Search found 93 matches
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:42 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: Connecting Flyline to backing and leader
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2969
When attaching the fly line to the backing the knot used depends on the type of line. Here at the shop we use a double nail knot with floating lines and an Albright knot on sinking lines. For attaching leaders a on floating lines we use a nail knot to attach the leader to the line and then tie a per...
- Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:47 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: Fun while it lasted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2792
- Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:45 am
- Forum: Fishing Talk
- Topic: Rod building supplies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3810
We teach rod building here at the shop. Of course we specialize in Single hand Fly rods as well as switch and spey, I can get blanks and parts for baitcasters or spinning rods. The cost depends on the components you select. If you stay with basic chrome/black components and reel seat you could build...
- Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:40 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: Fun while it lasted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2792
Fun while it lasted
Took advantage of a day off work and did a little fishing on the Ganny. This was my first Chinook. http://www.fish-hawk.net/photogallery/albums/userpics/normal_Ganny1.jpg When we arrived there were around 3-4 fish per pool. Around 3:30 we had to quit as the pools were so stacked with fish we couldn'...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:59 pm
- Forum: Fishing Talk
- Topic: Canoe Pack vs Canoe Barrel ???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1730
I prefer a pack. The outcast packs are waterproof.
http://www.outcastboats.com/outcast/pro ... t=11&id=44
http://www.outcastboats.com/outcast/pro ... t=11&id=44
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:50 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: Attention - Float Tube Users - An accident we can learn from
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2687
Attention - Float Tube Users - An accident we can learn from
We had a customer ( a very experienced tuber) suffer a sudden and complete bladder failure while traversing the middle of a lake. This individual was forced to swim ashore with water filled waders and boots while holding their rod. Not a good situation to say the least. The cause of the failure was ...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:44 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: First fly rod & reel
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11276
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:19 pm
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: First fly rod & reel
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11276
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:36 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: anyoff you try some haywire bite gards yet..?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2065
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:01 pm
- Forum: Fish-Hawk Fly Swap
- Topic: Turjs Tarrantulas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8551
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing Talk
- Topic: Sail Baron In Ottawa?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12212
Sail Baron In Ottawa?
Heard Sail Baron is busy stocking a store on Baseline? east of Merivale. Does anyone have anymore details?
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:53 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: Help needed in finding a fly fishing item to buy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3219
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:43 am
- Forum: Fishing Talk
- Topic: Boat plug $4.99 + tax
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3418
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:02 pm
- Forum: Fishing Talk
- Topic: Accidental Loon hookup
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3956
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:26 am
- Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
- Topic: What rod to use?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1434
you're looking for an 8wt or better. The answer would depend on the amount of time you planning on fishing for the bigger fish. If that's your primary target you might consider a 9 or 10 wt. If bass is you primary target an 8wt would be a good choice. For Musky, generally a larger rod is preferred. ...