[Hatch 5 Plus reel issue]

Hatch Finatic 5plus, I’ve sent it to Hatch for repair. I agree, for the price they should repair it or send a new one back, fingers crossed. 

[Hatch 5 Plus reel issue]

Good day,

I’ve recently had an issue with my lightly used Hatch 5 plus reel, just checking to see if anyone here has had similar issues. While reeling in a fish the tension on the reel increases to the point that it gets difficult to turn the handle. (the only way to relieve the pressure is to decrease the drag on the reel which you can imagine is less than ideal) Also, while the fish is taking line the drag tightens up on it’s own and I have to back it off manually to let the fish run. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Tight lines!

[Fishing the desert]

Thanks for sharing, 

Amazing that all those beautiful fish are in such a tiny creek!

[**Boat has been RECOVERED!!**]

You may want to check out Kijiji, there’s a drift boat for sale that looks just like the one you have posted.

Best of luck getting your boat back.

[Fly box found]

I found a fly box yesterday near Christmas tree

island. If you’ve lost one and can describe it and the contents please PM me. 

[A new Edmonton supplier for flies and more.]

I’ve made several purchases, great quality and fast delivery here to Calgary. 

[VIBRAM SOLES]

I purchased the G4 Simms last year with Vibram soles for the bow, not nearly as grippy as my old felt bottoms. (Disappointing )I have actually gone back to using my felt soles just for fishing the bow.

[Wyoming Cutt-Slam]

Looks like a blast!! Great photos, thanks for sharing.

[28" Trout]

Beauty!! Nice work

[smoke/CO detectors?]

If you google— standata wireless smoke alarms— and pick the municipal affairs link it will give you everything you need to know. 

Cheers

[my leaky crotch (waders that is)]

I turned mine inside out, rubbed dish soap all over them and inserted a leaf blower as I held the top tight around the blower shaft. Bubbles right away, just go easy with the blower as you don't want to,damage any seams. Hope this helps

[New Format, or what?]

Old format for me too, way easier to navigate and see new posts.