Jeff Smith
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I’m surprized no one has mentioned a multi-tool. I carry a Leatherman Surge almost daily. The one I have has the extra driver blades and a small LED flashlight that all fits into the belt pouch. The Surge is small enough to pocket carry in Wranglers or if you need the extra stuff then it fits inside a vest pocket. Or just belt carry.
Strong, light weight and the blades are sharp and hold an edge well.Another option that is fairly recent to the market are the Havalon knives. These pocket knives use a replaceable scalpel blade. I have acquired one of these a couple weeks ago, so far I am impressed.
When doubt though, you can’t go wrong with the SAK series.
I need to change my EDC from the Surge to the Wave.
The Surge is actually in my Range bag and the Wave is in my pocket or belt carried. The Wave comes with the extra bits and flashlight though the driver bits do interchange between the Leatherman tools.
(The Surge is a much larger multi tool than the Wave.)
My bad…. 😎10/0 is about right. I accidentally popped one goose hunting a couple years back.
It didn’t taste too bad, a lot like California Condor or Whooping Crane.A bit of dipping sauce, personally I recommend a sauce made with Bold BBQ sauce, a touch of Mesquite spice and a splash of Jack Daniels to thin it a bit.
I’m surprized no one has mentioned a multi-tool. I carry a Leatherman Surge almost daily. The one I have has the extra driver blades and a small LED flashlight that all fits into the belt pouch. The Surge is small enough to pocket carry in Wranglers or if you need the extra stuff then it fits inside a vest pocket. Or just belt carry.
Strong, light weight and the blades are sharp and hold an edge well.Another option that is fairly recent to the market are the Havalon knives. These pocket knives use a replaceable scalpel blade. I have acquired one of these a couple weeks ago, so far I am impressed.
When doubt though, you can’t go wrong with the SAK series.
Those look great. I have been tying and using the Rangley style streamers here in Alberta for a few seasons now. They seem quite effective anywhere trout swim.
I like to hunt pheasant, grouse (Ruffies, Spruce, Sharpies and Huns) plus ducks. No dog so I gotta kick up and retrieve!
Great fun!Good evening Maarten,
Thanks for that. I’ll have to look into them. They appear similar to the Griffin pliers I use but the jaws appear adaptable to other tricks than wrapping “normal” hackles.
Interesting looking tool for sure.
JeffVery nice. I’ll have to start tying those tube flies, looks like great fun.
I’m intrigued by your hackle pliers, I have not seen that style before. What brand are they? They look very useful for wrapping marabou or as you did, fur collars among other things.
Thanks
JeffI like to use Fire wire or Spider wire fishing line in 8-10 pound test. I really like the strength to diameter ratio of these “super lines” plus the limpididty (Ha is that a word?) of it.
That is one of the coolest flies I have seen in a long time! Thanks for posting it, I see a box full of them in my future.
Jeff 😎From my home in SE Alberta I can be on the Bow within two hours, the Crowsnest in three hours and the headwaters of the Oldman in about four hours.
I have other options as well but who wants to brag……..?Thanks Tim. Since it kicked off 1 Sept 12 the response has been very positive, both inside and outside Alberta.
Ducks, yep, saw a few LOL
Seriously though, the sloughs I was checking out are around SE Alberta. There were very decent numbers considering thigs haven’t got going yet. It is still fairly warm but cooling overnight. The birds moving around are basically stocking up groceries for the trip and relaxing.
We’ll see what happens in a week or so.
JeffMine arrived last week while I was out of town, but is now being seen around Southern Alberta on a regular basis.
Thanks!!!
JeffI upgraded from a Dodge Dakota to a 2010 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4. Hauls everything I need on a fishing or hunting trip, so far anyway……
Running around 25 or so miles/gallon (rough conversion from litres)
Topper on the back and I can sleep under it, just set up my cot. Gear is easily stashed under cot. Secure storage for fly rods/guns under back seat of cab.
I just set up the Coleman two burner on the tailgate, lawn chair and cooler by the fire….life is good! I use a piece of plywood under the stove to protect the paint from grease and to level the stove.
Time to move on, I just fold up the cot, pack the stove, close tailgate and mosey on up the trail.
While deer hunting last year, I just rolled out my sleeping bag on the backseat, toasty warm at -40. (Of course it helps to be 5’6″)We have a 2010 Ram with a Hemi in it and we are lucky to get 17mpg out of it on the highway without towing. Â Whatever you are doing its working!
ECO setting is on and cruise control. Most of my driving is across pretty flat roads. Get a headwind and I don’t do so well but on most road trips I do pretty good. Around town, I don’t want to think about it lol. Alot of guys I know around here that drive the 2010 get anywhere from 20-25. Goes down if you get the speed up over 110kms/hr too.
I upgraded from a Dodge Dakota to a 2010 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4. Hauls everything I need on a fishing or hunting trip, so far anyway……
Running around 25 or so miles/gallon (rough conversion from litres)
Topper on the back and I can sleep under it, just set up my cot. Gear is easily stashed under cot. Secure storage for fly rods/guns under back seat of cab.
I just set up the Coleman two burner on the tailgate, lawn chair and cooler by the fire….life is good! I use a piece of plywood under the stove to protect the paint from grease and to level the stove.
Time to move on, I just fold up the cot, pack the stove, close tailgate and mosey on up the trail.
While deer hunting last year, I just rolled out my sleeping bag on the backseat, toasty warm at -40. (Of course it helps to be 5’6″)
