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I should have specified online supplier. Not sure if I would make it to Calgary before Christmas.

So my son requested a fly rod built by me for Christmas. For some reason he prefers that over a ready made one. I guess it has more meaning for him. I had built a couple a few years back but I can't remember where I got the components from. Do anyone know of a Canadian supplier that could maybe possibly supply a reasonably priced kit or help a person put a package together? My son is just beginning to take up fly fishing so I don't really want a high end rod.

That is sad news. My condolences to his friends and family. Myth, I know you were a very good friend of his. I had met Jeff (and Myth) several times over the few years at Bullshead. He always had a beer for you and a story to tell. He had a passion for fly fishing and was especially passionate about Bullshead. He was a great guy and Bullshead will miss him. Catch the big ones where ever you are Jeff.

That looks good. I bookmarked it. Yes, Canadian Llama is the place to go for hooks and beads

Thanks for your help fellas. I searched ebay.ca as suggested and picked a few things up from this ebay store. http://stores.ebay.ca/pikabousflyfishingstore?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 He's out of Yellowknife NWT. Reasonable shipping.

Does anyone know of a good on line fly tying material supplier? I was at Wholesale Sports in Lethbridge yesterday and nearly all the shelves were empty. They didn't have the most common materials like zonker strips, maribou, or even lead free wire. You would think with the winter season coming, they would be stocked up on inventory. Of course, in the city where I live, there are no fly shops to get these materials. Thanks

I couple that I know have a cabin in Elkwater. They have a bulletin (Saw for myself) that states that there will be a hunting season for cougar (4 legged kind) in the Cypress Hills. However there will be regulations such as not allowed to use dogs. I think they need to be thinned out a bit because I believe that there are more out there than they are letting on. I think it's just a matter of time when there will be an incident. Kids, pets, etc.

Does anyone have a favorite or know of an online hook and bead supplier? Looks like Thorne's is closing.

I noticed a few cabins along the river at Legacy Island last year when I was there. Anyone know anything about these? Are they for rent and who owns them? It may a nice get away for a few days.

Well anyway.......Here's hoping you hit a relatively windless day although a little breeze to make the indicator dance a little is OK. I have had a few days where the lake is like glass and that's not necessarily good either. Have a good time. (Pretty hard not too out there)

Oh good. That means the weather will be great for the last week-end before it closes.

Hey, I caught some fish this week that looked just like that. Only a lot smaller

I just saw these pic's now. Been too busy fishing. It was good to meet you fellows also. Nice to put a name to a face. I'm glad you had fun. I spent the week out at BH and am going out today again. It's been pretty good overall. Not a lot of bigger ones but strong fighting fish. Fun

And I'll be spending all of next week out there. I've got my fly box stocked up on chronomids.

That cross breed you saw was maybe a rainbow in it's spawning colors???