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    Anyone ever use Egg Patterns on the Bow?

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    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

    I Can't Get My Rod Up...time To Order Custom Or Off The Shelf?

    in Ask the Pros

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    Burning Chrome and Troutlover offer great advice.

     

    For your casting short list perhaps consider lighter gear. I too found the BVK quite heavy when I've fished several friends BVK's in 5wt and 6wt.

     

    Consider a look at the Orvis Recon line up.

     

    (also believe in the FFC trading post there is a forum member selling his 5wt (10') at a pretty sharp price)....you did clearly note a 6wt i realize....just sharing

     

    Finally, many of the fly shops are clearing out disco and demo rods. Perhaps phone around and you can score a deal on a 6wt if it suits your casting.

     

    Pieroway Note: My Dad grabbed an Element from Geoff last year and quite likes it. No customer service issues, you just need to realize that Geoff is not a 7day a week fly shop that you can stop by. Just make an appointment with him.

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    Fly Tying Light Sale (As Information To Ffc Forum)

    in Fly Patterns

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    Preface this post that I have no vested interest in Ottlites, just like finding killer deals and sharing them!

     

    So as information to FFC.....

     

    OttLite LED desk lamp is on sale at Costco for $27.99 ending this Sunday (August 6th, 2017).

     

    Natural Daylight LED bulb, three brightness settings, rubberized neck for flexibility of how light shines and USB charger built in.

     

    I'm new to tying but have found my Ottlite is perfect for my tying set up.

     

    Same light at Ottlite.com is $69.99 USD

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    Interesting Day Of Firsts

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    Headed out Sunday with my daughter for her first Bow River walk and wade

     

    • Had our fishing license checked, but not by F&W. A Calgary Police Service zodiac was cruising the river and couple of CPS officers pulled into shore and asked us for our licenses and to show what we had on our line for flies. Did not realize that CPS did this. Always great that licenses and lures/flies are being checked!
    • She caught her first ever fish...a spectacular, feisty 21" Rainbow (measured) who was more than angry!! Great Fathers Day gift to be there for that experience and excitement
    • Then I caught my first sucker.......on a Streamer!!!!! Somehow hooked it just behind the anal fin. Not much of a tussle but those things are built like a tank.

     

    Brilliant day.

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