Glenbow

"Very very nice rocks, guys. Once you get those photos framed, where are you going to hang them?" Why, over my 'rock'ing chair, of course!

Flyangler, you are clearly cursed. Stop fishing immediately and send all your gear to me for proper disposal.

Good jokes. Rickr, can you now finally see the true magic that is ice fishing? 30 Canadians can't be wrong.............. I see that on the day this picture was taken, they had no need for my Glenbow Texas-Chilli Hand Warmers. (Yes, chilli is a pun) By the way, is that you on the left Rick?

Don't know man, that's crappy. Get a Mac, you won't be sorry.

Brett, I thought you'd lost all your hair already, since I only have seen you in ball caps! Just kiddin', Brother. I am not evern remotely attatched to the O&G industry, but like I said before I already pulled my RRSP's that were in that sector as an insurance policy for me. Been screwed too many times. Plus now I can spend it on fun stuff instead. I feel that I am lucky to have been in Calgary for the last 10 years, my standard of living is better than when I lived in Vancouver or Winnipeg. I think that guys driving around in Porsches & Hummers are trying to enjoy some of the money they've made in the oil sector (not that I would buy those things, but you get the point). Over all, I have seen so much activity & optimism here I can't even compare it to other places I've lived. I don't need a $400 cheque ever 6 months to stay in Calgary (or Alberta) for a while yet. It might be nice, but I'd rather not have it than see our wicked economy fumble & our house prices go down a bunch & see people going broke because a lot of other people decided that having a small cheque once in a while seemed worth it. Joe average doesn't look at the big picture, it's more like 'if you see you can get it, then let's get it' without the insight into what else might be affected. I personally could care less if big oil makes a ton or $$ or not very much. It's up to me to invest my money wisely for my own future, not for the gov't to hand it to me. I'd really prefer to see Alberta keep chugging along riding the wave of prosperity for as long as it can last, with some governmental insight into investment for the future like refineries and promoting new business in other sectors to remain strong for the day the wells run dry. I'll be dead by then anyhow, so I'd rather keep the status quo than suffer another economic calamity. Either way, I'll keep fishin'.

Rickr, no kidding - I was just thinking that same thing myself! I never would'a believed it could happen (it is a rock after all) and it's not even February yet.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

MTB, you complete me.

I am what I am. Meow.

I can only hope that our illustrious Premier leaves well enough alone. I pulled my RRSP's today that are in the oil & gas sector as a precaution. I can re-invest if things go well, but if they don't I won't be down another 25% like after our Class-A Doofus Prime Minister screwed me out of 25% of my retirement savings with the Income Trust broken promise.

They're done. Last day is Nov 31. FFing stuff is getting lean, mostly flies left & some tying gear & entry-level rods etc. I think it's more 30-40% off. Anyhow, go & buy stuff while it's cheap & still there. Then you can tell your kids that you shopped at Ribtor when it's all over.

Lynn, We are a mature lot of ultra-sophisticated, genteel fly fishers. I am dismayed at your appraisal of us and hereby notify you that I shall NOT request your accompanyment at the annual secret fly-fisherman's ball. But thanks for the compliment. And if we ever do actually have a ball, you can of course come. I'm such a wuss.

Oh Dave, don't despair. Blizzaks for bikes. Available at Universal Cycle, ask for Don. Or just buy a Jawa to round out the collection.

Oh who am I kidding, that guy is like Charles Bronson & I'm like Bronson Pinchot by comparison. So much for the anonymity of this site, MTB (aka Gilbert Gottfreid).

Oh Lynn, why must you look past the tight outfit & the glitter? After all, even a muskrat can be beautiful.

I love it! Jokeyzilla!!! Poor mothra, I always felt he was misunderstood.

Pipes, that is clearly a northen freshwater snapping clam, evidently snagged whilst TROLLING a cheap Williams Wobbler immitation. I stalked my rock fish as I know their migration patterns, and caught it on a fly. My chronie is less than 1/2 the size of 1 barb on that treble hook. And best of all, I don't look like that guy. Nice try!

Words of wisdom from Rap Master Lone Fisher

Oh Ham, you kill me. Pacres, let me tell you there's a 'Lota Lota' slime on that fish.

Depressed fish make me sad. Amazing what we do to Ma Nature.

Uh, I dunno. Also, AB is the only place I've seen that 'getting coins thrown at you' actually happens. Very poor taste in my opinion for an otherwise respectful occupation.

GGP, I cannot divulge secret fishing techniques over a public forum, but feel free to PM me and we can negotiate information exchange. Rickr, 'white poofy stuff' is a Glenbow Flyfishing trade secret and it is no surprise to me that you could not find it on Google. I haven't told them about it yet. Let's just say that if you managed to ever get ahold of a Lesser-spotted North American Water Snipe & had a First Nations Elder to tan the hide for you, and a Shaman to perform the rituals to change the colour to white, well I'd just say forget about it & buy some from me. I hope this clears up the mystery a little. It is no wonder that with such exotic materials on this fly pattern that I can catch unique species that most of us have only seen, but never caught. I applaud Cdock & Lone Fisher, who have tangled with this beast & Cdock even landed one too. Keep trying Lone Fisher, keep trying.

Aw c'mon LK, you've seen me fall in a river & get up with no tears. I smoke cigars & drink beer, I wouldn't even know where to get cupcakes.

I honestly don't know, but a uni study might be possible for either fish activity or bug activity.

I have gotten sore fingers from stripping all day, but that is rare. I imagine there are other hazards as well if you're stripping all day.