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I’ve got the Olympus TG-810. I wouldn’t recommend it. Pictures underwater at OK, pictures above are not so great. The GPS is barely usable. I’ve dropped it many times or bounced it around in a canoe or pack and it really does hold up well. I like that it has an auto lens cover.

We were driving out to Brag Creek with my girls last May and one of them snapped this out the side window with her DS. She does not remember seeing anything. If anyone knows if this is a special effect in a Nintendo 3DS please let me know.

Agree... tradition. Try Spey lines, these are measured in grain weight.

I’m new to fly tying and a complete newbie to tying tubes. I’m curious to see what others are tying for tube flies for trout on local rivers (Bow, Highwood, Oldman….). I’ve made some attempts at leaches, buggers and minkies. I’d try a muddler if I could tie one to begin with. I’ve seen tons of steelhead and salmon tubes everywhere but not much for trout. Has anyone tried small salmon flies on the above waters? If anyone is willing to share their experience to steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Pictures would be great.

Great ant pattern! I’ll have to try it. Regarding Toxicity.... Polyurethane adhesives use MDI (Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) to complete the cure. Among others, this is the little McNasty that you need to be aware of. In a moisture cure polyurethane it will typically outgas while the glue cures. So as the bottle says, use in a well ventilated area.

I was wading east of Police several weeks ago. There were more jet boats then I’ve ever seen on the Bow. They were actually jockeying for position at the launch. This was one of the crappiest days on the Bow I’ve had, the constant jet boat traffic was just demoralizing. After one instance of far-too-close (at least in my opinion) it got the point of having to ask “Why the hell am I here? This is just miserable”, I packed up and left. It really is sad to see this fantastic river go this way. The Bow is too small for these boats, it’s just a matter of time till they hit someone. From what I’m seeing I have little confidence in many of these driver’s ability to follow right-of-way rules on a river this size.

Also.... the inflation cartridges have a replacement date, you can see this through a plastic window on the front. If you can, dig through the pile to get one with a later date. After my post I went to look at the owner’s manual to double check my comment re: moving water. Thought it doesn’t mention the air bladder (speculation on my part, sorry), it does say this: “NOT for whitewater paddling or personal watercraft use. PFDs fitted with an automatic inflator are not permitted for sail boarding activities.” I hope personal water craft means jet skis not pontoons. Common sense would say don’t use it if getting wet and being submerged is a normal part of what you are doing, movement is restricted once it's inflated.

I got one last year and I’ve used it on flat water on several occasions. I really like it. I believe they are not recommended for moving water though, so keep that in mind. It probably has something to do with the air bladder vs foam flotation. I really like how comfortable it is to wear and how cool it is compared to a PFD. What sold me is that your get dry comfort AND if you go in the drink it works like a Life Jacket and flips you face up.

One thing to consider is that a heavier rod will bring the fish in faster. If you’re fishing mostly catch and release, you could argue it’s less exhausting on the fish than a light rod that will play the fish for a longer time. Less stress on the fish, lower mortality. It’s interesting to read the varied personal experience everyone has had with a #5 vs. #6. One common thread seems to be that the manufacturers and models would likely have a greater impact.