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Thanks for the tutorial on this fly DBT. I have never really spent the time to learn how to spin properly, the tutorial was a great help.

Here's an article on Gel Spun. Doesn't sound like it's worth the hassle. http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/gear/cutchin_gelspun.aspx

Absolute BS. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...0102?hub=Canada

How about clean non skid mark underwear? Now that's a sign of true love!

I think you mean this one Max. http://www.hardyfishing.com/index.php?if=view&pid=424 That's $9856.00 Canadian today.

A reel is just somewhere to store line - a tin can will do the trick just fine - just like a broom stick will work as well as a highly engineered fly rod.

I'm not saying a high end rod is going to make an average fly fisherman with a $100 rod into a fly fishing star. I said, "but a good rod will definitely have many advantages over cheaper rods (for the most part)." How large or small these differences are is very open to interpretation, if they exist. Personally, I went from a TFO signature to an XP this year. It made a world of difference. I also compared the rods side by side several times throughout the year to try and determine if buying an XP was a stupid move. I wasn't disappointed. I can cast 15 feet further with the XP and the sensitivity is way better on the XP. My accuracy is also better and the rod was still in one piece at the end of the season. Every other year I went through at least three rods, go figure.

Hey Tim, If ever want to buy a really decent rod for next to nothing let me know. I have several you may be interested in.

That's very good news ADC. Thanks for your ongoing efforts.

I would agree the rod will not make a better fisher, which is something learned, but a good rod will definitely have many advantages over cheaper rods (for the most part). -High end rods usually allow for better presentations as well as longer casts. -The weight of high end rods is usually lighter = getting less tired -Tougher -Stronger -They are more sensitive = enhanced line control and accuracy. -Generate higher line speed and will cast further and more accurately. -Are made of better components. = less down time. Agreed, I buy most of my rods at 25-50% off, doesn't make them any worse.

Good to hear from you Pipestone, Happy New Year and enjoy that 12 string, beauty guitar I bet.

I snapped three ends off a Rolling Fork(edit) in one year. One time it snapped reeling in a 10 inch fish. The quality just didn't seem to be there, maybe a bad batch in town, I don't know. Happy New Year, See you May1

That's the one.

Thank God a guy can get them on line now, I would hate to have to be seen actually purchasing one in person, especially a 5 day classified waters license, for the Elk specifically, in August.

You mean this is another video that was posted before? Crap i must be losing my memory as I keep posting repeats. Anybody know what the search feature is for by the way?

Ah the New World Order, Kind of scary considering his kid is running the world now.

Squirrel fishing.

Talk about combat fishing.

Interesting, can't say I've ever seen this before.

Hardy has been around twice as long as you Don. Makes you feel young I bet!

I don't know about that Tim. I just don't see ever pulling out one of my old Martin rods again, I think I would rather not fish if I had to sink to that level.

Since I needed some better lighting myself I decided to do a little testing. Here's what I did. I bought an OTT lamp, desk model such as this. (Paid $50 at Canadian Tire.) Then I went to Rona and bought the following lamp ($13.77) and stuck a 18 watt Tensor Vision Max bulb ($14.98) that I also bought from Rona into it. The Tensor Vision Max bulbs are a natural daylight bulb that put out equivalent amount of light as a 75watt incandescent bulb. (Sorry no link to the bulbs.) http://www.rona.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servl...productId=50311 I then put the lamps to the test by sitting down and tying for a few hours. I used the OTT lamp first then the Rona configuration. I found the OTT lamp was in my way and did not produce anywhere near the required amount of light. The Rona configuration lit up my entire tying area, plus it can be moved easily. The color temperature of the lamps was identical, or at least I didn’t notice the difference. In other words they produced light that looked the same. I found my eyes did not get tired or strained using either lamp. Conclusion: The OTT lamps are very, very, very pricey, even when on sale. I’m sorry I ever posted a link to them. The Tensor Vision Max bulbs produce way more light for less than a third of the cost. Furthermore it looks like Tensor makes almost the identical lamp as Ott for quite a bit less: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.j...oductId=2422240 http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6...gt_adv_XSP10001 $49.00 for a light bulb? http://www.ott-lite.com/productdetail.asp?product_id=40

That's funny. Can anyone spot the fish tail?

This is another cheaper option. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_...fromSearch=true

Lonefisher, I have one of those electronic dog collars. I'll send it to you. Every time you have the urge to smoke just press that button.