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I saw a big report on them a couple of years ago. They are considering installing, if you can believe it, an electrostatic barrier on the Mississippi to halt them. But after watching them suckers jump, can't see how that would stop them! Also, as a dyed in the wool redneck myself, I take great pride in watching my countrymen develop unique solutions to complex problems!

Grizz, Always looking for a place to bring the wife. Maligne would be perfect as she's always up for a trip to Jasper! Can you rent canoes there (I assume so). Is it good all summer?

I did not know you could veiw a profile. Thanks for alerting me, I think. You have 54. I have 12. I wonder why? One is a 25 year old female who likes deep pools, warm summer nights, and tans and one is a 47 year old guy who like all those things as well, but less people care On the subject of girls who fish, if you check out the picture post from my trip to South Texas we went with a female guide as well, website below. All kidding aside, she is an absolute fishing machine and I would go with her any time. I have no doubt that April can bring them in as well. It is a tough business for a female. Too many guys think they are a novelty act and make inappropriate jokes, like on my previous post. Sorry about that. http://www.skinnywateradventures.com/pages/Capt_Trish.htm

I did not even notice the condition of the fish. Too funny. Do you think he will just mount it as is? Cheaper that way, if a bit smellier.

Oh come on! A picture of a perfectly coiffed lady angler and the link in the post is www.fishingwithrod.com? And did you check the pose? Her name is April? You sure it isn't Mercedes or Chastity? Are you kidding? I can't even make the joke its so easy. Its like someone just put it up on a tee for me! Swing batter.... April, if you are reading this, I don't mean a word. I'm just going for a laugh. If you are offended, I apologize. There is a contest we are starting and you get extra points if you take someone new fishing. Would you like to fish with me? I have a new waterproof camera..... Birchy, did you make all this up?

Wow!! Could you imagine that pig making a downstream run? Talk about running down the bank. Did you notice the quote: "I'm going to put it in my house, down in the basement, wherever my wife lets me.." Perfect! My wife would make me put it in the garage!

I like it. But we're kinda drifting away from ass and boobs (man, it sure amuses me to type ass and boobs, I think I'm still 12). Any way to incorporate experience, or lack of it (I'm talking fly fishing experience here)? Say extra points if it is the first of a species on a body of water. So say, if it is your first cuttie on the Oldman, you get a point? Or a personal best gets a point or two? Or if you get to see someones ass or boobs.....how many points for that???

All this talk about ass and boobs has left me a bit breathless. I have an idea brewing about ass, boobs and a photo contest? I am getting a new Olympus waterproof camera and the possibilities are fairly limitless. Oops, wrong forum for that one.... MTB, I've seen you in action and my ass is better than yours! Maybe my boobs as well. Seriously, I like the multi-species contest. It would allow many of us to fish for species we may not typically target. I am a champ at catching suckers on the crow. For you nymph clinic grads out there, how about we put together a little contest ourselves. PM me if you are interested. If I get enough responses, I will start a post and try to come up with some rules.

Did the buoys break during this run of high water? If so, my bet it is pretty tough to replace them when the river is high. If they have been broken for awhile, then the city deserves a bit of a slap. However, it certainly doesn't diminish the foolishness of not wearing a life jacket when floating a river the size of the bow anytime, much less during runoff. I've never floated the Bow up there myself, but aren't there lots of signs warning of the wier? From the news report these guys just moved here this week from Montreal. All prayers out to their families.

Hey Jimbow, The comment wasn't actually directed at you, or any one person in particular. I don't think the fish should be considered a world record either, but doesn't taint the accomplishment. But you gotta admit, there was a bit of energy directed at the fish, and comparing it negatively to catching big fish on the river. I agree that they are apples and oranges. More than agree actually. My point is, I guess, that why even compare at all? They had a great accomplishment on its own. Doesn't have to be compared with anything.

esleech, Take me to the Brookies and I'll fly you to the Czech Republic and buy you all the beer you want!

I've caught 40+ lb redfish on 10 lb test. Trust me when I say they struggle plenty. All a matter of patience and steady pressure. The biggest I caught on 10 lb probably weighed 45 lb and took a little over an hour to land. I have no doubt I could have done the same on 6 lb. test, but who has the time?? Also you put massive amounts of stress on the fish fighting them that long and it can be difficult to revive them. Anyway, don't equate line strength with fight of the fish. No doubt 6 lb test could land that fish whether he fought hard or not if the fishermen knew what they were doing. And judging by the fact they seem to be big fish specialists, my bet is they know exactly what they are doing. Also, I guess I don't really understand the need to belittle the accomplishment. Brood stock or not, it's a pretty impressive fish. Also, not knowing much about Sask, just how many places do they have to fish for rainbows? Not all that much flowing water around capable of supporting rainbows around is there? So if you are stuck fishing in ponds and lakes, might as well target the big boys yes? And they caught the biggest/baddest boy (or girl in this case) ever. Good on 'em!

Sorry for the hijack. That is one big honkin' rainbow!

esleech, The guy who caught the trout was a trophy fishermen. Knows his stuff and the process. You do not have to get it weighed on a certified scale. Here is the story: http://www.fishgame.com/outdoornews/aug02/1.htm The fish was certified and is now the State Record trout in Texas, certified by IGFA. Has been for several years. Many people don't like it, for the reasons you state above, but there it is. The link below is from this year and is a rehash of the argument. The original was 4 yrs ago and I couldn't search it up: http://www.2coolfishing.net/ttmbforum/show...ght=bud+rowland Texas has a fishing tournament every year called STAR. Huge prizes. Anyone who wins a top prize has to undergo a lie detector test. If you pass, you win. I don't know if IGFA does the lie detector thing or not, but I wouldn't be surprised. Just for fun, here is a link to the STAR tournamen. Read it and be amazed! My neice won a College Scholarship (4 years, up to 25K) in this tournament 4 yrs or so ago. http://www.ccatexas.org/CCATexas/STAR_Tour...SnID=1796662289

Kyle, I don't know if that is true. I think that if you have a certified, 1 shot scale that if you have pictures and send scale in to IFGA to certify they will accept. I know absolutely that the state record Spotted Weakfish caught in Texas was certified that way, and was certainly released alive. It caused a pretty big controversy as these are the primary gamefish in Texas and the certified record fish was released without indepenent verification. It was also caught on a fly rod which really opened some eyes as my guess would be that less than one tenth of one percent of the Spotted Weakfish are caught on a fly rod. I don't really know all the details on the rules for weighing, type of 1 shot scale, etc. but I do know that they will certify with that method.

SJW, I need to have your job!!!!!! Though mine is pretty sweet as well as I type this from my desk......

Hey, I forgot about a story too. The day of the Grand Opening, I was in the store and needed a pair of fins for my Pontoon Boat. Can't think of the name off the top of my head, but they cost $149.00. Unfortunately, they were out. So George (I think it was him--friendly guy, lots of information) calls Russell Sports and gets me the same price as the Grand Opening price at Wholesale. I was pretty impressed.

Love it! Just a great post. I've never fished small water and its one of the many things I am truly looking forward to.

Also keep in mind that forums are terrible places to write a negative opinion of any sort. Even if you think you are being as tactful as possible, someone will always read a tone into the thread that you may not have intended. Has to do with the written word having no tone of voice, if that makes sense. If I am having a disagreement with someone, the last place I will try to discuss/settle is via written communication of any sort. They need to hear your voice.

Actually, that's pretty coincidental since our 20th anniversary is next year and we are going to Ireland and Paris. So a plan is brewing: Hook my wife up with your wife, I get to fish for a week and she gets her Europe fix and I won't need to go to Ireland and Paris next year. With all the money I save I could afford a couple of extra trips to Fish Tales, Hanson's, Wholesale, whatever. Oh if life were that simple. In reality if my wife went to Ireland and Paris unsupervised, and worse yet with another woman, I would not have enough money left for gas to 22X, which is 3 minutes from my house.

I have been very impressed with Wholesale. The guys behind the counter are friendly, knowledgeable, and very willing to help out. Will typically take you right to whatever it is you are looking for. Actually, given the overall labor shortage in Calgary, I found the staffing level to be excellent. Lynn, I want that pontoon boat by the front door as well. A little "Midnight Reconnaisance" trip could be in order!. Split it with ya! I'll drive the getaway car.

I'm typing this on my bberry looking through my presciption Maui Jim's. I may only be able to see 1\2" deeper into the water than a cheapo pair, but I can't beat the ladies off with a stick. A win in my book. In all seriousness, I love them. Are they worth the money(the glasses, not the ladies)? Who knows, but I haven't noticed budget being a big motivator in the fly fishing world!

Can your wife invite my wife? I can let my kids fend for themselves! What is FTR?

Ended up getting out late (with my wife, what a surprise) and had to leave early for my son's baseball game. We did stop at Lower K, fished for a bit and did get to see lots of fish. Nothing was turned on, but it was cool. Drove by Wedge, but did not stop. We fished Sibald Meadows Pond and played with the little (the big ones were 6") cutts. Jackie caught a couple. We were getting strikes on every cast, just not a lot of hookups. But probably caught 10 or so in a little over an hour. Wife loved the trip, if not the fishing. But she will go again any time, particularly to K Lakes. Has no trouble watching me fish. WhooHoo!

I was looking at the map book and there are two Sibald Lakes, one called Sibald Lake just off Hwy 1 and one Sibald Meadow Pond off Hwy 68. I am assuming we are talking about the one off 68? At least that's the one I am planning on going to check out today.