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Here is a picture of the gloves that I purchased and modified. You may be able to notice that I sealed the fingers that I cut with aqua seal. It doesn't really look all that pretty but it definately will help the ends from fraying or splitting.

Thanks for the tips. I have opted for a discontinued pair of neoprene gloves that were on clearance for $10. I cut a couple of the finger tips off so that I could use them. I couldnt justify to myself $50.00 for gloves that Ill use a few times a year. Now its warmed up and I haven't had to use them yet. Thanks again for the feedback. Greg

Hey guys, I came accross this video. I really enjoyed it. Thought that I would share. There is quite a bit of hotspotting in here, so sorry if you are offended by a video showing where the 30" browns are. http://www.putlocker.com/file/CC2B643CF84FF37C# greg

I was out this morning for a couple of hours and decided to leave after I couldn't feel my fingers anymore. I was fishing 10 min and standing with my hands in my pockets for 10 min and so on. Does anyone have any recomendation for gloves or other hand warming devices? Normally I would just suck it up, but this morning was a bit too much for me. thanks Greg

Thanks for the feedback.

I own a couple of domain names and have recently been approached to sell one. Can someone give me an idea of a fair price. Currently there are no websites associated with the name, just the domain name itself. I have owned it for about 10 years and paid my hollding fees ahead by a couple of years. I maybe have $250 into it. Thanks Greg Oh yeah. The Domain is gentlemang.com

Great video. Loved the slow mo shots of the fish jumping. Inspiring me to have to go to the river, right now!! Thanks for posting.

I am not too sure who I am going to vote for yet. But I definately know who I am not voting for and that is the NDP. I do not agree with the party's principles!

For what it is worth. I am a newbie. I joined this forum specifically to learn more about fly fishing in southern Alberta. I agree that giving away spots is not appropriate, however I do appreciate that some of the members post what flies are working. The comment about buying a book, ok, I bought a book, several in fact. The book helps but I also like to know from the members what flies they are using, how to rig them and when. When in fishing season, I look at the reports often, not to find the hot spots, but to learn about the hatches, flies and techniques. I prefer to do my own exploring for spots, it is more fun that way. The one thing that I do find aggravating about this site is the need of some members to constantly attack others. If I wanted to see drama, I would watch a realtyTV show. I thank the memebers that post information about how to and what to use, during x water conditions. This is the reason that I am on this site. I have read Rickr's nymphing primer a few times, and find it very helpful. This is the type of information that I would like to see more of. One opinion. Thanks Greg

Don't know if you are still looking or not. I bought my last computer and a note pad for my sister in law at Staples. I really liked the warranties and the prices. I did quite a bit of research prior to buying. I bought the extended warranty for both. I have always done this and over the years it has paid for itself several times over. The notepad has a warranty that if I drop it in the toilet and crack the screen I get one free replacement within the warranty period of 3 years. A new laptop for $500.00 can be a great mahine. Stick to your budget. I wouldn't recommend refurbished. Just my opinion.

Great fish. Great year so far.

Those are some great ties. I have just started tying myself. first few wire. Worms last week. Went and caught a whitefish on one that day. I would like to see some pics of Mr sanjuanworms and anyone else's so I can have a better idea of what to do. Thanks Greg

It is active now, quite a few people on there. Just PM BiggyJ your pin.

There is a book, you have probably heard of it, called "Alberts's Trout Highway, Fishing the Forestry Trunk Road" by Barry Mitchell I just picked it up, seems to be a pretty good read so far. Covers most of the water in the foothills. Might give you a bunch of ideas.

This is good advise. Sounds like something simple, a cable connection problem, if you were not hearing any clicks or anything and then it started later. Batteries don't recharge themselves so I would suggest it is something else, like Jeff recomended check and clean all of your connections, make sure they are tight and then put the volt meter to them. Good luck Greg

When I am out on the river I usually work the same 300 yard stretch for a couple of hours. Usually starting at one end and work to the other and repeat a little deeper. I think that i have probably spooked the fish there, but I am hoping that they return after about an hour which is usually the time it takes me to go to the other end. I try to be as stealth as I can, however at 6'2" 220 stealth is not really the word I would use to describe. A lot of time I see other anglers in the same 20 or 30 yard position for several hours is this a better approach? Can someone tell me how long it takes the fish to return to a feeding position after being spooked? Will other fish take their place after a shorter period of time? Or should I constantly seek new water and fish multstretchesaches in the same outing? Thanks Greg

Does anyone know where to drop the little green ones for recycle? I use them sometimes for day outings, but always bring them home and I am starting to have a little collection of them. The exchange program is pretty good in my mind. The place where I got mine is $22.00 to exchange the tank and get a full one. The first one was $60.00 full. If you can find a place to fill yours for $15.00 then I guess that is a better deal, but not as convenient. With an exchange one you also dont have to worry about your tank expiring.

Thanks for the feedback. Look forward to see you guys on the river. If you see a brown, 75 buick century, 2 door in a parking lot chances are that I am around somewhere. Say hi if you see me.

For anyone that was wondering the same thing or is having problems. After posting this thread I also received quite a few PMs with some recommendations for people that could help All were highly recomended. Here is the list, in no particular order' Hawgstoppah Toolman Maxwell I ended up going out with Brian (Hawgstoppah) yesterday and we had a great day. There was some changes to what I was doing and I am confident that this will be a summer of fish. Brian was great to work with. Anyone else having a bit of trouble or new to the sport, I definately would suggest working with someone for a day. I has made a huge difference in my fishing. All these guys were highly recomended. Here is a 22"(measured) that I caught while out yesterday after the mud hit the water.

After meeting up with Villy(Jason) from the BBM fly fishing group (started here and in my mind successful) I have come to the conclusion that I need some help with my casting. I have been fly fishing for about 5 years about 2 quite diligently. I have been fishing on my own for most of the time and have not developed the presentation that I would like. Can anyone recomend a casting coach or a walk and wade that will help me with this? I find that I am getting increasingly frustrated on the water and no longer believe that I do not have the right tackle, but instead need some help with the presentation.

I would be interested in joining that. I am new to this group and sounds like a good idea. Let me know if you are going to create it.