SilverDoctor

That's interesting, they did make a great classic product that many still use today.

Still wearing my Korkers Chrome's, 3rd season and looks like they might make it through one more. Studded felt has given me great traction (I did my own studs). I believe I may go with Simms for the next round if my budget is there. I liked the Bola laces but I find that now the black inserts are starting to move out with the cables so I have to push them all back in place before every trip now (just happened this year). I'll go back to laces. I think I would be leaning towards the G3 Guides next. Been hearing some negative things about the Vapors as far as durability. Its always a tough decision with the price of equipment now.

My waders and boots reside in the garage, Rods reels in the house but then I do have a man cave. Like was said be sure everything is dry.

And emptied the pockets of Albertians. I seldom fish out there any more.

Haven't named this one yet but it did fool a few Browns this year.

Blue Fanwing Royal Coachman. Last of my blue hackle.

Your toppings which I have found to be often the hardest part are well nigh perfect.

You can get by with heavier tippet on the Bow but we found on the smaller more heavily fished waters during lower clear conditions, we where using 6x on tiny dries to fool the cagey fish. The other thing when you are fishing small dry's for example #18 - the eyes on some brands will not accept large Tippet.

I carry a Northface rain shell rolled tight in the back of my vest for most trips, with some layers I can shuck. Then a Wading Jacket for cooler days. Only time I forgot my rain shell -> it rained. Go figure. Had to make do with a borrowed space blanket (also a good thing to carry).

Yep we we only saw the odd fluttering individual. I think hatch cycles where also changed everywhere.

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I've seen some pretty nasty incidents over the years. There was one drift boat that flipped under sweeper above McKinna's that was there, trapped for years before the floods finally dislodged it. It could be easily damaged by the inexperienced.

Fixed

Its called "going steady"

Look for a wading jacket, they are a good bet as they're more than a shell. Simms, Frog Toggs, Patagonia, Loop, Snowbee and other brands offer some great products with lots of pocket's and a nice water/weatherproof shell and lined inner. I have a couple I like for cool fall wading including a Simms and a Readhead.

Thanks for posting, love those intimate waters.

Had a couple of emails so here's how to make your own yarn indicators. Nice thing is you can make a variety of colors or even color combos a bit of experimenting can be fun. Here's what you need Polypropylene Macrame Yarn or Bug yarn (lots of colors available you can even mix and match) O-rings - 5/16" OD (~8mm) for smaller indicators and 3/8" (~10mm) for larger indicators (you can find these at home hardware centers) I actully like a larger one for the tie on and smaller for the neck of the indicator Forceps Toothbrush (discarded) Slip an O-ring over the Forceps and then lock them on the end of a pre-cut piece of yarn pull the ring onto the yarn to the half way point slide another ring on the Forceps and grip the ring you put on the the yarn Slide this O-ring over the other one and onto the yarn Use the toothbrush to fluff up the yarn, you can trim it to shape if you want and add some floatant if you like

Yep

Did he take a Dry?

Oh God! never tell Mommy!!!

Let me know if anyone wants me to show you how to make yarn indicators.

IMHO - Regal is one of the finest vices out there. You will love it.

Fly rods never go out of date only ads.

Drooling all over my keyboard

Many of us are gearing down for the winter (although there are some opportunities through the winter for dedicated fishers). Its a great time to go through your gear and look at what needs to be replaced, repaired or more importantly cleaned. A good cleaning can do wonders and add life for all your gear including boots, waders, vests flylines etc.