SilverDoctor

It's an Alexandria: A Classic Wet Fly

Verry nice, thanks for posting

Mid winter and cabin fever sets in snow is blowing against the house,I thought a few pix of my summer might cheer some. Nothing fantastic but some eclectic things that fill my Fly fishing life in Alberta and BC. Keep well all and see you on the water in spring. Doc

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Big and colorful.

Flip rocks and match the bugs. Change up till you find what is working.

Had fun tying at the show today. Thank you all the great tiers we had at our booth. Here's a few pix to give you a mood of the show.

Be there tying today and Sunday, if you're there drop by and say HI.

I believe they migrate in our rivers more than we realize and take up areas which we may not even fish. I certainly catch more in the fall as they start stag for the spawn. Have caught RMWF on dries many times in fast chop much like Greyling. I believe the numbers generally are down although I did witness a large contingent in a stream along the trunk road that was impressive. Possibly there is now less spawning habitat but that is more just a personal observation than science. The bow has suffer a decline in the last few years and the silt release combined with last year's flood won't help populations of any of our resident fish. Unlike the lake whitefish which can grow large prolific populations the RMWF is a more delicate species with much slower growth abet a much larger spawner than trout. I agree that they do tend to be more active feeders in the winter than Trout. I have always enjoyed catching them as at times when the trout don't seem cooperative whitefish will step in to fill the void. Unfortunately they are much maligned and I've witnessed fishermen throwing these guys up on the bank instead of doing proper catch and release with a disdainful "its just a sucker". I do find them to be more delicate than trout (more like Greyling) and really try not to lift them out of the water for release. I think they are like the canary in the coal mine. An excellent indicator of water health. Just my 2 cents.

Wonderful!

The show isn't too far off so why not wait and have an opportunity to talk to people down there.

Might be fun.

I've bought a variety of skins out of the US and shipped to me without problems. The only problem is if it is listed as an endangered species. Just have it marked as "Fly Tying Materials".

I'm in also for Sat and Sun.

Always a fun time.

And a happy New Year to all the fellow cranky old farts & young whipper snappers.

Never had a problem with the rotary function on my Law, really enjoy tying on it as it really fits my hands and doesn't get in the way, I seldom need to spin my vice head at high speed, just use it in regular rotary function to wind on silk, hackle, tinsel etc.. Again just my style I guess, everyone ties different. I do prefer bottom loaded vices as they always fall up-right, not a negative in my opinion. For high speed rotary used my Nor for years, a really nice balanced vice (one of the best high speed rotary), but for me it really it just shines on flies in the round like buggers and intruders. Lots of beautiful vices out there to play with. I fooled around with a Swiss-Vice last year when I did a tying demo in BC. Beautifully made and extremely adjustable but rather techno looking. Wasatch J Vice is a really nice vice also, never owned one but have used one for a bit and liked it. So may vices and so little funds. Mind you every so often I haul out my old 1960's Universal Rotary, a cool old vice that I tied on for almost 20 years. When lubed properly it spins wonderfully, not as smooth as the Nor but very respectable. Mind you I really also like the classic Regal, non-rotary but a solid hook holder and comfy to tie on. I think what attracts me the most to a vice these days is one that I can tie on for hours and not feel uncomfortable on.

Mayfly Group, LLC to Acquire Ross Reels From Orvis Posted on December 23, 2013 by Ben Bulis From Mayfly Group, LLC ... CAREFREE, Ariz. (Dec. 23) – Mayfly Group, LLC, Colorado Springs, Colo., will acquire the Manchester, Vermont-based Orvis Company’s Ross Reels subsidiary effective Jan. 1, 2014. Mayfly operates various sporting brand names including Abel Automatics, Inc., the manufacturer of Abel fly reels and accessories in Camarillo, Calif. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Orvis acquired Ross Reels from 3M in June 2013 as part of an acquisition that also brought flyline manufacturer Scientific Anglers under Orvis ownership. Based in Montrose, Colo., Ross Reels produces mid-priced fly reels. Since acquiring Ross, Orvis has developed a clear growth strategy for its Scientific Anglers brand, while concurrently struggling to integrate the Ross Reels brand into its own reel business. “It became clear that Ross is not a strong fit for Orvis’ long term strategy,” according to Jim Lepage, President of the Orvis subsidiary operating both Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels. Mayfly is an Arizona-based holding company with offices in both Colorado and Nevada. “With the help of the Abel engineering team, the Ross brand will be updated and new products added; in addition, Ross will re-introduce selected reels from its former product lineup,” said David Dragoo, president of Mayfly. “Mayfly Group is honored to be associated with Ross Reels, an iconic fly fishing brand. We hope to expand upon the creativity and quality of the brand developed by founder Ross Hauck more than 40 years ago,” said Dragoo. “We respect the company’s strong tradition, outstanding workforce, well-run factory and quality products. We are happy to have found a strategic buyer that can give Ross Reels the attention it deserves and look forward to seeing it prosper and grow in the years to come. We wish Ross and its employees nothing but the best,” Lepage said. According to the Mayfly Group’s mission statement, their goal is “to provide outdoor enthusiasts with the best and most dependable products in the world while engaging in efforts to protect and sustain our natural environment.” The investment group plans to use its “combined resources to help our companies with market penetration and capital investment. Mayfly is seeking additional investment opportunities in the fly fishing and related outdoor markets,” said Dragoo. http://www.affta.com/tradenews/mayfly-group-llc-to-acquire-ross-reels-from-orvis/

Its a nice vice based on the LAW vise. I tried the Ekich Bobbin, it didn't seem to fit my tying style in favor of my nor-vise bobbin's Traded it it off, its a really nice bobbin but just didn't suite me. The nor-vise bobbin's are also much cheaper.

Its rainbow country, you have to really look for Browns.

This one is a fav of mine, something about a Royal Coachman that always triggers with me.

And yup. I'm for BC, twice the wife and I moved the family back there, each time we cam back for the economic reasons. "Perhaps after retirement" I say, "but the Grand kidlets are here" she says. Its a Mexican stand off.

Well.... I can dream, go get em for me Duchie.

From our family to yours, may everyone have a very warm and merry Christmas.

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