Fishboy,

Cabela's sells good combo outfits, rod, reel and line for $60something. I wanted to get one for myself last year but didn't. Those outfits are good for beginners, and smart intermediate and expert fishermen who also know the secret that the better fisherman doesn't always have the highest priced gear. I'm not sure what the name of the combo outfits are but they were in the catalog last year. You could find it online too.

Another source of cheap gear would be local garage sales. Watch out there as some of the stuff there is overpriced for the value.

Some BC fishermen play around with leeches under indicators. It's called the catatonic leech. I've never used them, but believe almost any sinking fly could be fished under an indicator. Some patterns lend themselves better to indicator fishing as the nymphs they imitate don't move that much in the water.

Mr Swan, I also fall into the category of "mostly lakes" so I might not be all that good of a fisherman also.

T. Celli. Real fishermen have learned to say "no" to bait. That also extends to lures. A real fisherman wouldn't be caught dead in a Curtis raft using ping pong paddles to slow troll a flatfish. You are probably also Trailblazer scum.

Hi-Lakers Rule!!

Tyler, just kidding. I just got on the Hi-Laker board and saw where you recently joined. I don't go to meetings all that much and get most of my info out of the newsletter. Will be there next month for Brian and Walt's slide show.