lonefisher

I just want to say that I agree with steelhead when he says that streamers are a good way to catch BIG fish....... I have no interest in the rest of the hot air but streamers do catch big fish. But they may not always be the best way to fish.... that depends on what your goal is...... but if you wanna hammer something today pushing 24 or 30 inchs cover a lot of water with a BIG streamer and it could very well happen..... Its a pretty lofty goal and more likely to end in a skunking perhaps. Also fishing a streamer incorrectly can be very very unproductive. I am very interested in hearing his methods of fishing streamers.

for 28 bucks..... it can't be a terrible idea. You will be looking at a significantly higher number for your tools and whatnot though. That and you should likely not expect this kit to tie dozens and dozens of flys. best case scenario it will likely let you have a few shots at a bunch of different flys and then you will be shopping again. But this is good cause the materials in there will let you tie a few of a number of different flys then you can decide which materials and flys you like and buy those products in bulk. However you could just pick say a list of the top 10 drys, streamers, nymphs grab all your tools and just google the recipes and start working through these lists.... tie a half dozen or a dozen of each and pick up the materials for the next fly. Finish all 40 and start back at the begining in a different hook size..... or you could just tie 1 pattern in all different sizes prior to moving on..... after the first few recipes your costs will go down as you will find many patterns use some of the same materials...... Its not a cheap hobby really but tying flies is fun (to me anyhow). ps these are links to the top 10s..... I would agree with their lists for the most part but if you are not sure if a pattern is gonna be usefull to you just ask on here http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/part27.html http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/part23.html http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/part22.html http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/part26.html

I think 99% of the reels out there are overkill for alberta trout fishing...... esleech that medalist looks like an excellent choice it may not stand as much abuse as some more expensive reels but I am sure it would suit most fishing needs

http://www.maximonline.com/slideshows/inde...imgCollectId=59 some of these from the maxim site are pretty funny just click next to work your way through them WARNING some are kinda risky

SWEET lots of nice fish in there. Luv da pike

I could probably get in on that.... probably be fun

My buddy had to remove a barbed hook from some random fly fisherman in BNP this year..... right in the face about 2 inchs from his eye...... I thought it was mildly humorous

sweet wheels I have always wanted a TOY. Have fun with her

I musta got atleast 3 fish this year

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I have a couple/few rods somewhere and I imagine I could provide a small bbq.... we should try and make a plan for this.... might as well wait a bit though as its gonna be a couple months before the ice is ready..... That and I am trying to push back thoughts of winter.....

I use 2 a decent pedestal (don't know the brand buts its decent) and a cheapo table mount..... I prefer the table mount but its not a rotary and that annoys me sometimes. Next vise will be a nor...... no doubt. I have been hmmming and hawwwing about it for some time now as they are not cheap but I want one. But until time allows me to tie a lot more I think I will make do with the cheapies..... they work.

I would also have to say it depends on the fly......

Could be a blast..... lower k first ice eh kyle..... are you one of those guys who heads out on like 3 inchs? just curious "not that theres anything wrong with that" (now wheres a jerry seinfeld emoticon when ya need one) I just am a little more of a wuss.... I like 6" or more

well I think we may have to plan a BBQ/icefishing trip..... beer, bailys', BBQ burgers, booze, beer..... we may even fish a little

I like the straggle does it float as well as dubbing?

WOW you tracked me down..... don't tell the FBI they have been looking for me..... PS anyone need a babyea--- I mean sitter LOL

Ahhh figured it out.... I will let you know by tommorrow if I am in (provided there is still space)

Having a look might get in if its a theme I can work with.....

Fat Bastard: Mister English Colonel tellin' me to lose weight. "Oh, I'm a hard case" he says. [louder] Well, listen up, sonny Jim: I ate a baby. Oh, aye, Baby: the other, other white meat. Baby: it's what's for dinner. LOL yeah I have no kids...... its probably a good thing too

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN FOR THE HILLS! Men and children first leave the women they can hold em off while we make our escape!

buddy had a shack break loose in that wind once..... took it 600 yards down the lake..... What a nightmare that was to push back.... Anybody ever skate up there? if you get out early in the year before its all snow up its amazing skating..... I have also seen the kite boarders and skiers up there as well.... that looks like a blast.

I am strangely looking forward to a bit of icefishing this year...... that novelty will where off the first time I have to chase my toque 6 miles down spray in the wind..... Esleech those pics almost look like its not windy..... can't be the spray lakes I know

I still think it looks suspicious......

call fish and wildlife..... sounds suspicious to me. If nothing else it will atleast be recorded by them that way..... Those guys are actually pretty clever if its a poached bear they will likely be able to determine that but the sooner they see it the better