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agree, the gold is a fantastic overhead line though it is a very poor choice for spey in comparison to the opti stream. btw a #6 or #7 opti stream(depending on your casting ability) would be my choice for this rod. a word about overlining.... overlining will definately make a faster rod behave like a slightly slower rod. What is sacrificed is casting performance and fly presentation. Generally speaking fast recovering rods are a poor choice for novice and intermediate casters. We often overline fast rods to enable novice and intermediate casters to better feel the rod load. If you typically find that you need one line size heavier to load your rod you may want to look at something with a slower, more forgiving action or invest in a casting lesson tune up. Many good casters remark that they need to go one line size up to spey cast. This is typically indicitive of a line that is not ideal for single hand speycasting ie too long for the rod length. I have the oprti stream lines in stock if anyone is looking, they are pretty much the perfect all around river line(single and overhead) just be ready for the most expensive single hand line on the market. Brian Niska 1-888-822-3474

OK here is the special pre sale pricing good thru June 20th: Whistler Spey Metal Detector 10'5" retail $479.95 pre sale $350 Whistler Spey Metal Detector 12' retail $519.95 pre sale $390 Whistler Spey Metal Detector 13' 5" retail $559.95 pre sale $420 rods will be delivered before the end of July and feature a satisfation guarantee and lifetime warranty call me at 1-888-822-3474 to reserve yours Brian Niska

thanks Greg, as usual it was fun to cast with you guys and watch everyone improve. The rods are now finalized and should be available by early July. We will be doingt a special pre order price, will post details soon. B

personally think I would stick to Simms or Patagonia I have lots of both in stock if you wanna discuss waders

Chris, I think you need to re read CTown's post, I think you totally missed the point

2 spaces left for today and also 2 spaces for Saturday. After 3 days of teaching in winter like conditions I'm looking forward to getting out on the water in the sunshine today.We are meeting at 10 am at Bankside in Fish Creek Park and casting on the stretch just about 200m upstream of the walkway bridge. Cost for the day is $150+gst . Please feel free to join us on either day, I will have lots of equipment on hand including the brand new Pieroway Whistler Speys.Also have one last slot for private lesson on Saturday at 5pm I can be reached on my cell at 604-905-9694, call me if you would like any of these last 2 spaces Brian Niska

Slideshow will be taking place on Friday night at 8pm at a FFC members house in the SW. I only have two spaces left so if you are interested send me a pm thanks and look forward to seeing some of you on Friday night. Brian

It looks like we may have a location to show this on Friday night, depending on the level of interest. Please pm me or call 604-905-9694 if you would like to attend. Brian Niska

I am in Calgary for the rest of the week teaching speycasting during the day but with some free time at night. I just returned from doing slide shows(Chinook Salmon and Steelhead) at the conclave in Lethbridge on the weekend. If anyone is interested I have a slide show featuring some great Chinook Salmon Flyfishing shots from BC and Alaska. I also have a Steelhead presentation that is instructional and has photos from all over BC. Was thinking about putting on a slide show one evening this week but would be looking for someone or somewhere to host it. If anyone has ideas or suggestions please shoot me a pm or call my cell at 604-905-9694 Brian Niska

Still have some space for private lessons on Wednesday as well as 2 spaces in Fridays group class and 4 spaces left for Saturday. Call my cell 604-905-9694 if you would like to join Brian Niska

Pieroway Fly Rod co Whistler Spey Series ..just got the new prototypes and have to say they are pretty sweet. Will be teaching in Calgary all week, let me know if you want to come out for a cast

thanks for the kind words guys, a few points -these classes features the modern Northwest technique, sensible efficient casting and the technique best suited to western angling -will definately be discussing Steelhead and Salmon fishing techniques -I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the brand new custom Whistler Spey rod series. I am hopping to have the first prototypes available to cast at the class. -will have the finished version of the revolutionary Whistler spey line on hand to cast. These lines feture a 30% weight reduction to comparable skagit heads and handle big flies and heavy sink tips far better than scandi lines -fresh back from my most recent spey school at ZBoat lodge in Terrace last week, I've got lots of new tips and tricks to share. Upcoming destination schools include Dean River(june 19-26),Alaska West(july 2-9/july9-16),Bulkley(sept 24-27), Skeena(sept19-23) and Kalum(october 10-16) let me know if any of yall wanna join, Brian Niska 604-905-9694

just got back from Terrace-Spey school on the Skeena and Kalum rivers. Will be heading out to Alberta later in the week and wanted to finalize my teaching schedule. I will be in the shop all day Monday and Tuesday. Please call 1-888-822-3474 to reserve your space in thye clinics or to book private casting lessons. Brian Niska

just got back from Terrace-Spey school on the Skeena and Kalum rivers. Will be heading out to Alberta later in the week and wanted to finalize my teaching schedule. I will be in the shop all day Monday and Tuesday. Please call 1-888-822-3474 to reserve your space in thye clinics or to book private casting lessons. Brian Niska

leaving for Terrace on Sunday. (Anyone want to come fish for Steelhead and Chinook Salmon). Still have space in the schools as well as some slots for private lessons on Wed 5th and Thurs 6th (Tuesday is sold out now). I will be in the shop all day today and only reachable for the rerst of the week on my cell 604-905-9694and sporadic email. Brian Niska

The sinking leader (65grains) is a little heavy for such a light scandi head. You will find that the rig will cast better if you shorten the leader and thus lighten the burden that the scandi head has to turn over. Also the front end taper of the compact scandi is very light and better fished as a dry line. You will find increased casting performance byt shortening the front of the head though not too many people are comfortable cutting 8-12" of perfectly good line off of a sweet new fly line. Other less painfull tips would be to keep your fly size small and your leader short-under 40". If you want technique help I will be doing some schools and private lessons in the Calgary area the first week of May this year. good luck with the casting, Brian Niska

As some of you already know I will be out in Alberta from April 30th - May 8. I am doing some demos and lessons in Lethbridge at the start of the trip.I will be in Calgary from May 4-8 doing both private and group lessons. The Spey Clinics are scheduled for Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th. Loop pro staffer and local legend Maxwell Robinson will be assisting me with both of these classes. Price will be $150 + gst and class size will be limited. These clinics will start at 10am and run until around 5pm. I will be available for private lessons(single hand and spey) throughout the day on May 4, 5 and 6th. Private lessons are $60+gst per hour or $40+gst per person per hour for groups of 2 or 3. Please give me a call at 1-888-822-3474 if you require more info or would like to reserve your space. I can also be reached directly on my cell at 604-905-9694. looking forward to getting out on the water with you guys Brian Niska bniska@whistlerflyfishing.com www.whistlerflyfishing.com

As some of you already know I will be out in Alberta from April 30th - May 8. I am doing some demos and lessons in Lethbridge at the start of the trip.I will be in Calgary from May 4-8 doing both private and group lessons. Spey Clinics are scheduled for Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th. Loop pro staffer and local legend Maxwell Robinson will be assisting me with both of these classes. Price will be $150 + gst and class size will be limited. These clinics will start at 10am and run until around 5pm. I will be available for private lessons(single hand and spey) throughout the day on May 4, 5 and 6th. Private lessons are $60+gst per hour or $40+gst per person per hour for groups of 2 or 3. Please give me a call at 1-888-822-3474 if you require more info or would like to reserve your space. I can also be reached directly on my cell at 604-905-9694. looking forward to getting out on the water with you guys Brian Niska bniska@whistlerflyfishing.com

Hi fish fans, I am jusrt working on a new newsletter which will be sent in the next week or so. If you would like to receive a copy be sure to sign up on our website Whistler Flyfishing or shoot me a pm Brian Niska

yes the cork takes a little getting used to but tends to get better with use. I still have lots of AEG 590 rods in stock $250 + tax for rod alone and $500 + tax when paired up with an evotec and $600 + tax when paired up with an evotec and loop opti stream line also have a sweet deal on a Loop opti creek #3 set up awesome rods for the price

also have a couple more combos left from the show. Grab a great deal on the CREEK COMBO(8'8" 3wt opti creek rod/opti creek reel) and CHINOOK COMBO(13' #10 Loop Multi/opti big reel) Lots of Loop Opti lines now in stock thanks B

Due to popular demand we have decided to extend our show special on the Loop AEG 590 and Loop Evotec fw reel. The sale price for this combo is $500 + tax and shipping. This is a savings of close to 40% on retail pricing! Don't miss out on this fantastic deal on one of the sweetest Trout combos around. Please give Whistler Flyfishing a call at either 1-888-822-3474 or 604-932-7221 to get yours while supplies last Brian Niska

just got back to Whistler. Had a great time at the expo this year, it was really nice to see people that I hadn't seen since last year. Now to repack the shop tomorrow, though all that fresh snow on the mountain is tempting a late start at the shop. Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth and a special thanks to Max for working super hard in the booth. I will be out again in the first week of May for anyone looking for private casting lessons and doing some spey classes with Max and Frankie. thanks agaihn to everyone thatcame out and stopped by our booth, especially those that took advantage of the Loop package deals we had on sale. In regards to that I have a few combos left so will probably extend this sale till the end of the week. Stay tuned to the sponsor announcements for more details. thanks again, Brian

really enjoying the show this year, esspecially the warmer weather. If anyone is interested I am doing a speycasting demo at 11am today. Lots of good deals at the Whistler Flyfishing booth including 30% off on Loop evotecs and a ridiculous combo price on the sweetest Trout combo at the show (590 aeg rod/evotec 5/7 and loop optistream line) we screwed up and didnt bring enough flexfit hats so if you are after one this year try and stop by soon as I think we will sell out sometime before the end of today. Max has promised to bring his photo disc today so our slideshow today will have some local representation to go along with all the shots of Steelhead and Chinook Salmon. If you are interested in travel be sure to ask for one of our new destination school brochures I look forward to seeing you guys later today or sometime tomorrow at the show Brian Niska

I will be teaching spey schools with Maxwell again this spring. Check out the sponsor announcement section for more info: 2010 Spey Schools Stop by our booth at next months fly show for more info Brian