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Someone on Kijiji is selling 2 Bauer M4 Superlite (for $150 - Killer deal for 2 made in the USA AWESOME reels!!) that would probably work very nicely with that rod (I have several mac Superlites reel/spools for both my sage 5 & 6 wts)! http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sp...QAdIdZ392665565 P

Hot Spring brand are the best! But are VERY expensive. They were the 1st ones that were fully insulated and have the lowest operating cost bar none (despite what other manufactures say - actual numbers from Enmax as opposed to the numbers the manufacture puts out - you can call Enmax for a general idea of cost)! Think of a "Yeti" Cooler vs. Coleman (both are insulated [and work], but one is WAY more efficient then the others)!! Unfortuantely, the local dealer who happens to be the provinical distributor (I have a less then positive opinion of..., but that's my opinion.) so you can't buy them everywhere with out supporting him. Despite that, if I were to ever purchase one (more of a PITA then anything, in my opinion) I would buy a Hot Spring. Choose one for a few people less then your family as you most likely won't have everyone in at once or they won't stay in for the same amount of time (4 - 5 person tub would be the size for an average family). Also, be careful not to get sucked in with purchasing one with disco lights and a stereo or TV... You won't stay in one long enough to enjoy a TV (not healthy) and the lights and stereo will take away from the quality time spent with your family, and p i s s off your neighors (plus they are a waste of $ and are of REALLY low quality - you can buy a boom box that will be of far better quality)!! Things to take into consideration, no matter what manufacture you chose... They are more expensive to operate then you would think (power,chemicals, etc.), more so because of our hard water in town (can be a challenge to balance the water) and dramatically more if you are on well water (as you most likely will have to truck your water in). Most people don't take care of their water like they should - will have a dramatic effect on longevity of components, etc. Heating coils don't last long with our water. Heat Exchanger is far superior (Hot spring). UV systems are good for a little while, but as they get old the don't put out as many UV rays to clean the water so not the best (technology may have improved, though). Bromine a little less harsh then chlorine. But either way, make sure you know what you are doing to balance your water (don't rely on the shop to tell you what you should do)... Tabs are tabs are tabs, no matter what the shop tells you (they just want you to buy their brand). Fillers, binders, it's all B S!! Designer brand tabs, Costco tabs, or Canadian Tire tabs are all pretty much the same (maybe slight difference in the time it takes them to disspate)!! Salt systems are great (only know them from a pool perspective) and can be cost effective (only need to top up the salt when replace/add water), but not sure what they are like in a hot tub application... You will have to hire an electrician to intall the sub panal, by code (adds to the over all purchase cost). And get them to include delivery, set up and a cover (covers can run up to $500 and only last 3 - 5 years max) and cover lift. Number of jets are not the biggest consideration! Placement of the jets are!! Not everyone will want the jets blasting as hard as possible so be mindful of "how many" jets a tub has, more doesn't = better!! Please talk to people that own one (if you haven't already) as when the novelty wears off, you are paying to heat a tub of hot water 24/7/365!! An annual family pass to the community rec centre is a lot cheaper every year! If you do in fact use it regulary, they can be very therapeutic. But check with your Dr. if you have high BP, a heart condition, glaucoma, etc. Make sure you have dedicated suits to wear in the hot tub (don't wash them with laundry soap - just hang to dry), - if you choose to wear suits. Laundry soap is NOT good for Hot tubs (throws the water out of balance quite easily and bubbles that you can't get rid of, suck in a hot tub)! And finally try before you buy! Make sure you have a chance to get your entire family together (even some friends) and go to a shop that will allow you to try it out (can't do that at Costco or Home depot!!) What they look like on the floor or up against a wall won't cut it until you actually sit in it (full of water) with your family and see if it fits "you" and your needs!! I hope you find this helpful. P

I just recently put it on my 5wt (had normal GPX 5 wt prior to switching)... Like Rick, I've only had it on for about a month, as well have no exp. with Sharkskin. I only paid $50 for it and at this point in time seems to be the same as the reg GPX, albeit it makes much more noise (though not as much as sharkskin from what others have said). I wouldn't pay the $90 or whatever they are asking for it... We'll see what happens over the summer part of the season... P

It would depend on how often you get out. 20 times a season should last 3 - 4 seasons... 100 times a season, maybe a season or 2 if you keep it cleaned and lubed regularly (most people don't). Of course these are just arbitrary numbers. P

Chris, I never got the call!! P P.S. Nice fish!

And B I N G O was her nameo!!

Home Wrecker, You can sure dish it out, but can't take it eh!!

Classy!! [quote name='Wrecker' post='160821' date='Jun 23 2012, 11:36 AM' Boats are easy to drive while drunk.

So I guess your piss is different then everyone else's?! It can flow uphill, eh?! Hmmm Hilarious!

Wire SJW (with and w/o bead), GRHE, Wolly worm, Clouser minnow are all fairly easy and very productive! P

Quite a feat for this area, most definitley, but in the global arena of whitewater rafting and kayaking, it would be considered "average". *EDIT* And when Marilyn ran it with Bob, she was much better looking!

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That's a good one! Pot meet kettle!!

I would think that since he caught it and purposefully left it for the bird to grab, that would be purposeful abandonment, wouldn't it?! It's not like he left it on the table by mistake!!

My question was legitimate (and wasn't meant as a smartass comment), and was not posted to criticise the OP... This is from the AB regs (presume BC regs would be similar)... •The edible flesh of legally kept game fish must not be wasted, destroyed, spoiled or abandoned... I was curious if this situation would fall under the above definition...

Would it be considered wasting your catch?!

None of them (except maybe for the Sage 4200 series)!! They are all too heavy (or just crap)! Except for maybe the Sage 4200 series. I bought Deb the Sage 4250 in the winter for her 5 wt (but she hasn't got around to trying it yet, so I cannot comment)... You can find a Bauer Superlite M2 on Ebay for around the $200 mark. Made in the USA and lifetime warrantee!! I've heard good things about the Hardy Ultralite, as well (though they are made off shore like all the ones that you listed)... P

And what I mean by that... BC

Go west young man!!

I'm surprised you have any left?

Murray & Terry Thanks so much! P

So now that we got the peanut gallery out of the way...

So what is the "proper" way to put the sections in a sock/tube? Thin end down or thin end up?! I recently purchased a Winston Boron IIIx and noticed on one of the you tube videos that they were putting the thin end down? Seems that it would be safer if the thin sections were up?! Is there a "correct" way (i.e., lessens the chances of breaking a tip) or does it matter? P

From Jim's reply to Deb, it is supposed to start today, but obviously need to wait until the water comes down to allow access (fording)... P

Already there (or half way, at least)!! Deb and I both got 100% on our ID test and just waiting for our supervised outting!