SilverDoctor

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?.

Cahill tan is a good way to describe it. Yellow works but a tan is much better. red squirrel makes a nice belly color as does light hairs ear or peacock bidots. By the way, I have seen variation in color of these early nymphs.

Also used tehBoa system on a few different brands. Will go back to laces and a lighter boot. checking out different brands

A gift of Love is never bad. But it sounds like you have very specific items in mind. You could return everything and get what you want. Or use what you were given and think of her during every trip.

Link In January of 2001 Calgarians were introduced to the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition. Over the last 14 years it has grown to represent all of western Canada and throughout that time so many great friendships have been formed. The show floor is always packed full of folks who have become part of our extended family. The exposition has become the annual "watering hole" for the western Canadian fly-fishing community, is well respected by industry and is a must attend event on the consumer show circuit. For the Bird family, this event has afforded the opportunity to remain close, which for us, is so much more valuable than any financial measurement. So many good things have come from the exposition, including Fly Fusion Magazine, the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Fly Fusion Television and a new project in development. We can’t begin to express just how grateful we are to you, the exhibitors, for your loyal dedication. For the 2017 trade show season we have decided to not produce the exposition. Instead, weare going to take the opportunity to join the show circuit (The Fly Fishing Shows) and visit a number of different cities throughout North America with Fly Fusion - that is long overdue! We believe wholeheartedly in the value of connecting with the fly-fishing community face-to-face. We are not closing the doors on the exposition and hold the ongoing option, desire and capacity to produce the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition at any time in partnership with the will and needs of the fly-fishing community. On behalf of the Bird family - thank you! "

I actually like a reel that is a bit larger and heavier than one that is perfectly balanced with the rod, but that's just me. I find casting easier. gets those dry flies of mine high in the tree branches where I can snap them off.

News Flash: Fly fishermen robbing Kitty Litter Boxes.

This is excellent to see.

The Fishing Hole had spars in stock, give them a shout.

If I had money in these old jeans, I'd have a drift boat for moving waters and a small Aluminium v hull for small lakes. Drifters are really made for navigating rivers and row/handle easier on moving waters. Just a personal observation from using both.

I've taken a serious dunk in my younger days, once on the Skeena. This was pre-inflation vests and can attest to how to be dunked with waders and boots. Both times I was able to float on my back a few hundred yards till I hit shallows (they didn't pull me down but were negative buoyant and very clumsy to float in). One thing that was important was a belt on my waders. There was also another incident where my boat was hit by some drunks in a rented speedboat. I believe my inflatable saved my bacon that time. the longer you spend on the water the more are the chances that something beyond your control may happen.

Hi there, I have the auto inflatable that I use like Murray in boats, never know I have it on.

I can't help thinking that statements like this can be harmful. It implies that the disease will stop with a knee-jerk banning of felt. All equipment should be cleaned and dried. Fisherman aren't the only way it spreads. There is no talk of atvs, rafters and other users.

Update, I've rearranged things a bit. Added 2 Comb's at the front, and a clear container from Krazy Glue on the left, to hold extra tying stuff (feathers hurl etc) The combs are also great for holding those small bits of tying materials that I put down and often get lost on my desk like short feathers, tinsel etc.

At the spring roundtable that I attended the F/W cited approx 5,000

The net seems like a good deal, what I use right now is a piece of window screen placed on the bottom of my landing net. Just roll it up when not in use.

Nice ties, should be enticing

Here is a Google map I created showing most of the infected areas. We should take pains to clean all equipment between not only bodies of water but also Section of stream. https://drive.google.com/open?id=18h9C-q7sPbWPyecGwSDiK4Vgl04&usp=sharing

Cane Rods are an interesting subject. I've done appraisals on a good many from very valuable to tomato stakes and everything in between. Collector value is in the brand, that is, certain makers are more collectable than others. Rods made in England and America tend to top the market. The other thing is the condition, no gouges or marks, no frayed or rewrapped areas or bent guides. The original rod tube, sock and paperwork will go a long way to adding to the value. I've often looked at rods for people who where convinced that Grampas battered old Bamboo will bring enough to retire on. most of the time it might bring enough for a family trip to McDonalds. There is sometimes huge sentimental value in Cane and often people will pay to restore a product even though the value might not be there. More for the feeing of tradition and love than as a fishing tool. Something to hang on the wall and dream of the past. I have a couple of rods that both my Day and Gramps fished, and I still occasionally take them out to walk and fish the same way. Three generations of hands on the same cork is a nice feeling. If a fly rod was a high end product back in the day it was made and had a good name maker it could be valuable today. Not many could afford those rods back then, they are valuable now if in pristine condition. There was another class fo rods known to collectors as blue collar rods. These where affordable to the average Joe and many are remarkably wonderful casting fishing tools. They claim much less in the way of collector value. I have a few of of these and have re-wrapped a few abused cane rods to make nice products again. Some of the cheaper brands for example, might have good cane and tapers but had fewer guides and poor hardware. It's a bit of a rocky road and the price of all vintage products have dropped quite a bit in the last few years. Lastly are the many that where made with inferior bamboo, poor tapers, and often mass produced offshore post war. More for show and quick sale than for actual use. These might look nice and have a place hanging on a wall. I also might mention present day bamboo fly rod makers. Again there are a few who produce remarkable products and are craftsmen to the extreme. I have been lucky to fish a few of these magic sticks.