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Guilty... I use Fluro for all nymphing and many swing rigs. Mono for the surface and sometimes a hybrid of Mono leader/Fluro tippet, for some swing presentations, where the last couple of feet are fluro tippet, to keep the fly under the film, untill the leader tightens up and rises on the dangle.

Same for me, as WesG.

Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SWeS0Uv21s

sik piks.. doude... Cee DF...I no'se da lingo... gringo...

Thanks Harps. As you mentioned, waders should avoid shallow areas of the river, with gravel bottoms. I have seen redds that were very close to the shore, as well.

For trout fishing, using small flies, I use a tapered mono leader which is usually about a rod length long, when fishing in the film or swinging drys. If the fly is very large and /or I need to cast far, I can use a 10' Poly floating leader with 4'-6' tippet added, as needed. For sink tip use, I add 3'-4' of Frog hair Mono, or Fluro if the fly is small, or in clear water, or if I want the extra depth to create a bit of droop, to get the fly below the sink tip and fishing a little deeper. For nymphing or high sticking, I make knotted leaders using Flurocarbon, which also has enough stiffness in it to allow good turn over, using a 16 lb. butt section.

My favorite fishing song...brings back memories of my Dad and where I come from. For all the Bay boys here at FFC.... "There are giants out there in the Canyons" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed6WKq1UmCk

Pattern # 3 Hook : Daiichi # 2441 size 2/0 Thread : Hot Pink Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Tail: Charteuse Bucktail Butt: 5 strands of peacock herl twisted into a rope Rib: Add red ribbing ....Fisherwoman's next.

Thanks for that Birchy...It gave me a big smile.

It's located off of Southland drive. Gord is a master flyfisherman, in my view and he has taught me many things about the art of fishin'...All customers get a free fishin' lesson with their purchase, if they ask nicely. Drop in and say hi to Gord for me. ps. I use Frog Hair Fluro for sub surface and Mono for surface flies. Simply the best...IMO

Gord stocks it at Westwinds. Both fluro and mono..

Dam, we're outa the race now...

Well, the black & blue Trailer Trash fly sure looked pretty in a Steelheads mouth...that's for sure. Bulltrout will hit the Nightshade Trailer Trash.

Sure.... http://www.deschutesangler.com/Flies/Steel...iler+Trash.html

Thanks for the great review Colin. I wonder when these new products will be on the shelves? Greg

That's funny... A suggestion... each participant could send a pm to the person they pass it on too. It might help to keep the flow moving along, as some folks may not check in on the tying threads everyday.

The hook shanks that you mention Writer1, are still used today for making large articulated flies, with Gamakatsu octopus hooks. They work very well.

Now that's funny....LOL...

I missed this post the first time I guess. As Cheeler mentioned, the TFO Deer Creek 12'6" 5/6wt. is a good rod for trout Speying. I use mine for all fishing methods including high sticking, indicator nymphing, streamers and even large dry flys such as a #10 Skid Bitch and swinging all down and across presentations. I also have the same DC series in the 13' 7/8 wt. which I have used on the Bow as well. It will cast a 90'-100' with ease and yet it is still sensitive enough to feel smaller 16" trout. There are many good videos to get you started and then you can hook up with some of the Spey guys here at FFC and get a few pointers on the water and/or sign up for the next instructional clinic in the spring. This season, I have hardly used my single handers (I have about a dozen collecting dust) and even used the DC 12'6" 5/6 when I fished the Crowsnest last weekend. It was great for high sticking and really helped controling the fly and line in the strong winds. I also own the TFO Pro series 12' 6" 6wt. which I absolutely love to fish with. I have it set up with a Scandinavian shooting head and it is a well balance fishing rig. I would recommend starting with the DC 12'6" 5/6wt. with an Airflow 6/7wt. Delta multi tip line. Get a 12 wt. reel that you can use for any larger rods/lines that you might consider buying in the future. Fish tales have Tiogas that work well and I personally really like the Pfleuger Trion 1912 or the President series 2012, available at Wholesale sports. Just ask if you have more q's.

Thanks Brett. It's been a great season for everyone at FFC.

Facing downstream. River left, right hand on top. River right, left hand up.

Looks like Dryfly is hawging all the best bones...ADC seems to have gotten the tailbone or something...lol. So, how was the fishing for you old buzzards today?

Al, What brand, line wt. is your sinking line? The total head length/weight is what you need to know. For example, if it has a 40' DC sinking head and weights 320 grains, then the tip weight would be 8 grains/foot.

Welcome Biffchan... Very nice...

8 and 1/2 acres of fishing paradise. Very nice little fishing hole you folks have there. Thanks for giving us a look.