FinnDawg

I own the older fishpond delta. It’s a nice pack but there are some things I’m not a huge fan of. The pouch with the water proof zipper doesn’t make much sense as there are holes in the bottom of it, and it is not very comfortable to wear on really long trips and you might need to switch shoulders (if your carrying a lot), but that could be the case with most sling packs.

Neat, thanks for posting this great info.

Super excited to get back to a southern river that apparently holds big fat rainbows. I have spent a lot of days searching for one but have only found little guys, but that’s what makes it exciting.

A car wash? lol. Pretty sure if you want to wash your car on your driveway you can't use soap. For washing other things I guess you could use environmentally friendly soaps.

I’ve been reading a lot on steelheading and steelhead/salmon flies so I went to the bench and tied up some steelhead inspired streamers for the bow. Not having all the materials typically needed, I just used what I had. Where does everyone like to get their materials for their steelhead/salmon flies? And if things couldn’t get worse now I want to try tying on tubes

What are the water temps?

I got checked in the city, and had forgot my licence in my jacket coat that I didn't bring that day by accident. He was a pretty chill dude, he said it's no biggy in the city because they have cell service. Gave him my drivers and he checked it online asked me a few questions and went on his way.

Did you give them permission? Why not just boot them off your property?

Should be studying, instead tying these bad boys dreaming of browns and bulls!

Did one get a hold of your finger too? They have definitely moved up into the city section in the past couple weeks!

I use an echo 3 8’6 4wt. Love the action, price and the warranty.

Hey it’s me... your long lost other kid, take me for a walk.

I’m not trying to be rude, but why do you do this? Why not use the welded loop, just keep an eye on your line once in a while to make sure it’s not going to fail?

If I wasn’t in school this September, I would love to go with Rick again on his build a trip. The sous-vide bbq brisket and his great stories, plus tossing a fly? Worth every penny! add that it’s going to a great cause and it’s a win win win!

$175 on #1.

Jimi forgot to mention he just throws the fish back in the river still hooked up and fights it again.

Fuel my friend, use it.

I can’t really fathom how you organize all your materials lol. Great ties!

I can’t tell if he was asking what the weather is like, or if he was asking whether it’s a good idea or not..

Also, for the guys tying articulated flies, what material are you using to connect your front and back hooks?

Wow, lots of great information and pointers here. Really appreciate the input guys. Definitely not into commercial tying and mostly want to do it as a creative endeavour and as a way to experiment with those great streamers. I have been watching way to much Kelly Galloup videos this week, I really like the way he takes the time to explain the reasons why he ties things a certain way. His videos are great.

Hello, I’m fairly new to tying flies, I’ve got my equipment, and have really been enjoying tying when I have time. But I’ve just kind of realized I don’t know how to move forward on what I will be tying. I see tying nymphs as a way of improving technique and skill but I honestly don’t really fish with nymphs all that often. What I enjoy most is fishing bigger streamers (often articulated) on the bow and dry flies in the mountains. I don’t really see a point in buying material for flies I don’t use often and am wondering if I’m hindering progression by skipping nymphs? Is it to ambitious to go straight to tying streamers, then articulated streamers? Is there a suggested path to progress through? What are some of your suggestions?

Done.

Who does a guy sign up with to help out and make sure these closures don’t happen in the future? Looks like there will be a lot of work ahead.

Pretty unfortunate for all the employees. Unfortunate that there is no where in Lethbridge to purchase fly fishing things now too. Not very great deals but I imagine as time goes on they will have better deals. Wholesale sports spring fly fishing deals were 25% off rods and reels. I imagine if lots of stock doesn't get sold off quick enough it will be in and around that ballpark.