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Maui Jim's mostly because they have readers in them. I also have a pair of Smith Chromapops that I love.

I have been around a LOT of pelicans in my life. Caught one on a topwater once, they fight pretty good. They were everywhere where I'm from . I cannot speak at all about what they do on the Bow, but in the gulf we used them as fish finders-not because they ate the fish we wanted because they were reliable bait finders. I have never seen one eat a game fish, though I'm sure they do. Here however, since there are not huge schools of baitfish around, I can only imagine they would eat game fish if they can get them. And they sure do seem to hang out in tasty runs.

So I seem to be on a bit of a writing jag, but keeping them short and sweet. Trying something new with an eye toward a possible project. Anyway, this is from my bike trip, but the sentiment can be extended to a lot of scenarios-jet boat roars past your fish feeding on caddis, finding that super remote, hike in stream only to be interrupted by the sound of a dirt bike, etc. In this case, it's a truck in the rain passing a bike race. Don't Let This Be You

Can you call Larry David?

There are things that tear us away from the thing we love to do most, which is fish. The primary time suck is the job. I can't do anything about that, we need money to feed the habit. Kids and wife are next, neglect those at your own risk. Next is yard care. Yard care sucks. But the negative attention of ignoring it can be severe. Here is my advice on maximizing fishing time while minimizing yard care: 3rd Worst Yard Guy

It's becoming obvious to me that if I want to keep going to the places I want to fish, some sort of physical fitness is required. As I am genetically incapable of doing things half way, here is my experience with OrangeTheory fitness: https://wordpress.com/post/juststumblingthroughlife.com/2531 It's not a serious review, pretty tongue in cheek.

Glad I could help!

Thanks for participating everyone! Winners are: eotr on items 1 and 2. dhurst on item 4.

A little over 24 hours to go. Items 2 and 4 same as above. Item 1 at $220. For a custom made fishing rod. Have at it folks!!

Oh, these end Sunday at 8PM!! Sorry I did not post that.

Auction Status: Item 1: $175 by FinnDawg Item 2: $500 by ArtVandelay Item 4: $200 by darrinhurst item 3 had to be removed this year.

I was thinking I could do this in August instead of September, but I just can't find a date that can work. Last year was great, everything but the fish!

I am temporarily suspending bids on the Jasper trip. Should know early next week if this is still a go. Sorry! Life got in the way.

Auction is running on the fundraiser page!

Here are the auction items up for auction for my MS Fundraiser for 2018. As I've said in the past, this is a very personal cause for me as my little sister is an MS sufferer and has been for about 10 years. For her there are certainly some physical symptoms, but the biggest for her is short term memory loss-pretty tough thing to deal with when you manage the sales force for a major home builder in SE Texas! Even still, she live her life to the fullest never knowing when this disease might stop her in her tracks. Anything I can do to help fund research to help eradicate this disease I'm all in on. Anyway, there is a link to my donation site in my signature if you'd like to donate. Or bid below. All proceeds will go to the MS Society here in Canada. Item 1: Custom rod building kit including CTS blank, Struble reel seat, cork rings, guides (stripping guide plus single foot or Ti coated snakes), and thread. The winning bidder will be able to choose one of the following blanks: Affinity MX 8' 3wt, Affinity MX 9' 6wt, Affinity X 9'6" 6wt, or Affinity Switch 10'6" 6wt; and will also be given their choice of parts. I have built several rods on CTS blanks and have always been happy with them. The Affinity X is a fast to extra fast blank with a ton of power and yet a delicate tip, the Affinity MX is moderate fast to fast and very nice to cast, while the Affinity Switch is medium fast and very light in hand. Donated by FishPro. I will send this to my kids as father's day is coming! Item 2: A Guided Bow River Float trip donated by Hanson's Outfitters. This is a full day float and lunch will be provided. Trip date on a mutually acceptable date, and you will meet at the "river house" which is right on the Bow on the end of the road past Policeman's flats. This is good for one or two anglers. Hanson's has donated this trip to me pretty much every year I've done this and every person who has gone has wrote to me telling me what a great time they had. Item 3: Removed Item 4: Build your own trip, donated by me I'm torn this year on what to offer. My yearly trip is a bit up in the air as my favorite river on earth got burned up. It still might fish ok, but most all of the camping spots were burned up. So here is what I can offer: Any weekend in September (best to do weekend after long weekend) I have a truck and a trailer. I can go anywhere in Alberta, BC, Montana. I would even consider Parkland in Manitoba. My recommendation would be to leave Calgary 0 dark 30 on a Wednesday and fish thru Saturday, travelling home on Sunday. I have a bunch of ideas, can work out with the winner. I would say this is for up to 2 anglers, the trailer gets crowded and someone would be in a top bunk! Once we finalize, generally a couple of other friends join up. Trust me, if you like to laugh you want these guys around! Gas is on me, I supply the food. If I do say so myself I put on a pretty good spread for a camping trip, assuming you like grilled things. Just for transparency, I am also going to list these items on my FB page and transfer any bids from there to this site. I will close this on Sunday, June 3 at 8 PM. Please be generous in your bidding, these are fantastic items. Everyone here knows what a float trip goes for, a custom rod, and what 2 days guided in Jasper is worth, and you get to donate to a worthy cause. Good luck!

If people only commented on things they know about or understand, 95% of the internet traffic would cease, at least the not trying to sell you something part. Take away misunderstandings and we'd be up to 99%! Ok, minus cat pictures as well.

Clear water is confusing?

Here is what I have for 2018: Guided trip on the Bow with Trevor Hanson Rod building kit from FishPro Some sort of BC scouting/fishing trip from me (pretty sure it will be a river I've fished before, not like it will be a crap shoot!). I will likely fire these up on the fundraising page this weekend.

Due to the unending winter, I was thinking of skipping the MS Fundraiser this year. But 1 day of over 15 degrees and I'm all over it. If folks have stuff they'd like to donate, have at it. I'm sure I'll get a guided trip or two, and I will do something myself. My usual spot in BC took a *hit kicking from fires last year, so I need a scouting trip for new water, probably in August. Anyway, if anyone wants to donate just comment here or PM me. I'll likely start end of the month while we wait for the rainbows to come back.

Just read the Lefty Kreh passed away today. I wish I would have met him as I've heard he was a pleasure to be around with great stories and jokes to go with all that talent. RIP Mr. Kreh.

Coffin, meet nail.

That's too bad.

You need more hobbies.

Down to 13. 3,11,14,19,20,29,30,34,38,40,42,43,48 2nd and 3rd are $100 gift cert to Fish Tales and $100 cash! Comment to pick a number or numbers!