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So what you are saying Jack (through Dan), is that med action = greater precision and lighter presentation?! I knew that of a longer rod, but was unsure of whether it was the same (or not) for shorter rods... With what you (and Dan) have said, begs the question... Why have "faster" shorter rods?! P

As some of you know I am looking at purchasing a 3 wt this coming year and I am interested in a shorter (7' or 7'6') small stream rod... Most of the rods I have researched are "fast action" rods, but there are a few out there that are medium action (from my understanding more of a classic style of rod). Can anyone give me a breakdown of the pros/cons (advantatages/disadvantages) of fast vs. med with a short(er) rod - I have a fairly good grasp of the diff with regards to longer rods (of course, taking personal casting technique out of the equation as I'm hoping to cast a number of these rods at the show). Thanks, Peter

I've been curious about this for a while now... Does anyone know what Arc'teryx jacket Brian Chan wears (as seen on SFOTF and TNFF)... It looks like it's a fly fishing specific jacket, but I can't find any info online relating to Arc'teryx making a ff jacket... Was/is it a one off prototype? P

Make sure you plan to go in through Sunshine, it's a little longer, but a WAY nicer hike!! P

The only commercial "alcohol stoves" I'm aware of use "Methyl Hydrate" as the goto fuel but as you are already aware of it's super volatile! Spend $50 and get a MSR, Primis or Brunton canister stove (SUPER light and compact) and go the safe route!! Most canisters are now recyclable (at least the Coleman isobutane ones that I use are)... Which ever you use be EXTRA careful in an enclosed environment like a tent (camping or ice fishing shelter) CO poisoning is a reality even if you think you have enough air circ!! P P.S. If you truly want a DIY stove, collect all the dryer lint from your clothes dryer, wad it up and place it in a used tuna tin with a candle wick and pour some paraffin wax on the whole lot.... Should provide you with a pretty good heat source and would be much safer (not sure of how safe the fumes would be if you use dryer sheets in your dryer, though)... Alcohol for the application you suggest makes me REALLY REALLY nervous!!

"Icefields" by Alberta author Thomas Warton (a fictional account of an early 1900 expedition around the Jasper area) "Touching the Void" by Joe Simpson (much better then the docudrama could even convey) "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer (simply an amazing story) "Under the Banner of Heaven" (though not directly outdoor related a very interesting read) by Jon Krakauer

Don't shoot the messanger... No judgements here! http://www.dreamfilm.ca/future-projects.html Press Release Immediate Contact: Jeremy Katz, Publicist December 14, 2009 T/F: 416-656-6970 C: 416-997-6970 E: jeremyk@sympatico.ca “THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH” PREMIERES ON CBC TV’s “THE NATURE OF THINGS” with DAVID SUZUKI THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 at 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) Is strong pot damaging young minds? That provocative question is at the heart of this new documentary about the science behind marijuana and mental illness. Teenagers who start smoking marijuana before the age of sixteen are four times more likely to become schizophrenic. That’s the startling conclusion of some of the world’s top schizophrenia experts, whose research is featured in the new documentary THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH, premiering on CBC TV’s “THE NATURE OF THINGS” with DAVID SUZUKI on Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 P.M. (8:30 NT). The scientists’ groundbreaking work on the connection between marijuana and mental illness also reveals that, for all young adults, smoking marijuana nearly doubles the risk of developing recurring psychosis, paranoia and hallucinations – the hallmarks of schizophrenia. THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH, directed and written by Bruce Mohun, tells the stories of three young people from British Columbia who believe – along with their doctors – that their mental illness was triggered by marijuana use. All three spent months in hospital psychiatric wards, and still wage a battle with their illness. Today’s super-potent pot may be a big part of the problem. Modern growing techniques have dramatically increased the amount of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – ramping up the threat to the developing teenage brain. But there’s an intriguing twist to the story: in the process of cultivating more potent strains of pot, growers have also been breeding out a little-known ingredient called cannabidiol that seems to buffer the effects of THC. So today’s high-octane pot actually contains a double-whammy – more psychosis-producing THC, and less of the protective CBD or cannabidiol. For many people, smoking marijuana is not a big deal – it is, after all, the most widely-used illegal drug in the world. THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH provides a scientific perspective on some of the little-known and littlediscussed risks of marijuana, particularly for teenagers. THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH is the latest documentary from the Gemini Award-winning production company Dreamfilm Productions of Vancouver. Dreamfilm’s documentary Peace Warrior, about Canadian soldier Capt. Trevor Greene, won the 2009 Gemini Award for Best Biography Documentary. It follows Trevor through brain injury rehabilitation following a horrendous axe attack to the head while he was serving in Afghanistan. Other award-winning Dreamfilm documentaries include: Desperately Seeking Doctors, about the critical shortage of family physicians in Canada, directed by Sharon Bartlett and Maria LeRose; Embracing Bob’s Killer, about a widow who forgives her husband’s killer, directed by Helen Slinger; and Depression: Fighting the Dragon, about groundbreaking therapies for depression, directed by Sue Ridout. Upcoming Dreamfilm documentaries include Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids, about over-parenting, directed by Sharon Bartlett and Maria LeRose, and Thoroughly Modern Marriage, about whether marriage as an institution is worth saving, directed by Sue Ridout. www.dreamfilm.ca THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH is directed and written by Bruce Mohun, story-produced by Maureen Palmer, and produced by Sue Ridout. It is narrated by David Suzuki. The Director of Photography is John Collins, Editor is Tim Wanlin, and the original music score is composed by Tim McCauley. For CBC, the Executive Producer, Science & Natural History Unit is Michael Allder; Senior Producer is FM Morrison. THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH is produced by Dreamfilm Productions Ltd. in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Produced with the participation of the Canadian Television Fund created by the Government of Canada and the Canadian cable industry, the Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Program. CBC Learning distributes the program in Canada. Photos: www.cbc.ca/imagegallery/ Interview Requests, DVD Screeners: Jeremy Katz, Publicist, 416-656-6970 jeremyk@sympatico.ca

Yeah bill them to the community association at least they can right off the expense!! LoL

Though not as toxic as the stuff you ended up using, I would think!! P *edit* and probably not as effective as the stuff you ended up using... Which in most cases I think is the problem with going with most "natural" products (including natural/holisitic medicines, IMO).

There's your problem!! It's actually "boric acid" (borax) and icing sugar!! Insert gay pokey thing

Anyone know where I buy some?! Fishtales is the only place I've tried but I have never actually seen it previously (only 20 lb Dacron and 30 lb Gel spun)... P

So is looking at flowers within a NP but it is still "illegal" to pick (remove) said flower from a NP (or to remove any other natural object - rock, drift wood, etc.). I guess based on my own logic, since many species are not "natural" to the NP then it would be ok to remove them!! P

My reply was based on his statement (logic) regarding historically appropriate (traditional) activities, i.e. if a + b = c... That's all... P

Mining was an "activity of tradition" within the NP system... Based on your (this) statement should we then still allow mining within a (the) NP?! P

IMHO, I think you need to change the word "past" to present (or more accurately, presently after deleating "in the")... As this statement holds true to both the past and present! P

What's the difference between Santa and Tiger Woods?! Santa stops at 3 ho's! P

Kyle, why not try to contact Trout Unlimited... Don't they have an "outreach" or education division/department/people... http://www.bowriver.org/ P

I would think that the situation is like asbestos (just a speculating here, no scientific basis)... If left undisturbed, no real threat, but when it starts to degrade (or is disturbed - in this case is extracted) that is when the problems (threat) start(s)...

An interesting read (especially the blog comments)... http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/200...ands-toxin.html

If you were on a Mac I could help you... Sorry! Maybe Marc (Headscan) can assist?! P

Sun, Can't comment on the touch, but a suggestion as far as if/when you are ready to purchase one... Use your Air Miles/Aeroplan points, etc. and purchase Future Shop gift cards... IMHO, its better value to put these type of points towards purchasing "things" then using them for impossible to get seats on flights... Just my opinion. P

Mike, MEC has a pretty good selection of high quality reasonable priced goggles. I'm with Rick, get something in the gold/bronze range or even polarized to block out the flat light... Also, if you haven't already done so, please, please please buy a helmet! Brain injuries are not fun!! C-ya on the slopes! P

I think I found the guy that has been blowing things up in Northern AB!! P P.S. J/K! I know... I shouldn't joke about things like that!

Armed Forces vet = hippy!! I don't think so!! <--poke--< Talk about a contradiction! P

Come on! <--poke--< Freedom is overrated!!