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Bron i absolutely agree, walking and wading is a totally different situation. I think most guys do a lot of walking though. I'm lucky to get 20 days a year in, hopefully, I'll get out more in the future.

I agree Lornce, my last pair were $400.00 and I might as well wrap a plastic bag around my legs, it would work just as well. I am leaning towards the Reddingtons

I'm in the market for a new pair of waders. At this point, I'm undecided between Reddingtons or Simms. I'm not willing to break the bank for a pair. I would like to hear some opinions on the PROS and CONS from your experience. Very unhappy with my last pair of Snowbee waders. Will not buy them again.

Dave, I just tried to end a PM. I think your in box is full.

I'll start the bid for the Malign trip at $50.00

Great video Lornce, made me laugh.

Hey musician, earlier I mentioned that I would give a hand, that still stands. Just let me know how. I also have a fairly good length of rope.

This is also posted on FB. Please see my reply to it. I do not have a jet boat but am available to help.

Tom, I can see it now. You've been watching a trophy trout rise consistently in the most difficult location. You bring out your cast assisting quad thingy and cruise directly overhead. When out of no where drops the biggest eagle you've ever seen and takes your flying machine home for dinner. You're right about the Liv. But it would work on the bow. You could stand in the middle and reach both banks.

Lornce, that is a great looking fly.

Hey Dave, still got the motor but hardly ever use it. I picked up a brand new 2.5 horse merc that I so much lighter.

These are the nets for my Grand Daughters. The mesh bag does double duty as a butterfly net as well. http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/murray102/media/image_zpscndo0qv5.jpeg.html][/url]

Actually Rob, the net I made for my Grand Daughter is a dual purpose net. It will be used as much for butterflies as it will be for fish.

thanks Brunsie

Paul, the wood I used varied from oak, cherry, maple walnut, depending on what I had on hand. Lots of cherry and oak. As for steaming them, I didn't. Don't get me wrong, the original idea was to steam them, I just couldn't figure out how to do it so plan B came in to play..basically, I just soaked them in a trough, a 2X4 frame, lined with poly and then filled with hot water. I let them soak overnight. The wood strips are only 1/8 " thick which helps to bend them. I force them around a form in the shape you see and clamp them in till they dry. After they're dry, take them out of the frame and glue them together. Back in the frame to dry. Three strips per net. Then the real work begins, sanding and making the handle. Probably close to 10 hours per net ut lots of down time waiting. Send me a PM if you want more detail. Are you in Calgary?

It took me two years to actually get my head around being retired. I love it now.

Peter, each net I've made already has a destination. 2 brothers, 1 brother in law, 2 friends and 3 grand daughters. Oh, and myself as well. It's been fun, I can tell you how to do it.

Thanks Lornce. The way I see it, you can always cut the handle down if it's too long. The Handles are 17" long and the entire thing is just short of 3 ft. It's been a fun little project, I'm up to 8 nets now with a couple more smaller, child size nets to come.

Lets see if this works http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q772/murray102/image_zpsdhfuzdzh.jpeg

Well that didn't work out. Still can't post pictures.

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That was a great video Rob.

I've had the vest for several years now but have never had to deploy it. It is a Mustang, manual inflatable vest and I do feel that it would keep you afloat even with your waders on. My thoughts are that if you are in the water with waders on and life vest inflated that it would keep your head above water. The weight of your water filled waders should only come in to play when you are trying to lift those same filled waders higher than the surface of the river or climb out of the river. I could be wrong on that but that is the way I'm thinking anyway. The good thing about the inflatables is that it does not hinder your arm movements so you can easily cast. I had not considered wearing it when wading until this year. I think I will be wearing it at all times from here on.

I have had a manual, inflatable one for numerous years now. It is very comfortable and about the first thing I put on when going for a float. Before I got the inflatable, I had a regular, foam type of vest. It certainly worked but was no where near as comfortable. Highly recommend the inflatable, your choice on the automatic or manual operation.

Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes. Woman: How many beers a day? Man: Usually about three Woman: How much do you pay per beer? Man: $5.00 which includes a tip (this is where it gets scary!) Woman: And how long have you been drinking? Man: About 20 years, I suppose. Woman: So a beer costs $5 and you have three beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450. In one year, it would be approximately $5400 correct? Man: Correct. Woman: If in 1 year you spend $5400, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000 correct? Man: Correct Woman: Do you know that if you didn't drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought an airplane? Man: Do you drink beer? Woman: No. Man: Where is your airplane?