darthwader

Snakeman... I am Oil guy but you have to watch Souray play. He is soft, plays like he doesn't care and very weak along the boards. Not to mention he can't seem to pass it to his own team. I admit, he is great on the PP, but that's it. We pay him way to much to be good only on the PP. I was jacked when he came but the more I watch hime, the worse he gets. Trust me on this one... he needs to go.

I realize that this isn't scientific but... I was under the assumption that these things moved as a pack, munching and killing as they go. If they are sweeping across the mountains, do they stop for winter? It seems from a brief read that they bore into trees and try to wait winter out. Could we not, based on the visible path they have taken, kind of figure out where they are wintering and burn the crap out of them. Surely there must be some sort of Maginot Line we could make and isolate them and set them ablaze... now as they are not moving and won't be for some time. Is it not better to sacrifice a small chunk of the forest to protect the rest? I know the people on this forum have spent much time in the wilderness and have seen the effects this little bastard can have. I go to Prince George for a few days every summer and it is SHOCKING what these things do. I try to pass on the gospel to as many people as possible, but I can't believe that this is not a bigger news story than it is. These bugs are extremely destructive and I honestly believe they will change the landscape for a long time to come. Here's hoping some kind of solution can be found, 'cause if not, get ready for 40 years of red and grey. DW

That's easy... Sheldon Souray... he is a useless piece of crap. He is to hockey what those kayaking wires on the Oldman are to fly fishing. There, but why? Oh wait... this is a favorite player list. Sorry, I misread that... I would have to go with Gretzky... or Smitty. Go Oilers.... (trade Souray)

Those are really cool... #3 in particular, and the one with two fish. Great post!!

Ok... now that would be funny, and I can see it happening, probably to me. "Hey you guys... quit it... that's not funny!"

I dunno... I think I would still find a way to get some on my wader straps... it's unavoidable.

Do these waders make me look fat??

It says not recommended when vehicle is in motion as it gets slippery when wet. WTF!! That's hilarious... but I guess someone somewhere would probably climb out the back window of a truck doing 60 mph and ... The best part of that whole thing is that it is cammo... DW

Best Ever... Stuart: Would ya look at the size of that kid's head! It's the size of a planetoid and it has it's own weather system! Looks like an orange on a toothpick! I'm not kidding, that boy's head is like Sputnik; spherical but quite pointy at parts! He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight, on his huge pillow. Too funny...

Jack it up...as long as it goes to the right places. It is almost embarrassing how cheap it is now. I tell my relatives in Scotland and they just laugh and shake their heads. "Ye canny fish for that o'er here son!" - (say in Scottish accent for effect) DW

My first wife.

Birchy... If I hear that camping in the woods by myself... I am GONE!!

I use the improved cinch for flies... the double surgeon (I think) for tippet and of course... lots of wind knots.

For a nice, smoky, peaty taste...16 yr old lagavulin. MMMM good... and don't let him put ice or water in either. 2 fingers...neat. DW

Some pictures say a thousand words... that first one says it all.

Clive, Taco What was Frank like before the slide??

Ok... I'll wade in to this too. I don't understand the reasoning behind "I want to see proof that this is not good for the fish." or "What do the studies say about this or that?" It seems to me that statements like this are at best defensive and indicate that the person already kind of has an idea that an approach may not be safe for the fish. Why not give them the benefit of the doubt and just be as inobtrusive as possible. We already mess up thier little trout brains enough by freaking them out so much. Just gently put him/her back in the river with as little impact as possible and get on with catching another fish. Waiting to see the results of certain studies can take decades and quite frankly, common sense will win out in the end. Leave as little a footprint as possible and move on. Oh and another thing, didn't Brad Pitt hold that big trout in "the Movie" through the gills?? That should answer the question DW

Point taken

Just trying to figure what you mean by your last statement; do you mean you'd like to see all the Eastern Europeans & descendants leave, leaving Alberta to the Natives? Immigration is a bitch... just ask the natives.

That last picture is awesome... I would pu that on my wall at home!! Very nice.

I fish there all the time but I can't get a quality drift. I can't hold my breath that long.

I have two resolutions. 1. Get that pontoon boat that I received from my wife 15 months ago into the water for the first time....(how sad is that??) 2. Spend an extra 2 minutes watching the water when I come across a pool of rising fish instead of just marching in and chucking. Man this will be a tough one... Best wishes in 2008! DW

Ha...

This thread reminds me of an afternoon on the Bow with my wife one day. This zodiac comes around the bend and drifts past us and this gorgeous chick in a bikini is rowing while her guy fishes. I looked at my wife and she said don't say a word. I didn't.

A man and his wife are sittiing on the couch, staring into space. She turns to him and says "Go to Safeway and get some milk, some snails and some mushrooms. I am making escargot." So the man jumps up, glad to be able to leave the house and heads to the store. He picks up a carton of milk, a box of mushrooms and some frozen snails. As he is standing in line, a sexy lady falls into place behind him. She says "Sir, could you please pass me that magazine?" He hands it to her and moves up one position in line. " Sir," she says, " You are a very attractive man... would you like to come to my house for dinner and a drink." In shock, the man turns around and says "Sorry lady... I am married." She replies" That's ok, I won't tell if yo don't." He thinks about how crumby things are at home and says "OK... one drink, but I have to be home by 6." So he bags up his carton of milk, his mushrooms and his frozen snails and follows her home. One drink turns to 2, which then becomes 4 then 6 and finally, at 12:30, he starts heading for home. As he goes to get out of his car, he realizes that the milk is warm, the mushrooms are mushy and the box of snails is now wet and thawed. As he walks up the sidewalk to his house... the bottom of the snail box rips and they all crash to the ground, along with the milk and the mushrooms. The light flicks on, the door swings open and his wife screams at him "It's 12:30 you S.O.B.... where have you been!!!!????? The man looks at his wife, then down to the snails, then back to his wife, then back at the snails. He then opens up his arms wide, looks at the snails and says..." Harrrr.... let's bring it on home boys....we're almost there!!!" *Groan*