Tungsten

LOL! Fishing buddy i think its called its an all in one unit.You see them for sale used from time to time.

They opened the doors at Spruce Meadows.

Horror frost,seems like it showed up the same time you did.

Yes on the loop knot,no on the swivel. I would get a bite, set the hook and the fish would pop off within 2-3 seconds.If it stayed on after the 2-3 sec ,i landed the fish.So i set to hard?Or too quick maybe.

My guess is that some one tossed out there remains after they were done butchering.

The 2499 has a huge gape,so you'd think it would help.I think the gape is bigger then the hook length on 18's.If that makes any sence.

I guess i should add that I've only fished(tested) the 18's.My first experience was cronie fishing in deep water, lots of bites and only landed a few.Also on the Bow nymphing, same result.Nice hooks but fish don't stay on. I did a comparison one day on the Bow, fish were hitting little green so i had one of each.The barbed hook with it squished down out fished the barbless clearly.I also made sure the barbed one passed the barbless test. Maybe its the large gap or the point and the bump has nothing to do with it i don't no.

Geez its like you've done this before. Hook to land about 25% ,thats generous. I now use 2488H and crimp the barb down.

Same here.I find a bottle of Crown helps.

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?...p;hl=worm+hooks All sizes but i use 6-8 mostly.

Congrats on the show Mike,really enjoyed it and thanks for the link.

You could use a pair of vise grips,clamp the hook and the wire together in the pliers then spin the wire around using a bobbin.When finished use the pliers or another set to smooth out the tag ends.

Maybe utc 70, its for small stuff i think.Like jdangler said get some 6/0 and 8/0 and you'll be fine.A good bobbin will also help.

Can he not claim this on his insurance?If not car then home should cover it no?

Patio umbrella in the boat,I sure get some weired looks.But i like shade.