Forum: Fly Rods
04-27-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 275
Views: 29,486
Re: Rod Love; the Fly Rod Picture Thread
My newest fly rod. Loop Opti Switch 10'7" 6/7 weight. Have only used it once so can't give a good review on it but so far I like it. I know some don't like the handle shape but I actually prefer it....
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Forum: Fly Lines
04-17-2013, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 156
Re: Scandi Line for Loop Opti Switch
I called Steve yesterday and spoke with him. Very nice gentleman. He was not familiar with the Loop Opti Switch but is doing some research to figure it out. I am looking forward to getting a line...
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Forum: Fly Lines
04-08-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 156
Scandi Line for Loop Opti Switch
I recently picked up a Loop Opti Switch 6/7 Weight Rod. I've been looking at a Loop rod for awhile now and found it on sale at Red Truck and just couldn't say no ( I have no self control haha). I...
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Forum: Flies
03-20-2013, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 315
Re: My First Flies
Thanks everyone. I can't believe how much I enjoy tying. It's been snowing like crazy here so I've spent a lot of time tying the last couple days. Thought I would try to make a fly to use for lake...
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Forum: Flies
03-16-2013, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 315
My First Flies
Few weeks ago I picked up a fly tying starter kit at Basspro to try my hand at tying. I really enjoy it, just bought a better vise that arrived yesterday, since the one in the kit was not that great...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
03-08-2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 1,446
Views: 39,923
Re: Show us Your Photography
Here is a picture I took of my parents dog, Molly. I framed it and gave it to my dad for his birthday last year. My dog wont sit still for 2 seconds to get a good picture haha.
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
03-08-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 288
Small stream speckies
Its shaping up to be a nice week outside here. Its sunny, and getting much warmer. Unfortunatly I have to work night shift all weekend but if it stays this nice and some more of the snow starts to...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
02-25-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 682
Re: Bourbon
Normally I enjoy Canadian Whiskey but I have been trying out bourbon lately and I enjoy it. Right now Iam working on a bottle of Makers Mark. I also picked up a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 and its...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
12-30-2012, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 1,446
Views: 39,923
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-13-2012, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 194
Re: Meiser 909 highlander
The website says its a 9'9" rod. I primarily do Spey casts as a lot of the area I fish is lakes that iam standing on the rocks with no back space. From the boat it doesn't matter but I still enjoy...
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Forum: Fly Rods
12-13-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 194
Meiser 909 highlander
Has Anyone used the Meiser 909 switch rod? I have been looking at rods and came across this one. Iam curious of how it works for a two handed rod being that short. I like the idea of a shorter two...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-12-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 801
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
11-02-2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 561
Re: Fall Browns destroying flies
Wish I could say I had this problem. Never fished for Browns before but on tuesday I am moving from Northern Ontario back south and there are some rivers a few hours away with Browns so maybe I can...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
11-01-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,042
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Forum: The Lodge Den
11-01-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 5,872
Re: The Photography Chat Thread;
Iam the same as you Ard, I dont have a good grasp on the editing programs yet. Like I said earlier when I did my photography course it was through work so I could take crime scene photos. We were...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
11-01-2012, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,042
Re: Do you use a motorcycle?
I have a 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Nice bike, I put the batwing fairing on it and it works really nice. My dad and I rode our bikes all the way out to Montana from Ontario Canada this summer. I...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
10-31-2012, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 334
Views: 5,872
Re: The Photography Chat Thread;
Yes mine is one of the new ones that doesnt have the viewfinder, the view screen is bigger since there is no viewfinder. I like the viewfinder though because somedays if the sun hits you right, the...
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Forum: The Lodge Den
10-30-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 5,872
Re: The Photography Chat Thread;
I have a Canon Powershot SX130 that I love for a point and shoot. fits nice into a pack and take very nice photos, and if I feel creative I can change the settings to take black and white or leave...
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Forum: Fly Rods
10-30-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 275
Views: 29,486
Re: Rod Love; the Fly Rod Picture Thread
It lays out line pretty good. Iam new to two handed casts so I am not that great right now but I am getting used to how the rod wants to be cast and I am getting some good long casts out of it.
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Forum: The Lodge Den
10-30-2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 334
Views: 5,872
Re: The Photography Chat Thread;
I got into photography last year when I took a course for Crime scene photography at work, bought myself a Canon T3. I havent much time lately to take pictures but got out the other day and took a...
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Forum: Fly Rods
10-30-2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 275
Views: 29,486
Re: Rod Love; the Fly Rod Picture Thread
Here is my newest rod, and my first two hander. Pieroway Element 11'6" 6 Weight. I have always wanted a two handed rod and I love this one. Hopefully the pic works for me, never posted a pic using...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-19-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 409
Re: Rainbow Flies
Well I went out early this morning, left the house around 6:30am and got there shortly after 9.
Fished all morning and didnt even get a bite or see anything. Only person to get something was one...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-16-2012, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 409
Re: Rainbow Flies
No I've never fished the Nipigon although I am only about 2 hours away and I have driven over it a dozen times. I am looking at going to Old Women river, its right on the highway in Lake Superior...
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-16-2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 409
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
10-15-2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 409
Re: Rainbow Flies
Thanks for the help. Yes, I live in Canada. I am about half an hour from the North Shore. The place Iam looking to go fishing is about 2 hours away.
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