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Dreaming of Cuba, but sadly won't be there till next year. Duncan

I like Zap-A-Gap Gel, easy to apply, and dries pretty quick. Duncan

Wholesale has a new purchaser, I spoke to him yesterday and he told me " gone are the days of the shelves being empty". He also said to look alot of new materials and products. They brought in large racks to hold all of the stuff that is coming. Duncan

Plans for '09 : Montana Spring Creeks Lower K for Bullies Barnaby Ridge for Goldens Get up and fish the North/South Ram and tribs Explore the Central AB streams more Tons of floats on the Bow. Steelies in the fall

If CDone can't help ya, PM me and I'll do it for ya. Duncan

Try Ed Williams Mens Wear in Crowfoot.

This is Abby, she's really good at putting fish down, but a great fishing companion.

There are plenty of lodges, and guides in the Punta Allen area. Pesca Maya does day trips, and will pick you up at your hotel. I've fished with them twice, and had great guides both times. You could also stay here,http://www.shardon.com/index.html, and the owner can get you hooked up with one of the guides out of Punta Allen. I've been told this is a cheaper way to go. As far as real DIY fishing, the area around the Boca Paila bridge is good, but I believe that area is in the Sian Kaan Bioshpere Reserve, and you would want get a fishing license before heading out. I'm not sure where one would get a license in that area. Here is a pic of the Boca Paila bridge, and a link to Pesca Maya. http://www.pescamaya.com/fishing-ascension-bay.html I will also be in Mexico in november, maybe we can split a boat. Hope this helps. Duncan

Congrats Andy!!

TM, thanks for the link. What are you guys using on the Bow, long belly, scandi...? I'm looking to pick up and recast the whole line, rather than stripping in to the head, and shoot.(I think??) Duncan

Well I decided to join the club, and picked up my first spey rod off ebay. I bought a Lamiglas CST 12 1/2', 6/7 wt, 6pc. Anyone have any experience with these rods? I am wondering what line would be a good match for a newbie spey caster to start with? I would prefer a multi-tip set-up. Duncan

Building a driftboat is a lot of fun. It can be a fairly big time commitment, but it is worth it in the end. The nice thing about building your own boat is that you get to customize it. As Brunsie said, this is usually where all the extra weight comes from. Here is one that I rebuilt after it was run over. Before restoration After Restoration Duncan

Hat & large Hoodie Duncan

When using silk thread, you will want to tension the spool, and not the thread. The silk thread can fray very easily. Duncan

Renzetti presentation, picked it up last winter, love it. Duncan

cdock, I have a copy of "Rod -Building Guide" by Tom Kirkman that you are welcome to borrow. It will give you a good idea of what is involved. Another good resource is http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/, tonnes of info, and experienced rod builders on that board. You can build a great rod without buying all the tools, and gadgets. PM me if what the book. Duncan

Cool thread Lynn, looks like lots of new fly fishers on this board. Here is our new fly fisher, Jackson, at one day old, he's now three weeks. Duncan

Thanks for the link. Can't wait, heading there in April!! For anyone who likes Tarpon video, check out "Location X", absolutley awesome. Duncan

I'll take a hoodie and a sticker or two. Duncan

I'd take a hat or a hoodie. Duncan

Jardines Del La Reina- Cuba NZ Chile I'd fish them with anyone. Duncan

On the other side of the coin, there are lots of places to fish, but only a handfull of places to let your dogs off leash. I does hurt though, when you are working a nice riser, and someone throws a tennis ball right on top of them. Just my 2 cents. Duncan

Nice work Pipes, looks great!! I got a pair of oars from this guy http://www.islandoars.com/prices.html. They're nice, but a little heavy, could use some counter balancing. I believe that Troutfitters sells oars as well. Duncan