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No real hard and fast rules, per se, but some generally accepted practices... As far as distance between anglers, it really depends as people that are fishing together (i.e., if they are friends, etc.) usually fish closer together then strangers. As a general rule any where from 50 - 100 meters (but others may disagree). I have asked people (and offered) to share a particular pool/run and some people are ok with this and some are not... Some people fish down to up, others fish up to down. Best is to ask them if they are working their way up or down and then you will know... Usually dependant on what technique they are fishing (dry, nymphing, wet/streamer, etc.). "Usually" the people fishing from the boat give way to the wading angler - but many (not all) don't know or even care... Lastly, there is a lot of water to fish on the Bow, so if it's looking like there is going to be a "confrontation", be the better person and move as you do not want it to ruin your day... Hope this helps, I'm sure others will add their comments, as well. Cheers, P

$250 on #2 (Rick's)

How long is the auction going for? P

$300 on #6!

$200 on the Elk River Float (#6). P

All the fish we hooked this past weekend (there weren't all that many ) were in 3' - 4' of walking paced water... NOTHING in anything deeper or faster then that. It took us a while to realize this!! P

Having lived in the states for 3 years, I have heard horror stories about HMOs... Most often a committee decides whether you receive treatment or not (in simplistic terms) and if it costs them too much, they drop you (you do not receive treatment)... P

As you have probably read over the last several weeks - small black stones (I use an AP nymph and turn the body around so the wings & tail look like legs) or black prince, caddis larva, and chironie/midge patterns in the 12 - 16 size depending on clarity have been producing along with many you have mentioned... P

Yeah, an "in kind" donation - I think is how they classify it... Thanks, P

I'll go $150 on Rick's (since I didn't win it last year!) P P.S. Out of curiosity, are "donations" (winning bids) tax deductible?!

Don, I think the healthcare lobby (read insurance companies and pharma) are going to lose billions!! That's why there was so much resistance! P

Nevermind.. Found one: http://flyanglersonline.com/begin/knots/castwell.php P

Can you include a link/reference for the "flag knot"? I can't seem to find it via google!! Thanks, P

That's a great film!! They don't make them like that anymore!! P

If you do not have a loop a nail knot works well and is easy after a couple of practice runs. I use the clipped end off of a pen refill tube. Seal the end/knot with UV knot sense, aquaseal or crazy glue. This link has been posted before: http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/inde...imatedknots.com P

Interesting the Hydros isn't included in the 25 year Guarantee?! It's only a few $100s less!! P

Anyway... Back to the topic at hand... So how is it that a particular rod is known to be "tip heavy" ?! Is it related to casting style (fulcrum point, etc.) and/or form... Or are there rods that are known to be tip heavy vs. butt heavy, etc... If so, why isn't there info available for specific reel recos for a particular rod (manufactures reco specific lines)? Also, to further complicate this discussion... Someone like Tungsten (who is 6'6") vs. myself (who is 5'10") is going to experience casting totally differently (from a biomechanics perspective - trying to control for casting style/form - if possible). So is it more "preferenece" or rod design that determines "tip heaviness", etc. and therefore balance? I guess this is a perfect question for Jack or Don (I'm sure a few others, as well). P

Balderdash! What was last weeks hijack with the whole "google" thing?! Either way your always chiming in with some cheeky/snarky comment... Oh I forgot.. You can't take it, only dish it (we've established that already). And for the record, you never did explain how I misspelled "Sheesh" P

How's that?! Please explain!? sheesh (s̸hēs̸h) interjection used variously to express disbelief, surprise, annoyance, etc. So it's ok when others ask questions and you ride their ass, eh!! Sheesh!!

Come on birchy, that's all a bunch of folly seeing that it's from some useless internet site!! Couldn't you have posted something with some "real world" value!! Sheesh!!

I guess the migration north is on! I'm sure the conversation went something lke this... "Hey Joe" "Hey Frank" "How was the trip?! "Oh fine, but coming over Montana , you know that last 200 Km... I hate that last stretch... The wind in that section is killer." " Yeah I hear, ya!" I keep thinking to myself... Why the hell do we come at this time of year... The weather is so frick'in unpredictable!!"... P

Brad... Not totally sure of this, but who would use a 3 wt rod for salt water fly fishing?! I'm sure people do... But seems a little light... I totally get it, this reel is bomber!! Nonetheless, there are numerous (high quality and similarly priced) reels on the market that are (also) made for salt water use that are WAYYYYYY lighter for line weights heavier then 5 wt/6 wt. As I mentioned before everyone has their own preference. My comment was that it seemed a little heavy, that's all... Cheers, P

Damn straight! P

The 3 seems a tad bit heavy IMO at 5 oz. For that price I'd think they'd lighten it up some... I guess it's personal preference as well, whatever balances the (your) rod... P

Simple... Don't order it direct from Orvis then! P