ÜberFly

Was there for ~ 1/2 hour!! In that amount of time, you'd expect that someone would inquire about a potential customers needs, wants desires (that's retail)... It's not a big store! P

Unfortunately, I've had the exact opposite experience there! I was ignored the 1st and only time I've been there (and the place was dead)... Haven't been back... Another factor in me not going back is that the store is located in the opposite end of town so not so convenient for me (but that is besides the point)... Now Country Pleasures on the other hand has given me a great exp. Brent and Caitlin (whom I usually deal with) are always chatty and professional even when I don't buy anything (which is most of the time )! P

Yeah I was a little ways away and wasn't able to ask them to clarify... maybe that's what the one guy meant... Thanks Marc! P

Gang, I over heard some guys talking today about a rod manufacturer that will replace a broken rod the next day anywhere in the world... Who is this "Rolls Royce" of rod manufacturers?! Peter

7' 3 wt or 8' 4 wt for small streams are my recos... Just because if you are in a tight space or you need a very delicate cast, you'll be happy, anything longer (for small streams) and you'll spend more time getting your fly out of the trees/bushes. Bow or flat water, totally different story and 8'6' or 9' would be the ticket for sure! But go try it for yourself before you drop the dough, that way you'll see what I'm talk'in about P

Wow, they look SUPER heavy!! P

Where are you getting them developed, WalMart?! Any of the people that I know that are prof photographers go to Vistek and places like that for the contact sheets and all speak very highly of the development at those places (or have their own darkrooms)... On a similar note, when they shoot digital, they shoot Nikon, but each to his or her own... P

Oh, ok... If it was an inside joke then maybe better shared as a PM so the rest of us knuckle draggers don't get confused Cheers, P

Great suggestions! P

GM, WTF! I have no idea what the hell you are trying to say?! P

Which flavor?! P

Pipes, Though I do not have experience with this product, years ago I was involved in aquatics, as well as the "hot tub/spa" industry and there has been similar technology (on the commercial side) used in those industries for many years... The main draw back with the (commercial) technology as I was taught/told, was that it is indeed effective but only within a specific time frame as the strength of the UV bulb quickly becomes weaker with age (not sure on the exact figures or time frame, but was shown not to be as effective for very long after the initial start up). I would think that with the decrease in the strength of the battery in the "Steri-pen" (as well as the "life" of the bulb), it too would lose it's effectiveness even quicker... Again, I must qualify this as I DO NOT have specific info relating to this or expeierence with this product... Though food for thought... Peter

So this is the reply I just received fro AB Tourism, Parks and Recreation. Whether they actually send in a crew to investigate, who knows?! At least I tried to do something (short of cleaning it up myself) and it's on record... P Dear Mr. ÜberFly, Thank you for contacting Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation and for bringing this situation to our attention. Our Parks division will be investigating your complaint in partnership with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. We hope to conduct a site visit in the near future to determine exactly which lands have been affected, who is responsible for the area, and what can be done. We hope to provide you with an update on this issue soon. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback and concerns with us. Your input will help us create better experiences for all visitors. Best regards, Erin Larson Public Affairs Officer Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Mr. Texas... Personally, I thought you were just a good 'ol Texas Redneck!! LoL P

The only "liquid" waxes that I know of are ski wax (as a spray), floor wax or furniture (wood) wax... Not sure if either of these would work for your application... P

Geeze, I thought I was the only one that kissed the fish when I threw them back Great story! P

Taco, Yes and no... Central theme of both posts reflects, stupid people and blatant disregard for the environment (and for the record, I'm not, nor did ever call Acct421 - stupid [even though they got themselves in a stupid situation and made choices that weren't so smart), my reference was towards the original people that left all that crap up at Fortress). Unfortunately, anywhere that there is a "camp site", random or otherwise, whether up at Fortress Lake or this island, human waste is going to be a potential problem, even more so if there isn't a proper facility to deal with it, or people that don't know how to deal with it in the appropriate manner... P

Probably not, but at least it's on record... Sure, I'll get right on it, next time I float that section! You coming with?! Andy, next time you go fish the banks of the Bow, make sure you spend the whole day cleaning up after others (if that at all pisses you off, I know I try to do my part). P.S., Expect to be there all day... P

Yeah I just sent an e-mail to "AB Tourism, Parks and Recreation" and CC'd the Minister... I will let you know if I hear anything back... P

Chris, Yeah that's it... Does anyone know if it would be SRD, Forestry, AB Parks and recreation areas that would look after this? might be a little easier to go through the department that over sees the area... P

No, but clearly, not the point!! P

How 'bout it Dune (Duane, works for TA) do you think you can swing it with the higher ups at TA... Unfortuantely, I think it's a short term solution and doesn't solve the inherant problem, lack of education and irresponsibility... P

No I didn't (on other trips, I actually have - this time WAY too much!)! Would you have?! I guess'in, probably not! You and I (and anyone else, if they wanted to join us), can go back any time to clean it up (I'll even bring the rubber gloves and garbage bags)!! Maybe we can even make some signs and we can post those too!!

Let's see some of those all revealing photos Rick!! P

I fully realize that I will catch some *hit (pun intended) for even posting this, but as an "idealist” you can never let that stop you from speaking your mind... So we floated the Ghost to Cochrane section of the Bow yesterday and the recreation traffic on the water was unbelievable (jet boat owners have zero courtesy for other less maneuverable water craft on this section), but that is not the rant for this particular post… Some are familiar with this section and know that there is an island located just below the Wildcat gas plant that is set up for camping (we stopped here for lunch)… At this point I will say that I apologize for not taking photos… What is with some people! Much of the island is covered with peoples *hit and toilet paper! It was absolutely disgusting (if I wanted to camp there in the future, I certainly don't now!)! Add to the fact that on this island, you are allowed to have fires, so if people aren’t comfortable packing out their used TP, they could burn it. People (not directed at anyone in particular), if you show this kind of irresponsibility and disrespect (and if you are going to give me grief for expressing my disgust), then you have no reason being in the outdoors or to consider yourself an outdoors enthusiast!! It is not that difficult to dig a hole and pack out your TP (it's not that gross).The book “How to *hit in the Woods” needs to be made a part of our elementary school curriculum!! Here’s a link for any of you that are interested: http://books.google.com/books?id=xTA72GxFj...;q=&f=false Peter P.S. Yeah, yeah, Taco, I should relax, chill out, blah, blah, blah!