Kunena Site Syndication http://flyfishontario.ca/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:36:53 +0000 Kunena 1.5.9 http://flyfishontario.ca/components/com_kunena/template/default_ex/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://flyfishontario.ca/ Kunena Site Syndication http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1578/#1578 Loop at Jays Fly Shop Written by Dave Barrett Wednesday, 10 March 2010 17:48 Join Jay's Fly Shop and Loop Pro Staffer Mike Barrand on Sunday September 26th at 10:00am for a Spey Casting Clinic. Feel free to bring your own gear to use or have it checked out to ensure it is properly balanced.Mike will br bringing Loop demo equipment to try out so if you don't have your own gear rods,reels and lines will be available for use. It will be a great time to ask questions and learn about spey casting on the water as well as combat that cabin fever. The Clinic is being held on the Thames River at Gibbons Park Victoria Street Entrance in London.A barbeque lunch of hamburgers,sausage and bottled water is being provided. The event is free but if you plan to attend please contact the Fly Shop to register as they will need to get a head count to ensure they have plenty of food for everyone. Contact info: We're located at 96C Rectory St. at Hamilton Rd. London, Ontario. You can contact us by phone at 519-672-5487 or 519-631-9552 for mail order info. You can also email Jay at newell1@execulink.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:10:09 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1559/#1573 Ah good point fishfinder, that could have a serious impact on the fisheries real quick. Its always about the buck and it sucks no matter how you dress it up. People cannot just leave things alone. I can just imagine whats going on in some far away underground labs. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:47:20 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,8/func,view/id,1544/#1558 Oh my , dat's a big nookie !! Mike Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:47:42 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,7/func,view/id,1516/#1529 onthefly wrote: hello, my name is ron willis. i use hdr for my landscape and nite shots. ill have to try it on my fishing photos.i like your peggys cove shot. You should post some shots OTF! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:45:33 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1515/#1523 Thanks Dave :) Tying sessions are definitely in order dude .... would like to see what everyone else is tying and share some techniques . Would be really cool to finally meet the forum members !! Mike Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:06:02 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,7/func,view/id,1483/#1503 Nice man! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:38:14 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1491/#1491 I'll be there helping out from 10am till 2 or 3pm armed with BBQ,so come on out if you'd like to tst my culinary skills. This Saturday, August 28th... Save Money, Win Prizes, Learn New Stuff, Eat Snacks & Have Fun! Come Celebrate... Our 17th Anniversary!! Dear Randy, Please join us this Saturday to celebrate our 17th Anniversary in serving YOU, our great customer! - Enjoy huge savings... Win Free Prizes... Meet Industry Reps and the whole Troutfitters' Team! Fill up on some snacks and beverages, watch some amazing fly tying & Spey casting demos and more in our exclusive River Theatre. Save Up To 50% Visit our Clearance Room and enjoy huge savings on select merchandise. Save On Your Favourite Brands Brands like Orvis, Winston, Sage, Bauer, Abel, and more! Fly lines, waders and boots, materials - you don't want to miss this one! Stock up on hunting clothing from Sportchief and enjoy big savings on archery equipment from Excalibur and APA. (excluding bows but check out our competitive, full service bow pricing) Free Prizes! Enter our raffle for a chance to win a Drift Boat Trip, or Korkers wading boots, or Okuma rod and reel outfits or clothing from Sportchief. All proceeds go to Friends of The Grand River Angling Collectibles Ted Clarke of Clarke's Angling Collectibles will be here with antique cane rods and reels, fly fishing books, salmon flies and more. Meet the Industry Reps Meet the industry reps from the top fishing and hunting brands. Sage, Rio, Okuma, and more. Find out what's new for 2011. River Theatre and Fly Tying Demos Learn from the best. Watch Neil Houlding demonstrate the newest tube fly system- Protube. Spey Casting basics with OJ MacDonald Come celebrate this special Anniversary Event with us and you, our valued customers. The party starts at 9 a.m. and goes to 5 p.m. Call 519 787-4359 for more information. See you this Saturday! The Troutfitter Team! Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:05:06 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,5/func,view/id,1453/#1490 updated first post Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:39:40 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1436/#1488 The lucky sob gets maui's? now that is a good deal. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:32:05 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1462/#1485 I might have to reuse the hook on the first one I tied because it didn't turn out very well! I would definately be interested in a tying session, would make it alot easier to learn. Let me know when you guys are thinking about doing it Jeremy Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:46:15 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,7/func,view/id,1484/#1484 This thread was very helpful for me to photograph small objects.....reels http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/6899 julian Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:55:13 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1464/#1465 Nice ties !! I'm a big fan of soft hackles for chrome :) For your Intruder'ish style flies , try using PowerPro braid in #50 . Make a 1.5" loop and secure the tag ends to the shank . Then just fold the loop and place it through the eye of the trailer hook . If the trailer hook gets damaged , you can easily replace it . Very nice colour schemes as well !! Those will hunt for sure ;) Mike Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:20 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1455/#1458 hahahaha.....I thought you'd like that one! Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:55:19 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1454/#1454 CPR for Bronte Creek: deeper channel, more shade THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR Bronte Creek Rehab - TheSpec (http://www.thespec.com ews/local/article/249684--cpr-for-bronte-creek-deeper-channel-more-shade) A Bronte Creek restoration project in north Burlington is expected to rehabilitate the waterway from the effects of urban development. “Presently, Bronte Creek is running a fever,” said Trout Unlimited biologist Jack Imhof, explaining how development has warmed and polluted the creek. “We need to bring that fever down.” The Restoration of Bronte Creek in Lowville Park project will plant more trees along the creek in the park and narrow the waterway to encourage habitat for fish and other wildlife, said fellow biologist Mary Finch. It means the creek won’t be as shallow as it is now in some areas of the park, but brook trout and Atlantic salmon, two species once natural to the area, can be re-introduced, she said. The project is “CPR for the creek,” and a model for restoration in areas of urban development said Trout Unlimited executive-director Len Yust. "When the fish come back as is hoped, it’s a sign it’s working.… If trout is present, there’s clean water.” Conservation Halton chairperson Brian Penman said the project is a smaller model of what landowners along the entire Bronte Creek watershed can do. It is important to the region’s drinking water as well as wildlife since the creek empties into Lake Ontario, the source for 90 per cent of the people in the conservation authority’s watershed. The $300,000 project was highlighted by officials at Lowville Park during a federal government funding contribution announcement yesterday of $90,000. Other funding includes $100,000 from the City of Burlington and $20,000 from Trout Unlimited, the project proponent. cfragomeni@thespec.com 905-526-3392 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:56:19 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,3/func,view/id,1146/#1451 I have no idea what each person uses wader wise but i have a set of the basic bare neoprenes- now the only reason in mentioning if that ive had them for 5 years this year, im not the easiest person on my equipment and believe that you dont always have to buy the most expensive Id suggest bare if you want to go neoprene. For a breathable i have no idea as im looking at some for the fall myself and cant comment. I do know that the store on woodlawn road in guelph Kingsway have frogg toggs breathable- have heard bad reports have heard good reports but then the same also applies to simms- boot wise i still have the argument with my buddies- felt sole or rubber. seeing as i like to be different i went last fall and bought the chota rock loc with the studded rubber sold- I will never look at felt again. I have no problems in the mud, snow, slippery banks, slimey rocks- nothing sticks to them the way it does with the felt- again i just changed last year- thats 4 years i had my old chotas thats my input hope it helps Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:49:54 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1449/#1450 Nice ties man! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:24:50 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1275/limit,12/limitstart,12/#1445 sure thing! what do you need to know? i been using smaller hooks lately, hoping for som bigger brown later on. the REAL streamers i use for the browns i usually keep a bit of a secret.... its a modern version of a sculpin. verry verry realistic. i can send a privat pictures if you like of my more sucessful flys. But as for the old streamers, i free style sometimes rather then sticking to fully dressed spey or salmon streamers. the smaller hooks i been using lately are size 6 salmons. the one you liked is larger. basic stuff really regular 6/0 or 8/0 string. i cut my own silver and gold from x mass wrapping, so i can gage my own thicknes'. then its the basic old materials from there. ah phesant ( i get the whole head) peacock/ostrige, hackel ( the big ones people hardly use) for wings, coloured feathers you can buy from the dollar store for collars !! partrige and gunnie hens also. most tyere have all this. here you can find some instructions from sites, or nice pictures you can coppy. The trick is making it to please the fisherman! not so much the fish, i honestly bekieve they dont care howw fancy the hook looks. Its just practice makes perfect. I find some new modern patterns are harder to tie, the salmon flys only take time to look nice. if there is any thing specfic you would like to know just let me know. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:21:37 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,6/func,view/id,1439/#1440 NO crap NOW they tell me!!!!! I just spent four nights camping there and LIVING in the water there. man that suck so so so so much. they best stop that before it gets down to the river. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:25:19 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1434/#1438 Your skillz are getting tight man!!!!! That fly is sweet!! I think that is my fav one you have done man. Send me pm would ya I need some flies!!! Let me know how much. Mikey Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:49:06 +0000 http://flyfishontario.ca/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,55/catid,4/func,view/id,1431/#1431 Bare with me people .... late night tying , when I should be dreaming ;) Dreaming of Margaree salar !! Hope these hunt for me and my friends !! Captain Jack [IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/Classicspeys1008.jpg[/IMG] Blue Peacock [IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/Classicspeys1007.jpg[/IMG] Mock Jock [IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/Classicspeys1004.jpg[/IMG] Mike Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:59:56 +0000