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This is the thing Brad's talking about: http://www.symantec.com/en/me/security_res...-99&tabid=2 I don't think that's it, though. You'd be seeing a message pop up on your screen all the time and other files like Word docs and Excel spreadsheets would be missing as well. Still a good idea to give the computer a scan with up to date AV software. Being a Mac user I haven't touched Vista at all so unfortunately I can't really help with that end of things.

It was back in April if it's the same one I'm thinking of.

Try these guys: http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/compone...id,1/Itemid,17/ They carry used Hardy reels and might have a Marquis or Prince. They also pop up on eBay every so often and I've seen sites for private dealers of "classic" Hardy reels if you Google "hardy marquis".

I'm in a city with an LL Bean and just picked up the Gore-Tex PacLite Stowaway Wading Jacket . Good price for Gore Tex and the two big bellows pockets on the front will fit most big fly boxes.

I took the dog for a walk by Bearspaw dam on Sunday and the vis did look a little better than around Southland but the water was still quite high and fast. Saw a guy fly fishing around the pool downstream of the dam but he left before I could get close enough to ask him if he had any luck. I might give it a try one night after work next week, but I'm not expecting much.

I asked the same question a little while ago: http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4086

The Bow running through Fish Creek Park is open all year round like it says in the regs. Fish Creek (the creek that gives the park its name) is not open until June 16th.

I use a combination of Barry Mitchell's Alberta Fishing Guide, the back roads map book, and Google maps.

Thanks for the info Brian. I've been using 5 wrap albright knots with a thin coat of knot sense so I'm not sure how much of a difference that would make. Right now I have the end of the tip folded over with two nail knots about a quarter inch apart from each other to secure it. Btw, happy birthday! Here's what the tip looked like which is why I thought the mono cut through the coating.

I'll probably get some next time I buy something bigger from Whistler. Been eyeing a Multi sink tip line for one of my single handers...

I read about the kevlar loops somewhere. Where did you get them?

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Yeah, the Rio 15ft sink tips like the one I picked up from you guys yesterday. I make loops like the ones you described on the ends of my fly lines that don't have the welded loops but I wasn't sure how well it would work with the thinner diameter of the tips. How do you manage to tie nail knots with 25lb mono? I have enough trouble tying them with 10lb, though I suck at nail knots (even with a tie-fast tool). I'm wondering what the break strength of those tips are. It looks as though the tip broke fairly cleanly just above the knot. I imagine it would be higher than 10lbs, though. Maybe I nicked the tip while I was fishing or when I was tying on the mono...

Thought I'd start a topic that wasn't an advertisement... What's everyone using to connect skagit tips to mono? I was using an albright knot but had one fail yesterday on a snag. I would've expected the knot at the fly to fail before the albright, so I'm not sure if it just wasn't tied properly. The setup was an albright knot to the tip using 20lb maxima with a perfection loop at the other end, then loop to a foot or two of 10lb maxima to the fly. Should I try using something lighter than 20lb maxima or is there a better way?

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/200...od-sandbag.html

Between the rain, wind, high water, and low vis today it definitely wasn't for the faint of heart. Plus the high fast water is dislodging a lot of big stuff like logs that were on the banks. Keep an eye upstream if you're wading...

Anyone seen or tried this stuff yet? http://www.rioproducts.com/product.php?recKey=137 5x tippet with 10lb break strength

Probably has something to do with this - http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4134

Here's my question about the TFO warranty through Springbrook... On the Springbrook site it says: "Enclose a cheque or money order to Springbrook Manufacturing for the $25.00 handling fee (per rod section), plus $1.50 for the 6% GST* (or where applicable the $3.50 for the 14% HST) or you can also give us a Visa or Master Card number if you prefer. The handling fee includes the shipping back to you." http://www.springbrook.ca/pages/TFOLifeWarr.html So why are they charging you the full $26.50 when you walk in? Shouldn't they discount the shipping it says is included in the handling fee?

Very nice!

Have to agree. I've been watching Distance and Delicacy and it's a great video. I guess Henrik just left Scierra for Zpey so his first four dvds may not be available from Scierra for much longer.

Arbour Lake is man-made and stocked annually. You can only access it if you're a resident of that community or go as a guest of a resident. I'm pretty certain the same is true for the rest of the lakes on your list. That's probably why they aren't listed in the regs since they're private or semi-private and each one probably has its own regs.

Here's a link: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/20...ucks-follo.html

Good starting point for figuring out line capacities for reels: http://www.nautilusreels.com/SpecsPricing.asp Even if you aren't spooling a Nautilus, you can look at the single hand line capacity that's close to your reel (from the top chart) and get a rough idea of how much backing your reel might take for a two-handed line (from the bottom chart). For example, say you're putting a 7/8/9 Windcutter on a reel. If that reel holds 275 yds of 30# with a WF10 line, it's a bit bigger than a Nautilus 10. Since the Nautilus 10 takes 125 yds of 20# with a Windcutter 7/8/9, you know you can probably fit at least that much backing on your reel. It's completely unscientific and not going to be exact since some reel manufacturers "fudge" their stated capacities, but it's helpful as a rough starting point.

I had the exact same thought when I started out. You can find enough books and videos that show you how to cast, but very little on putting things together. How is a beginner supposed to know when to use polyleaders versus a regular leader and what length they should be? I ended up having to put it together through searching various forums, finding the odd article here and there, and finally posting questions for the things I couldn't find answers to or figure out on my own. Even then it seems that sometimes you'll get a completely different answer from each person who replies (and yes, I understand that sometimes that's because there's a lot of personal preference involved).