SilverDoctor

My Gramps made it to 104. He got congratulatory letters from the Queen and PM etc. every year at 100+. He sent letters back saying don't send framed documents, send money. He He. Both him and Dad where Fly fishers and guides in Ontario and later BC.

I use Slickshooter, have some Gripshooter but haven't tried it yet. On cold days it is sometimes a bit hard with stiff fingers to hold your running line. and hard to pinch as it gets slippery. I was turned on to a trick by Bob Meiser. Wrap rubber tape around the grip. Don't use electrical tape but 3M rubber splicing tape, you can find it in plumbing supply stores, wrap it around and it sticks to itself, it dosn't have a sticky back adhesive to gum up your girp. Slip free casting even with frozen hands (or if you are like me a bit of arthritis). Like a little brake on your line.

Yep I've caught Bulls on Caddis, usually like the jgib01 stated smaller fish up to 14".

Yep excellent stuff for the feet, body and minor cuts, and sunburn also.

Coco?

Humm... so much different from my training regiment of Tim Horton's coffee wrist curls and Several Donuts (sprinkles give you energy).

People are using everything from ultralight trout rods to 9 wt. Spey/Switch. Some like to use their steelhead equipment so they can not only catch trout but also practice their casting for Steelhead season. I love my 12ft Meiser 4 wt. for example but also use a 7 wt G. Loomis Switch that I take out occasionally. I also swing a Bamboo. I do like a 400 grain Shooting head for the bow. But that's just me.

If you're going to bring a Driftboat to school you have to take everyone out.

Was that the boat that was pinned sideways underwater for months? I remember rowing by it a few times. Threewood, I'm sure a few here will step up and help. Another way do it is hire a guide for a day and just ask for what you need. I think if it was me just starting with a new boat I wouldn't bother fishing, just get to know your boat really well and the river. Knowing the river is half the battle, the other half is learning to row, keeping the boat on a good track, turning and pivoting and watching the river ahead. It's very different from an ordinary rowboat.

Yes those serve a double use, you can slip them over hackle or wing to hold them down and away from the eye for final tie off although I just use my fingers. They can also be used to hold the thread from popping back into the bobbin. Although you can pick up plastic caps for that from the Norvise site. The tubing is easily fond at hobby shops like PM hobby (fuel lines for remote control cars). Let me know if you have any other questions about the Norvise.

Ha, haven't heard the term mooching in quite a while. I'm on old BC boy, more history in vintage gear out there.

I'm blessed to have both my Gramps and Dad's Bamboo rods & reels. Take em out every now and again to link with the past and fish with both again.

Really should film some of my fly fishing adventures, that way I can go back and retrieve the dozens of flies I leave in trees.

I found that by adding the wire and Kick style it seems enticing and I get more hookups. Sorry for the blurry pix

This is the Beetle that has been good to me. I really like the bit of bright foam that acts as an indicator. No longer use the ice dubb.

Happy tying in 2017

Love those old desks for tying on. Very well made and thoughtful as far as where the storage is. My old rolltop was my Dad's, he tied on it before me and I still find small things of his in it from time to time. Mind you half the time I can't see it for tying stuff.

Love those Skagit heads for the Bow. Have been looking at the FIST also looks nice but i usually just tune my own sinki tips..

Started with intermediate and classic lines but keep going back to Skaget heads with running line.

Sure beats tying by candlelight.

I have the Folding task lamp, it's about 15 years old now and still going strong, nice strong natural light for these old eyes. I can ajust it easily to hit the fly just right. Turns on when you unfold it, I take it when I do demos and shows. Nice and portable. But I like it because it takes up small space. Had a gooseneck style also but the wife made it hers for crafts. http://products.ottlite.com/p-342-13w-folding-task-lamp.aspx#ReviewHeader

that's right I forgot Costo carries them.

Check out the OttoLiht's, bought the 2 I have at Micheals. Have the folder that I use most of the time as it takes up no space and a neck style. Have worked out nice for me. They usually have a yearly sale on them.

Its a good time to dig around in that equipment to be sure its ready for the spring season. I know we live in a throw away society but I don’t subscribe to that. Here are some points. Check your wading boots, a good coat of Sno-Seal or NikWax or Mink Oil will help keep stitches from coming apart and leather parts from shrinking or cracking. Those boots aren’t cheap and a bit of care will extend their life Waders sound, do they need washing or repair/patching Flies – good time to remove all from your box, sort them out and wash or steam if needed and reorganize. Do you need a few new ones to replace those you sacrificed to the fish gods? Fly boxes, a good cleaning with a soapy sponge does wonders with a good rinse Check you leaders, are they sun damaged? Once when guiding I had a client pull in a trophy Rainbow, it broke the leader, I took the leader in my hands and it literally fell apart in my hands. Zingers, do you need a new one, is your old one frayed enough to loose a tool Is your knife sharp? Fly line, a good cleaning and application of a fly line dressing will make it zip through the guides and lengthen its life. Nippers still sharp or do you need new ones, be sure you have a nice hook hone Fly reel – a good time to crack it open and clean the gears plus apply a good grease. That fly rod could also use a bit of care, a good going over with a soapy sponge, then a coat of wax will make it shine again and protect it from UV. Check it for any damage. That cork grip can be leaned easily with soap water and a cotten cloth is really hady for your hands. How about that vest/pack/sling, a bit of cleaning, and empty her out (to be sure you didn’t leave last falls baloney sandwich inside)? It’s a nice time to include a first aid kit in there… just in case. Sunblock, mosquito dope and a clean cotton cloth is nice to include. Clean those sunglasses with some vinegar water and a few drops of dish wash liquid. With nets sometimes the wooden ones could use a bit of varnish where the rocks wear off the finish. Does your equipment need waterproofing? Like a hat, vest or jacket, also a good time to air everything out Pop the batteries out of those flashlights, GPS’s and SPOT units. Don’t want them to leak over the winter and ruin devices. Wash out those water bottles to have fresh tasting water next season Lastley did you remember to send your secret fishing spots to dear Ol’ Doc, huh, huh didja?.