a spot warm for you there. In case you need a little extra reinforcement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ISEV3evXwc

Yeah well put on your asbestos suits and listen up! :lol: And if that didn't scorch your cajones... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADvvWQ-PBMs...feature=related

Great job! That will work and that is what counts in the end. Great first fly, mine looked like a window killed moth the first time I tried it.

Great job. The tinsel work looks good!

Yep that rates right up there with bizarre things I have seen! Almost looks surreal!

I don't always tie it with large hackle either. The shorter palmered hackle allows it to sit lower in the surface film.

Finally thought I would catch up on this thread. I have some of those hooks I tied the dancing caddis with....still have a couple of dozen somewhere.

Google it. I think Loon Outdoors makes something to de-ice your guides with. Vaseline may work but it is petroleum based so it may not like your flyline, though I usually abstain when it gets that cold. Okay I Googled it. Loon Outdoors makes an environmental friendly product called "Ice Paste." http://www.heartlandflygear.com/product_in...c3e10eaf98a7f40

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Ron MacLean used to camp at our house/farm on the odd weekend when I was a kid....we were around the same age. Our Dads used to work together in Victoria.