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Can you off the christmas present for a while? Take a trip to the expo in Jan, talk to some people, and cast some rods. See which rod feels the best to you.

Probably the best video posted on this web site yet!

The boa lacing system is the best thing to happen to boots period! I bought the boots for this function alone and it has never failed me. I find you loose a bit of grip with the felt not going completely to the edges though. No issues at all with the soles coming out. They do fit small though, so try them on with YOUR waders.

John, your pattern isn't actually very far off of one I use Not the best pic, but it's also the combination of, or adapting existing patterns. Can't think of any 'new' pattern out there that couldn't be called similar to another. I use to tie mine with a red bead and full hackle all the way through years back (a lot like yours), but I found that the glass bead broke too often and I like the slimmer profile. I call the fly a 'leech' but I'm thinking they take it just as often as a damsel. Hook size 12 TMC 200R Tail black marabou Weight .20 front third Body Green ice dub Rib Fine silver wire Hackle webby grizzley died olive green Head large red head made from thread. Had a few variations, but haven't changed this one for 3 or 4 years now. Thinking of replacing the hackle with some marabou spun around to make a collar (cut short to similar length as hackle) Like your fly...like slim profile and the suggestiveness of many food items.

Actully think it's very different from the Pumpkin head that John ties. This fly was created by Brent Schlenker for Dale Freschi. It's actually just a woolley bugger, but if you know Dale (nickname Bulldog) and his habit of always fishing wooley buggers, you'll get where this fly came from.

Haig Brown started as a gear fisherman also, and spent much time with fishing buddies who chucked gear in the Campbell and the Salt. He did a lot of 'bonkin' of wild steelhead also. He's definitely 'superior' when compared to me, but we're likely more elitist than he was Love the history of the sport in Canada and Haig Brown sure wrote some good stories.

Nice...looks like the Oyster. Love the Island

Holy crap...that first one is NICE

Yah saw that...still wondering why they let you off easy?

I like the mag, and I like the board. For those who visit it regularly, you'll know what I mean about the centerpinning comment. It's definitely a fly fishing board with an edge...basically anything goes...especially if you're willing to share some boobs, pie and fish porn It can sometimes be the opposite of this board, and that's not a good or bad thing....it's just different..just don't ask them what their favorite 5wt is.

Drake is a print magazine...I believe you can pick it up at FishTales. They have a forum also, but it's mostly for centerpinners

Have a good one

Hell yah...I once got pissed on by a sleep walker when I was spending the night in an old monastery in Dublin!

Weird...really weird but I think I got it figured out. Don't think it had anything to do with the mods.

Yah, I don't see them either...They're really big files as I didn't resize them, so that might have something to do with it. I'm pm the mods.

Can't take credit for the pictures...it's nice to have some buddies who know how to use a camera.

Not the biggest bully, but a 20'' on a dry fly was the big fish that day OK, now my biggest bully...taped at 33'' Also got some nice cutties and big bows where they shouldn't have been, but they'll have to wait until later.

I know...a little late but had some great trips this summer. Here's some pics from a couple trips in July Two different hikes for Goldens.

Crowsnest angler will get one for you then at the shop.

Yes it does, but they will go on line to do it. Which is exactly what you would do on your own. The whole system is online line.

Nice Fish...love the fish from lakes.

Heard some very good reviews about his rods, but don't know of anyone who carries them. Amundson is coming out with an 1134 switch (11' 3/4) that may interest you. I have one you could try casting, but I'm south of Calgary in Medicine Hat.

The Amundson Wind Warrior 10' 5wt goes for $250.

That's Brent...I've come across the video a few times, and seen parts...just never gotten around to picking it up...always think 'next time' when I see it.