SilverDoctor

Here, you go. albertabowriver.com rotarytechniques.html

Truly great find.

This is an old favorite wet fly of mine that i've tied since the early 60's . Hardy's Favorite.

Are you finding good primary feathers for wing materials? Nice stuff is not always available. Ran across some full mallard wings and bought them all.

I'm of the same mind. I'm disappointed with the treatment of Alberta fishers as I grew up in that province and still support it through property taxes and a number of other things business endeavors like gallery sales. But the important thing is the fishery. I did write my letters.

Good time to buy products from the UK with the euro down right now. I imagine it will bump up soon. Contemplating a Hardy reel.

It's from http://forum.flybc.ca/.

Please don't go Gordon, how about some input about your favorite rods, styles experience. I fish a middle of the road rod a Deer Creek. Hasn't stopped me form having a lot of fun with a great rod. Lots of companies making great gear now. Work on those great styles you taught me and catch the odd wee fishie in the process. if you do decide not to post I just want to say thank you for your insight into teh world of Spey. If you do write again I will always look forward to your great posts.

As long as it functions who cares. Looks like it would work. In the end it's not the vice, it's the tyer.

Thanks for posting this Don.

The Islander IR is definitely an instant classic. Love my IR4. It talks to me like my Hardy's. The war department tells me I would have to liquidate something to get another Hardy. Well, have to look through my goodies.

Actually lost more than just the Perfect but a Hardy bag with a St. George and my Hardy Bamboo 5 wt. But still have a few Bamboos and Hardy's. Nice Angel, That's a keeper for life and to pass on. You'll love it.

Most people who buy Hardy do so out of love of the product, the history and quality. Lots of tremendous manufactures these days making excellent products. Depends what you want, I love the click prawls, it's what I grew up on. Not for everyone. personal taste comes into it. The thread is addressed to Hardy fans.

or a Hardy Bougle

I've been watching and drooling over a Cascapedia on that site for over a week. there's a 2/3/4 for a mere $261.34. But picked up a couple of other things over the winter the puts me in no spend mode. Would loved to replace the Perfect 3" that was ripped off but it's out of my budget. Nice to dream though. by the way I have bought from Harris in the past with great service.

Just want to thank everyone for stopping by the booth on Sunday, had a really good time chatting with a lot of great members. Looks like the show was successful. Great to drift around and see some of the exhibitors. Chatting with Whistlers guys and drooling over Hardy reels etc. Talking to the public in general, people really enjoyed the show. Lots of young lads and lassies with fly fishing stars in their eyes and dreams of big trout and tying fancy flies. Good for the sport. On a side note as I was driving to Spruce Meadows over the bow the river was looking like a giant slushie. So the show was a good bet.

They don't actually say how they destroy weed by burning. Perhaps it's one joint at a time.

Just to qualify that and put in perspective for those not familiar with auto bobbins, I would rather use my Nor auto bobbin than a standard bobbin. It is extremely well made. Though I often use a non auto for Salmon flies and special uses. Will most likely pick up a Ekich at some point this year but the nor auto is a great bobbin for the price. I have two nor autos and six spools and it serves me well.

I like the first version of the video better Greg. It's closer to my Spey casting style.

Love mine, will also have mine at the show on Sunday. Seems like people either love em or hate them depending on your tying style. The vice itself is only part of the system. To take advantage of the vice you should also have an auto bobbin, comes with some nor sets, separate in others. Either the Nor version of teh auto bobbin or the Ekich which I hear is very good. Always try before you buy.

Nice ties, those will be the ticket Max

I also use frost bite {Krystal Flash works too} and floss. Also have had luck with v-rib and coated thread.

Have a truely great day.

Nope, don't tie hundred dollar flies, just the old Doc stuff but I'll tie you up a little something neat if you say Hi and pass over a few others..

Fish Calgary booth on Sunday. Tying and chatting, Swing by and say Hi.