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  1. I bought a spool of trilene 6 lb and it's all I use for fly to fly or lengthening leaders. The strength is incredible and i haven't been losing very many flies, can pull out of alot of sticks and rocks. I'll be using trilene from now on.

  2. Yep, the word ban, gotta love it.

     

    How many things are now banned and deemed illegal cause people were abusing the system and doing what they wanted, where they wanted. ATV's and OHV's are a prime example. It only takes a few to spoil it for the rest. How long before more jet bans are put in place. It's up to the user of anything, jet's included to educate those that don't use common sense - cause in the end, it hurts all users.

     

     

    Jet's don't bother me at all - some people do - but that's just me. I spend most of my time in the city and have the fire department come by quite a bit. They slow down and wave, still creates a heck of a wake at the shoreline but it doesn't matter.

  3. Also, having one half of a couple teach the other half can sometimes end badly. A private lesson or class for her would probably be the best way to go....

     

    Hey Matt, long time no hear...

     

    You being terrified of her getting bored isn't a great start. I remember trying to teach ex's how to drive a stick - doesn't usually end well, expectations are different and frustrations can ensue.

     

    Casting and fishing lessons are great on land, and on a river, they generally spend more time trying to hook a fish rather than learning.

  4. My fiancee needs some waders, and has managed to try on a couple at local shops, but I would also like a few suggestions. She is 5'0", with a curvy-build and size 7.5-8 (womens' sizes) feet. Any suggestions on quality, breathable, stocking-foot waders that would likely have a good fit, but will not break the bank?

     

    Since most waders are targeted at men 5'8"-6'2", finding waders that fit her well is becoming a longish adventure, and I do not want to buy online, as trying-on is impossible, and exchanges typically take forever and cost muy shipping.

     

    Redington carries lots of sizes. Unfortunately for me, the breathables I have cost over $300 due to my long inseams. Breathables are the way to go, both summer and winter - and to keep warm in the cold waters, a basic pair of thin nylon pants are the ticket.

     

    Check out the Reds, i'm impressed with mine.

  5. Some really nice fish there Rev, particularly the one I caught! I still say he was bigger when I caught him.

     

    Too funny. Nothing like sloppy seconds eh?

     

    Nice to know the fish are being released properly, catch and release really does work!

  6. Was fishing down by the 22x bridge today and found a tip piece from a 4 pc rod....it appears to be in perfect condition. If it is yours, pm me to identify.

     

    Owner found! Thanks again Toirtis.

     

    I read this a couple of days ago, didn't dawn on me to check my rod case.

  7. Great room, lots of money tied up in tying materials, wow.

     

     

    This was done by Kerry Pitt, in honour of a fallen K9 Police dog in BC. It done with hair from Fischer the German Shepherd.

     

    I like that idea. Take special requests? I miss my girl when i'm out fishing.

  8. Started a new job 2 months ago and it's seriously cutting into my fishing time. August was a blur, i'm still trying to figure out what happened to September.

     

    Sweet geebus, getting old sucks. Time moves faster, the barber is asking if I want two eyebrows instead of one and i'm forever taking the beard trimmer to my ears :huh: For all you young fellers, you'll get the joke when you turn 40 LOL

     

     

    Bought the neighbors young feller (6 years old) a new spin cast and took him out to chestermere for a few hours last week, that was the only time I wet a line in a month now. Had a good laugh tho, he hooked his first fish but got so scared he nearly pitched his new rod in the water LOL.

     

     

    I seriously need to get away - who's doing what the coming weekend? anyone heading west for a day trip?

  9. The step by step manual is here:

     

    http://hawkingtech.com/index.php/products/...adfile/208.html (just a pdf doc)

    support page for your router is here: http://hawkingtech.com/index.php/products/...rs/hwrgm1a.html

     

    Login to the router with the user pass (default is admin/1234) and follow through the setup wizard link on the left. That will take you through the wireless settings as well. The SSID is your wireless network name, choose your security type and give it a password.

     

    Your broadband connection type should be cable modem - dynamic ip.

     

     

    I wouldn't worry about the software install. If you have questions, post back.

  10. Always been a junky for heat, will try anything put my way but when it comes to hot sauces - it's hard to find the heat with real flavor.

     

    Been looking around town for "holy jolokia" but I can't seem to find it - if anyone comes across it, please let me know. Just found some from hatari bros called "addiction naga jolokia" - pretty tasty stuff. The heat doesn't smack ya upside the head right away, but it does chase you around for a couple of hours LOL. I love it.

     

    What's your fav's?

  11. Cool, I think next week i'm going to start collecting materials. Starting a new job on monday and they are promising lots of hours and projects upcoming so I don't know if i'll have much time.

  12. thinking of getting into fly tying again, it's been so long that I don't even know where to begin.

     

    Looking at buying a basic vise and some tying materials but I don't want to go whole hog just yet. If you were to pick a half dozen flies to start with, what would you pick? And what would i need? Not looking to buy capes lol

     

     

    I remember as a kid, we used to gather all of our materials - moose/cariboo hides, squirrel tails, goose feathers etc. Use what we could find then buy the threads and what not...

     

  13. I love that last picture of Bear and your daughter.

     

     

     

    It's hard to think of getting another dog after losing that one special friend - but sometimes it does help. After we lost Tia, I couldn't even think about getting another dog, just no way to replace her. But low and behold we had a pure bred bichon rescue dropped in our laps a few months later, hard to say no to a dog that was bounced around through 6 different homes.

     

    Honestly, I resented him for a while and felt guilty over having another dog in the house but it didn't take that "little white sheep" long to dig in and make himself part of the family. He seemed to know that we were grieving and he made me realize that he wasn't the replacement I was expecting... He turned out to be his own dog, totally different personality but loved just the same. He still suffers indignities at the hands of the girls (even tho they're grown now), they paint him up with bingo dabbers - he was a pumpkin for one halloween, braveheart for another, then a rainbow for another, the list goes on. rarely is he pure white. They painted Tia the same way...

     

    Time will make things easier, but it doesn't always heal...

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