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Another plus for Nikon is their commitment to keeping the lens mount the same as new models come out. When you spend that much on glass, you don't want the next generation of bodies to make them obsolete. Erik, I've heard my older analog lens won't work with the new DSLR's. Do you know if thats true?

Erik knows his stuff. I agree with him 100%. On the glass advice, everything. I have a 80-200 2.8 ED and I love it. You can't take bad pictures with that thing (but $1400 12 years ago). I've always been a Nikon and my setup takes great pictures all by itself. Too bad its analog. I'll have to make the switch soon. Nice site, Erik. Top quality images. I really like that "rose" in your second gallery. Very sensual.

I got these just this year. I can't tell you about the durability yet, but the comfort is there. 5 Layer where it counts. Slips on an off easily. Just make sure when you order it, that you actually measure your inside seam, and not just go by your current pant size. It comes in stout 2x large, Mr. Jam. Cabelas

You're right, It's not supposed to float the rig but due to the uneven bottom, sometimes it does (as opposed to a less bouyant corky getting sucked under and telling you the depth is not set right). Another problem I have with those, and yarn, is adjusting it up/down. For some reason, I can't loosen the loop and slide the leader through with ease. With a Rowely or corky, its easy. This is starting to sound like I'm arguing with you! I'm not. I guess I'll have to give them another go.

One thing for sure, they can float a tank. I hear they are considering using them to raise the Titanic. They are also indestructible. You can step on them and they bounce right back. Pretty cool.

Thanks for the sourcing. If you are fishing in choppy water, the bobbing affects not only your visual queue's, it can affect the action on the fly. Not so much on the slower water I know you've been fishing lately. Another example of having to adjust *everything* for the water you are fishing. Or maybe its just a matter of what you are used to (the 6th sense).

I tried these last weekend. Ended up taking it off and putting my tried and true corky back on. I found they bob way too much. I want my indicator to flow smooth and not bounce around. Maybe the super small ones would serve me better. Yarn indicators don't suffer from that bobbing affect. Going without an indicator gets you more in tune with the Force (sixth sense, right JimM?). I agree there are times where no indicator is the best. I've been looking for yellow and blue mono. I read an article where you tie up your own leaders with the top section blue, then yellow (or pink), etc to clear at the bottom. I idea is you can see your leader in the water (the deeper the better) and can see when it does something weird. I haven't tried it yet because I can't find the mono. Anyone have any idea where I can find colored mono or color my own?

My guess is that steam will return it to its natural state. I've never seen a naturally curly deer, so it should work. Especially if the hair is curved because of the way it was packaged/squashed. Having said that, I steamed some flies before and on one particular fly, it didn't straighten it. Worked wonders on all the others.

..or just put a (.com) - the FlyFishCalgary would be implied.

I expected to see a choice other then colour. Where is the option "None of the above"? Sorry. Stoneflies have been done to death. I think it should be a picture of the most successfull fly on the BOW. A BAW Actually, the "C" in Calgary could be a BAW.

Its not the fishing, its where the fishing takes you. This vid is a reminder of that. Thank, MTB.

Lone, that cripple was awesome. If I was to do it again, I would want it to be anonymous. I think people could still tell one tyer from another by the pictures they take, so I don't know how much a difference anonymous would make, but I still like that idea. I feel like I kinda shot my load on that competition. I don't know if I could do it again. I'm proud of those flies, so if no one minds, I'd like to show them off on this forum. Nymph Dry Streamer Realistic

I didn't know either. I was lucky to make it out, even. I'll bring my donation next meeting (not that I feel compelled to, its just that I have way too many flies I could ever use/lose) I took a wild guess. Glad to see you there. I hope you felt welcomed. I would have chatted more, but since its been a while since I attended a meeting, I had some catching up to do with other members. Everyone wants to tell you about their summer and a couple of hours is not nearly enough. I plan on going to the christmas party but I'll have to take my wife. Otherwise..... Guys. Take her up on her offer. She's a looker!

I was thinking to myself. "Who has more gonads? Ralph or Eddie?". Ralph was presented with a review that said we could get $1bil/yr more without impacting the industry. He hide it from the public (which there should be an inquest about). Hey. Big oil will continue to get theirs and even invest more making the economy soar out of control. Ralph would look like a hero. Economic genius. But, if the public got a sniff of the review, he would be in the hot seat and have a tough decision to make. Kinda where Eddie is today. I didn't respect Eddie much before this review. Now I do. He may not be as "Cool" as Ralphie, but he's got more guts (and morals) in my book. I opted out of Ralph's World last election. Eddie may pull me back in, no matter how the review turns out. I think his intentions are honorable.

Makes sense. I have a super heavy D line but rarely use it because it hits bottom way too quick and unless you have a long leader and a floating fly, it snags too much. I can't control the depth its at either. Its alway on the bottom. A booby should work okay with it. I'm not sure what ethafoam is but these aren't poly balls wrapped in stocking (as you can see from my picture). They are cylindrical tubes (like you describe), I'm just not sure if its ethafoam. They also come in black (can you say damsel nymph?). If you'd like, I can send you a pack. PM me if you're interested.

Not many people land fish on their first outing on the Bow, so colour yourself fortunate (or skilled). Good job and welcome to Calgary. Lady, are you saying you've never caught a fish from the bow or just from the banks (walk and wade)?

Hey Silver. Glad to hear you joined. I won't be able to make tomorrow's meeting (gotta catch the red eye to Ont.) but I look forward to seeing you at future meetings. Rickr. I would say the club is less then 25% tying. I've done very little tying there. More BS'ing then anything. You walk around, peek over someone's shoulder, ask them what they are tying and why. Thats all it takes to get stories of what water/conditions it works under, etc. Like any club, it takes a while to feel comfortable showing up by yourself but keep coming back and it doesn't take long before you get to know everyone. I liken it to this FFC forum (friendly) but you actually get to talk to people face to face. All flyfishing, all the time.

Awesome flies.

Golden Pheasant Tail? 20 fish? Its a keeper. Thanks, Kung.

I've been a member for about 5 yrs now. You are right about the library being worth the priced of admission. Plus, you get a 10% discount at the Fishin Hole (Thanks, Bill). I get my $50 back every year right there. The best thing about the club is their "Fish outs". The members camp at designated spots throughout the year and there is something about camping with a bunch of fly fishers that appears to me. Nothing breaks the ice better then a day flyfishing followed by a few pops around the fire.

I feel the same way about people who put lemon wedges into their beer, eh?

Thanks Fisher. The picture's colour is a bit off. The colours are just like an adams. I haven't seen too many Hares Ear tied in those colours and if an Adams gets attention on top, why not down under? I think its a red squirrel (as opposed to a red fox squirrel). Thanks for the ID guys/fur rubbers.

That is an excellent explanation. The washing line method is something I've never heard of. Kinda like a hopper/dropper rig but in reverse. Something I'm going to have to try. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

Does anyone know from what critter this pelt is from? This is a close up. Its a barred redish brown with a dark grey base along the back and the belly is a barred light grey with a lighter grey base. I got it from a hook and hackle annual auction because it looked really cool. I'm assuming its some kind of squirrel (10in from end to end). I was replenishing my box with Whitlock's Red Squirrel Nymphs. I decided to pull this out and tie some nymphs in the same style (the whole fly from the same skin). The body is from the grey belly and the thorax is from the brownish back. Because its grey with brownish/grey "hackle" and tail, I decided to call this an Adam's Hare's Ear. I haven't fished this yet, but I looks like its worth a try. Soon.

Remember, tying kits are designed to get you started and hooked. $28 is almost too good to be true. I think you have to think about what flies and in what sizes you want. Looking at the list, I would ask myself: 25 hooks? What sizes/types? Tinsel? How large? Same with hackle, beeds, tubing, etc. I think you will only get a minimal amount of flies you want from that list. 25 at the most. Thats over $1 a fly. But, it gets you some materials you can use and will get you started (assuming you have a vise). There is a lot of material there and even a small amount of each would be a deal.