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I have been using the Korker Guide Boots with Boa laces and carbide Studs...Very good quality, comfort and grip, but studs are a little noisy on the rocks, so it is a good idea to wade slowly and as quietly as possible. The sound of metal studs on the rocks is a very un-natural sound to a trout and could raise the alarm.

I would also like to suggest a prayer of thanks to the members of our current armed forces, police services and the members who have given their life in the line of duty. Tragically, there have been many this year.

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...

I like the Rio Kahuna LT indicators. It is a piece of high vis.(orange)/ high floatation line, 12" long, with a mono core, that is connected between your fly line and the leader. Simply pinch/pull off, a couple of inches of the soft outer coating at each end, to expose the mono core. Tie a perfection loop in the mono core at each end and use loop to loop connections to place it between the fly line/leader. Grease the Indicator with floatant gel/paste to keep it floating high on the water.

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.

Hi Jim, Here's the link to the archived article on fishing without indicators...An excellent article. http://flyfisherman.com/skills/jmnymphing/

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..

Good to see they have taken the time to respond so respectfully. Looks like some folks in the rail business are staying on top of their responsibilities.

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

Perfect! I also sometimes make them about 6" L x 2" W and tie multiple rigs on the one piece of corrugated cardboard.

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.

Well it's only cardboard, so if it gets wet it's not a big deal. I just put a few rigs in a baggie and hit the water.

I have that Orvis multi dropper-rig box. Very nice, but I learned a great method from SilverDoctor that is far lighter to carry around...and cost nothing. Use a small piece of corrugated cardboard, a couple of inches long and an inch wide. Then cut a v-notch in each end and wind the tippet with flys around the cardboard. Works great.