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Don PM sent I am not able to get a very clear picture of the flies. Russ C

Don't forget Black on Black can be killer as well. Lots of success with this pattern in the spring. Also Micro Leech's under an indicator would be another good option. The fish that I am holding was taken with a black on black. Also brass on olive is a good chironomid pattern. Russ C

That Larva Lace makes up some very nice looking flies. Taco did you fill the Larva Lace with oil or not bother. The reason I ask is that I have some Larva Lace and wonder if it would make that much of a difference if it had the oil in it or not. Russ C

I don't recall saying anything about secret flies? I don't think that I have any. Maybe you where referring to someone else? I pretty much use and tie flies that have worked for me over the years that I have been active in the sport. If when I am on the water and having success someone approaches me to ask what I am using I always give them a fly or three to use and share as much information as they would like to hear. No secrets here I love to share and help people along that may have questions. The pfd booklet you provide sounds like a great idea and very helpful to those that participate in your swaps. Russ C

To be honest I really didn't care that two of the flies were falling apart, what I would have liked was the list of materials along with the names of the flies (that was part of the swap) so that I could make a few for myself. Everyone has to start somewhere (usually at the beginning) when it comes to tying flies, and I know that some are new at the tying thing and will get better with more practice. Russ C

Ladystrange I have to say that the reason i don't do swaps anymore is along the same lines as Dryfly's. The last fly swap I was in was a disappointment to say the least. We were to get the list of materials along with the flies. I recieved the flies (about 3 months late), two were falling apart, no list of materials and no list of what the flies were even called. So now I just tie for myself and a few friends. I don't get alot of time to tie right now as well, with an 8 yr old that takes up most of my free time, and getting up at 3am every day to go to work really cuts into the short amount of time i have to tie. Russ C

Made it out today as well, my daughter and I had a good time. She liked the kids area and picked the winner in the minnow race. I picked up a FFC hat and Jim McLennan's new book, can't wait to get started on it. Looks like a good spot to hold the show (better than the Maxbell). Hope to win the flies from the FFC booth they looked great. Very enjoyable. Russ C PS: Thanks for the $2.00 off coupon.

Weedy1 Looks good I think that I may just make one instead. Thanks Russ C

I was wondering if anyone on the forum uses any Oasis products and if you like it. I was looking at maybe purchasing an Oasis Pedestal bench along with an Oasis thread rack, and wanted to get feed back from anyone that may use these products. Country Pleasures, and I think Fish Tails here in Calgary carry some of the product, and I have seen them on line as well (ebay). Thanks in advance Russ C

Lynn Here are a few sites that may help you. http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html http://www.cbp.gov/ http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/...tblmod-1-e.html http://www.carbuyingtips.com/autocheckfram...tocheck1313.htm Russ C

I am looking for advice re: fluorocarbon tippet to a mono leader. I have heard that if you are adding a fluorocarbon tippet to a leader, that the leader must be fluorocarbon as well (not mono). Or the fluoro will cut through the mono because it is a tougher material. Any truth to this? Can you put a fluorocarbon tippet with a mono leader? Thanks in advance Russ C

I am looking to get some opinions from some of you that may be in the know. I am looking to purchase an older (1991) 9.9 outboard that has not been run in 15 plus years. It was just recently started and ran fine but with 15 year old oil. Could this be a problem (running it with old oil) for this motor in the future? Thank you in advance Russ C

I would order a hat, hoodie (L) and decals for sure. And a patch for the vest would be a good idea as well. Russ C