firefrog

Hello Hiking season is coming up, I hope. I was trying to get a hold of some Meindl Glockners for this season. When I finally tracked some down, it was going to cost me around $500!! I generally trash my boots within 3 years, so I am a little hesitant to spend that kind of money. Has anyone tried these boots? I settled on some Cabelas Mountain Hunters. I have wide feet and haven't been able to find too many extra wide boots in these parts. Cabelas has a great selection. They look like Meindl knockoffs, made in Italy. Even so, they still cost over $300 when all was said and done - that was when the dollar exchange was good, too. The best boots I ever had so far were Rocky Cornstalkers. Recently, Rocky has been making their boots in China and their quality has gone, well, to China. Are there any good boots made in Canada? Do tell. Thanks. Cheers

Hello I wouldn't advise taking small boats and electric motors on the big lakes in K Country. If you time it right, you can put one in when it's calm, but that doesn't happen too often. Goat pond is a nice getaway. Fishing is so-so. Yeah Peppers is a long drive. It's gravel with some winding, hilly stretches. Cow, Strubel or Mitchell Lakes might interest you. Good luck finding a close, accessible lake where the fishing is good. They don't exist any more. Plan for a hike or picnic as well and you won't be disappointed. Cheers

Hello I have caught browns at Barrier Lake that are very silvery. It only happens in the spring. Maybe they get a tan later. At first I thought it was a bull tout. Then I actually caught a bull - not even close in appearance. cheers

We all draw the line at different places. Would we even fish if we had to keep and kill then leave? None of us wants to hurt the fish. But how many times do you see someone hoisting a fish out of the water to remove the hook or get a picture, then release it?(I've done it myself) We fish for sport, but why do we have to actually 'bring it in'? I do keep the odd fish. Catching more fish is better; catching bigger fish is better (I'm still a caveman) I don't think it would be much fun fishing with a hookless hook, but there is certainly sport to it. Ever gone out and just watched fish? I have. There's nothing wrong with that, either. I'll bet the fish hurts like hell when it's hooked - kinda like us chewing razor blades. Sure, we'd probably live, but should someone shoot us just in case? I don't have answers, and I do find myself a little flustered and embarrased at times trying to justify what I do. Just some thoughts. Cheers