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Only two 9.6' in my line up at this point. By choice they would have been 10' but deals presented themselves. Love the longer sticks. Only time I myself prefer something shorter when tossing drys from the boat. Other than that I see nothing but benifits

Ahlstrom Air - Nordegg - only way to go! Great experience and much lower cost than some of the others. I believe we paid $1600 for the whole bird, 4 guys and as much gear (beer) we could fit. Some of the others charge per passenger + $1.50/lb gear (beer).....you can imagine how quick the cost gets up there...

I am a Rio fan...but I have had serious trouble with this line in cool conditions. Major memory and coil. Now I am talking April and Oct, however this is some key lake time for me anyway. Once it gets a little warmer it performs fine...like I said I am a fan...but disapointed on this one.. Looks like they have a new one "camolux" for 2011, same sink rate, but different taper. Maybe they have improved the performance.

That is a awesome deal. good stuff

Welcome! I too am a huge stillwater east kootenay fan. I live in Calgary but make sure to hit it in the spring and fall...deadly

Good stuff Craig. Give me a call, we can hook up for a tie night. Hope you are feeling better

Nice!

Nice vid! Love the sig! Fry Brookie Fry

Love this pattern. I too tie it with the just the red bead, primarly for lakes though, additional bead would be helpful on the river for weight though. Got a great tip off Phil R sight which I use on this pattern. Take an old tooth brush, remove the brissells and glue on in there place the rough side of a piece of velcro. Awesome tool for pulling out the dubbing while causing no damage to thread or wire

Have a Demon rod and reel setup, love it. Harris Sportsmail has been great to me on my purchases. No issues so far with the cartrige system on the reel, really well made and designed It would be great if they were still made in the UK, but there it is..the way of the world these days.

never seen perch that big! Love the second pic, very nice!

NICE!!!

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Happy Bday Craig!

Have had the Nokian for 55K km now on my frontier., not an issue... they ride nice and handle all conditions well. They come with a 80K warranty. I myself have been very please with the service as Kaltire 42ave. Blew two of the factory BF Goodrich (long trail my ass) the first 2 months I had the truck and ta boot through the side wall so could not be repaired. They were completly worn by 45k KM.

not suprised..probably the last place I would go for fly gear. mind you I am in the bermuda triagle of fly shops so making the trip up north even with good service might be difficult. Main reason for my post....just got that Hard Demmon reel you speak of and love it! Spool system is great. They seem to be hard to find locally. I took the risk and ordered online, very pleased. If you can't find one local drop me a PM and you can check out mine before ordering online. Cheers, James

deadly pics man, love bank release low to the water shots

Beautiful fish buddy,well done! What did you take him on?

not sure how big a hole you are talking about, but I have fixed mine with Aquaseal and a piece of vinyl no problem.

Hey man, I would go with a 6wt if I could only choose one rod. Good for streamers and nymphing. Your right about run off a comin'! I myself have not fished the NW, but have the understanding the river fish's better Glenmore south tightlines!

What... your pontoon did not come with oars??

The price is right! Did I mention that I have a gear habit to support......

Agree 100% with this statement, but home province should not determine who pays and who does not. I would gladly pay $100 annually for classified water in B.C and would support the same in Alberta. Again with the expectation of having my license checked more than 1 a year!! More CO`s on the beat man. At the end of the day I strongly disagree with the fact B.C targets Alberta anglers with this large fee...and feel a specific injustice to Alberta residents with properties owned in B.C (even though I am not one of them) as they pay an annual BC tax bill. Bottom line for me is, although I feel it is unfair, $20 to fish those waters is worth it x10....the quality of the fishery and surroundings is amazing!. I paid $7.50 for a pint the other day...nearly fell of my chair!!(ya ya call me cheap but I am a Co-op gold guy) My main issue is the attitude I get from a great number of B.C anglers just because I leave across an imaginary line.....back to my previous statement. WE ARE CANADIANS...and I am proud of it.

B.C er's, Alberten's, Saskabushyins, Ontarin's.......sigh... it is too bad we could just not all be CANADIANS!

Great read. I just had two twin girls arrive this week..... Can't wait to show them the way....