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Mr Apple, Thank for the "kind words" and threats via PM. With an attitude like that, good luck as a guide! In fact, you'll probably fit in quite well. http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=20223&page=4&hl=incident&do=findComment&comment=175922

Have a beer for us Murray! Peter & Deb

Great shots Marc! Thanks for posting. P

What doesn't irritate you Taco?! :-P

ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) has nothing to do with fly fishing. I brought it up as an example of the certifications and training required for other "Professional" guiding streams, i.e., Mountain Guides/Ski Guides/Hiking/Climbing Guides, etc. There are organizations that do certify fishing guides and raft (rowing) guides, however and Alberta needs to start requiring a decent "minimum" standard like some other provinces and states where fly fishing is popular. *EDIT* And I would go so far to say that the majority of "Professional" Fly fishing guides in Alberta that work within a Provincial Park (e.g., Fish Creek, Kananaskis) don't even get the proper permits to do so legally (ethically). So resume, no, Soap Box, yes! P

Rob you obviously didn't take your amoxicillin correctly!! Cute photo of Chucky!! You gonna take me bully hunting this season!! P

Brent, So true... P P.S. I also know of a "guide" as you described, I bet it's the same person...

Hi Apple, Ah, welcomes to the forum... No insult intended, but you say have someone willing to hire yours a guide and you have little (or no) experience?! Seems a little unrealistic... I am an ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certified hiking guide and we have numerous certifications that we require to even apply for membership and that's before a specific course and exam (with many hours of internship) before certification (I'll add that I have guided numerous rafting trips down in Idaho). I realize there is no legislation in AB currently to be a (fly) fishing guide, but I would expect that you need quite a bit of experience in order to ensure your clients are safe and enjoy their time on the water... At minimum a wilderness first aid course and swift water rescue certificate. If not, you are definitely setting yourself up for a lot of legal issues. Having a couple of opportunities to row a boat and set up various nymph rigs is definitely not enough experience on the water. I realize you have to start some where but are you sure you are ready to call yourself a fly fishing "guide". Southern Alberta rivers (The Bow) and streams are not easy to fish on your own, let alone with the pressure and expectations from clients for you to get them "into" fish... In my opinion you are not even close to being ready as A LOT goes into gaining the experience you will need to do this job and you need many more years on the water. Of course this is just my opinion. I hope a few fly fishing guides chime in. Peter

Also never got the call!!

Just tried to PM you but you cannot accept PMs for some reason. I have the Tundra tech pack that I would consider selling. A bit too much volume for me and should have bought the piney creek. If you are not big (girth wise -I cut down the hip belt straps as they were way too ong) I would consider selling it if you are interested for a really good pricel?! Lemme know Peter

Howdy! Yes and with a special license you can (and are expected) to Keep'em all!! Welcome and enjoy! Peter

Crap! That's what I get for being out of the country for a week, eh!

Thought this was interesting... http://www.hatchmag.com/articles/open-letter-americas-anglers/7712400

Two words for you... Whitefish, Montana! They sell their maintenance loaners with ~500 -1000 miles on them and you save quite a bit (even with the exchange). of course they are all loaded as far as options and automatic transmission. This circumvents the restrictions Subaru puts on US dealerships selling to Canadians. When Deb and I spoke with them last year they were great. Didn't end up buying but we are not in a rush. For warrantee work, you pay and they reimburse.

Probably older or discontinued models... Jason, probably should have sent them in as I've heard pretty good things about their warranty...

Didn't really look at them. Had a number of different styles....

Yeah saw them in store (NE location).

Costco $99!!

He has built (assembled) 2 rods for me and 1 for my wife and we are extremely happy with his craftsmanship.

I'm a bit of a whimp I guess. My cut off is + 5.

I use phil's waterproof bike grease and whatever oil came with my Bauer reels for the cork drag.

Fish in BC catch one and find out?!

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Sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Jason, Can your son tie me up some of those please!! Nice work! P