Tip for newbies when fishing in the cold, bring vaseline and put on tips and eyes to avoid freezing, ice build up. and know you know, cuz knowledge is power!!
My tippet was too light I think. Water is gin clear so I went with too light I guess. Got one good jump out of it and it snapped about 2" below my perfection loop.
just offered the chance to follow around concervation officers in b.c as well as work with mnr with great pay and a chance at getting a job.... amazing the oppertunities when you speak to new people