DonAndersen

Don't you find it more that surprising that WD was detected in a National Park administered by Federal Employees in a lake that few had heard of. Yup - just another example of the previous govt thinking . Allan - I'd lock them up with you. That would cure 'em. Don

Silver Doc. I really like the crime pays concept. They do the crime and we get paid. Damn, life is good. Don

Is there a carp infestation map somewhere? Don

Anybody see carp in the Red Deer? Don

Anybody know how far they have spread? Don

Hookem, At one time and for many years there were several creeks stocked in the Rocky area where natural reproduction didn't occur. These streams included Cow Creek, Buster Creek & Mud Creek plus several breaverdam tributaries to streams like the Clearwater and Prairie Creek. Why the stocking stopped is unknown. What did occur if just more loss of angling opportunities. Cow Creek produced Browns over 10 lbs. for example. The actions of Govt. have reduced many opportunities once available. This is of course flies in the face of increased population. What must be remembered is that without the stocking done previously, you can write off nearly all streams along the eastern slopes. With the actions of Govts, you better take up golf. Don

Paul, It is too bad it didn't work out. Generally if you wish a blank, there are a lot of options from well known and respected builders. Here is a short list: http://www.stonerodco.com/about-2/ http://carlinbamboo.com/blanks.htm regards, Don

Jordan, You gotta figure out by now anything the NPD does gets shunned by the good people of Alberta. ALBERTA PROUD DON

The criminally negligent people responsible for bring WD to Alberta should be jailed. The only way to stop a plague is to isolate yourself. The Brits figured this out 700 years ago with the Black Plague. New Zealand banned a lot of fishermen equipment to prevent WD arrival. What Alberta did was not only foolish but damn stupid. Montana, from the looks of their web sites threw up thier hands and gave up. They now have 135 infected watersheds. Until and unless all Angler's isolate equipment to specific watersheds, the spread of WD is inevitable. And we know that few Angler's will take the time. So, lay back and enjoy the grief caused by past management. We deserve what we voted for. Don

Guys, Otters have extended their range dramatically over the past 10 years. From a boreal animal, their range now includes alpine and sub-alpine areas. . There are sightings from the Elk, Crow and north. East of Calgary is certainly possible. Why this range expansion occurred is unknown. There has been very little research on otters. Mostly as they are tough to track. The only paper I'm aware of was produced w/o ever seeing an otter. Like other predators, it moves with the groceries. There is some belief that trout stocking of lakes, ponds, dugouts and the like have pulled otters into new territory. This human effect is also apparent in other birds and beasts. Ravens, whitetail deer, crows, raccoons, osprey are examples. They all have benefitted from the "human touch". Other animals have lost. This list is a lot larger. Don

Jordan, Hope is not what is needed. A ass whooping is! Don

Be very careful with data at this time year as most are frozen. Don

Monger, Just add that to the list: WD Asian Carp Etc. Same reason just a different affront to our outdoor resources. ALBERTA PROUD

Myles, your and my grandchildren will thank you. Don

Rick, I agree. Many things are done by Gotvs. Some suit us - some don't. Like can anybody really forgive the Previous Govt for: 1) illegal perch stocking 2) Asian carp 3) whirling disease 4) Three Ruver dam 5) OHV destruction And that us just what effects our fisheries, Don

Rick, I guess you gotta thank those that are trying to protect the land and water resources. Clearly, it wasn't the previous bunch.. Don

Gents, After reading tirade after rant about random camping and OHV useage year after year, where are the "thank you" from the same people for somebody doing what should have been done more than 30 years ago. Damn, but we're a ungrateful lot. Back to our regulat scheduled programming. Don

Paul - use donandersen@bamboorods.ca You may have ended up with a salmon Rod. Don

Paul, Where did you find the blank? Don

Monger, Silent reel have their place. When alone on Stauufer, I can stay 100 yards ahead of a guy fishing a Hardy. Trouble with Hardy's, they last too long. First one bought in 1971. Still using it. Don

And another guide spacing http://carlinbamboo.com/essays/guidespacing.htm Don

Nachako, When removing the old guides you will discover a "shadow" which is impossible to remove. If you don't care about the shadow, place the guides where they will do the most good. 9' should take 11. Don

Doggone it Monger, There are only three sounds that should never change: 1) belching on a Harley 2) the growl of a MGB 3) the sweet sound of a Hardy. Don't be a peasant, Don

But is the reduction in bug life a direct result of sewage being removed from the river. The Crow really changed from a bug factory after the sewage was all pumped to Frank. Don

It is a irrigation dam designed for draw downs. For that reason, at best it will be a crappy fishery. Or the dam could still be leaking. Don