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Not sure what the problem could be, can you tighten the drag all the way down and if so does the reel still 'free spool'. These reel do spin freely when no drag is applied, just wondering if by chance the drag knob is being turned un-noticed during your normal everyday operation of the reel (I've had it happen to me) as the star knob is quite large. If you are still having troubles, contact Courtney at The Nile Creek FlyShop it may be something he is familiar and can provide a solution.. Colin

Yup definitely, almost 50 hours, sorry Lornce. And I stand corrected, it was a 4wt (I had it lined with a 5wt XS-tra distance line). 5:30 was way too early this morning. Colin

You didn't look hard enough, or at least didn't ask the right guy Lornce, pretty sure we had a 5wt single and a switch at the booth, sweet rods!!. The 8wt single felt like a 5wt when I picked it up and their Switch rods were sweet little casting sticks.. Like Murray and Mike, I too grabbed a Prestige Switch (6wt), a 13'2 7wt Beulah Platinum Spey and a 10' 5wt Beulah Platinum Switch, a couple lines, new tying /reel bag and a few other nick nacks. Was definitely great seeing lots of old friends as well as making some new ones, only 362 more days til next years. Colin

looks like Hare'e Wiggle Dub, Country Pleasures carries it, or perhaps any other shop that carries the Hareline Dubbin products Colin

Thanks Hammie, need to use it at Spruce Meadows though, will be building the booth on site. Murray, PM sent. Thanks Guys Colin

as the title says, we are looking to borrow a mitre saw for a day (26th of Jan) for construction of our booth (Ogilvie Outfitters - Nile Creek Fly Shop). If anyone can lend us one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Colin

FNG and fruinincalgary. Just name dropping Colin

Why bash a business? He contacted SA they said send it in, throw it in an envelope and mail it in , you'll get a new line (probably an upgraded one) and probably some SA swag (you won't get that from the local dedicated fly shop). And SA will get a chance to examine a potentially defective product instead of it going into the trash at the local flyshop and the manufacture never knowing about it. Colin

And they seem to think they get them over and over and over and over again. One or two runs through the same stretch is great but after the 4th or 5th time through just because you hooked one fish, come on!! Sorry, my rant for the year. Colin

Take a look at the Snowbee Geo cassette, very nice looking reel. Colin

Always wear my Mustang inflatable life vest and for fins I use these http://www.flipfins.com/index.php?page=fin...oduct=navigator Colin

Nile Creek Fly Shop (sponsor here) carries Vision, had a chance to play with some of their rods and really like them, the Cult 2 handed rods are well put together and have a very 'custom' look to them, their glass rods would make really nice small stream rods too. Reels seem well designed and rate right up there with a lot of other reels. I'm really liking their clothing line as well although I think I may be a generation or 2 late to wear some of their clothing (I think the same thing about some of Loops stuff as well). Colin

I've been using a Snowbee Sling Bag, I like it a lot when I'm using a spey or switch rod as it is out of the way when casting but can easily be swung around when you need something out of it. The main pocket is designed so that when you swing it to the front it is facing up and acts as a tray when you open it, very convenient when tying on flies. http://www.angling-international.com/eftte...owbee-slingbag/ Colin

I'm running the new Snowbee Prestige Switch line (300gr 5/6) on my 4/5 Beulah, lots of fun to cast, these are a great line for all switch rods. I believe Courtney (Islandguy) had a major role in designing these lines. If you want to give the 300gr a try on your rod shoot me a PM and we can arrange a time for you to borrow it. Colin

Never said 'crappy'. For me poor service can be a simple as lack of acknowledgement when I enter a shop, I don't expect the clerk to jump but at least a nod or 'hows it going' would suffice. And I agree with Lornce you do get what you give. Colin

None Taken, can't say that everyone I worked with pulled their weight and went out of their way to help folks, another reason I left. In all honesty though I've had poor service in almost every shop in the city, sometimes people just have an off day. Colin

Read recently where Simms is going back to felt http://www.anglingtrade.com/2011/06/30/sim...t-face-on-felt/ one quote from the article that agrees with what SD is saying "In truth, aquatic nuisances can be transported in many boot materials, not just felt. In some ways, the notion that an angler got a “free pass” from cleaning boots by buying models with rubber soles was as dangerous as it will be to allow responsible choices and encourage responsible care regarding felt." Colin

I did it for a while (fly shop) got to meet some 'interesting' folks. For me the commute (37km one way) was too much for a couple shifts a week. Funny thing is I never used my discount once, is that a sign that I may have too much gear already . By the way the flies come from Umpqua and Rainys with the little tags already on them. Colin

I'm pretty sure it is because of contamination from heavy metals/chemicals and such, plenty of industry in that area back in the day. There are a few areas marked as 'refuges' and then fenced in with a 6 foot chain link fence to keep things out/in? Colin

Curious as to why they just didn't let it burn, isn't that how the prairies were regenerated at one time? Not like there are million dollar houses on the island. Colin

I have a Scotty anchor lock with the pontoon adapter on mine and use a 5lb dumb bell for an anchor, works like a charm. Position yourself upwind from where you want to fish, drop anchor and let the wind keep you straight. For fins I second the dive fins, but get yourself a pair of neoprene booties to go over your wader feet, will pro-long the life of your waders. Colin

Yup, sold out in pretty much one day. Colin

Starting to see Z-Axis's going for around the $420 mark, pretty sure Sage won't have a problem getting rid of their 'old and outdated' product. Colin

Hoping that once the postal strike is over, I may have one of these for folks here to demo. Looks like its keeping some interesting company as well http://www.angling-international.com/eftte...ige-switch-rod/ And the line to match http://www.angling-international.com/eftte...t-new-fly-line/ Colin

Heres the one I use, seems to work OK Colin