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Something like a genuine, "How was that bank?" should get the point across without starting a fight.
Seems like allot of drift boating conflicts lately. For an experience oarsman, the mistakes are obvious. Not so for the newbies. In retrospect, I did some stupid sh_t the first summer I owned a boat. No one ever said a word, but I definitely got some looks. For most people that's enough. For the rest, life probably sucks anyways. This city is already crazy, we don't need fist fights on the river.
Good with the bad - I was standing in some longer grass, looking for bank sippers, lateish (poor light) one night last week. A guy pulled his boat off the bank immediately when he saw me. It was a good 500yds up.
Long, slow, Wiser's Clap for the light colored skiff pilot (looked like a tan Adipose).
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6wt GLX lost on left bank below Cottonwood, 400ish yds down from chicken coop shack @ Burnco Pit. :$*%&:
Holy smokes that was quick! Got it.
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The only disadvantage of the Ott compared to my old system, is that it takes up desk top space, and can obscure your view. Terry
On the model I have, the 'neck' is just bolted to the base from the underside. Pulled the bolt out and knocked a hole through the table (dedicated tying table), effectively turning the table top into the base. Very small footprint -2"sq.
Disclaimer - You should be fine drilling holes through the dining room table, but maybe just check with the wife.
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Buy an Ott lamp and be done with it. Might be stretching the $50, but Michaels takes 40% off once in a while.
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Fixed.
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Very cool photos. That is one big, dirty sculpin.
I fished the San Juan last year and saw a snake put the hurt on a duck. The duck eventually got away, but it was the coolest thing that happened that day, save for the guide pissing in a 5gal bucket. In the boat. Just before lunch. He gave me a break on the rate because I paid cash and didn't need a receipt- something about the IRS killing the little man...
If anyone needs income tax/tailwater advice, I know a guy.
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This is not new for the US,
Quoting George Carlin......"Go to Wikipedia, type in Japanese Americans 1942"
Nor for Canada......
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Nice find. Submission sent.
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Tha Not in the habit of nicking rocks but sure would hate to knock a chunk of coating off if I do.
I (read: people rowing(ish) my boat) have hammered stuff, and I'm talking hammered. Rocks, trees, jet boats, rafters, spawning rainbows, agressive dogs, ect. with my boats, previously a Hyde and now a Clacka. You'd have to do something really dumb to actually break a boat. I (it was me) split the gunnel (should've been worse) on my Clacka last year (perceived skill to actual skill ratio was running a little rich), little expoxy and she's as good as new. Buy 'em to use 'em.
If they're just superficial chips in the gelcoat, any marine place should be able to sort you out. If they're into the glass, order the stuff from Hyde. You're going to need it again.
IMO you'd really have to be laying a beating on your boat to justify the shoe. Most guys on the Elk don't bother, and it can be a hard river on boats (see split gunnel).
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There are earlier threads dealing with this topic, so it's worth your time to do some searches. Usually when this topic comes up, the consensus is that fly tying kits are not the way to go. You're better off buying a modestly priced but reasonable quality vice, basic equipment like bobin, scissors etc., and a selection of materials that will allow you to tie a few flies that you actually use when you're fishing. After you get a bit of experience, you'll know what you need to buy next. Terry
Nailed it.
Don't cheap out on scissors, by the $15 pair over the $4 pair.
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Read an article somewhere about this;
http://www.flytyingforum.com/pattern7343.html
Cool idea, haven't tried it yet.....
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My team is debating about a switch for next season.
Just looking for some feedback on some of the leagues out there. Good or bad. Earlier ice times are on the wish list (good luck), 30ish games per year, non-contact, reasonably competitive (refs, scorekeepers, ect.) Over 35 leagues won't work.
Thanks guys.
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Would love to see some time lapse photos of this project if you end going for it.
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I'd get a spare oar lock along with those oar rights. If you break/lose an oar lock, it can make for a long day.
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I've been looking for a light weight camper for awhile, something that fits a Taco. Here is my rationalization.
Plan A. I've come to the conclusion, that the Tacoma (actually has a payload very similar to most 1/2 tons, 1350lbs), although a great little truck, just isn't going to cut it. Any camper that actually fit's and doesn't push the truck over it's limit, is basically a glorified topper. Not to mention big dollar, and you're only taking you. No stuff.
Plan B was a 1/2 ton, gives a guy a few more options as far as finding a camper that will fit, but most '1/2 ton campers' are right at the payload limit, dry. Add a dozen rods, beer, the dog, water, food ect, and you're over. What about the boat?
Plan C was a 3/4 ton, it should handle all but the very heaviest campers, with enough payload left over for stuff and can pull the boat. But......depending on how fancy you (read: the wife), want to get, they're going to cost some bucks. Also, everytime you want to drive somewhere, camp must be broken.
Current; Plan D. 3/4 ton, small (like 20-22') fifth wheel with a boat hitch. Didn't mean to succumb to Albertansyndrom, but it happened. I know BC is out with this setup, but the same dollars are going to buy me way more RV in a fifth wheel than a camper. I realize fuel costs are probably going to increase with this setup, but an overloaded 1/2 ton is going to eat fuel. For the ~10k/year a put on my vehicle, I can handle it. My Tacoma's mileage isn't amazing anyways.
There's a reason why most of the campers you see, are on the backs of 3/4 or 1 tons. I know people do it, but can't see how they're not over weight in a 1/2 ton. Most half tons have a payload between 1300 and 1700 lbs. Most half ton campers come in dry around 1300 or 1400lbs. I feel sorry for those trucks. You're basically @^%$ed with an 1100lb payload. Tungsten is right, if you don't need to pull anything else, get a bumper pull trailer.
Plan R; 60' Diesel pusher motor home with a 35' enclosed for a tow vehicle and jet boat.
Get out there and stimulate that economy.
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+1 for the Norvice.
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Best. Hat. Ever.
Sorry Scorpion, it's better than Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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If you're trying to sell to non-fisherman, hoppers or ants.
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Print off their warranty form, fill it out, and send the rod in. Turn around time can vary, but is usually pretty good (the few times I've had to send one in). I believe they ask you to send in the entire rod, but in the past, I've only sent in the six or so inches (what ever you can fit in a standard envelope, saves on shipping costs) of the ferrule end of the broken piece. Presumably so they can measure the replacement piece for the best ferrule fit. I've only ever broken the tip or butt (don't ask) section, I think about $100 bucks all said and done. I have never sent a warranty card in.
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Calgary fasteners or Acklands will have it.
If they don't, try Gregg's.
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I'd be concerned about how exactly one goes about weighting a trout without mis-handling the fish. IS there a net that does that or was the fish hung by its gills.
I bought one when I was in NZ. Not sure how acurate, but would give you an idea. It just has a strain gauge built into the handle. Net the fish, let him calm down for a second, lift the fish out of the water a few inches with the net. It has a huge basket on it, so the fish stays horizontal.
Or clip the net's french clip onto the stringer and weigh the fish that way. Kidding, kidding.
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I've used a 35 ft-lb thrust on mine, gets you where you want to go. It's actually just easier to row than mess around with batteries and the motor. The boats are rated for like 10 hp though.
When possible, I'd rather fish out of a kick tube or pontoon then a drift boat on lakes.
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When I was at the FF Expo in January There was a booth in the centre near the rear of the casting are that had the most attractive darkesh blue fly rods and I believe, building blanks.
Does anyone remember what the company's name was? I believe they were from the Calgary area. I'm looking for that specific blue blank to build a special rod.
The FF Events website doesn't have the exhibitor list up anymore.
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If you were looking 'down range' at the casting pond, they were on your left, at the rear. Custom Rod Builders out of Victoria.
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My advice would be get a new boat. And sell me your old one.
Can I just sell it to you, and we'll split the shuttle? Forget the new one, I want some Abels.
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Looks like it had been there a while.........like maybe not this year.
PM with details.