SilverDoctor

I was checked last summer but I think the guy wanted to chat. yes he spent a lot of time glassing the stream from the ridge, I saw him come down to check a couple of guys downstream from me. We sat and I poured him a cup of tea and chatted.

Spent the day till 3:00 at the fly fish Calgary Booth. lots of fun and met a lot ot people from the forum tons of old pals. If you're at the show Sunday drop in and say hi.

Go for a standard .22 or small shotgun. Better for birds, than an air gun, I have taken grouse with a .22 cal. Crossman but you have much better reach with a standard bird gun that was made for the task.

I leave the Nikon at home and carry a waterproof camera. Less hassle and I don't have to worry.

My favorite is the law also truly a pleasure to tie on. Head and shoulders above others I've used I tend to tie on it most of the time. I like my Norvice for some things but I love my Law. But Dave the advice is very sound from flytier don't buy a pig in a poke. Try a couple of vices,see what's comfortable, any reputable shop will let you try, see you at the show.

Like to wind a couple

A few good vices out there mentioned here. People like different vices. Try before you buy if you peek at my blog I have an article about fly tying and vices. Stop by on Sat or Sun at the Expo and say hi.

Decent on the bow at certain times of year although I tie them a bit darker than the Galloup version. Some people find them a bit tricky to tie, notability the head and nice and straight mallard flank feathers can be hard to find.

Very nice red crest,you've nailed it perfectly for curve. Compliments also on those nails. Great Job.

Ah so many rods and so little budget.

Wonderful watercolor. Love teh action and bright colors.

You can buy here. Really nice dye but like Maxr I normally use rite for general dying and Cool-aid for bright colors. Available locally also, you can sometimes find rite really cheap at a dollar store.

Haven't tried the Scott McKenzie yet but heard a lot of good things. Meiser Classic and S series are impressive (I own a classic). Opti spey had interesting action and very crisp. Did try the Loop Goran and loved it. Looking forward to seeing rods and maybe playing with rods at the show.

Have to slip over and have a look, I'll be tying at the show Sat and sun.

funny everyone has mentioned various hatches but on BWO. There are 4 major hatch times during the year I have great luck with them in various stages and sizes.

Cool video documenting the Frazil Ice in Yosimite Park. here

Sunday opening till 3:30 for me.

Wading is never a problem there. And as far as fish go the river is full of them, You just have to look for them.

I'll be there Sunday.

Bacon... anything with bacon, bacon wrapped chicken or the ultimate, bacon wrapped bacon. drool

Depends how much you paid and what quality you got.

thanks always good tunes and good fishing.

I fish it, makes a good small stonefly pattern.

Hay Dutch, want to see the gold metal stick and drool over those reels but I don't stand a chance against the King of Swing Hay Greg I've got those flies I've wanted to pass on also.

I'm going to try to get there also Mike, looks like a good session.