my wish list
A 3-4 weight rod and reel outfit, and an 8 or 10 weight outfit.
Some of the spots that I fish don’t have particularly large fish, and it feels like I’m just yarding them in with my 6 weight. I would think that a lighter outfit would also be a bit more sensitve to subtle takes.
For an 8 or 10 weight setup, I’m thinking something inexpensive, and rugged. For pike fishing – as there are a lot of lakes in Alberta that have pike (and also walleye).
I might also keep my eyes open on a deal for another 6 weight rod (I still have my SA reel and extra spools), to use as an alternate rig – perhaps keeping it set up with a floater for chironomid fishing…
Breathable waders
Since getting the pontoon boat, and this past week in particular, I think that I need some lighter, more comfortable waders. My current Bare waders were like a sauna suit (not that I couldn’t stand losing a pound or two), but I already have a sauna at home – and I go there when I really want to get a sweat going. I believe Hodgsons has some relatively affordable ones – in the $120 range.
Filson Wading Jacket
Made from the same oil cotton that the classic drifter coats of the old west were made from. Available locally at Wholesale Sports
Would also like to get another fly line…a heavier full sink line… a weight forward 4 or 5 I think might help round out my lines, along with a mesh creel…I like to keep the odd fish.
A new fishing/paddling hat
Not sure exactly what I would like, but I’m thinking along the lines of either a Filson or a Bailey hat.
Fly tying bench
I would like to make a fly tying station, perhaps 2…a smaller, more portable version, and another one for home. I’ve been looking around at various sites trying to see what I like, here are a few ideas:
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