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Auto Select in Douglas Glen. Ask for Mike (he's the owner)

Orvis for me as well in 6wt!

I’m also aligned with that

Has anyone tried the Goat Head wading sole spikes to enhance grip on their Vibrams? Thought I also read that Orvis is coming out with a Michelin tire tread sole Wading boot that is more plyable (similar to winter tires for added traction)

^^ Critical advice. That said, BIG fan of my Orvis Recon

Good learning for me, appreciate the great thread mkonnert. Thank you for starting this.

Fantastic! Well done and thank you for calling it in. Hoping as a repeat offender within two weeks he gets a very stiff fine

Orvis Helios 3... but it's pricey

That is simply fantastic!! Congratulations on an epic project. Excited to see it when it's all built and ready to fish. Keep the pictures coming and the story of the first ever fish landed with the reel.

^ Hi scel. Ok those Patagonia Danners are new......crazy expensive and not what I've been wearing! Try patagonia.ca and then search ultralight boots. There will be felt and sticky versions at more humane pricing!

I had Chotas (Felt) and got about 1.5 seasons out of them. Bought them from Springbrook (The TFO guys). Candidly fair for what I paid for them. I switched to Patagonia Foot Tractors (heavier boot but far better traction) and have been thrilled. Heading into my second season. Patagonia has lighter versions as well (think they are ultra lite). Both Patagonia and Orvis have fair satisfaction assurances on their gear.

Jiminie Crickets !!!!!!!!

Bought a micro brand called Vedavoo. Handmade fly fishing slings in US Model I bought is called The Beast and find it fits the ideal balance between size and practicality for use and storage. Used it for past two seasons. Great net ring. KEY for me is the sling sits on my left shoulder, off my right handed casting arm eliminating fatigue. Nothing in front when casting to tangle as well. Vedavoo offers left or right shoulder models. Hope that assists.

Suggest and encourage you to take a beginner course from one of the local fly shops. Iron Bow Fly Shop in Dalhousie Station is your closest. It will be money and time well spent

What part of Calgary?

Jasonvilly: Brilliant post and absolutely enjoyed the pictures and description!!!

Hard to beat Costco's pricing and included road hazard warranty.....

scel....great, well considered reply!

I was waiting for the Black Bear portion of the story "grazing" along with Don.....! Pleased you are on the mend.

Three times a year!!!! Lets do what we can to keep it out of the Bow River . Spend the $$ now Govt of Alberta

I'm a Maui Jim and Kaenon loyalist

Fishing licenses available on-line at albertarelm.com (unless you mean Parks Canada ones...in which case I am unsure)

Was busy when I was there are 2:10pm

As I was unsure of what T14 was (perils of being new-ish to fly fishing) thought this may help other forum members.... "T-14 is a very versatile material for constructing sinktips used when Skagit casting. The ’14’ means 14 grains per foot – it’s pretty bulky and sinks pretty fast, and it’s great for turning over and then sinking the big flies that are most often used when fishing in the Skagit style. Unfortunately pre-made T-14 tips aren’t readily available, and that means you need to cut the lengths that you want to fish and put loops on both ends. Rio sells T-14 in bulk spools as well as in packs that combine 30 feet of T-14 with some braided mono loops to be attached to the tip. Unless you’re going to turn your basement into a tip factory, the 30-foot packs probably work just fine." Source: Deneki.com

Great ties Big Foamy, I’m enjoying all the photos!