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Just to clarify, you would spray the silicone on the guides without the line, so the water/ice wouldn't stick to the guides (in theory, anyway). P

In ski racing, we used a trick to keep the snow from melting and freezing on our bindings - we would spray silicone between the toe and heel parts of the bindings. Does anyone think this would work for rod guides?! Would it harm the rod &/or line at all?! Peter

Advantage: Faster retrieve (~11"/revolution vs. 3 " - 4"/revolution) & reduced line memory. Disadvantage: The amount of backing one can put on the reel (which is relative, I suppose). Cost... Peter

If you have any friends of Eastern European origin, they might know what to do with them... "They" love those greasy whities... P

Cheers! Peer

Al, Are you able to post a photo to better illustrate what you mean?! Thx, Peter

I've purchase from ebay (Kootnay fly fishing club has an online business to raise funds).... Pretty good value and quality - but obviously you can't choose individual flies and need to be happy with what they send you). P Kootnay_Fly_List.doc

Colin, Thanks! P

Hi Colin, thanks for the info... The crack is probably a cm or so. It would definitely need to be rewrapped as the original epoxy is what has flaked off and initiated it loosening up. Would you be interested in that task?! If so, how much would cost? ( $ or beer/wine/scotch, etc ;-) Cheers! P

Hi Colin, Yes female end is cracked - does that mean it's pooched?! P

Glenbow, Thanks for your input, yes I have even done the electrical tape repair, but was hoping for something more permanent and less cheesy (no insult intended to those who use the electrical tape repair ;-) P

Can anyone recommend some where or someone that does (reasonable) rod repairs?! The rod I have isn't an expensive one and I would prefer to repair it rather then trash it, so that my girlfriend or nephew can then use it. It is a two piece and the female end that the ferrule fits into has loosened up (no jokes please ;-) so the rod comes apart 2 -3 times throughout a given day on the water... Or if someone has a reco on how to repair it myself, I would also appreciate that (epoxy, zap a gap, etc. to thicken up the ferrule end doesn't seem to work). Thanks in advance! Peter

Did the same thing in Dec, but sent it to someone in AZ who's coming up next week! Bought 2 LA reels and and extra spool for under CND$300!! P

Just bought 2 Orvis Battenkill LA reels a III (for a 5 - 7 wt) & II (for a 3 - 5 wt) plus an extra spool on the Orvis website for the same cost as just one here @ Monods in Banff (having a friend bring them up after Christmas). I have heard VERY good things about the Orivs Battenkill LA's (including a stellar warrantee/guarantee), plus the price is/was just too good to pass up (including exchange, tax & shipping)!! Check them out - stock is somewhat limited by now, I would suppose... P