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Gordo is absolutely right...the only issue with very big fish ,,,20 lbs and up...is that the in close work is a bit more difficult in relationship to the rod's length. we never control a big fish..it is in matters of degree ,having a good and smooth drag system has saved many rods and landed more fish. Today I fished the CND 13' Expert Spey 5/6/7...very nice rod for sure...but would be not a good choice should I be fishing Chinook or Chum. On the other side of that coin my Snowbee Tamar 12'6" has landed me very many fish in excess of 30 lbs. and this past September landed One near 50 lbs. Lucky ...maybe not,a good reel,good line and rod that could muster up enough guts to create a dynamic between pull,resistance/drag and leader strength(20 lb). Have fun C

The lines make all the difference in using a single hand rod for Spey Casting techniques...Here on the Island and all over the big rivers of Northern BC many Single hand casters are using the Elixir line for this. What you really need is at least a good 7wt rod ...come by our booth at the show and try an Elixir Line with Poly tip on your rod or ours...you won't believe the feel and abilities in hand. Booth #52 &53 C with or without your fighting butt...

Can you guys and Gals bring along your "HANKIES"...there is much drooling going to be going on. The new Beulah Rods are spectacular... C

MAX, That White thing between your fingers isn't a fly! Good pictures.....good community...nice River C

Yeah...I've got One with a 460 Cassett system on it...actually cast it today for a bit...matching lines for the show...very nice... C

For those interested we will also have last years demo models on Sale during the show...some will have to remain at the show until closing on Sunday. If there is interest I will post a list before we leave on Wednesday. 50% off MSR

It's great to see this topic high on the minds of fly fishers. The book on Switch type rods is a long and complex one for sure...but ...and I say but...they are great little sticks that in the right hands are extremely efficient. We will have about a dozen different weights at this years show ...and the lines to match. For the fly fisher that bush wacks,travels a lot and covers a lot of different ground and fish...switch rods are a definite bonus. I recently got back from Southern Mexico where we were Bone fishing and targeting baby tarpon...after looking back on the events we encountered during that day having a good Switch rod would have been a definite asset. And placing tight loops inside the Mangrove alleys would have been a hoot with a small switch rod....we did get fish and had a great time but like many fly fishers we are always looking at the what if's! C

To add to the excitement for this years show we will once again have a select few of CND Spey Rods and their great Spey Lines including the GPS lines from 4/5 up. Also a good selection of CND Skagit Heads. Some of the rods are actually Custom made in the USA for the CND folks by One Great Rod Builder! Some of these rods will be available to play with, set-up with their lines.

Well as you can all imagine...we are very excited to have the complete Beulah Fly Rod Range with us at this years Show..including some of the new Tonic Lines. There are 3 new Trout Spey Rods...11' 7" 5wt,12' 6" 6 wt, and a 13' 2" 7wt... this is the Beulah Platinum Series. Not only will we have this series with us but we will also have the complete range of the sensational Beulah Surf Rods,11' beautiful Blue finish Surf rods that are worlds apart from anything on the market;these come in 3 categories 7/8, 8/9, 9/10. If you wonder why Val picked the 9/10 for herself..it weighs nothing and is incredible in hand. Show Specials

Keep that nice weather around for the show.. C

Great to see all you casters having a good time with two handers.. For me,I have to say that the work horse in my hands has been the Snowbee 12'6" 7/8 Tamar. The wide range of abilities this rod has, has allowed me to give it to a client with total confidence. It can fish Long Belly Lines,Mid Belly Lines.Skagit ,Scandi and even underlined set-ups off the Beach for overhead casting. I have landed 12" Trout and 50 Lb. Chinook equally as much fun...it's not too big and not too small... For big waters my favorote line set-up has been the CND Skagit head 530 grain with Snowbee Running line,and for the smaller waters the Beulah Elixir 7/8 spey and Poly tips C

Hello over there in frozen Scotland...and of course Calgary...we here are finally out of that stupid cold weather and are about to go through a thaw...so we will get some rising water conditions and maybe some fresh Steelhead in the Island Systems...was out today ...nice,a bit foggy and notta tug.. All the best in the new year to you all C

Tight lines,great new gifts and get out on Xmas day...stay out of airports at the moment and be safe.. All the best to you all C From Sunny Qualicum Beach

These rods will compliment the existing range..but ...these new rods are much crisper at the tip,fast recovery and will create a major buzz within the industry for sure. About 10% more expensive...I am hoping to get out with the 11'6' #5,and go after a few Steelhead before Xmas. C

Hi AL.... it's only about 4"...the water during that period was very clear and no need to fish big... was out yesterday swing a few flies and landed Two Steelhead(this was before the snow really fell heavy)...kept this nice hen of about 10 lbs,she was a clipped fish-hatchery fish. The other was much larger,a wild buck that took my hook at the shoreline...now we have 2' of snow...POOP! This fisah took a tube with a clear plastic extension on the back end...this fly is also about 4" C [image removed by admin - http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=6266 ]

Steelhead season is upon us ,some of us are busy tying like mad...again so far this year the best flies have been small Intruder patterns in various colours..but Purple has produced the most fish...

Now if I'm not mistaken...you have been playing with some of these "Lassies rods' " of late...!some of the old farts around here are still casting 9' rods off the beaches and wonder why they only get the close in fish every so often!! Fishing will be fun! C

Hello there Mr Scirocco.. Good to hear from you...what are you after? and the answer to your question is yes>> C

Hey Max...Still waiting...apparently the Tonic Lines will be only the Heads for now... have some ordered but not on their way yet...Talked with Beulah today . C PS...as soon as I get the word I will let you know

This year for me was somewhat of an abnormal year...I guided way too much,fished way too little and found my feet didn't like all the walking on the rocks along the beaches . However,with that said,I am now resting my poor feet! a bit and prepareing for the winter Steelhead fishing ahead. They are here in small numbers at the moment,with snow forecast for this week-end we will see that change dramatically. I did use a long rod on may Rivers this year and the Ocean...and I have to say that the Ocean provided me with the best learning opportunities...Beulah's Surf Rods simply blew my mind with their feel and results...outstanding! Gold River Stamp River Thompson River Bulkley River Morice River Blackwater Horsefly Sproat Ash Nitinat Nimpkish Heber (switch Rod) EVE Adam(Island) Sproat Somass Puntledge Campbell River Bow Grand Ganaraska Island Beaches And many I won't mention I have to say that the waters that really left an impression with me this year were the Puntledge River and the Blackwater. The Blackwater is a world class Trout River,nothing large but always a very willing River,I used the Beulah 4/5 Switch rod and didn't realize just how rewarding these small outfits can be with 12-16" trout . Positioning a dry fly 80-100' away was unreal. The Puntledge River in Courtenay BC is well known for it's Chum and Coho fishing but this year proved to be the Jewell of all jewells here on the Island. For 5 weeks we were blessed with incredible Bright Silver Chum Fishing...from the last few days of September unti very early November...no huge numbers of fish but always a strong daily entering of Silver Chum...2 a day retention..fish to 15;bs. Many rods were broken this year ...but they are good breaks!

What the heel is with all the short river names Gord...some kind of SLANG>>!!!

Toolman...are you a Cambellton boy? Val and I are going back to the Miramichi this coming Summer for a few weeks...and maybe the Humber in Nfld...you never know whom you might meet on the water! C

Not really...very heavy and on the soft side...if you are fishing for big fish with heavy lines you would be better off with a faster action more quality rod. If you are dry fly fishing on big waters then this rod will fill the bill. C

It seems that we have to follow suit...Everything new in the Store Sale...35% OFF From December 16th to the 24th...eveything new in the Store will be at least 35% OFF All Snowbee Spey Lines ..50% OFF...All Snowbee Luggage/Bags 50% OFF this includes Back Pacs, Chest Pacs, Wet Sacs, Dry Bags, Wader Bags, Game Bags,Reel Bags, Gear Bags and more Free shipping for members of this site Visit our site for more details on Products available

Getting a bit excited these days..Beulah is about to release 3 new light weight Two Handers in a #5,#6,#7...(11'6",12'6" and a 13'2")...will have these in my hands soon and will let you all know the feel. Apparently they are lighter,more through action with a very fast recovery tip .A trouters dream! I have also been playing with their new Surf Rods and don't want to put them down. Designed for Surf fishing but able to be used in basically all situations needing smooth fast action and quick recovery fishing. C