SilverDoctor

to use it properly lay down a base of tying cement, it insures that it doesn't soak into the materials for things like shellbacks. I use a needle to apply it when I use it.

Respect your parents

I've spent a good deal of time in the woods in many provinces and states over my last 63 years. Fishing, hunting and for a number of years guiding. Encountered a great many bears of all kinds and temprements, experienced a few false charges over that time. Common sense prevails in the end. I think most of the bear paranoia comes from the very inexperienced about the outdoors and the immature.

Very nice ties.

I like to remind everyone at this time of year about their equipment. Many of us have a routine to keep our rods reels etc in top condition through the year. A good inspection and careful cleaning goes a long way. Quality equipment is not cheap, keep it in top shape for a long time. I have some tips here.

more please

That's what I like about my old Hardy reels, just heavy enough.

That's what I found, I love the way the runner picks up line fast but wish is was a bit heavier. Nice thing about the Classic.

If you use them for big fish be sure to lash them at least 3/4 length of the hook, I also hit them with zap-a-gap so they are solid

Never experienced the stress thing that at all. Always use a loop to loop, maybe that's the difference.

Like a lot of guys who fish blind eyes, I use 20 or 20 lb white flyline backing.

A couple of Chukar Partridge capes, couple of whiting Spey capes that looked nice. Stumbled on old stock Mustad hooks that I grabbed5 packs. A few flies from April for my display.

exactly

Spent time with April at the show. What a great gal.

For the 510 Butter Stick I would go with a Loop Classic 5/8 or even a 7/9 depends what line combo you need to put on it. It throws a 400 gr so i would lean toward the 7/9. I would take the stick down to a shop and check out the balance with the reel first. That rod from what I remember is fairly light and you don't want too heavy a reel. Great reels the classics I have a couple that i love.

Loving that stonefly Mitch. cool wing.

you are more than welcome, glad to help.

That's for sure bhur was bhurting

Lots of rapid tie Classic demo flies at the show over the weekend.

The pounds are experience, the glasses make me look sexy and I tint my hair a Sliver Doctor Grey (yea sure).

Can't get past my love of Meiser rods.

Nice pupa's

He, He... It's OK I tie much quicker these days with the seeing eye dog .

We'll both be tying at the show, don't forget to stop by and say Hi to Old Doc and pass along all of your fav fishing spots.

At one time I glued sheets together to get the thickness. Now I cheat and buy a pair of cheap flip flops from the dollar store and cut em up.