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Contact Colin (CDone) on this board (Kodiko Custom Rods I think). He repaired a rod of mine and I was VERY satisfied. I recommend him! Cheers, Peter

Amen, brother! P

Cheers, Now we know!! Thanks, P

Hmm... Prairie Creek in the Elbow Falls area (closed from until June 16 from what I can gather in the regs)?! And the N Sask... Worlds apart!! You must like driving (and on the wrong side) :P P

John, P M DrBullet (Nigel) he is from the UK and moved here a year (or so) ago... I met him floating the upper bow one evening and we've been fishing mates ever since... He had a difficult time at first (stubborn Brits don't want to listen to the locals advise), :P but now that he has, things have REALLY improved for him and he is a much happier angler... I'm sure as a fellow ex-pat he'll help you out a lot... You're welcome to head out with us (me) anytime... Might just have wait until the water clears up a lot, first! COme June 1st I'll show you some hot spots where you live!! Cheers! Peter

Beautiful! P

Nick, I am a "Non OHV" guy and I always will be!! That being said, partnering with the OHV community is key here. As an example, a buddy of mine is the Parks Planner for Canmore and when the community and Land owners complained about an illegal mt. bike course (those kids sure put up a beautiful course), the first thing he did when he (they) proposed that the town build a course up at the nordic centre was get the kids involved that built the illegal course and they were key in designing the new (and legal) one, and since they actually had input and felt that they were part of the process, it worked out very well!! Same thing happened here with Millennium Park with the skateboards, they helped plan and design the park. Those bureaucrats like those sorts or partnerships & win-win scenarios!! Cheers! P

I initially liked my Paties as well, but now it seems I get a new leak every time I go out.. I know they have improved the design somewhat over the model I have, so I'm not sure what the latest version is like... P

I believe that they were just for this weekend... But Al can confirm this for you. P

Cheers! P

Thanks Randy, Of the ones you listed, and as far as esthetics go, which is the best, in order of (if possible) 1st choice, 2nd, 3rd, etc. P

Kipper, Thanks for your reply... So is that your reco, as well (even though primitive)?! Esthetics out way comfort in my book... As I mentioned we could always travel to one of the full service campgrounds to shower, etc. to or from exploring and/or fishing -(we always do that at Waterton, so not that big of a deal). I have lot's of firewood I can bring, so that's not an issue. P

Harps, we'll be tenting and wanted some amenities.. I guess we could always go to a campsite that has showers, etc. Thanks for the info. P

Any advise on which campsite we should try and get into at Cypress Hills (i.e. the best one)?! Thanks, Peter

There are a few opinions on here and all about the same... Not very good quality control. Last year a buddy was looking at them at Wholesale and the pair he tried on had two left feet!! You can get a better wader for less money. Speaking of which... Check out Courtney's post on the sponsorship thread. Peter

That's what she said!! :P P

Court, How do they fit (though I'm sure you can't answer)?! With Colin in Burnaby, where can we go to try them on?! Peter

Have a great day Gregg! P

Have a great day on the Bow and catch a BIG birthday brown!! Cheers, P

Hey Mon (crappy attempt at a Jamaican accent)! You should be okay with the dark stone, but seems from what a few say on the board that the brown ones are the ticket. I've been catching on emergers (prince, black/red chromies, rubber leg copper johns, pheasant tail [red], gold ribbed hares ear) and wire SJW. IF you access the inlet from the water you should be okay unless there are signs posted (high water line is considered public land). Why not hit Fish Crrek?! If you start at Burnsmead - River right just below the bridge, I know there are fish there - small ones lately, but feisty!! Work the stretch just down from the bridge for about 100 m. Put your SJW right at 9 ft and add 14 (or so) inches of tippet and then your 2nd fly - either from the eye of your SJW or from the hook. When are you heading down?! I haven't decided if I'll be fishing tomorrow as it depends on the weather... PM me and let me know, I am no pro, but I might be able to show you a few things... Cheers, P

Rusty, We'll be leaving after dinner on Friday! P

I've always caught bullies with white bunny patterns, white clousers, white, white, white!! (at least that works on the Old Man)! P

Yes I have one in a 5 wt (got a killer deal a few month ago) and it broke within the first month (fighting a rainbow applying side pressure). Redington replaced it (for US $30) and I had to wait a month. I like it, it's a nice fast rod, but for the same amount of $, I'd go with a TFO TiCR (have one of those in a 6wt) or spend more and get an axiom for the only reason that you can get a replacement section in Calgary instantly. I wouldn't worry about getting a 6 wt rod with a fighting butt (a 7 wt for sure), but not a 6. Just MHO. Let us know what you decide and how you like it! Peter

Guy, From what I understand both will work, but it's always better from a pontoon! P

It was the Friends of Fish Creek Park. I was speaking to them this morning and helping (a very little bit) in between drifts!! Wanted to know what they were doing with the bags (as I'm one of the organizers for our clean up July 26th and they said the city was collecting the bags (the city won't do it for us!)! Peter