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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.

I take only stocked trouts, as it is illegal to take wild trout here in South Finland. When fishing abroad, I C&R. When keep, I bunk them with a priest and cut two-three gills across (full of blood veins) and let the blood flow out... I was taught to do so, because fish keeps fresh more this way. I also remove the gut right away. After that I store it in a portable cooler. I often steam them in oven with plenty of herbs stucked into the cavern. Place a bowl of water on the bottom to generate enough steam. However, my favorite is home smoked trout (with little sugar or honey and alder chips). I heard you guys in Canada use different tree for smoking fish. What was that? Here are two:

Should you have not seen this fly casting video, take your time to enjoy... I watched in HD full screen and the quality was just good enough to see the fly line. Nevertheless, in some close-ups the white head is highly visible. To cut it short:

I agree with Max. You will see that flies that were chewed by fish or banged on rocks are irresistible for those old(vise?) trouts. It might be so that as you catch fish with a fly you become more confident fishing them (and that shows!). I know people chewing them... (do not recommend that, band them around if want some wear ;D) Otherwise, order them by color/size/ and weight. Obviously, I have different box for different types. If you want durable insert, use nubby ones.

I am sorry for your loss and my condolences, Gary. That river looks amazing, so I am sure you both had great time there. Pass to the youth what you have learned from your dad and he will be with us forever.

How about this page, on the middle (Homer Rhode Loop Knot)? Loop Knots What is the difference for the improved version?

Superb photos! Keep them coming. Do you happen to know what camera was he using?

Sick. I did not know that they are around in Alberta. Now you planted the idea in my mind, so I will certainly check my boots before putting them on whenever I hike out there. However, should you want to imitate them, here is a link http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/f.../050503fotw.php

I knew! or rather, I was expecting them to move into this segment of the market. Simply it is growing and too important to miss. I am too a Panasonic fan (camcorder). However, I am not convinced (yet) that it worth €380. Pentax seems to have it all and Olympus is even more rugged for those who want that. Nevertheless, I like the recognize me, macro, HD video features. Panasonic's Mega O.I.S is also supposed to be superior that of the other underwater cameras. Once more it comes down to which features you want in your camera because all three focuses on different aspects. Luukesh, I do not think you could go wrong with the Olympus. Certainly, that is the toughest of all...

Sorry man, but it sounded like a comedy script. Was it a swedish Mora bore? BTW, when I go ice fishing (not often, only when it is sunny) I put a rubber sole with studs on my boots. Hope you are doing OK.

If you need a book to learn techniques, Fly Tier's Benchside Reference is an excellent guide. http://www.amazon.com/Fly-Tiers-Benchside-...e/dp/1571881263

I have the Benchside... as well and think it is invaluable. Whenever I was wondering how they tie a specific feature of a fly, I just looked up there. It does not contain fly tying recipes, but all the techniques you may use to tie flies.

I brought back from Canada the "Anatomy of a trout stream" from Scientific Anglers and kinda like that it summarizes most of those things I have read about rivers, hot spots, etc. Beware that this is probably a VHS reproduced on DVD (so looks like it was done in the 80s)! I wish to have some HDDVD/Blue-ray fly-fishing educational videos... It will come... or we just make one ourselves. Thanks for all the recommendations!

Sorry, it does not work as the link points to mms protocol. There are still tools to record a box on your screen (display), but as it was written the quality of that will suffer. I am OK with the online version, but interested to see if someone knows another way than S-video.

Right click on the episode link and then "Save link as" (in Mozilla, something similar in IE) -> saves it to your hard disk. From there you can burn on a DVD, but it will not be a DVD movie. However, some better DVD players can recognize and play WMV or you may convert it to MPG.