Glenbow

I am soooooo glad he got caught. The fine is good, I kinda wish that all his fishing equipment got taken too, and a fishing suspension for a bit longer woulda been nice too. I can't believe some people, it is disgusting to think that this goes on. I wish too that he got it at the lake where it happened, but at least he got it.

Thanks again all you guys, I am waiting to take him to the river until after the ice shelves are gone, that way I can figure out if he's a water-spaz and it'll be somewhat safer for both of us. I sure am looking forward to taking him out to my favorite streams this summer.

Women - "We're not happy 'till you're not happy" Just kidding, just kidding. Just always loved that line.

I would agree with Flytyer. You might wan to consider a few in black too. I really believe that in many cases colour is not a deciding factor for trout, I think it can often be a 'light vs. dark' thing for resembling what is on the menu. However, that being said I can't help but carry all the colours with me anyhow!

Sharkskin is really amazing in below freezing temps. I also like Rio Windcutter a lot. I recon you can't go wrong with either one. I own & fish both & really like both.

Pythagoras, Is Spey necessary on the Bow? I don't think so. Will it enhance your fishing experience? Very likely. They are different questions. It will open up a bit more water for you to play in and likely catch some fish that are out of reach for most others. It is really not a bitch to carry around, and I haven't found it to be any more expensive than single handed stuff. I like it a lot for the places it allows me to fish much more easily than I could with the single hander. That being said, I like both casting styles and will never give up the single hander for anything. I will use the Spey when it suits me and when I think it'll make the water that I am fishing more accessible to me. I hope that helps some.

Thanks guys, Bobloblaw, you can always carry my gear man - I am after all, if nothing else, loyal.

I drove 680kms to get this big lug for Valentine's. It was a hit. Plus now I get to have someone else carry a bunch of gear this summer! (No, not my GF, the dog!)

Here's my new fishing buddy Jesse. He's a 2 year old black lab, and he's a great & well trained dog. 95 lbs of gear-carrying fishing buddy for me! We adopted him 2 days ago, and aside from the cats living in hiding, he's been a great guy so far. No, not one of my cats!

The Fishin' Hole has some good prices, and they are a good bunch of folks. Ask for Kelly or Bill.

I have to say that the TFO is a good piece of hardware for the $$, with a warranty to match. Affordable and are really decent. In fact I like my TFO better than my Orvis Clearwater, which cost twice as much. That being said, the Orvis TLS is a great rod at around $400 or so but that is a long way from $250. I can't help much more than that. Brent's advice is really what I would suggest too. Cast a couple side by side so you can feel them yourself & you'll know right away what you like better.

Rev, You crack me up.

On the international fly fishing circuit, Canadians are referred to as the 'Tripod Team'. Needless to say, our bar stool have less 'wood'! But we still can't dance.

And I am homely.

Winter blows. There is already plenty of snow in the pack on the bumps in the land up high. Let the sun shine, and the cutts rise.

"Here Moosie Moosie"! "Bad moosie, BAADDD Moosie - you go on the paper! Not the carpet!" Clive, too funny man. Cousin Olaf.

I love my Orvis TLS, I have a 4wt & a 6wt. I would also recommend the GLoomis Streamdance GLX as I can hardly believe what that rod will do. For reels, I love my Battenkill Mid & my Trions. Great reels and not big $$. I fish much the same water as you list above, and my set-ups work perfectly. I can't even cast to the capabilities of the rods I own.

Both are great IMO, I have both. I slightly prefer the Trion for looks & that's about it.

Smoked is totally awesome. It's about $100 for a smoker, so not too bad. It's my favorite way to eat whites.

That's it, I'm buying a jet boat AND that electro-shocking gear. I think I'll also spring for the ice-breaker attachment for the jet boat so's I can get an early start on the season.

I think that those of us who frequented a previous & now defunct forum remember it as not quite so friendly at times. I think that we may have learned a bit from that and feel like a fresh start here on FFC. Also, the guidance & philosophy of the Administrators is pretty clear and got us all off on the right foot. I think too that the members of this forum like fishing more than conflict! I know I do.

Too funny!

Unless I visit him the day before you go see him............MMMWwwaahahahahahahaa

Looks to me like it could use a heater.........