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I'd like to see FFT keep going this year. I can't think of a better excuse to tell the wife for going out for a few beers in the middle of the week! I'd be willing to help out with the set-up and planning if it is needed. I am out of town a lot, but could throw in a helping hand when I am around.

CDone- how did your banty rods and up casting? I have been interested in throwing one together, but have been skeptical of how a shortened taper would cast. Also, I was doubtful that shortening a 5/6 wt would result in a 3/4 wt.

What are some symptoms of a poor fit? I had a pair of waders (ML) that wore at the seams; the inside seams first, and then the outer and horizontal later. Assuming this was resulting from a poor fit, what size do you think would work better for me?

I start with: 1X for streamers (~12-15 lb floro) 3X for nymphs 5X for dries Be careful about buying too much tippet. The stuff does not age well.

I have ~400 days on a pair of simms freestones. They look like they did the day I bought them. Bombproof. I'll be replacing the felt soon, and I expect to get another couple hundred days on them. Ankle support is good. They are a bit heavy; not exactly high tech. Get a good pair of boot laces if you get this pair and throw them on right away. I spent a few days laced up with twine or tippet before I put a pair of synthetic boot laces on them. Made the on-off even easier than it was before, and they are much more durable.

I know this s a rehashed topic, but I couldn't find a thread in the search feature for some reason. I am in the market for a new pair of waders. With the loonie so high, I am looking on-line and some sweet deals are tempting me away from my previous leaning of Simms Guide. Does anyone have any long-term experience with some of these models: Cloudveil 8x LL bean Cabelas Simms guide Any other "defiantly buy again" favorites? I have about a 100-150 trips on my Ovis mid-level (Gold medal?) breathables. I also have a similar number of aquaseal repairs, starting within a dozen trips. They are beyond repair now and need replacing.

I had the Orvis seam issue. I am on my second pair (warrenty) and they are done for. I will NEVER buy Orvis waders again. Both pairs leaked at the seams within a half dozen trips.

Here is my baby girl, Lydia. This is from the hospital. She is 6 weeks old, today, and a chunky monkey at 11 1/2 lb. Lots of new dads here, it seems. We should start a club where we get together and talk about fatherhood (from 100 m while on the river;) )!

You might be interested that Regal has a rotary model now.

I have an Anvil Atlas. It is a rotary version of the Apex. Better clearance than the peak, similar price range and quality. I used to use a regal knock-off, and I miss the spring action. The Cam is a bit fiddly. I would go a bit beyond mid range if I bought again, but I doubt I will for a long time. It is a solid vice.

To catch big fish on dries in the bow, you have to find them first (see Max's post). Prospecting with dries might get you a gooder, but mainly you'll end up with a bunch of tiddlers. So, become a fish stalker, or throw nymphs or streamers if you want bigguns. Still, don't expect something over 22" every trip out.

I'd suggest getting your affairs in order prior! The Bow is a slow river, but it is a big river. I personally would not float it in anything that is not river rated.

Awesome. Looks like an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing. So, this is a public fishery? Crowded?

I don't have a confidence boatman pattern. I just through on whatever I tried tying recently. Anyone out there have a go-to boatman pattern?

I saw a post here somewhere about a box lost around Glenmore, I believe.

I like the one in the site banner.

Wowzer. Anyone that can do anything for 40 years deserves a big pat on the back. Congrats to you and the wife.

Window decal, a vest patch, and maybe a hoody (L or XL- zip up, preferably) and a tee (M/L)

I have recently had some problems with my Pentax OptioWP (5.0). The lens jammed after 1 1/2 years and cost about $160 bucks to repair. Kinda a rough repair for a $400 dollar camera. I might look Olympus' way next time. They also have a "shockproof" guarantee which is tempting.

That stonefly shot is awesome. Let's see some more, man.

I keep my gear in the car rigged and ready.

I've been obsessed since I learned that fish lived in water. At three I caught my first fish. At 7 or 8 I walked a mile to the nearest bass pond everyday in the summer. Learned lots there. Than small creeks for trout once I got my drivers. FF soon after. I never had a fishing mentor and there wasn't easy info available, so I did not learn FF properly. It didn't really catch. Also, I didn't get much fishing in during university, other than comm. fishing in the summer. Moved to calgary three yr ago, and probably spent +300 days out that year. It is a sweet place to be a fisherman! So..put me down for 5, even though you can learn a lot about fish with gear.

Try the can of spray foam. Even if you can't see the nest, you can coat the area where the hornets come out, and they will cover themselves as they come out to attack. Don't be shy with the foam. I've taken down dozens of nests this way.

Hey Taco- what kind of reel is that? It's reel nice

Try undersized hackle. It will improve hook ups, as well.