aplumma

Nice truck it should get you and your kayak to the river in style.

Art

Jack I would use the adapter/hose that lets you run off of a #20 bottle it will last you along time and you do not worry about the small bottles shrader valve leaking because it did not seal back up. If you can't find one P.M. me and I will send you one.

Art

It's called fish farming. They stake out a pen and raise the fish to a size and then harvest them. Very popular but most of them are more modern in their harvesting methods.

Art

WOW I haven't had any issues with UPS they have always been great. I don't have many packages from a broad that might be the difference though. I think the customs and brokers fees that they collect on imports are to stiff and in the long run hurt the free trade between The US and Canada. I guess that is why I bring extra items when I go visit my Canadian Friends....

Art

I never thought about the water trapped on top of the ice and freezing in the huts. What do you do in that case??? Not that I will ever have that issue...just curious.

Art

Do I get tickets for knowing what Roy's favorite drink is?

O and don't forget my plane tickets when you send me the show tickets.....

Art

I'm tellin yaa bud you need to pay yourself more than that quarter for them flies.... Why they are at least twice as good as them ones in the catalog 12 for $ 5.00.

great question, you might try calling the local shops that do the work and offer to work as a part time employee until the season comes into swing. If that is not possible check with the employer to see if their are any trade schools that they respect and would consider sending you too or would hire you after you completed the course.

Art

Lol,..Well thanks ART for the wisdom about my line of thought and its degree of correctness I suppose the plumber does rank in high on the proffessions that society seeks opinions and wisdom from Lol,...Im just kidding around, but again as I stated, it was my PERSONAL opinion and preference and experience. BTW, do you use alot of Stonflies down there in Viginia? what do you catch with them if so? 10-15lb steelhead? 20-30lb salmon?

You would actually be suprised at the quality of people I consult with on many different levels of wisdom and knowledge.Being a Plumber just allows me to do it for free and in luxury.

? Southern Salmon /Steelheads ? seem to only be caught using a henweight pattern... That aside.... down here in the South the Cold water species are not abundant So I come up to the Great White North for my cold water fishing fixes. Most of what I fish for down here is Blue Catfish , Striper Bass , Small mouth and Large mouth bass. The lures for most of the fishing are commercial made baits and live bait for the Blue Cats. The closest I come to fly fishing is spinner with flies for smallmouth bass on the local rivers. Hellgramites are the choice of patterns.

Art

Isn't seniors day the same day as T.J.'s birthday????

Art

I understand what you are saying Art,..however what you said about pride in the roebags etc., I think you misunderstood, it has nothing to do with that it has to do with functionality. I have a couple buddies that tie their own stonies and prince nymphs and they are good at it..and i have compared those to the ones I bought from a high end flyshop for $2 and it made no difference at all. there is however a difference in the Roe Bag analogy, not too mention the economics. Some of the water I fish is loaded with wood and I guess what Im thinkin more about is on those days Im using flies, how proud would I be losing 5 or 6 of those to the woodwork that I spent 2 hours making vs just dropping $10-$15. Maybe another way too look at it Again I think its a personal preference thing based on value of time

You are correct in your thought line. It has been a long time since I have had to look at something from that angle. I have not found anything that I have to buy that is more expensive than what a Plumber makes.

Art

Well that argument doesnt really apply and I agree that the Fly looks nice!! Back to your point, I guess we could all make our own clothes as well? I understand the possible slight enhanced satisfaction from catching a fish on something you made that cost you $1 and probably 20 minutes of time over and above buying the exact same thing for $2, but for me personally its not worth it. tying my own roe bags is different, I can do it FAR cheaper and better than store bought pre-tied bags, and it is much more versatile for size, shape, colour, cure type of roe etc etc. The same argument for me personally doesnt work for flies when I can buy the exact same thing for slightly more. I mean I would have to tie 30-40 per hour to make it economically feasable. just My $0.02 Again Nice Fly!!!

Actually it is more than slight.... I restore old motorcycles and rebuilt old boats not just to use them as transportation but to show off my talent on restoring them. The fly that Chris has made is showing the talent that he has in small detailed work. I personally have had the fortune of him making me a custom fishing rod that is truly not only a work of art but very functional. I ordered a rod that would balance a 7.5 oz titanium reel and control 20 + lb fish. I received a rod that not only fulfilled my requirements and look great to boot but has been admired by all who have seen or used it. It is like your roe bags you were very proud of them here telling us about your attention to detail that makes them perfect for your uses. I am sure when you give one to someone fishing you tell them proudly that you made them. I am sure that no one has told you that you can get them cheaper/better at Walmart (if possible) sometimes price is not the true value of an item.... This is not to change your opinion or say your words are wrong it is just another view that might shed light on why pride has no price.

Art

Awesome job Chris but you should pay yourself more than a quarter for all of that work.

Art

Great post thanks for the link I can't wait till april to see what the update brings out on the Lowrance.

Art

Bump

because Our Fearless Leader thinks it is a good idea.

Art

Happy B day Bernie hope you caught a few fish for the Birthday fish fry.

Art

The best out in a fight I have seen was a guy was getting harassed at a bar. It was starting to get heated and the harasser dumped his beer on to his lap. He turned around and reached into his pocket and said " $50.00 to the first man who decks him" Worked like a charm...

If a fight is going to happen then its time to not talk crap or posture... pick your point, follow thru and get them down for the count. The more one sided the fight is the better.

Art

Can't y'all see that I'm typing the same way I speak...It would be down right weird to hear some one from the Southern Contingency speak perfect English.

Art

bump for another round of viewers. It is a very good cause and we need all of the help we can get to pull it off.

Art

Thank goodness yall are speaking french I though my glasses went bad for a minute.

Art

Do you mean "have" ?

Nope OF is my choice of words. I am from a country that still doesn't embrace the metric system though....

Art

No really I thought it was French.....

NOT.

I would of fixed it for you but I don't have the keys to the kingdom ...yet

Art

I was so close to getting a little toqueee from T.J. Good of you Dave for the shirts I am sure the shirts will all be worn with pride.

Art

Mental note to self ... ask Roy if " PROBELM'S French for problems"

Art

Oh come on...winter only comes once a year...stop being such a baby

I dont mind winter once a year as long as their is a spring,summer and fall between them.

Art