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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Funeral Of Hearts on November 27, 2009, 09:05:12 PM

Title: xmas '09
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on November 27, 2009, 09:05:12 PM
So with the holiday season approaching fast. What are the must haves for the avid fisherman?

What will you be asking santa for, big or small, let's hear it all!



I know i'll be asking for a new pair of forceps and a fishing magazine subscription.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: HOOK on November 27, 2009, 09:08:44 PM
seeing as my other half wont buy me fishing stuff anymore that caused me to turn into santa for myself. this year i bought my self a switch rod setup

Beulah 7/8wt 11' rod
Lamson Guru reel
Airflo 540 grain shooting and Guideline running line

everything all together ran me about $800  ;D and that was because rod was half price. cant wait until i get an xmas steely on it now  ;D

Oh ya and i also got xmas presents from the fly shop because my warranty stuff al came back in the last 2 weeks
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: jeff on November 27, 2009, 10:21:46 PM
Hook you and I are the same I am getting a new fishing jacket. ;D
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: HOOK on November 28, 2009, 12:12:00 PM
im getting a new wading jacket for myself for my birthday  ;D dumping the big $$ on Simms this time  ::)
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Bill on November 28, 2009, 01:23:53 PM
New Waders with a Jacket and boots.

Bill
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Nitroholic on November 28, 2009, 02:41:19 PM
shimano technium sturegon rod, penn 321 gti, and line  ;D
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on November 28, 2009, 04:33:41 PM
wow, im jealous. Everyone is getting such nice things
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: fish007 on November 28, 2009, 04:35:59 PM
All rich and lucky you..
Basically my sportfishing was not supported by wife. Hopefully I  will be deprived of fishing right if spend more dollars.  :'(
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Geff_t on November 28, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Well this year will be the first year with out any fishing gear. All I want is my niece to be out of the ICU at childrens. Going to be a tough christmas this year thats for sure.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: gman on November 28, 2009, 10:07:05 PM
Geff, I'm familiar with the childrens ICU and wishing your niece all the best.

I plan to shortly take a trip to my local fishing shop and scout out a few things that I will then pass on to my wife as possible gifts. I'm interested in a lighter coho oriented drift rod, and a wading jacket to replace my old raincoat.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Matt on November 28, 2009, 11:15:32 PM
shimano technium sturegon rod, penn 321 gti, and line  ;D

Get the 330GTi- my second trip I saw a 320 near spooled by a 6 footer.


Myself, I'm hoping for another waterproof digital (super) tough camera... but I doubt it.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: adriaticum on November 28, 2009, 11:57:56 PM
I am asking Santa for lots of steelhead this winter.
Got all the gear I need already.  ;)
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Nitroholic on November 29, 2009, 11:10:15 AM
Get the 330GTi- my second trip I saw a 320 near spooled by a 6 footer.


Myself, I'm hoping for another waterproof digital (super) tough camera... but I doubt it.

I would if they came in a left hand retrieve  :-[
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: BNF861 on November 29, 2009, 12:39:39 PM
I am asking Santa for lots of steelhead this winter.
Got all the gear I need already.  ;)

Same here. I couldn't wai till xmas so I bought a lot of things I wanted through out the year. All I want now is to have a great steelie season. Looking forward too it 8)
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: KevinR on November 29, 2009, 04:06:21 PM
My Birthday and Xmas land pretyy close together ...so i bought my first centerpin set up.I got an Islander/Steelheader and a Lamiglass X113 cpm. Can't wait to use it!!!!
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Clarki Hunter on November 29, 2009, 07:26:41 PM
Geff:  Wishing your niece and your family all the best, our little ones are so precious.

I didn't give santa a chance this year, I got all the stuff I wanted already.  I only want more time on the water  :-[
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: newsman on November 29, 2009, 08:15:13 PM
A copy of "Angling and War" or "Pressentation" by Garry Borger
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: jeff on November 30, 2009, 06:04:07 PM
Kevin I got that same reel for christmas last year and have not been able to put it down all my baitcasters just collect dust. :D
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: hohartmann on November 30, 2009, 06:45:43 PM
gonna ask for a fly rod and learn how to do some fly fishin
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Bassonator on December 02, 2009, 04:47:07 PM
Popeil Pocket Fisherman......I miss that thing, had so much fun with it when I was a kid, but seriously...been hinting to the wife for a fly fishing outfit, thats how I wanna spend next spring and summer..

Merry Christmas All

Oly
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: BladeKid on December 02, 2009, 05:03:30 PM
A good Steely Season!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on December 05, 2009, 11:21:15 PM
I just found out i might get some new waders from "someone"...  looking at either Simms G3's or Headwater...

Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: slick vic on December 06, 2009, 02:00:40 AM
just want to wish i could get my school works done faster so i'll have more time fishing
 :P
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Kristopher on December 06, 2009, 02:35:13 AM
Sure would like some of them Dan Bailey cleats or maybe a nice wading staff.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: prairiefire on December 14, 2009, 12:13:10 PM
Hey Fisherforever I'm in the same boat as you. Not divorced yet but separated since May '09. I'm bringing my own Christmas joy this year. ;D I just bought an 13' 8/9 wt spey rod with an Okuma Sierra 10/11 reel. I just have to put an Airflo ridge running line on it with a Scandi head and Skagit Compact head. I am also eying up an Islander Steelheader with a Trophy XL 11'3" rod. For my stocking I think I'll throw in a few lines. Cortland Steady Sink type 3 and type 6 as well as a Rio indicator dry line. I think that should do it for my retail therapy this holiday season.  ::) Oh yah almost forgot. A Panasonic TS1 camera.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: firstlight on December 14, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
I got my Xmas early this year too.
11 ft Flyfisher all pimped out for the lakes.

Good luck to your niece Geff.
Wishing her all the best.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: clarki on December 14, 2009, 10:49:40 PM
Man, I love to fish but I don't place a a high value on all the gear that you boys do. My workhorse spinning rod is 23 years old and go-to driftfishing rig is 15+ years old.

My Fishmas gift however will be the used breathable wading jacket that I bought 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Geff_t on December 14, 2009, 10:54:32 PM

Good luck to your niece Geff.
Wishing her all the best.

 Thank you Bruce. She is a fighter thats for sure
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: BigFisher on December 15, 2009, 04:05:20 PM
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Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: mvelasco on December 16, 2009, 08:15:20 PM
i know it's nothing spectacular, but I'm waiting on an Abu Garcia Power Max rod and reel combo.
got it from a rewards system from work.  ;D
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: waepek on December 16, 2009, 08:43:44 PM
Hopefully I get to replace my waterproof jacket which is now a water magnet. Hinted the wife with one of these.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0030265&navCount=19&parentId=cat20455&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20455&parentType=index&indexId=cat20455&rid= (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0030265&navCount=19&parentId=cat20455&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20455&parentType=index&indexId=cat20455&rid=)
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: HOOK on December 16, 2009, 09:25:56 PM
if you really want hand warmer pockets i would steer clear of the Cabelas jackets  :( read the reviews about them. Im getting a wading jacket sometime next year but im ponying up the bling for a Simms one cause i want it to last.
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: vancook on December 18, 2009, 11:52:24 PM
I'm hoping for a vest from someone this xmas. my gift to myself so far has been a cp rod and all the tackle i've bought for steelhead season
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: BigCoho on December 19, 2009, 02:15:57 PM
Got my new 5" bushing Campbell center pin from Gary at Riverside Today. Best customer service around hands down!

(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/773154/fullsize/campbell-5inch-cp-003.jpg)

(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/773155/fullsize/campbell-5inch-cp-009.jpg)

(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/773156/fullsize/campbell-5inch-cp-007.jpg)

Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: Kristopher on December 19, 2009, 04:25:01 PM
I'm sick of my haggard old Greys jacket.  I think I need a Simms wading jacket. :-\
Title: Re: xmas '09
Post by: costas on December 21, 2009, 04:07:42 PM
Just picked up my new Amundsen  top fly outfit..can't wait to use it for steelhead
got it for a good sale price too!