TerryH

On a similar vein, I noticed that the entry for Police Outpost in the 2009 Alberta Fishing Guide has not been updated to reflect the new regs -- unfortunate error. Terry

Hey, BBT, I made it that far, now what do I do? Terry

This is my choice (from this morning's National Post). Not sure how it would be around town and on the highway, but it looks like it could get you to some nice fishing spots . Terry

Here's some more ......... can't wait for summer. Terry

Jack -- you nailed it -- I couldn't agree with you more. Terry

An apology -- sort of: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...?hub=TopStories Some reaction: http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2...23/8857581.html

While your at it you grammar police, houz about dealing with incidence versus incidents, and number versus amount etc. etc. Hey, moderator BBT, you gonna be able to keep on top of all this stuff? Terry

I have the Patagonia SST, and I'd certainly recommend it. It packs up pretty small, is light, and very windproof. I got mine on sale -- not sure I'd pay full price for it. Terry

When I'm on the river in warm months, three boxes: 1. nymphs, 2. big dries, 3. small dries. In cold months, one box: nymphs. When I'm in the pontoon on stillwater, four boxes: 1. nymphs, 2. chironomids, 3. buggers, 4. leeches, damsels, dragons, scuds. Terry

Ewwoooooo. Gonna have to send you off for sensitivity training.

Agreed. However, they were bang on for today, so let's hope they've got it right for the weekend and into next week. Terry

You forgot the other two key parts of the strategy. 1. Don't do anything to improve the PP after 7 games of PP scoring failure. Thus when you get a PP chance in the last 3 minutes of a tie game, you can pee away the opportunity. 2. Take a penalty in overtime to cinch the loss.

You think that looks good, try this. Terry

Gary, I'm very sorry to learn about your Dad. My thoughts are with you. Terry

Interesting -- Montreal is in 5th place with 77 points and the coach gets canned because the team doesn't seem to be motivated when it comes to important games. The Oilers who are in 7th place with 70 points suffer exactly the same disease. However, it would appear the coach has a life-time appointment. Breaking news: Brent Sutter wants to be closer to his Alberta ranch. Is Edmonton close enough?

My thoughts on the Oilers performance last night. Terry

Suntoucher, I'm in let's-wait-and-see mode as far as this trade is concerned. Like you, I'm sorry to see Cole go, but I don't think anyone thought the Oilers would be able to sign him this summer. He never even sold his house in Carolina. The best I can say is that the trade changes some things and maybe will wake up some of the "plugs." Also, if I understand things correctly, all the Oilers gave up in the end, was Cole. LA sent O'Sullivan and a 2nd round pick to Carolina, who then sent both to the Oilers in exchange for Cole. The Oilers then sent the 2nd round pick to Buffalo for Kotalik. I hope Kotalik and O'Sullivan can hook up with the Oilers for tomorrow's game -- anxious to get a look at them both. Terry

The guys that do the Backroad Mapbooks, also published a series of "Fishing BC" books, one for each of the following regions: Okanogan, Kootenays, Thompson-Nicola, and Cariboo. Of course the Mapbooks themselves have a lot of fishing information, in addition to other recreational info. Their website is www.backroadmapbooks.com. These books are not on a par with the Trout Highway book -- more like the AFG, but they are very worthwhile having. Terry

Thanks everyone -- had a great day, and it's always nice to make it through another year. BBT -- don't worry about me, the Oilers and Eskimos have provided me more than a lifetime worth of Cups. Based on the current pace, a Calgary fan would have to live to 518 to see as many from their teams. Alan -- I'd have fired MacT a month or two ago when Tortarello (sp?) was available. Monger -- Not sure what AGFT means, but if Clive and Alan are members then I think I want to join. I'll be watching the mail Alan. . Terry

Don't think so. Terry PS sorry Clive.

All this nostalgia for old patterns reminds me of the old Sportsman Cigarette package which featured photos of flies and some of the publications from that company which had displays of classic flies. The following website has some info on this. Terry http://www.sportsmanfly.com/book-SAC.htm

Did the Oilers play last night???? And BTW Chris, when were the Flames glory years -- or should I say year. Terry

see http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=7303

Yes, and you can buy a big roll (i.e. wrapping paper size) of the same stuff at places like Michael's and Hallmark's. It's often used for wrapping gift baskets. However, it's useful for a lot of fly tying applications (e.g. wings on flying ants), and one roll will be enough for ten lifetimes' worth of tying. Terry