Unfortunately, this all changes once you get a large fish on other end of your fly line. If fly reel you are using is not well made with precision parts, line will come out with uneven tension or fly reel may seize up altogether. The reason cheap fly reels are inexpensive is because of what is inside them. Most cheap reels have cheapest types of parts that can be found. These parts break when least desirable and wear out very quickly. Remember, a fly reel has moving parts inside it. A cheap fly reel will quickly begin to wear out, often only after a year or two of moderate fishing. And it can fail miserably if you get a large fish on end of line.

With over 6000 years of history we can say that snowshoeing is tried and true way to venture into snow covered, beauty of winter season. To be able to go onto secluded trail and experience breathtaking views and peace they offer, is like discovering new passion hidden deep within your soul.

...My very first experience with snowshoeing is remembered with a smile, sometimes a laugh. I discovered, and was amazed by snowshoeing back in Poland, while on two week trip with scout group of first year, medical students. Being only 15, and youngest one in group, I looked up to all of those great scouts that agreed to take us kids, with them to explore and enjoy winter in Polish Carpathian Region. While on a day outing, we took a break, and happy to be free of huge backpacks, enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate by fire. When break was over, we were getting ready to get backpacks up and on each other backs. (we are talking HUGE equipment here) Well, instead of putting my snowshoes on first, I stepped of solid trail to reach for my load and... ended up stack in snow up to my hip.

It took a while for our older companions to pick themselves up, after rolling in snow and laughing hysterically, finally they pulled themselves together and pulled me out of snow, helped me with snowshoes and loaded heavy backpack on my back, so we could be on our way... Needless to say, there was some more hysterical laughter, after we got back to base, when everyone else heard about my little adventure on trail...

Soon after that we came to frozen Canada and I stayed inside for more then a decade. How sorry I am now, that I did.

Only recently I discovered how beautiful Canadian winters truly are. Sure, I indulge myself with a week of hot sun, down south, somewhere in middle of February, by most of my winter is spend on slopes or trails of glories Ontario.