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Or her!!

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Dave, I guess it would depend on the water... For the Bow/Elk, etc. where there is nothing more then class II/III (if that) standard floor would be perfect (though need beaver boards or casting platform for sure)!! And yes the more gear/weight definitely effects tracking/holding etc. Good points! Cheers, P

Any garden shop or even Home Depot, etc. P

Google "Star Rafts" some ok reviews, some not so good reviews (boats are made off shore)... I used to be a ww rafting guide for the university I attended in Idaho and your get what you pay for, that's for sure.. I wouldn't consider anything that wasn't a 12' - 14' self bailer!! Aire, Maravia, Hyside and on the (slightly) lower end NRS are all good rafts! Aire has a great deal on their 12' Tribs (on their specials page) $2000 (Tribs are their "off shore" version), plus about $500 for a fishing frame! Buying new you get a very good (5 year warrantee for the Trib, 10 year on the Aire - Aire makes all the Outcast boats). PVC has it's advantages (weight saving and slick & smooth), but so does Hypalon (very strong but heavy). The only complication is you would have to drive down to Idaho or have it sent up which make it a tad bit more expensive. If you are interested in a raft, I think Kimball Sports out of Cardston sell off their previous years boats (PM to Kip - Fishguide76 on the board). Or if you have any specifics for me I can try to help. Cheers Peter *Edit* I should answer your original question... A decent ww raft/fishing raft capacity should be 1000 - 1500 lbs 12' - 14' (or so) respectively depending on the quality.

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Hey Marc, Yeah I noticed that spelling, as well and chose the other one... Nice catch tough!! I stand corrected!! P

Not sure, but the ones on the Bow have orange eyes... P

Tiana, Of course you mean Lake"Minniwanka"!! LoL P

Jay, I think you mean "Tern"!! P

From where I was fishing there was a HUGE BWO hatch, but no rising fish... Though I did manage 2 bows, a 20" brown (taped) a whitie and a sucka (3 ldrs as well) in a couple of hours with VisePeasent. So I don't think in the grebes put the fish down at all... Maybe the pelicans did. I think the temp had more of an effect on the fish then the birds... P

He can also try over-lining his axiom, as well... Probably feel the same (or similar)! P

Out of curiousity, what do you mean by "upper bow"?! FYI if you mean the NW Calgary section that is closed until June 1st!! P

Some good info online for fiberglass repair on boats (specifically canoes, but same, same)... I've done gel coat repairs on my canoe (fairly simple with either a 2 part epoxy or puddy - sold at MEC- MEC also sell fiberglass repair kits FYI). My reco would be to use the 2 part puddy - sets up much quicker, way easier to shape & sand! http://www.fish.state.pa.us/anglerboater/1...99/fibergls.htm I think Dune had the name of a guy (locally) that does gel coat repairs - he couldn't find it last time I inquired so I did my own (mine were not through the fiberglass though!)... I wonder if Alberta Marine (or another shop) does repairs... Anyway, I'm sure if you are somewhat handy and have a little patience you should be able to do it yourself (with the online instructions) I guess it depends on the size of the repair... If it's just gelcoat and is reasonable size, lemme know I can assist (I have enough epoxy to last a life time). P

I stand corrected... From the Park Boundary downstream to Canmore Open all year... P

Not sure , but I think the Ice Capades had a Bob the Builder show a few years back!! Clive, can you skate?! P

The stretch up near Banff is open all year! The "upper" Calgary section is presently closed! P

Maybe you need to clarify what you are willing to do (or not willing to do, for that matter!)! LoL P

Nice fish! What specific fly did you catch it on/with? P

That Farmer Pickles sure plays a mean fiddle!! Can you Clive?! P

With permission, of course ;-) LoL P

Come on Rick, show us that photo AGAIN!! LoL P