CBrendan

Ken, I see the peak vise is quite popular. I definitely need to start coming out to the meetings again, and hopefully I can check out some different tying vise.

Do you prefer to tie on a rotary or non-rotary vice? I currently use a non-rotary and I am wondering if I should upgrade to a rotary vice. I mainly tie trout flies, size 12 to 18, and I am wondering if a rotary would allow me tie faster and with better quality?

What brand are the rods?

Dipperdan, I use a rubber net. They are supposed to be easier on the fish, and the flies don't get caught in them nearly as easy. I bought mine from Stevens nets. They are hand crafted by a retired school teacher in Maine. Brendan

Dennis, I can be available this Saturday and I can go to either store.

If anyone lost the butt section of a bamboo rod and the reel at Blackstone let me know. It looks like they have been there for a while and are in need of some TLC.

That would work for me Dan.

Is there anybody that would want to car pool?

Is there going to be a group heading down to the Oldman from Edmonton? I am thinking about heading down for this trip, and it would be nice to travel as a group.

Steve, I didn't end up heading to Blackstone due to the proximity of the forest fire, so unfortunately I have nothing to report. Best of luck with the baby, you must be excited!

I am thinking of doing a trip to Blackstone on Saturday. I am wondering if anyone has been up there yet and could report on conditions? Also, if anyone is interested in coming along, please let me know.

sounds good dipperdan, I will see you at Timmy's.

I would be up for a day trip on Saturday if you guys want another Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

I love Blackstone... I could definitely be swayed! I am thinking the flows might be high still though. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Great recap and photos Ken! Let me know if there is another outing planned, I would love to get out. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

I went to Clearwater on Saturday and it was muddy as well.

I agree Neil, Rod's presentation was very well done. I definitely learned a lot. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Wow, nice looking fish Neil! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk