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FJ Cruiser Offroad lists at $36,465 and the 4Runner Trail Edition lists at $44,040. Those are both before taxes/freight and without any extra options.

Sounds like it might be... http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technolog...00520-vh09.html

I've been looking at the FJ as well. The two main complaints I've read are visibility out of the cab and the rear seat can be awkward to get in and out of. I know that the 2010 model gets an extra 20hp and one more mpg than the older versions. Since they didn't change the engine itself I'm guessing they tweaked the computer for the VVT. The other comparable vehicle I'm considering is the Nissan Xterra. For any true offroad 4x4 you're not going to get much better than 17 mpg or so. The thing you want to watch out for is premium vs regular fuel as this makes a pretty big difference.

You should be ok with 75' if you're talking about your 5126. I'd say shooting 4 rod lengths (around 50') of running line is pretty respectable on that rod leaving you 25' extra. Not sure how much Miracle Braid costs, but I prefer Slick Shooter at around $12 a spool. For that price buying one spool for each rod isn't exactly going to break the bank.

I think the ZXL and Z-Axis are almost opposite actions. Sage describes the Z-Axis as a fast action rod and the ZXL as "the relaxed casting rhythm of a smooth progressive taper." I'd go to a fly shop and test a Z-Axis then test your buddy's ZXL to see which you prefer before plunking any cash down.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&safe...tr&gs_rfai= Check out the first two links.

I went through the same thing last year. First thing I did was organize my fly boxes properly - dry flies by hatches, separate terrestrial box, etc. Only carry the boxes that match the hatches. Then I laid out all my other gear and took out everything I didn't use or rarely used and could live without. Everything that might see some use goes in a backpack. If I'm not going to be covering a lot of distance or going in a boat, I just take the whole backpack. Otherwise, when I get to the river I pull out the fly boxes I think I'll need and put them in shirt pockets, wader pockets, or my waist pack. If I'll only be fishing dries then the floatant and smaller size tippet spools come along and the 10lb Maxima doesn't. The biggest thing is having the willpower not to carry things you won't really need. Haven't worn a vest in years because they're too hot in the summer and I find them too bulky and they get in the way when spey casting.

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Interesting pattern. It seems odd to me that he palmers the pheasant tail but not the rhea.

Wouldn't something simple like a clouser or deceiver in the appropriate sizes and colours work?

Picked up the older version of this jacket a few years ago: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/36449?page=...3-sub2&np=Y Very light, packs nicely, and it's waterproof/breathable Gore Tex with velcro cuffs which are invaluable as anyone who fishes in the rain a lot knows.

Huh. Last time I checked it was Minnewanka. Just saying.

Biggest one I recall seeing in any of the shops is probably the same one you have - 2 rows of 10 slots.

A skagit head with a couple different sink tips are fantastic for swinging streamers on the Bow. I find the 15' Rio type 3 and type 6 tips will cover most situations around here.

Yup, you got it.

Before you get too angry, maybe you should read the MOE's response, especially this part on page 11: Recognizing the overlap between salmon and steelhead fisheries, and acknowledging DFOs mandate, the ministry endorses the concept of resident‐only times and zones, and supports Canada’s proposal that such regulations allow access for both BC residents and non‐resident Canadians and restrict non‐resident alien anglers. Based on this, all references to resident‐only times and zones within this document will herein include BC resident anglers and non‐resident Canadian anglers. The rationale supporting the Working Group’s recommendations for resident‐only times and zones are presented in the following sections. Do anything about what? Maybe you need to actually read the doc too. See the section I quoted above.

Yeah, it seems like the MOE probably realized that they couldn't legally implement the proposed restrictions on non-resident Canadians because of the federal tax dollars that go into the resource. If that's the case then hopefully this puts the AMP and any similar myopic plans to rest, especially when there are so many other things like salmon farming and commercial overfishing that'll ruin the angling "experience" there much more significantly than a few out of province fishermen. http://www.salmonaresacred.org/

The peak months for rafters tend to be June-August. Worst case would be that they float from Bearspaw to 22x or maybe even a bit below that. During those months how many guides actually drift the Glenmore to 22x stretch? I think they're much more likely to be drifting 22x and below. The Bow is a pretty big river and you can easily get away from the perceived nuisance of the rafters.

Some interesting background about the intruder - I like how he refers to it as a fly design and a theory. Could not find any mention of deer hair in the article though, so he must not be tying a real intruder. http://www.deneki.com/2010/04/the-intruder/

Nice to see SA is finally catching up to Airflo.

Just to eliminate any confusion here, there is an Airflo Compact Scandi kit that has all the different weight heads in it but no such thing exists for the 40+ lines. While both lines are shooting heads, they are still different as the 40+ has a 35' head regardless of the line weight and the Compact Scandi ranges between 29' and 34' depending on grain weight. If the rod is going to be used for nymphing, I'd recommend the 40+ as it's a full line and there won't be problems with a loop to loop connection between the head and running line getting caught in the guides when fishing at shorter distances. I have a Compact Scandi and Ridge running line on my switch and the loop to loop is definitely a problem when nymphing. I know I could get some heat shrink tubing to put over the connection like Max has on his setup, but I honestly haven't had the time.

A plain old 40+ extreme distance floating (green belly, yellow running line) would be the best way to go. The 8wt would probably work best on a 6wt switch rod, especially if you're just starting out.

Just go into your favourite Sage dealer and let them know what happened. I'm sure they've all dealt with something similar before. Either that or contact Sage directly: Questions? Contact Sage Repairs: (888) 848-7243 repair@sageflyfish.com

I think I'd tend to agree with you. Last fall during a BWO hatch I threw every fancy BWO pattern I had in my fly box at a pod of risers without any interest from them. Finally tied on a parachute adams and that did the trick. I'd try to imitate profile and size before colour.

Go with the way you feel most comfortable. There are guys who insist that if you cast right hand up you should reel right as well because if you reel left then when you're holding your rod on the swing the reel handle will be against your side and you might lose a fish, or when you cast your running line might get caught on the handle. I tried changing my spey reels to right hand retrieve but I just can't reel right-handed. Now I reel left on my two-handed rods and haven't noticed any issues. There are a bunch of casting clinics coming up - some free demos and some paid instruction - and I'd really recommend you check some of those out.