TerryH

Sage all the way. My go to rod for years has been a 5wt VPS -- moved up to z-axis this year, in both 3wt and 5wt -- love em both. Terry

What's the matter with too loud? My favourite sound is BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ -- BZZZZZZZZ--BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ--BZZZZ--BZZZZZ--BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. The louder the better. I voted Islander btw. Terry

My God LS, I assumed my friend and I were the only people dumb enough to drag a pontoon boat up to Bear Pond! I thought my lungs were going to burst, I was sucking air so hard by the time we got to the lake. Here's the proof though, that we did it. Here's a favourite of mine, since it reminds me that spring is only a few months away -- taken last spring on the way down to the Silver Bridge. Finally, I like this one just for the colours -- a nice Crowsnest rainbow headed back into the river. Terry

I currently use an Ott-lite. However, when I used to have a little more swing space at my tying desk, I used a fluorescent swing arm desk lamp -- sort of the fluorescent version of the light Pacres posted. After a little poking around I was able to get some full spectrum 18" tubes for it. I believe it was Robinson Light and Bath that ordered them for me. This was the best arrangement, since I could put the lamp high enough not to get in the way. I find the Ott-lite does tend to get in the way when I'm tying, but it does provide very good light. My 2 cents, Terry

Fas Gas Plus is run by Parkland Income Fund, and like most independents, they get their gas from local major refineries. See the following excerpt from their 2006 Annual Report. In other words, it's all the same stuff. And no, I don't work for them. Terry A key success factor for Parkland is our ability to have secure sources of fuel supply at competitive prices. Parkland continues to enjoy strong relationships with all three major refiners in Western Canada. We work closely with our supply partners to ensure that all contractual obligations are met or exceeded. Parkland maintains lifting rights at most western refineries and primary terminals which provide maximum flexibility to best serve our customers. In 2006 we worked diligently to ensure that Parkland met new regulatory requirements by the Canadian government for Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel as well as the introduction of Ethanol Blended Fuel in Saskatchewan.

A very Merry Christmas to everyone -- have a great time with your family and friends over the holidays, and get ready for a fabulous New Year. Terry

I'm showing my age here by confessing to being a Gordon Lightfoot fan -- I still have a ton of his records (remember what those are?). There's no doubt in my mind, the best video is Lightfoot's -- he wrote the song and he knows how it's supposed to be sung. Terry

Man, that was tough. Great ties everyone. Dr. BT, maybe you should put a note at the end of your first post, indicating there are more choices to come in the next post. I made the mistake of voting without seeing the flies in the second post. Terry

If I had known you could be bought so easily (should've guessed), I'd have offered up some free flies right from the getgo. Terry

Here's my entry. I tied them up last summer, so I hope I've got the recipe right. Terry Hook: TMC 2487 #10 Thread: Black 6/0 Bead: 1/8” Black Tail & Beard: Dark Brown India hen Back: Wapsi Thin Skin, Mottled Oak Olive Abdomen: Olive Brown Ice Dub Rib: Olive UTC Ultra Wire Thorax: Peacock herl

Colin, what did you use for the wheels on the rod supports? Nice job btw. Terry

Happy Birthday Gary -- have a good one. Terry

Do we take that as a wedding invitation for everyone on the board? Congrats by the way, Terry

Clive, you missed your chance. This pair was for sale on Ebay. However, I guess 35" waist doesn't qualify as "mature fit." Yeah, I remember red straps -- you needed a long stemmed comb and lots of Brylcream to complete the picture. Terry

I've got my new high tech long johns from MEC and two Cohibas that I've been saving, so I'm ready to go -- either day, or both. Terry

I caught this fish in the Crowsnest River, upstream of the falls, on Saturday. It sure looks like a Cutthroat to me, but it didn't have the red slash on the throat. So, the logical (?) conclusion is that it was a Cuttbow. However, it seems to me that any other Cuttbows I've caught had rainbow markings on the side, but also, the red slash on the throat. This one seems to be the other way around. What gives? Terry

As I understand it, the increased funding is for ACA projects (see their website for info http://www.ab-conservation.com/ ). While the ACA projects are in my view all worthwhile and I am happy to help pay for them through my license fees, most are not likely to have any direct impact on our fishing experience. In addition to the ACA levy increase, I would like to see another $5 (or more) tacked on to hire more fishcops. Better still, in addition, increase the fees for non-resident licenses. Terry

What have your got against Nana Mouskouri??? Terry

Here's a tip that I learned from Vic at the Crowsnest Angler. Forget the fancy knot tying tools or even the traditional nail. Go to Crappy Tire and get one of those inflating needles used for inflating basket balls etc. File off the business end and you have the perfect sized tube for tying a nail knot. Makes tying nail knots a piece of cake. Terry

Nice pics BBT, and beautiful fish. Seeing the pictures of your "secret" high country location brought back pleasant memories of slogging through the mud. My reel hasn't been the same since. Terry

Have a look at this previous thread. Terry http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?...t=0&start=0

Our first grandchild (a son) also arrived on Thanksgiving day. It was a very special day indeed. Congrats Rusty and everyone else with new children or grandchildren. I see a whole new generation of fly fishers in the making. Terry

Check out Windsor Plywood. They often have piles of what they call "shorts", i.e. lengths under 4', which they sell for much less per bf than the full length pieces in the bins. They generally have these available in cherry, oak, and walnut. Terry