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    Smith Optics

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    I bought my smiths at bow cycle.

     

    Also on the Lens front just picked up a pair of Costa Glasses and have to say that I find the Costa Lenses a step above the Chroma Pop. Still very impressed with the Smith's just not as nice as the Costa.

     

    I was able to pick up a pair at Bass Pro Shops.

    Curious About Ffc Members

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    Hi all, I currently work Oil and Gas and have for most of my adult life. Currently based out of Calgary but have been around AB, BC, Sask and some of the hotspots in the US.

     

    I still remember trying to self teach myself fly fishing on a dugout we had for the farm. Got it stocked with 30 or so rainbow trout and I attempted to catch them with a fly but only succeeded in catching the barbwire fence beside the pond and myself. My father new the one and only dryfly (Clive) from this forum and he came over and spent an afternoon helping me out. I still remember watching in awe at the oddly dressed man with the cigar catching fish after fish. Definitely an impressive thing to see. Sadly I ran out of time and patience and didn't fish much for many years after that.

     

    Going to University in Wyoming and one my classmates was a second generation guide so he truly got me into it during the school year. I did go back to Clive's book as the first book I read regarding fly fishing. Been hitting up the Crowsnest area a lot as it is between my father and I and he is retired. I did get the opportunity to teach my dad and have turned him into a real addict. Nice having a fishing partner who is retired as they always have the time to go fishing when I can.

     

    Been on this forum for years and have learned lots of different things and fished with a few members. I know sometimes I am pretty active on here but lately work has been fairly busy so sadly not as active as I would like. Definitely been a pleasure for sure.

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    Fly Fishing Related Workout/exercises

    in Ask the Pros

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    Maybe something for the lower back. Back Extension or dumbbell good mornings. Don't need anything heavy just lots of repetitions. I know my dad who is quite a bit older has some back exercises he does on one of those big yoga balls and he has found it allows him to enjoy longer days.

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    Stream Loop Knot Preference

    in Ask the Pros

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    Hello everyone, just wondering what everyone's preference is in regards to which kind of loop knot they use for Streamers?

     

    I have used a couple of different ones now with varying degrees of success in tying.

     

    Personally I have found a Non-slip Mono to be okay to tie. I haven't done it often so still working on the proficiency but getting there.

     

    Wondering what other people prefer and why? Ease of tying? Better Loop size control? Higher break strength etc.

     

    http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.png&Website=www.animatedknots.com#ScrollPoint

     

    Seems to be a good site with lots of different options, granted some of them definitely look a little more complicated to tie.

     

    Thanks for any opinions/experiences on this.

     

     

     

    New Holes

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    Monger I always look for the rock with the least amount of sediment on it, thus indiciating a higher percentage of people standing on it. I have a special type of polarization on my lenses which allows me to see footprints extremely well. :numbchuck:

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