TerryH

I found the same problem, and have adopted a different approach. Once I've passed the tag end through the eye of the hook and back through the open overhand knot, I tighten it up completely and then form the size of loop I want (i.e. small). It's very easy to get exactly the size you're looking for. Then, using the tag end, I tie two half hitches, and it's done. I've been using it for a couple of years, and have never had one come undone. Don't know if the resulting knot has a name -- if not, then let's call it Terry's Knot . Terry

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All I'm hoping for is that Bob Cole won't be calling the games. If he is, I'll be reaching for the mute button again. Oh yeh, Go Canucks Go.

I had total replacements done (5 months apart) back in 2006. Based on my experience, all I can say is you will not regret it. The way things were headed before my operations, it was going to be the end of walk and wade fishing for me. I had no complications and the recovery and rehab went really well. The second operation was done in October, and I was on the water for the winter solstice fishin in December. Since then, I haven't looked back. The resurfacing procedure is less invasive than a total replacement, so it could be even quicker for you. Anyway, all the best for a speedy recovery, and many more years of fishing on the new hip. Terry

There are commercial products (e.g. "Ant-be-gone") available at any hardware store that I believe are borax based. They are very effective, but you have to be patient. I've found it takes at least a week or so before the deed is done. The idea is you put a few drops on any impervious surface (on a lawn, you might just put some duct tape on a scrap of wood) in their travel path. The workers take it back to the nest and feed it to the queen. When she dies, they abandon the nest. We live on an acreage, and it's war every spring as the ants search out new nest sites, like in our house. We've won the battle every year using this stuff. Terry

I fish BC lakes a fair bit, but I've never found the two rod thing to work for me. The fish have an uncanny ability to know which rod I'm holding, and they automatically head for the other one. For me, fishing is about relaxation first, and catching fish second. Trying to manage two rods is not very relaxing, for me at least. Similarly, when fishing in Alberta, I stick to two flies maximum. Casting three flies doesn't help with the relaxation. Terry

Check out the FlyBC forum. There are several threads there dealing with prams and jons. http://forum.flybc.ca/index.php?

I'm not a chemist, but I took took enough organic chemistry to know that the main ingredients of creosote (phenols, cresol, and guaiacol) are all organic compunds. Therefore your lady gardener friend did indeed have an organic garden. Terry

I have a rule that I follow religiously -- after any number of beers greater than zero, I will not go near my table saw nor my tying bench. I recommend this rule to everyone.

How to go Canucks, just in time for the Easter bunny.

There are earlier threads dealing with this topic, so it's worth your time to do some searches. Usually when this topic comes up, the consensus is that fly tying kits are not the way to go. You're better off buying a modestly priced but reasonable quality vice, basic equipment like bobin, scissors etc., and a selection of materials that will allow you to tie a few flies that you actually use when you're fishing. After you get a bit of experience, you'll know what you need to buy next. Terry

Recipe for Campfire Roasted Squirrel 4-6 fresh squirrels 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional) Directions: Prep Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 3/4 hrs 1) If fresh squirrel is used skin, and leave whole, splitting the breast bone lengthwise to open up the rib cage. 2) Brush the oil over the squirrel then sprinkle the seasionings liberally all over. 3) Pull the hot coals to one side away from the main part of the fire. 4) Either stake the squirrel on a cleaned tree limb over the coals or use a metal grate over the coals. 5) Rotate periodiaclly and don't over cook as the meat is real lean and will dryout fast.

I think the first part of Lefty's argument is irrelevant -- i.e. the part about the fish "weighing" more out of the water. Actually it weighs the same, it's just that there's no bouyancy force pushing upward while the gravitational force pulls down. When Lefty gets further into the discussion he doesn't really use the weight issue, it's the fact that the fish is freer to twist and turn in the air than it is in the water(that's a viscosity thing, not a weight issue), and hence can exert more force on the line. That's always been my reason for bowing to the fish as junior puts it, and like him, I still get my fair share of LLR's. Terry

Hey Chris, is that you sitting next to Dave? Terry

And where has that gotten you? Both teams are out of the playoffs, and we get a good draft pick. I like the Oiler's situation a lot better. Oh, and btw, any Flames fan who wants to talk history with an Oilers fan, is going to lose. One cup ---- even Toronto has more. Terry

Only one more year to go before you're on the gravy train. Have a great day. Terry

That's ok Chris, you're the exception -- the passionate part I mean. I have to X2 it with Botangles regarding the non-Flames fans knowing more than Flames fans though. Terry

Don, you might want to talk to some of the people in the Kilpatrick Flyfishing Club in Saskatoon. Their website is Kilpatrick Flyfishers. Their forum is at http://www.kilpatrickflyfishers.com/about-...scussion-forum/

Colour doesn't matter to me, I never get to see it. Terry

Brian, I hope you're out fishing and celebrating somewhere on the Crow today -- despite the snow. Have a great day. Terry

X2 I've got a 36" wide roll of the heavy duty wax paper they used to use for vapour barriers, and it is the absolute best for this purpose. I'm really enjoying this thread -- Tungsten, keep the pictures coming. And btw, you appear to have even more clamps than Norm. Terry

I've posted this before, but your post made me think of it again. Back on topic, I got a 7wt Sage 99 (9' 9" hence the name) last year, which I've used mostly for chironomiding, and I love it. Since I don't fish bigger water like the Bow, I haven't used it for nymphing, which is primarily what it is intended for, but I'm sure it would be great for that too. Terry

What does X4 mean?

OMG, you mean it's not!

While we're doing reminders, don't forget that if you buy your license online, you won't be able to get a reprint from a license vendor, in the event you leave home without your license. Similarly, if you buy your license from a vendor, you won't be able to do a reprint from your computer. Dumb system, but that's the way it is. Terry