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This is what I built last winter, $25 - $30 worth of materials, The sewing machine thread tensioners cost more each than the whole wrapper but they give me the ability to control the thread tension either there or off the spool with the use of a spring.
Coln
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First one I did was a 3pc Montague 7wt reduced down to a 2pc , It throws a 3wt Cortland Sylk quite nicely, just have to remember to slooooow down the cast. Was a fun rod to play around with on the Livingston in July. Have 2 more that are just waiting in the wings, but too many plastic rods to build at the moment.
Colin
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Has anyone seen a hard cover copy of Blue Ribbon Bow around? Its the only thing I want for Xmas, used to have a signed copy when it first came out but I think my ex-wife probably has it now.
Looking forward to Jim's next book, used to spend many a day in Country Pleasures bugging him for as much info as I could.
Colin
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There also seems to be a real interest in building Quad's on the rodbuilding forum http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=15417 will probably be my first real foray into cane, up til now i've done a few restorations and a couple banty rods from old cane.
Colin
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I've seen photo's of Don's shop, guess who spent $100 000.00!! Beautiful shop and beautiful rods.
Colin
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I took a look at the Beulah and Snowbee sites and they've definitely piqued my interest. The Beulah you built and posted pictures of on speypages looks fantastic. For those who haven't seen it:
I'm hoping to have at least 2 more custom built Beulah's by then, a 10'6 4/5 switch and a 11'6 6/7 two hander.
Colin
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It is not necessary to have a live line to test cast a two handed rod. A simple frontal anchor on the water will provide sufficient line stick to load the rod to form a D loop. I think we will see a few Beulah rods and the new Dec Hogan Echo rods as well, at least I'm hoping. I'm making a few inquiry's to find out who is coming and to encourage them to bring lots of rods, lines, reels ect.
Beulah will definitely be there, as well as Snowbee, Courtney will be bringing a truck full of gear from the Island. I'm sure I'll be working the booth.
Colin
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Wow! Used to watch guys bowhunt? for white suckers in Fish Creek when I was a kid (Early 70's).
Colin
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How do you like the clear water? You can see everything on the bottom, even in the deepest holes. Is that still the Waitahanu River? If so the water looks really low! Vegetation is unbelievable, almost prehistoric looking in some places, Have you had a chance to explore much or just fishing?
This is the Jet Boats at Haku falls just east of Taupo.
The geo thermal stuff is really cool as well.
If you're anything like me with the camera you'll come home with around 1200-1500 photos.
Colin
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That would be the Waitahanu River, Heres a shot of the foot bridge on the otherside of the highway
and a little farther upstream
You've done well if you've managed fish already, are the bigguns moving into the river mouth yet, when we we're there in January we saw a lot of fish in the river that would rival most BC Steel, huge trout in crystal clear water.
Have Fun
Colin
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Here I am with the biggest celebrity from the '88 Games!
Do ya like my "Spuds McKenzie" sweat shirt?
Hey what ever happened to the Eddie The Eagle?
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This boat does look really cool. Anyone know how much they are or if there are any used ones out there?
Theres one on th FlyBC board going for $700 or so http://www.flybc.ca/forum/index.php?showtopic=5521
Colin
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I was an "King Eddy Boy" from 79-87.
Hmmmm..... Trays of $.25 cent draft
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I've got a Greys GTX 4 on my 8/9wt, less than $200 (Wholesale Sports has them) comes with 4 spools. I have a Hardy Mach 2 Salmon 8wt on one spool, a 12wt shooting head on another and a Rio Windcutter w/tips on another, plenty of room for backing. Drag is okay, wouldn't want to have to stop a Spring with it but it was fine for Island Steel.
Colin
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After watching the sweater of Larry Robinson hoisted to the rafters last night of the Bell Centre I dug thru my archives and found this photo. I met him when I lived in Banff in the'80's. He was attending the Team Canada training camp for the '84 Canada Cup. I was moonlighting from my bartending jod as a pedicab driver.
Has any body else had brushes with greatness?
Where did you bar tend? I was in Banff from 79' to 86. Met lots of semi-famous folk in Banff, lots of hockey players and skiers.
Colin
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Do a search on this site http://www.flybc.ca/forum and i'm sure you will get lots of answers as a lot of these guys are diehard stillwater fishers.
Colin
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I learned early in the spey game you get what you pay for. Theres always a better rod for just a little bit more than what you paid for the one you have. I've had a chance to cast some very nice(read expensive) and some nice entry level (read cheap) rods and have found that if you are willing to part with between $300 - $500 bucks you will get a rod that will perform day in and day out. For reels, because we are not targeting steelhead or salmon you can keep the cost down a bit, once you decide you want to go after the big boys you need to make sure your reel will stand up to the first good run. Trions by Pflueger work well as do a couple other reels in the same price range. Lines are lines, they are the one aspect of our obsession that remain constant, you will be looking at shelling out $70 to $150 for a line.
Colin
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Al, check this site out http://www.speypages.com/speyclave/ lots of info there. Depending on what you want to spend I might know of some options for you.
we can talk via PM.
Colin
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As of right now Wednesday works for me, might change due to work but I doubt it. Any preference to location? Lots of nice water from most accesses would be nice to work both sides of the river easily.
Colin
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What day works for everyone? I'm currently available most week days and with permission
on the weekends. Weather looks like its going to hold for a bit and I think it would be great for all us spey folk to get together before the snow really flies.Colin
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Along with licensing comes liability insurance, first aid certification, training courses, ect. I'd feel a lot more comfortable with a guide that was insured and knew what had to be done if I happened to go for a swim un-expectantly. Guides in BC are licensed, they all have to apply for the waters they want to guide on each year(not sure if there is a limit to how many guides can be on a certain river or not), all must complete certification, and must be insured.
Heres a thread on another board in regards to guiding in BC. http://www.flybc.ca/forum/index.php?showtopic=7267
Colin
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How about Sunday at 1:00pm, which will give everyone a chance to get the chores/errands done in the morning?
Sounds good, I'll check with the boss and see what she says.
Colin
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Crap!! should have read this one, what time and day? Might still have a chance to get the 12'7 off the dryer in time.
Colin
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Did anyone show? Traffic was a mess coming up from the south, got there at 9:30 didn't see anyone. Dog got a good run though. Perhaps another day.
Coin
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Patio door rollers with O-rings.
Colin