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X2 except I am running a Frontier crew cab pick up. Still tight with nothing shaking after 6 years and lots of gravel and rough road. Great 4x4 and clearence. 4.0L V6 has no issue pulling my 21' hybrid trailer. 6000/lb max tow. Add a canopy and the have the storage of an SUV with an area that can get dirty. Mileage for me loaded with gear is approx 11.5L per 100km HWy 12L per 100km City. It is a manual 6 speed, think you would get better mileage with a automatic..? Honda is a great product, no doubt, but for me a I need something a little more off road. You are always welcome to come check mine out Paul. Going to drive it till the tires fall off! James

thread brushed with glue on final head wraps. Two whip finishes

I like it, maybe with regs listed below. Lets them know more than just the fish cops are watching James

Too bad... strange I have had the opposite experience with Tiemco. 20"+ on #18's with NO issues. Maybe yours were made on a Friday...

Totally agree Colin

when you say dings, is the paint damaged? I have a great experience at the Dent Clinic on Blackfoot if not paint work is not needed. I had an unfortunate run in with a log sticking on on a trail.

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Ya thats Better Beautiful Fish! Well done

Cool pic

I wish you would not hold it at that angle to make it look bigger Nice fish!

It is funny, in my original post RBC was the company that saved me a pile of money. Ran a claim through them for vandalism, they were great. Even got my deductable back because they caught and prosecuted the little jerks. I think the bottom line on cost anyway is shop your insurance every few years. We payout a lot for this service through our lives and there is money to be saved. I will be shopping them again next year. Glad you found someone you are more confortable with. I have the tendency too to take my money else where in situation like this. Cheers James

Seems like you are not happy with this company in general? do you have a good record? If so call around plenty of competition in this racket..and I mean racket. You might even save some money. I shop it every two years..saved $1200 annually a few years ago when I switched. My company at that time did not want to reward me for a good record.. See ya! In answer to your original question on your girlfriends info, IMO none of there business! Cheers James

Nice

having the same issue.. heard a mix of Borrax (cleaning powder) and icing sugar. They take it back to for the boyz and lady to chow on.. we will see if it works. Fire idea sounds good, bylaw guys might not agree right now

Too bad about the bear.. Good for the guy in keeping his head and handling the situation.. many would not have had the courage and calm to do so..

Sounds like a great program. Nice way to give back to the sport! Good for you guys Cheers, James

great tie, love dubbing leaches. There are so many great dubbing colours to to choose from. This is my go to streamer pattern for lakes

Just got a 12' 36" floor and love it. Had it in the kootenays all last week fishing chronomids. Plenty of room and very stable for one. Had a buddy join me for some casting in the evening to risers, again no issue with stability. I do think the 36" floor minimum is needed, I steered clear of the 32". If you go to 14' you should be able to find a 48" awesome way to fish the lakes! James

X2 I also agree with other comments that high end rotating vice is not needed. Just something that holds the hook well. My opinion forget the kit. Choose a pattern you use and pick up the stuff needed. Then more to tie in differnet sizes and colours. Perfect that pattern and move on. A woolly bugger is a good place to start. You can use heavier thread #3 which won't break as easy till you learn tension and thread control. Last thing, You Tube!! absoulutley packed full of info and demonstration WARNING...TYING FLIES BECOMES AN ADDICTION.... Have Fun! James

In my opinion a 4wt is too light a rod for purpose. Any decent sized streamer will be challenging to cast. Do you have a 5wt or 6wt rod? If not I highly recommend going this route. There are a number starter rods these weights for sale on the forum. Then you could use your 4wt for dries and a 5wt,6wt for streamers and nymphing. regarding the line quicker to the bottom the better! Tightlines James

Nice x2

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Too bad about your exerpience IMO Tents - MEC Fly Shop - Fish Tails Cheers, James

Hilarious

I always chuckle when I see people loading 3 flats of water onto there shopping kart... looks like someone forgot to tell them that is comes free (almost) out of the fricken tap. Then there's the " it tastes different comment" crap. Unless you are living rural pulling your drinking water from a well.