Pipestoneflyguy
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I was poking around the thrift shop in Canmore a couple weeks ago and in a back corner I found a vintage fibreglass rod - They only wanted 10 bucks so I figured at minimum it would look nice up on the wall in my tying room.
I am curious if anyone knows any history, or a resource where I could look up a history - just as a curiousity - a friend in town here who builds bamboos told me he thinks it was from either the late 50's or 60's ( I am getting his help to revarnish it this winter - unless someone tells me that's a big mistake)
Heres what I know:
It is a fibregalss 2 piece 9" with metal ferrels, One stripping loop and the rest are snake guides
It is labeled "MAJOR ROD" with a red maple leaf beside it on the logo
It is burgandy in colour (the gloss is completely gone if it was even there when it was made)
The wraps are really cool, done with thread that alternates between white and black.(so the Black/white stripes are thick at the tip and thin at the base, neat !)
Typical sectioned cigar type handle
Hard black plastic butt end (with an aluminum cap, lock ring & slider)
Despite rummaging through all their boxes couldn't find a reel (bummer)
The other night I figures "what the heck" I walked down to the bank and tried casting with a 5,6 & 7 wt lines - the 6 worked like a charm and as a matter of fact it makes for an awesome dry presentation. I am taking it out to a lake nearby with a bunch of 2lb brookies in it, hoping I don't break it - let me know if that is a bad idea
Thanks for any info !
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13 years on the fly, Only the last 5 would be described as obsessive. 3rd year tying flies, 1st year on spey.
40 years of BS-ing about fish caught LOL !
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Good Luck and fast recovery big B
If your at Peter Lougheed ask for Brian "the fly guy" when you need a porter (he's a non-internet guy so you won't see him on here) He's an awesome guy and he'll totally cheer you up - We hooked up and fished the Bow near Hector after my last knee replacement. He also ties some killer flies, maybe you can weasel a few out of him (and tell him Rob says hi)
And remember everything, and I mean everything, comes down to your ability to sweet talk the nurses LOL
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It sure sounds like they may have seen you. When you head back remember to always be aware of your silloutte on the horizon - you have to draw a theoretical line from the pool depth to what ever makes up the horizon from the bullies point of view, be it trees or a high bank and stay under it. Completely avoid the sun side if possible, if your throwing a shadow over the water you may as well bring a marching band with you. Also keep in mind that walking noise like chattering/clicking rocks or even the subtle grinding of gravel can also put them down for a while.
As for presentation I have been having great luck so far this year with swinging in from up stream and retrieving with short 2-3 inch strips with intermittant pauses. for myself I wouldn't go spot them next time I would just start swinging in my streamer (nymph or whatever) at the head of the pool and slowly work further and further in as opposed to risking a spook. If you could see that your streamer was within a couple inches chances are the fish saw you too. Next time out try a little blind faith and assume they will be there - its always worth a shot anyway. I've been catching quite a few bulls on stonefly nymphs in the last two weeks so maybe give a those a try (Double beads, black & brown)
Good luck - I'm no pro either but using these tips has really helped me.
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Last season I was all about mornings - pretty well every day off I was coffee in hand and on my way by 4:30-5:00am - Fishing was consistently good but I found it exhausting to get up so early, hike 5-10km then be home early aft for all the normal domestic pleasantries such as shopping, chores, visiting friends & family, etc etc.
This year I decided to focus on evenings and as a result I am spending much more time on the water - I find it easier to get out after work without feeling exhausted the next day - in the last 14 days I have fished 13 times, a frequency that would have killed me when I fished mornings.
I find the quality of fishing similar but in terms of quantitiy the evenings are now my preference and my journal and numbers clearly relect that.
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Patagonia
Alaska
Belize
I'd bring a couple Jessica's along (Biel and Alba, or maybe a Simpson) - What !! gotta do something when your not fishing ! and the post said anyone ?
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Every hour of winter OT becomes an hour and half of summer fishing.
My boss is OK with me using 40 hours of my annual leave as "spontaneous, must go fish-now, leave".
In the winter - different story, but worth it for the summer freedom
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In the new Can Fly Fisher this week...designed specifically for swinging.
Looked like an awesome spey fly so I tied up a couple and tried em this weekend - fly really is deadly with bulls and casts great with my 5/6 weight. Going to try it as clouser as well. After spending the weekend with a couple blue fingers I am happy enough with it to buy some blue hackle.
Wondering if it will work with browns as well ? - Anyway was thinking if anyone was on the fence for trying this one I would let you know it does work great, even on wary bullies.
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Can't believe I just paid long distance charges for that
hilarious
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Hey Pythagoris
Was that the concert with the giant pig - I went to the one in Toronto, what a great show !
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Guilty pleasure ?
Saw madonna from the 8th row at the Skydome, the one where she grabbed herself and dared the cops to arrest her - I acted disgruntled (GF wanted to go) and aloof for years but in reality it was one of the most impressive spectacles I have ever seen in my life. her singing and dancing was really incredible to see live.
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Tough call but for a large venue I gotta go with Sound Garden VS Nine Inch Nails at Molsons Park in Barrie - hot summer night, giant mosh and if you have to ask, yeah Trent Reznor et al kicked Soundgarden's ass something fierce.
Best small venue would have to be back in the early 80's went to go see a band in Hamilton called called "Soft White Underbelly" , turned out to be Blue Oyster Cult looking to float some new tunes without a crowd. Was an awesome show with just the right amount of people, and beers with the band afterwards.
Started sneaking into bars to see bands when I was 16 so there have been alot of good ones over the years - beside beaches the only thing I miss about Ontariable is the constant presence of great live music (OK,... I miss muskies too)
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Bob - you are clearly not married
(refering to the fart one LOL)
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A fish never yelled "shut-up and eat-me Bitch" at me
Bob - your killing me !!! RAOTFLMFAO - and spitting coffee on my keyboard !
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Happy B-day Rev - love the sig - you keep us smilin !
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Was wondering if I would have to change my sig this morning LOL
Glad to see such a interesting conversation generated by Eric's thread. Looking at some other threads it appears we have a bunch of old punk rockers debating ethical and moral guilt on a fly fishing site, how can you not love that !
Last night I proceeded to a fav spot in Yoho and landed three bullies. I also lost a couple brookies off of dry takes. The fish were absolutely beautiful as was the view as the sun set across the confuence of the three rivers. I did lift out a 16"er just to get a quick look at its georgeous "jet fighter" styled and coloured body, the others, I released peacefully under water. As I packed my gear and got on my bike I took a minute to reflect on this thread. The only guilt I felt was that so many people in the world will never get an opportunity to experience the beauty and grace in life and nature that I had been enjoying in blissfull solitude for the previous couple hours. In terms of my impact on the environment I felt more like I had made a symbiotic connection as opposed to a destructive intrusion - I left things as close to undisturded as possible within my abilities as a C&R fly angler. When I lifted the bull out, it didn't fight or struggle we simply looked at each other momentarily and then returned to our respective worlds. Contemplating the colapsing bridges, kids pushing kids under trains, wars and tragedies that we are bombarded with everyday in our lives I would define my flyfishing experience as close to achieving spiritual perfection, that a non religous person such as myself will ever get. If I did feel guilty before this thread, I sure don't now.
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Look it at this way, we get two opening days this year..... (poor consolation, I know)
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No need to apologize MTB, at least, I take no offence what-so-ever to your thoughts - I think we may be taking different things out of Eric's post, thats all
What I see is a simple message that by examining and reasoning our decisions against an ethical or moral perspective we can seek to find the best possible way of doing something which is intrinsically contradictory to an ideal.
My last paragraph (prev post) wasn't worded so well, it was meant to be a little tongue in cheek, what I was trying to relay is that I determine my own guilt, not just by my actions, but more-so how I choose to measure them. For example, when I am fishing alone in an isolated spot, I may know that there is not a Conservation Officer, or any other person around for miles, I still pinch my barbs, even though doing so may reduce the number of fish I land, My knowledge of how not doing this affects the mortality rate of the fish I catch is what drives the action, but it is not this fact, or the logic alone, that motivates me to do it, it is how I would feel, if I chose to disregard the knowledge, that ensures I always pinch my barbs. Essentially a little bit of guilt keeps me in line with right and wrong as I have reasoned those things to be.
I do believe that the way I handle fish is within best practices, I respect and use regulations, guidelines, and knowledge gained from resources like this site, and as such, I really do feel no guilt about flyfishing because of my ability to reason, but that said, I try to be an open minded person, I will even try to empathize with the feelings of an extremist view such as those of PETA members, I do not subscribe to their opinions but knowing them, and their arguments, helps me understand my own reasoning better. I can be comfortable in the knowledge that I am willing to ask myself questions I may not like the answer to, but in doing so I am better educated and can make sound educated judgements.
Guilt is a reflection of our personal beliefs, and it is something we can manipulate to our advantage, both personally and in others, I think Eric is just pointing out how this can be a good thing in fly fishing.
I like any thread that forces me to sit and think before responding, even if I am weak at iterating my thoughts
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Just as all flyfishers are not all poachers, not all off-roaders are looking to chew up the environment, off roading, for example allows the disabled to explore and enjoy the wilderness when otherwise they couldn't - Looking at the 4x4 discussion boards its clear many support this type of heavy handed regulation being in place. They are a recreational group that is losing its options rapidly due to the typical irresposible and uncaring bad apples that exist in all activities.
As a jeep owner I support this legislation and in fact think it is long overdue and I hope they do follow through with some signifigant penalties for violators.
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Ditto on Ohara
Been up once this summer - lotza little natives in the creek and lake and I agree on the value of hiking to some of the area lakes - fishing aside, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. enjoy the trip...
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The question could be applied to so many aspects of our lives, We continue to build and develop, we harvest and extract, it is the common practise of our species to use nature, not live harmoniously with it, we dominate and determine the future directly, indirectly and inadvertantly of all things around us, historically, without regard for impact beyond our own limited existence. The concept and growing awareness of environmental and social conscience are philosphies that are evolving in acceptence and understanding, our society as a whole is developing a collective guilt complex over our own existence in the world, it starts early in our development, from the moment your mom first said "finish everything on your plate because there are children in Africa who have nothing to eat" we began to feel guilty for our lives as they are. The point is that, almost everything we do, within the confines of supposedly evolved ideologies could be defined as shamefull by the highest ecological standard, be it developing a strip mine, or buying a coffee in a styrofoam cup. Whether our life's reckoning is reconcilliated in front of our god, or our level of accountability is limited to ourselves, we are heavily burdened with the concept of a price to be paid.
How ironic is it, as a society, we are begining to grasp philosophies that governed aboriginals in their thousands of years of succesfull facilitation of a truly sustainable coexistence with their environment, only took us about 200 years to F-up that one eh ! Here we are, espousing our evolved concepts to the world as if we created them, in reality our guilt is manifesting itself into a vain effort to go back in time and find redemption through (forced, for the non-subscribing segment) attrition. Al Gore and David Suzuki are masters of capitalizing on this spectrum of emotion and feeling that spans society just like capitalists played on the unilateral desire to live the "american dream" to justify their causes as well.
As stewards of the watersheds we love we are both champions and enemies of that which we love so dearly. For myself flyfishing is also a way to connect with nature, but also a way to escape myself and who, or what, I really am in the world in which I live.
The curse of many climbers/fly fishers/trekkers/surfers etc etc is defining our own underlying motovation. Are we on a quest to find something missing ? or are we refugees temporarily escaping a world that secretly disgusts us ? is this something we love unqualified and without need for understanding, or are we just passing time in a pleasant surrounding. I would imagine the answer is different for everyone on the surface, but more and more alike the deeper we dig.
On Occasion, I am truly envious of those who are able to enjoy life completely oblivious to the world around them. as such, yes I feel guilty for flyfishing, but I also feel guilty about almost everything I do if I look closely enough.
Great post RabbiEE
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Stompin Tom to Suicidal Tendancies and everything in between - I love old punk, especially Canadian stuff like Dayglo A..., Forgotton Rebels, furnace face, Black Donnelys, Deja Vodoo. In general, I am a wholehearted supporter of almost all Canadian music. Love the Hip, 54-40, Northern Pikes, Colin James, Jim Cuddy, Neil Young etc etc (Man, remember when Colin used to wear his boots outside his pants). My CD collection really is all over the board but lately I have been enjoying older blues/jazz on my way to and fro fishing, kinda suits the activity I guess.
With Ipods and Satelite I think todays generation is very lucky - To be able to hold a whole studio worth of vinyl in the palm of your hand is not something I would have ever imagined possible when I was a kid. Music is so accessable now no matter what genre, that is so cool...
PS Griz - love the Cowboy Junkies too, combine their CD with a soft lit apartment and a nice dinner and you have my single days, "foolproof recipe for closing a deal", if you know what I mean LOL
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Ahhh OK that explains alot ! I've got that Hanson specs written down at home I'll take a look but it seems clear I should try the compensator with the floater and clear tips - thanks TM - I'll pm you next time I'll be in town, thanks for the offer - ditto if your up this way
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Name is Rob - still very much a beginner. Most of the time I am casting without a fly wishing to take my time learning the techniques before complicating things too much by worrying about landing fish
Using a custom 11'6" 5/6 wt spey rod built by Brad Hanson in Oregon. I have a Rio windcutter multi-tip line - so far have been focusing on using the dry and clear intermedite tips. plan on picking up a 7/8 wt for pike, salmon, steelies and eventually a skagit line for the 5/6 just for fun
Best (of very few) hook-ups so far was a skating a EHC across a quick moving lake outlet and getting slammed by a sweet rainbow, was pretty exciting because I didn't really think it would work and then "Woohoo, fish-on". Waiting for the moving water to clear up and then I'll be working bullies in the Upper Bow, Kootenay and Kicking Horse rivers.
Thanks to the admins for putting this section up !
Thanks to Gordon for dropping in - hope to be in your next class again !
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Hey great tip
I've been chucking the ones that come with pills in my toolboxes for years (out of habit, up here tools don't rust like they will in ontario with the humidity out east)
Thanks