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I got a Lamson Velocity 3 for Xmas this year and am going to be putting it on my 7wt switch rod. I put the reel on the rod yesterday without line and I am worried about the weight of the reel. the Velocity 3 is rated for 7/8 wt but is a super light reel... I think the Velocity 4 would be to big, has anyone used the Velocity 3.5 at all? I think I am going to call a local shop and see if they have the 3.5 to just look at and compare it. My Dad got me the reel from a fly shop in BC called Pacific Anglers so i guess i'll have to ship it back to them and trade it in if need be.

Saw it in Imax 3D at Chinook Mall and holy crap amazing movie!! Go watch it and spend the extra couple bucks on the 3D it is definitely worth it!!

There is a fly fishing mystery series called the "Yellowstone Fly-Fishing Mystery Series" by John Galligan that aren't to bad. Here is a link to I think the first in the series if you want to get a taste for it. The Blood Knot

awesome I'll be there with my rod I am stoked for the show this year. They should make a Spey casting pond this year lol

With the skagit compact kits can I bring in my switch rod and try out different lines on it? I would like to get it dialed in this year...

holy crap those bullies are huuuuge, awesome pics!

I think a Spey gathering is needed!!! Max bring your opti switch I want to try it lol Jk I agree with the other guys about testing out a bunch of options before settling

i have an 11'2 7wt switch and it might be a tad large, i like flyon's 6 wt suggestions around 10'6" or 11' i think a 5/6 switch will be my next rod.

the best one is Spey to Z where he compares skagit casting to a beer truck lol makes you remember it and think about it while on the river though. Wouldn't mind watching this skagit master one though... kinda off topic but has anyone seen "The Perfect Cast" the first from the Henrik Mortensen series? The trailer on his website looks pretty sweet. heres a link to it if your interested Perfect Cast Teaser

Thanks I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the response Justin as well, they are good for pointing things out in the sky instead of waving and pointing trying to show people constellations or satellites etc... You can see the beam of light and track it easily through the sky so people can see what you are trying to explain or point out.

I am looking to get my Dad a green laser pointer for star gazing for Christmas and am wondering if anyone knows a place in town that sells them? There are tons of places online that sell them but I would rather get one in town... I looked the Mountain Coop Website but they don't seem to carry them... any insight would be appreciated!! Thanks!

Anybody use Ross Reels? Found a good deal on a CLA #4 heres the specs on it. Pretty sure I want this one lol Weight = 7.3 oz (pflueger 2090 was 6.6 oz mult is 9.17 oz) Diameter = 3.75" (multi is 3.85" pflueger 2090 is 4.25") Lifetime warranty Rated for 7-9 wt Capacity WF8+200 Its new and cheaper than the Pflueger...

Thanks for the advice. The multi's are a pretty sweet reel, when I eventually go buy a reel I am going to take in my rod to see how it looks in proportion to the rod. That is definitely one drawback to the internet lol Do the multi's make a clicking sound when you strip the line out? I love that sound and if no click then no reel lol Along that line, do the Presidents make a click sound?

wow thanks for all the replies!! Really appreciate the help, i'll keep my eyes peeled for a deal and see what I can find

oo i wish the Multi, that would be awesome Have you used the Evotec CLW reel? not the clear one though that thing looks weird... Tungsten did you just tape that lead on there at the back? I should probably just be concerned with getting a good quality reel and then adjusting it as needed once it is lined up rather than buying a reel based on weight... Anyone use Okuma reels at all? Found this one and I think it would be a sweet match for the Blueline rod, based purely on looks though lol http://www.okumafishing.com/dyn_family.php?k=284112

hmm if it is to light to balance a 10 6wt then i doubt it will balance an 11'2 7wt... is that one the 2056 model? (Opposed to 2078) Also what is the warranty like on Pflueger? I looked on their website and there isn't any info on it... thanks for the info!!

Anyone had any experience with the Pflueger President?

oops sorry! it is a Loop Blueline 7112. 7wt 11'2" i guess that is kinda important lol

I am in the market for a new reel for my 7wt Switch rod and have been looking around at a lot online at a lot of different companies. I am pretty sure that it should be a large arbour reel right? Right now I only have a 7wt mayfly reel on it and i really don't think it is big enough or heavy enough to balance out the rod. I am looking to spend around $200 on a reel... Any suggestions? Thanks guys!!

does that include the sinking poly leaders?? Like the 5 or 10ft Airflo Trout Intermediate or Fast Sinking poly? Will that make any difference or should the weight of the fly be enough?

continuing with the bicycle theme http://www.viddler.com/explore/failblog/videos/288/

Copyright infringement is my favourite pastime!! lol Still looks pretty fun I think haha

This is my first cutthroat that I have ever caught and it was a pretty exciting fish. I went camping with a buddy and we pulled in just as it was getting dark and we decided to quickly rig up and fish a small stretch of stream that was by our campsite. I fished this small little run along a bank with a green humpy pattern I had tied up a few nights prior. I could barely see the hook and after about 5 minutes of casting I saw a tiny slurp around where I thought my fly was so I pulled and he was hooked. I gave a holler "Fish On Booya!" just joking thinking it was a tiny fish until I pulled on the line a little harder and the line barely moved! He put up a pretty good fight and once I landed him I could see he by the shape of his jaw that he had been caught many times. I released him back for another angler to catch. I thought the colour of the fish was really bright so once I got home I black and whited everything except the fish, definitely makes the colour pop even more.

looks like a boat with a wake behind it... that would be sweet though if it was haha

I am in the process of watching that video as well and wow there is a lot of good info in there. I've only watched maybe 1/2 of it and theres lots to know. the best is he has this giant concrete fish that is painted bright orange that he sticks in the stream and then the camera will zoom in on it so you can see exactly where he is talking about for prime lies. pretty interesting..