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Welcome Av...didnt' take you long to find your way over here.

Still a great song But that is one bad video.

For the Amundson, I like the Airflow Compact Scandi heads. I have both the 270 and 300 gr heads and use them both.

Yup, go the other way like Max is suggesting. In order to get your rod to load at close range, you will need a heavier line. Look at a 4 wt. I do the exact same thing on my 2 wt. At close distances and small streams, I use a GPX 3 wt DT. Cut the line in half and you have two lines. The other option of going with an aggressive front taper is not as good as an option as I listed above. Taking a line like an Outbound 3wt would get your rod to load up quicker, but the presentation would suffer. There's such a short front taper that it wouldn't present the small flies as nice.

Nice stuff, love the one with the brownie on your legs.

I like all of Gierach's stuff. Also big fan of Haig-Brown. Mostly because I love the history of the sport and have spent some time fishing his rivers.

Jeff, my wifes vehicle got broken into last Wednesday. First time anything like that has happened in our area. I got whatever you need for equipment until you get loaded back up. Got reels, lines and rods. Talk to you soon.

x2 Go to FishTales, try out a bunch of rods in your budget...and see what you like best. "But you also get a no questions asked lifetime guarantee with it, which means if your dog chews on it or you sit on it, it's free replacement." The TF warranty is actually $30 a section, even if you take it there yourself and avoid the shipping.

OK, going to start this off by probably saying the opposite of what you're all thinking. First, we played great, but no better than we did last night. Lots of energy, explosive and aggressive. Russia was just bad. Lack of defence on the part of the forwards and the defence were soft and lazy...no commitment to defence by the whole team. They hung their goalie out to dry and only one goal was really his fault. Dont' think Lou was a star either. He has played no better than Brodeur and he didn't outplay Nabokov tonight...Lou just had more help on defence. Even though the US game was a good one...they just couldn't get the breaks. I'm happy with how they've played the last 3 games, and hope it continues. Sure is fun watching the games...these guys are playing with a lot of energy and passion.

I've messed around with a few lines on the 1134, and picked the brain of lot of the guys in BC who are using it a lot, and if you're looking to use it for spey casting, a 270 or 300 grain scandi head seems to be the best match. I have both the lines set up for my rod with rio slick shooter as the running line. Fishtales should have the 'trout spey', and the 10' 6wt, but I'm not sure if they have the blanks and components. There are a couple people who have documented their build of the 1134 on the FlyBC board. Check that out if you're interested. Haven't heard of the waders being sold yet in Canada, but some of the other stuff like the gear bags and belly bags and really nice and a very good price. The 1134 is a sweet little rod, and should fit nice for the Bow.

Damn, boficals on mj's. And I thought they were cool. What pair did you get. Love my stingrays

You can get some great, custom rods, for a good price. Go with the idea that there is no warranty though. There are so many variables that it's better just to assume ahead of time that you're on your own if you break it. Still can be a good idea to purchase one, just assume it has no warranty.

Unfortunately you do not seem to get that this is your problem not ours. Your belief is that we're 'idiots' because we can't follow your logic or because we don't agree we you....or better yet, because we can't read between the lines. It's your responsibility to make us understand...if you can't do that, that's your problem, not only ours. Work on your communication skills, cause I can't see many people wanting to jump on your bandwagon. And be careful how much of your 'job' or profession you let out. 'Cause I'm not too sure I'd want you 'representing' my organization. And the conclusions that I am jumping to are being formed from what you communicated to us.

Great to meet many of you at the booth. I seem to know so many of you by your 'handles' but not enough by your faces. It was cool to hang out for the weekend and talk fly fishing for three days straight.

Rick, do you have the bag still kicking around and remember the specific brand?

Yup, Harry's sat there for two straight days now, just selling raffle tickets. Donating all the time, AND the top prize for raffle. Get out and buy some tickets.

Great time...and damn, that was good coffee.

Try vrbo.com

When I finally get going, I start with what I need first. That usually means worms and small midge patterns for the Crow in winter, then my lake flies for the spring (which usually includes dozens of chironomids and leeches), and then move onto the summer flies for the cutty streams (like humpys and stoneflies and Klinkhammer style patterns). I usually don't get to the summer patterns now until summer though...I remember the days where I would just tie and actually run out of things to tie...now it's much more fishing and less tying...many times I'm tying the night before a long trip. I like the new trend

Awesome Harry....this should generate a lot of interest. Count me in for a few.

Yup, both of those were great threads on the Drake. Haven't seen the book yet, but would still pick it up.

Looks like I'll be around for more than one day this year. I should be able to make it for some coffee.

Haven't missed one yet, and won't be missing this one either.

Try not to cut pre drilled holes also. I know it's tempting to see a hole that may only be half frozen, but I've found the ice to be really uneven and tough on the blades. Always start a new hole.

The Cypress Fly Fishing club will host it's first meeting this Tuesday, Jan 5, 7:00 pm at Eagle Butte High School. This is a club based out of the Medicine Hat area and everyone is welcome. Great opportunity to meet some fellow fly fishers and make it through the winter months. (Note: Global warming will not be discussed ) Bring a friend.