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What more I can say! Dude, you are taking it too far... these were stockies to be taken. Also, you are a _coward_ complaining to moderator and not sending a PM to figure out what is behind the story. Nevermind, it is your loss and I will think it over twice to post pictures here. BTW, here is a link for those who wish to see some more photos: http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/s...mview=slideshow

I thought to post some photos about my home water and the trouts there (all rainbows are planted and to be taken).

I guess this question is for BHurt or Speygillie. I am buying mine for 159 euro. The customer service do speak English, but their whole website is in Finnish. If you still interested, I could pm you the web address. The shop helped me to choose based on the size chart, so I believe it is correct. They are a bit wider (waist and chest) and have shorter legs than my previous pair of waders (they fit really nicely). I have read some complaints about the limited stride it allows (shorter legs), so be sure it is about same length as the one you currently use.

Thanks BHurt! I guess living close to UK has some benefits , because there is no Scierra CC3 shortage (I need size M) here. Actually, I have ordered my waders and look forward to test them soon. I am also interested to get the benefit of no inseam design, as most of my waders failed there.

My 1 yr old pair of waders gave in and I decided not to buy that model again... so now I am thinking to try this Scierra CC3 or step it up to another model (which is double price of the Scierra CC3). What is your experience with the CC3? It is really cheap, but is it worth only that much? How long has it lasted? What are the weak points? Thx.

Way to go! Now you got the bug for (hooked on) FF, too.

I am having similar experience when I let the fish go (or hook it when) far away. I attribute this to lower line&hook angle. Running after a fish on a rocky river-bank is fun (but also dangerous).

Does anyone see difference by the angle of setting the hook (straight up, side, etc)?

Thanks for the ideas guys. I find the Signature Mustad hooks better than their classic ones.

I have not used my flicker photos here, but they seem to work if you insert an image (button with image) with the actual image location URL. Like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/290459..._24cd3db988.jpg

I have seen many posts where people complain about their LDR rate. I was wondering if you analysed in what situations this mostly happens and how it can be decreased. Here are my thoughts. Streamers: When my streamers "dead swim" (stay in a place in the current), I often get only nips and this only a moment of hooking. At these times, I usually file my hook sharp to get it through the jaw of that trout easily. (Use the "nail test" to check sharpness.) When I am swinging my streamers across currents, trout hit the fly much harder and my LDR is much lower. I also dead drift streamers (cast upstream), which also results in more LDR (again I file the hook if that happens - these small ceramic files are superb). Nymphing: No indicator nymphing gets me more trout to the net, but I assume that is because I miss more takes and react only when fish already swims away with the fly. Dries: I do not fish them often (yet), so let's from someone more experienced. Indicator: When using indicator, I assure that those small nymph hooks are sharp. I set the hook often and have higher LDR than with other methods of fly-fishing. Hook gap: Heavily dressed small nymphs also makes my LDR increase, so I usually choose large gap hooks for small nymphs. Tippets: I have not addressed tippet breakings here, as I have rarely any problem with that. (I am using heavy tippets, as fish does not seem to care about it when nymphing or playing streamers). Failing knots: There were some were good topics on this at the forum, so let me skip this. I follow the keep it simple rule. Know few knots and trust them. Always moisten before fastening! Hook breakage: Again, I do not have any problem with this, as I am tying on quality hooks and check them regularly before tying to the tippet. Also, I do not catch that so big fish. What do you do to decrease your LDR?

I guess I should have put more smilies... but I am sure you will get it. Talking about trouts ), rainbows are more difficult to catch and they jump more often. However, I think cutts are even more acrobatic and we lost more when they were planted in one river. I note again, that we have less brownies here, so we prefer catching them. Also, I noticed that when were hooked and broke off, they are more cautious and require more time "to rest" before any success with them. Rainbows sometimes are just pretty hard headed and will hit the fly again and again.

I get more pleasures from brownies ) (or brunettes;)), because they are livelier... they are also more difficult to get here, where I live. hehe (Some more smilies were added.)

Be Hurt, Other manufacturers can do it (have been making those), so I do not see the reason for this distinction. I think it is an awesome camera, with well above average macro functions. This "movie feature" is disappointing, but to record movies, I just need to use my mobile phone, which does better job. I decided to remove audio from the movies recorded with this camera. This requires some post-editing and the software I use is not very good at it. Do you happen to know freeware/cheaper software which removes audio without needing to re-encode the movie?

As some of you know, I bought my UW camera - Pentax Optio W60, as well. I have been playing around with it and found it easy to use and produces good quality photos. However, when I am recording a movie it picks up and records every noise (from focusing, zooming, etc.) I know that I can disable focusing and zooming functionality for movies, but then why would I record anything. My old Canon Ixus can record movies without any focusing or zooming noise on the video, so I believe it is a design issue or only a unique fault of my device. Any of you who own W60 has similar experience?

They are pretty cheap , compared to Finnish prices. Simms Freestone Vibram 145.00EUR (229 CAD) Simms G4 Vibram Boots 215.00EUR (340 CAD) Anyone have tried them on the Bow?

Wow, it is a small world. Sent a PM.

TBone, what do you mean on core exercises? Are those same as Pilates core or like these on MayoClinics http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047 ? Do you happen to have a link to description, photos, video about these? Thanks.

Many of us are in similar shoes (note similar). Should you have lock-back pain (specifically Sacroiliac joint), you may be able to manage it for a while without going under the knife. The lower-torso rotation (while lying on my back) pops my backbone into right position and pain goes away in minutes. If you want to give it a try, www.kalindra.com/Dontigny/homeprogram.pdf However take cautions and do not push if you feel additional pain. Let us know how you are doing and if something helped.

What do you, pros, use for clipping the head? I have tried razor (though not the electric:), straight and curved scissors (many brands). I do not really have problem cutting the shape I want, but the head is not smooth. Do you wet the hair before cutting? Any other tricks that would make this less frustrating?

Calgary Outdoor Centre at UoC rents both waders and boots. Check out their site http://www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca/ The prices are reasonable and better solution than carry everything for a 3-week trip.

Actually not. Thought, you need not much of chips... but you can overdo it.

Nope, I never descale trout. After you steamed, cooked, or baked just peel off the scales and skin together.