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Yeah I learned nymphing with a double set up as well before dries now that I think about it. But I did find tossing a dry much easier than the heavy nymph. Helped me learn to control my line and "place" my flies. I'm always switching what I'm doing on any given day given the conditions. It's important to learn all of them in order to fish all situations and times but nymphing in my opinion produces the most just as RedWiggler said but dries are so much more exciting.

Just the line with a bit of colored yarn so you can see what your line is doing.

I like to get out early, just after sun rise. But not necessarily for the fishing but for the peace and quiet. Although most fish I catch out on a full day from sunrise to sunset are in the first 3 hours after sun rise and the last 3 hours before sunset.

Well here is my 2 cents, and I'm no expert. I found learning dries was easiest and nymphing very close behind. However I found the Bow the hardest river to learn on. I did most of my learning on smaller streams. The Bow is more difficult to read when you are just starting, it's inconsistent, and it's intimidating. All still apply and I've been fishing it now for 10 years. Also I found I was really focused on casting far instead of focusing on proper technique. I would recommend you frequent some smaller streams to get the feel for reading the river and how to present the different methods you mentioned. The smaller streams allows for better control and feel for what your fly is doing. As for casting, practice this in any park and you'll become much more confident very quickly. Just keep at it and soon you'll be bringing in a 20+ inch brownie.

that is so cool!

I agree dude. If a law or bylaw isn't enforced why is there a law or bylaw? Seriously they need to start enforcing with actual tickets - the more "warnings" just give these people more reason to not change as they come to expect a warning and not a fine. Big deal. Don't get me wrong I have no problems with floating the river for relaxation but the problems grow with the lack of enforcement ie. disrespect for others, garbage, etc. Perhaps a dart gun as they float by?

Here are mine: Dries 1. Elk Hair Caddis 2. Griffith's Gnat 3. Adams 4. Stimulator 5. Foam Beetle Nymphs 1. Copper John 2. BH Hare's Ear 3. BH Prince 4. Golden Stone 5. BH Pheasant Tail Streamers 1. Clouser 2. Bow River Bugger 3. Rabbit Strips (Not sure the actual name but man they work) 4. Magog Special 5. Wooly Bugger

It's only a couple of hour hike UP but that's not bad. PM me if you want more information npauls.

Probably an old topic and old news for most but I finally picked up Water Marks by Jim McLennan. Once again a great book. I love all his stuff. Just wanted to share.

That's all I used to use but then I got a new vest and the spools didn't fit well but now I have a new vest again and I'm thinking of swithching back. Much cheaper.

I've always been skeptical about them myself but a guy from work here uses one and tracks his success vs. the calendar and he swears by it. I don't really care cause it's not always about the catching for me as for the hiking and scenery but of course every bit of help is nice. Let me know if you try it out what your findings are. I'll do the same if I happen across one in line the next time I'm picking up some more gear.

I've had success on BH Pheasant Tails, Griffith's Gnat and yes the old San Juan Worm.

I heard if you run around in circles chanting "nah nah nah nah...nah nah nah nah...hey hey hey...goodbye" works. I tried it at home and my neigbors think I'm nuts. In all seriousness though I've tried a product called Skin So Soft or something like that from Avon and it worked 100%. Not sure if it's still around but it did work. I'm a deet guy and I am sure to keep it off my hands.

Great stuff. Love the picture of the eagle!

Cool system Kingfisher. Not sure how you keep it that way but very cool.

Thanks LoneFisher. Those are cool links! Who woulda thunk it!?

There is an Apple Glass by my work (no they don't sell ipods or macs) and I think it's $15-20 per chip. I have one as well I need to get fixed. It's on McLeod and 58th at the corner by Chinook Mall.

Any of you guys have a portable gear bag for tying so you can pick and jet to a buddies house to tie a few? What do you use to keep things organized?

I'm looking at doing some fly fishing in Mexico. May not be until November but I want to plan well ahead. I'm thinking of the Yucatan area (Cozumel probably). Anyone out there that has done this before and have some good suggestions? Anyone know of any guides to look at and consider? This also gives me a chance to get a salt water rig and then I can do some coastal fishing as well. Any excuse for more gear!

Thanks everyone for all the input. I realy want one of those things on Cabela's. Sweeeeeeeeeeeet! But I went with the Equinox. It holds everything I need and then some and the water bladder feature will be well worth it. It also forced me to be more selective in what I actually NEED on the river instead of taking all the WANTS with me. Much lighter now.

LOL! Naw the vest is for me dude. I don't like blenders. LOL!

I'm looking at getting a William Joseph "vest" for an anniversary gift this year. Any body have some user experience on specific models? Any model to gravitate to or any to stay away from? I've definately decided to give up the classic vest.

Check the regs. I think you may be ok year round. But check. I have a bad memory. I carry mine every where I go and check them like 10 times before I cast. Practice cast on the lawn or in a park. Don't need open water for that.

He's holding my fish actually! LOL! Just kidding. At least he dropped my name. It's all about me. LOL! Once again just kidding. Way to go bud!

I personally like the irfanview that Badger already mentioned. It has some really nice features.