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I wish you all the best in this endeavor. Have fun with it.

I have a fishing buddy that no one else can see or hear.

I like fleece gloves with thumb and two fingers (right hand) and thumb and one finger(left) removed. For the same reason that Lornce likes the wool, but with the added advantage that the fingers can be cut off without the rest unravelling. Also, when they get wet they are easily wrung out, and still warm. Also cheap. MEC had em for about $9 I recently started only cutting half way round the finger part, and tucking the end part back into the glove - on real cold days, gave the option of putting the finger back into the tips.

Pete Doherty has just done 6 months in rehab & is due to leave but before he can go, he needs to have a chat with the councillor about his time there. So he walks in and says "I still think I'm addicted". The councillor replies "Yep most people think that & my name is not Ted".

One day a rather inebriated ice fisherman drilled a hole in the ice and peered into the hole and a loud voice said, "There are no fish down there." He walked several yards away and drilled another hole and peered into the hole and again the voice said, "There's no fish down there." He then walked about 50 yards away and drilled another hole and again the voice said, "There's no fish down there." He looked up into the sky and asked, "God, is that you?" "No, you idiot," the voice said, "it's the rink manager."

"Do you really believe your husband when he tells you he goes fishing every weekend?" asked Jane's best friend. "Why shouldn't I?" said Jane. "Well, maybe he is having an affair?" "No way" said Jane "he never returns with any fish..."

mmmm bacon http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/

Since I got my Amundson WW spey 3/4 16months ago, it has been my only nymphing rig and I use it about 40% of the time for streamers - the other 60% I use my Deer Creek #6 spey. My one hand rod only sees dries. I am on the bow about once a week, and it is a rare day not to see others with the spey

Kids were out skiing a week ago, and came across this group, (third one was photo shy, so only pics of two) the black one came right up to the car. Worrysome that they are so habituated. Saw the black one last fall in a brief encounter with a grizz- just a little yapping and bouncing. Very neat tho. (until the inevitable idiot drove right up to get a better look)

Yup, he ate the whole thing, but he was in a hole between rocks, and no picture available without disturbing him further

Firstly, I have not seen a sculpin this large on the Oldman before, Secondly, I thought the snake bit off more than he could chew.

My go to winter worm - circle hook, red tinsel wrap and liquid lace overwrap. and, ya, I know that the circle hook is for rookies, but hey, whats in a label.

Our fan equiped one was very noisy - until last year when I was cleaning it and noticed a speed switch in the area near the fan motor. It was set on high. at low/ medium hardly any noise, and still kicks out the heat.

I have frog hair (40 lbs) on my 3/4 amundson trout spey and slick shooter (35lb) on the deer creek 5/6. Originally started with the deer creek, and found the slick shooter a little coily in the winter, so thought I would try the frog hair next. Not much to choose between the two. I really like them both, although both are coily in the cold. The frogs hair is noticeably thinner, and as a result, can knot up with the coils a bit easier. It shoots a bit better tho, and I like the feel of the thin. I have not used the ridge line. Bummer tho if the running line breaks and you loose the head. that could be expensive. send me a PM and we can meet if you want to try these.

My previous guru left town. And both our Dells are having issues. Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks. Tom

I have been very happy with the guiding of both Max and Greg (Toolman) Allard as well

Thanks for the info folks. I will check these out. Right now I am in a quandry cuz its a 10 yr old vehicle, and the damage is all cosmetic, and the initial price from a body shop was north of 2k. The chief spousal unit is saying things like "spray it from a can and take me to Vegas for a week" Hard to argue with the logic - the Rav is in top shape mechanically, and we will probalbly keep it for at least another 5 yrs, so I doubt we would ever get the value from the proper fix. However, SU's are notorious for changing thier view.

Thanks Simpson, Yes the paint is damaged - there is about a in patch that flaked right off - shiny metal showing. However, I will drop over to that shop and get a quote. I have no experience with shops in Calgary, so I appreciate any pointers and info. Tom

OOoops my bad - backed out of the garage with the wife's 2002 Rav4 and caught the taillight assembly against the corner of the holiday trailer some IDIOT had left parked there (that would be me as well). After some delays, the used parts guys tell me they have the part waiting for me. Now I need someone to install it and correct the dings in the panel around it - not major but noticeable. I have been to a body shop before (not Calgary) and almost had to leave my first born there, but they settled for the left arm to the elbow. Anybody know of a reputable auto body guy to install, make beautiful and get me out of the doghouse? Thanks. tom

They carry guns in Montana

RANT alert!! It is not that this is about significant or major transgressions, more just to get the issue off my chest, and allow me to focus on those things that matter. I was at Upper Kan yesterday, gorgeous day, perfect for a wildlife spotting foray. Drove to the South lot on the UK, wonderful views, truly perfect. A few fishers, wondered how they were doing. Then I noticed a young fella sitting in front of a fire pit – probably part of a group as there were about 3 rods standing against the table. Good, I thought, someone staying with the fire, instead of leaving it unattended. My perception of the scene changed when the fella went down to the high waterline, and grabbed a bunch of driftwood, dragged them back and proceeded to add the biggest to his fire. Ironically, my view of him was partly blocked by the “unlawful to gather or burn vegetation or deadfall” sign. What part of “PARK” do people not get. In a previous trip, I watched as a middle aged family group labored to get a large stump from the dam at the north lot into their truck, cuz “this would look nice in mom’s flowers” . Camping at Bear Creek PP near Kelowna recently, I spoke out to a 50yr old couple when they let their dog run to chase the geese – their angry reaction was “did I want my granddaughter to step in all the goose poop?” It’s a park people, and not your personal landscape/firewood supply, dog run. There, I feel better. Albeit still feel helpless.

I tied some that look great to me - in the smaller hook sizes - red tinsel underneath clear medium liquid lace. Havent been out much yet to give them a good trial, but damn they look good to me.

had the birmingham done in Nov. A couple of things First , and biggest, if you get the Birmingham, check with your surgeon as to the recovery protocol. Mine had only feather wieght bearing allowed for six weeks. Most surgeons go for full weight bearing after discharge with the full hip replacement option. Mine was a right hip, and the surgeon also prohibited driving for three months. These would have been good to know. Wouldnt have done anything different though. Biggest benefit is being able to sleep at nite. Also, I thought since I am in decent shape, and reasonably active, I figured that by just being active, I didnt need to do the pre op exercises as vigourously. WRONG. apparantly the process is to instill muscle memory, as well as flex and stretch, so that post op, the muscles know the drill. my 2 cents

I get mine at Fish Tales - the Wapsi brand I use the 50 denier and the 200 denier they stock both, although only white in the 50. It takes a pen well, so I dont use the colored, although I have in the past had some ordered by the Fishin Hole. I have found some at Cabelas in the US, and have picked up the 100 denier size there. GSP is gel spun polyethelene, and is not waxed. Even in the 50 denier, it is practically unbreakable. Also tough to cut with scissors, I put tension on the thread, then slice with the scissor blade. I dont understand why anyone would use anything else, this stuff is the best.

Ya, I bought a 5 lb cylinder for most of my fuel usage, but it is in the trailer. And when I scoot off for the day, and bring the ubiquitous Coleman, I end up using the green ones. The 10# one can be filled at most places - although the COOP has a minimum charge per cylinder - roughly equivalent to 20lbs of propane, so that is a bit of a tick off.