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I always use a wading staff, much safer. I've tried a few different styles and makes including the collapsible ones which can fold up at the wrong time. Most I found to be too light for big water (OK on small streams). I have one from Sharpe's Of Aberdeen from "Speyghillie" on this board. The really nice thing about it is it's a one piece and has a weighted bottom so it doesn't float but is easy to plant with a rubber tip so it's quiet, unlike a ski pole type that is very noisy and puts the trout down. Saved me from a few dumps.

Glues in some rods on the cork handle will let go & migrate with extreme heat, I've seen decals pop off, guides loosen. In one case that I saw with a fly line on a reel that was left on a back window fusing of the line to itself. Visible cracks may not occur immediately on the line, but the damage will have been done and cracking will occur. As far as making rods brittle not sure, about that but can't be good over time.

Not great for rods, line or tippet.

Must get up there in the next while.

Gorgeous rainbow

Just curious about the poll question about 2 stroke engines? If it refers to older 2 strokes it should indicate. Many of the new ones have very low emissions than conform to California standards.

A couple of other things. If you have one of those cheap string nets, don't use it as it damages a fishes protective coating and is too abrasive. Makes a better wall hanging. I like the "Ghost" rubber nets for gentle handling. Get a net that is big enough to accommodate a large fish, not something that will fold the poor thing in half. Hemostats and other devices are great for gently exacting a hook from a fish without removing it from the water. Never throw a fish (of any species) back into the water, it will stun them damaging internal organs, gills and set them up for predation. Gently catch and release with respect every type of fish life.

Really a personal thing based on your fish handling ability but I have always liked a net for larger trout, I find less stress on the fish before release and I can control a larger trout easier for extracting hooks. I don't always use use a net but decide on the situation. Many times I release a fish without a net and just unhooking a fish in the water never touching it our picking it up. If the area I'm in isn't conducive to this then I rely on the net.

YaY!! Go team go! Lornce

Tanks for posting the great pictures, love fishing Greying.

That is an unusual elevation for an otter. But where there's a will there's a way, nature always surprises me. Thanks for posting.

Cast it if it works for you buy it.

Wonderful pix, love the Wood Duck.

I like a classic creel during the hot summer months when I want to go light. It's of course a must if you fish Bamboo to complete the rigging. Although I mostly use a Hardy bag. Nice for keeping drinks cool and at hand.

With the right care a quality line can last 6 to 8 years at least, but some modern lines are more chemically unstable and deteriorate much more quickly, not much you can do. Its already been posted about cleaning lines which are one of the keys. Like all equipment a bit if care will extend their life. I have a Cortland 44 that is about 20 years old with no issues at all. Winter off reel storage is another practical idea. If you fish "dirty water" that is waters with a lot of oil and deposits cleaning more often is a must, a variety of chemicals will break down your line. What will really beat it up are rocks and other rough areas that will nick and cut the finish. Usually when you start seeing small radial cracks it shows that your line is coming close to the end of its life. Chemical plasticizer migration starts happening over time (the stuff that makes a line supple) and can often be hastened by chemicals such as bug spray (a bad one) suntan lotion, gas, excessive heat (like leaving your reel on the dash of your car), or long exposure to the ultraviolet rays and direct sunlight. Check your rod guides for sharp or rough areas, and especially the line guard area as they can also be murder on lines. Stripping line off a reel across a rough line guard can damage a line quick. The other thing I would see a lot when guiding is people who strip off line and have it laying on the ground or rocks while fishing, often stepping on it. Keep the loops in your hands and off the ground. Here's a classic way to care for lines On a side note I own and fish silk lines for my bamboo rods that where made in the 20's and have been heavily fished over 4 generations of fly fishers in my family.

Real dumb. Refusal to provide a breath sample will result in criminal code charges in itself, If convicted of refusal to blow or give a blood sample, you will receive the same penalty and driving prohibition/suspension as if you did give the sample and were found “over 80. Impaired while driving a boat will result in your driving license also being suspended. There should be 0 tolerance for booze on the water. I lost a boat and came close to loosing my life as a result of drunk teens in a speed boat cutting my boat in half. No sympathy here for drunk driving.

Personally and purely out of habit I put my fly rod sections into tubes narrow end first. But if you have a good quality tube that is well padded on both ends it really doesn't matter. I love tubes that have individual cloth compartments for the sections and well padded ends. Better in my opinion than a separate sleeve, easier to pop the sections in. I do make sure on all my rod tubes that there is enough padding at each end so the sections do not move once sealed in the tube. I often add padding on my older rod tubes.

Absolutely lovely retro bike.

Chain Anchors do an excellent job of cleaning out and removing those pesky Redds during spawning season.

Looks like a super fun fishery.

Here is a link to a Fisheries Biologist job for anyone who happens to be qualified and looking. Here

I've seen these a few years ago when he launched them. Interesting concept, not exactly my cup of tea but it woudl be great for a Fly fishier/biker. I certanly apreciat the design.

Great job love the video

30 years and counting for a great company. Congratulations

The province has banned all fires starting today. Please be careful out there. No open fires, Updates here news article here Facebook here The fire ban prohibits: Lighting of outdoor fires Fireworks The use of portable campfires The ban does not affect fires contained within: A cooking or heating appliance, other than portable campfires, which are fuelled by fluids or compressed gas An engineered fire receptacle in designated camping and recreation areas Walled tents with air tight stoves with proper screening as approved by a forest officer Industrial facilities or on industrial sites as approved by a forest officer Please be careful out there.