another new guy

[Skipper]

Hi,

 

I’m new here and already I’ve learned a lot, thanks.

 

I’m not new to tying flies though; I started tying about 50 years ago. And I’ve been fly fishing that long as well.

 

For those that are older than dirt like I am, the name Fred Turnbull may ring a bell. It was Fred that taught me a lot about fly tying and gave me one-on-one fly casting instructions at what was called Edmonton Beach on Cottage lake back then, Spring Lake to all you younguns.

 

I’ll lurk for a while and won’t interrupt unless I feel I can add to the topic.

[jjtopspin]

Welcome aboard, Skipper. Welcome also to Andrew who just joined last week.

Joe

[Dragon Troller]

Welcome Skipper, If you know Fred Turnbull then you likely know a few others I would bet.

 

Was it Fred who founded the Edmonton Trout Club? Hmm maybe you know my father then too.

 

Regards,

 

S. Denny

[RangerBob]

I’m not new to tying flies though; I started tying about 50 years ago.  And I’ve been fly fishing that long as well.

 

I’ll lurk for a while and won’t interrupt unless I feel I can add to the topic.

Welcome. Edited April 17, 2006 by RangerBob

[Flywing]

Welcome sir, you'll find a good bunch here! SO 50 years eh? I'm not going to beat around the bush. What are your favourite flies??? A go to for searching? Nymphing? Streamer? Dry? Terrestrial? And the question everyone wants to ask but proper deportment restrains us; where do you fish???

 

Regards,

 

Wally

[Skipper]

Thank you for the welcome.

 

Dragon Troller, if you father is Reg then yes I have met him but never really became acquainted. From everything I know it is my loss really. I think Fred was one of the founding members along with Doug Kilburn, Andy McNally and a few others whose names escape me right now.

 

Flywing;

What are your favourite flies?

Wow that’s a big order. I tie a Carey that seems to work and a double shrimp and a sort of a Tom Thumb that Fred Turnbull taught me, and a grey nymph and, well, there are just too many to list, it mostly depends on the water I am fishing and what I am going for.

 

I guess I love dry fly fishing most but don’t get the chance much.

 

I fish in Jasper National Park: Maligne, Medicine, Moab, Pyramid, and Horse Shoe. When ever I can I fish a few lakes on Vancouver Island.

I’ve started to make an annual pilgrimage to the San Juan River in New Mexico. This was my second trip and found it to be a real HOOT.

 

Oh, and just one question. How many posts do I have to make to get rid of that maggot thing attached to my name?

[Terry H]

For those that are older than dirt like I am, the name Fred Turnbull may ring a bell.

Skipper, welcome aboard.

 

I'm a year or two younger than dirt, but I do remember Fred Turnbull. His son attended the same high school as I did (Scona Comp) and I bought my second car from Turnbull Motors - a used 65 Valiant, talk about a chick magnet. .

 

Jasper was my primary fishing grounds for many years. My favourites were Patricia and Leech Lakes, when they had fish in them. Had many wonderful days on Maligne also . Terry

[Skipper]

I spent many enjoyable hours talking with Mr. Turnbull when he looked after the fly fishing department at Edmonton Tire. It was his influence on my father that got me my first glass rod, an Eagle Claw 8’6” and my first dry line.

 

I had no idea he was connected to Turnbull Motors; you can tell where my mind was back then.

[albertabowhunter]

Oh, and just one question. How many posts do I have to make to get rid of that maggot thing attached to my name? 

 

 

Dude.... Never ask questions like that, or the mods here will fit you with it foever...

 

welcome aboard....

[Skipper]

[Scratch]

Don't worry skipper - I think it's gone at 10 posts..

 

Give or take.

[dipperdan]

Welcome Skipper, Its great to get some new ( old ) blood with more great tails to spin. Hope to here a lot of them!!!!!