Mcclurey

I love my Devils Canyon BOA. Flexible high top. Very light at 2lbs – 14oz per paire. They have two different spike sole. I have the pair with the smaller spikes and they work great. I recently was to to a member of the group who recently purchased the larger spike soles and several came out with minimal use. I’ve had mine for 2 years. I believe more smaller spikes is better than fewer bigger spikes. It appears there is more stress put on the rubber soles with the bigger spikes as you walk through rocks and up banks etc. and the pressure is more apt to tear them out. Just my opinion.

I’m trying to think who has a full fluff of white hair on their head in the FATC. Maybe they would give you some from their own head. May be the closest you’ll get to polar bear.

Here’s a tip I received from Landon Mayer regarding Thingamabobbers. He prefers clear because they look more natural from underneath the water. He has photos taken from underwater that shows how the clear looks like a surface water bubble vs a more un-natural object floating on the surface. Thought is the trout could interpret as a bubble vs something unnatural especially the pinks, yellows, etc. I will have to say if I don’t have a clear then I go with white.

I received a leader recommendation from a fly shop last year that I have been using over the last couple years in trout park waters. I’ve been purchasing 5-1/2 – 6ft clear NYLON braided leaders (you can buy in many different lengths)that come with a loop to attach to your fly line and a pre-tied Tippett ring. This affords me to bypass tying on the ring. I then add approximately 3 ft of Tippett. The nylon braided leaders are light, don’t absorb water and work well on surface or sub-surface. I’ve used the natural thread braided leaders with pre-tied tippet ring but they will absorb water and if you are fishing dry flys you will have to periodically add floatant. They are very durable and will last several seasons. In fact I’ve never worn one out. I always seem to catch a tree trout before actually needing to replace. I guess it ultimately comes down to your personal preference but I encourage you to try out a couple different options.