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Yeah I'm pretty sure they all do it, but it was just an empty threat to see if they would budge!! They're all a big racket!! P

So today I get another "unsolicited" promotional text from Rogers regarding some useless service that I'm sure they will ding me more $ for... Anyway, I called Rogers customer service to have them stopped... So the agent says that I don't get charged for them and that they can't stop them, but for and extra $5/month I can set up something to have them stopped... yeah right!! I don't have many complaints with their service (other then the cost that they [and all cell providers in Canada] charge) - I have a very basic package with NO contract, but this is just BS, you can't stop an unsolicited promo text! Bull$hit!! I should have given him the line, I guess i'll go with Telus, Bell or Wind, then as they don't send unsolicited texts!! P

Yeah when I lived there it was AWESOME!! Always a 4 day weekend for the 4th of July!! P

So am I (but in the backcountry, as opposed to "the bush" )! But then again, I've learned how to dry (dehydrate) food (in a regular oven, mind you) and that has opened things up for full on gourmet in the backcountry!! ANYTHING that you can make at home can be dried!! P

With the water this high, just mooch near the bank (as others have said)!! Why cast even out?! P

So are you saying that you have not "physically" been to this location?! It might be totally different then what "google map" shows, from my exp. Remember, the google map, maps are quite old (often prior to the flood of 2005) so the river may not be exactly as it shows... I'd be curious to find out if this is the case, please let us know... Also, what about standing on the top left bank, that way you have the entire side channel to fish as well as the seam that is formed from where the side channel meets the main river?! As well bank below... P

Nope just the Thursday! I'm making it a long weekend by taking the Friday as lieu time or vacation... For the 4th of July Americans ALWAYS get 2 days (or 4 if it's close to a weekend!)! P

Check this out! It gives a really accurate idea of how fast grizzlies can move!! http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/...eon-lorenz.html *edit* Wayyyyy to close for comfort IMHO!!

Holy $hit! You are going to carry all of that into the backcountry and simmer it for 4 - 5 hours!! Yikes! You might as well carry a cast iron dutch oven as well!! LoL P

That has lawsuit written all over it!! P

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Was it you that did this on the "redneck forum"?! Doubt something like this would fly (pun intended) on here!! P

On the intro page to the FFC site, Rick Reeves (rickr) has put together a great article called the "nymphing primer". it contains some great info. http://flyfishcalgary.com/nymphing_primer.php As important, if not more importantly is the "natural" drift of the fly and mending to acheive it! You can choose the right fly, but if it isn't drifting naturally the fish will not take it! You can also look at the many reports on here and on sponsoring shops web pages and take a look at their various hatch charts... Basically you can get to know which bugs are going to be hatching (and then hatching) for the various seasons - which are "relatively" consistent each year. Use the nymph version at anytime before & during the hatching of the specific adult insect (some variations obviously)... I'd be happy to head out with you one day to show you what I know (or don't know ) when the water levels settle down, if you want... As well, you can hire one of the many guides that sponsor this site for a 1/2 day walk and wade (and I'm sure you will learn A TON from them - more then from me, I'd say)... P

Here are a few that consistently produce for me (some seasonal variability): Nymphs (most times under BH Wire SJW) BH/non BH PT nymph BH/non BH Prince nymph BH/non BH GRHE BH/non BH copper johns (assorted colours) Caddis emergers (pupa & soft hackle) All nymphs in the 12 - 18 sz Golden Stones (many different varieties & sizes) Streamers Bowriver bugger (black, white, olive) Black flashabugger (size 6 - 8) Clouser minnows (black/white, brown/white, chartreuse/white) Dries Skid bitch EH Cddis Dry (or CDC caddis) PMD BWO hoppers I use a 3 fly rig, SJW and any two of the above nymphs (alternate) I'm sure a other guys have their faves too... P

Tons (tonnes)!! Night and Day! No comparison! P

And fly fishing is an "activity"!! P

Nice reference Blainer!! His novel "The Monkey Wrench Gang"!! Classic! Started the modern "environmental movement" (or should I say, "eco-terrorism"!)! LOL :clapping: P

Cricket!

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Welcome to the millennium Taco! I guess you'll have to find a new use for your stash of these: P

So you "splashed the pot", eh!! Knowing that you're a newbie, your buddy should totally understand (as disappointing as it was, he was in "teaching mode", after all!), but should have asked if he could have his turn... I know the buddies I fish with "communicate" a lot (sharing info, etc.) and switch/share spots, as well (sometimes we are that close together depending on where we are fishing), and even sometimes we are both fishing the same run and even alternate... Once I invited Kyle (Annapolis) to fish where there were rising fish just up from me (10' - 15') - they had walked up to a run I was fishing... After he and his buddy caught a couple on the dry, he insisted that I come up and try to get one (to which I obliged). Some guys will be bothered by the situation you speak of, but a "true" fishing buddy won't loose too much sleep over it!! LoL P *Edit* I even poached BBT's water once . He's still doesn't let me live that one down!!

Yeah the Bow River "Guardian Angels"!! LoL P

Boys... Boys!! You're supposed to be friends!!

Nice work! Let's hope this is the 1st of many!! Cheers, P

Holy $hit! I hope everyone is safe! Will their insurance pay for it (extra rider) or is something like this considered an "act of G/god"? P