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A 7 weight would be plenty unless selectively targeting certain rivers in that area, and yes it will throw all the tips you need. Considering you said the 7126, i'd guess you're looking at a TCX, which I have used intensively in that area. I've thrown 15 feet of T14 on my TCX easily.. A nine weight as a starter is a poor recommendation. I have a 9143 Z-Axis that doesn't come out of the tube unless I get to the Thompson (AND it's windy). In comparison, i've brought two 7126 TCX's to over 60 days of steelheading in the Skeena region in the last 2 years (and the 9143 sits glaring at me), one fishing a skagit and one fishing a dry line.. If you think you'll be throwing some heavier tips, a 8 weight would cover it a little better then a 7, however don't feel you'll be undergunned if you have a certain 7 in mind. As a first and a one-and-only rod, a 8 weight would probably cover ALL steelhead bases a bit better. A 8 weight between 12'6 and 13'6 would cover pretty well all situations in Skeena country. One note, the TCX is not a beginner rod. It's a rocket launcher when you're dialed in timing, but it will not deal with small casting issues as well as a slower rod

depends what you want..if you just want pure numbers..then the Elk. If you want good opportunities for big fish (and typically good numbers), then the Bow.. Also depends on the fishing you want to do (and the guide you get)...If you want to avoid the bobber plague, better pick the right guide for the Bow so they don't just throw it on in the boat launch.

Seems similar... http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.1569383 I'd be insisting on a NEW computer, whether or not Apple says its new..

sounds not so "new" to me...

Aquaseal. Easy way to find leaks is to turn them inside out and fill with water. Don't go above knee or they can pop seams. If goretex, can use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, spray the insides and any leaks will show up as black dots.

Ya, after reading the reviews of the Dap stuff, it doesn't do well with water (funny considering it is 'Kitchen and Bath Sealant'). Just didn't want to buy a full caulking gun, thanks for the help.

Just bought our first place, so been doing some minor DIY repairs, and have an odd one. Was recaulking the shower stall, following all the instructions on the "Dap Kwik Seal", left it for 36 hours as per the instructions. Felt it, felt dry and sturdy so had a shower. Once it got wet, it seemed to un-cure, was allowing water through and had some of caulk coming off at touch. Left it overnight, again hard in the morning, but again, shower seemed to uncure it. Ideas? Shitty caulk? Thanks

Helios 2 4 weight, medium action...8 to 8'6" footer... Lamson Litespeed (or similar) to match... I have the helios 3 weight, and it is by far my favorite rod for cutty fishing on streams around your cutty hut. The 4 is a little nicer if you're fishing the Gap, and the ever present Nate shows his ugly head.

That's cause it is. Didn't get up there monger?

"it's a cold day, and I'm 60" classic

While I didn't get the chance to do the jumping in with my waders on this summer (only floated 4 times...yuck).. If this old dude can do it.... http://youtu.be/XfwAzp4Y9l8?t=11m14s

cataract...may be a decent hike to where the brookies are as you can't get to the campground

Hahahahahaha

Name has already been dropped if you're looking for it...

Osedma, maybe you should put a tag into your signature indicating your association with Vemo?

2 for 1! sweet! scadden boats are great, service is fine giving him money, but past that point it's as bad as it gets

if you do the missouri, you can get a motel for $50 a night in Cascade...

A) shipping is done via registered mail, and sending you a tip is goin to be a 2.25' foot tube. Not $10 shipping, I assure you. B ) time. They have to match the tip section to the piece that you broke to ensure it fits. If it doesnt, they will re-roll you a new section. Graphite isn't free, neither is time. C) handling. Someone has to take the time to bring the rod in, get it dealt with, keep organized, and send it back without screwing up. People aren't free. You're getting a new piece for $60... Seems better then $400 for a new one..

bet you could count the number of guys fishing dries with a fingerless hand

i can't believe i'm finally responding to one of your posts but.... WHAT?!

this is like a game of telephone... i heard he was driving a delorean..."Boat Launches? Where we're going, we don't need boat launches"

Winter is coming.... you'll be fishing soon enough. I truly believe that there has been a lot of this going around this season. Losing that first half of july, a good wack of anglers didn't break out the rods this summer, and by the time the fishing was back in shape they were not all that into getting out there. I'm sure all the fly shops would agree that it's been a tougher season, even after the flooding. Was pretty weird floating the city in july and seeing 1 or 2 walk and wade guys..

Won't lie, I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often on the Bow with the lack of tact regarding boat launches... Setting your boat/pontoon/rods/etc in the launch is not cool. Getting your boat into the water should take maybe 30 seconds. Same with taking your boat out. Maybe it's how fast the boats are being bought, but the very first thing I ever learnt with my drift boat is to never go into the launch until you're ready to go. It amazes me to this day how many people have not figured this one out, it's very simple and very respectful to your fellow users.

Don't drive a Lincoln?

That's cause he's realized that they ran out of funny after the first (maybe the second) vid.......