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Looks to me that you're just searching for justification to fish the Thompson. If it opens go fish it, it's legal, just don't preach about how important it is to conserve the run or the ethics of Steelheading. Mike

I imagine some are busily tying up roe bags. Mike

Much as I would love to fish the Thompson, I think I will pass. Time to walk the talk. Mike

Tallieho, i'm confused as to what criteria for size has failed. Could you please clarify. Mike

With a little ingenuity, we should be able to stretch this out for 10 pages without being locked. I just looked at the Smithers Wx forecast, hopefully it's cold enough that the rivers don't blow out on the ol' geezers. Mike

Well if anyone would know clueless.... Mike

Nah, its a mixed bag there ( or was )- spinfishers, centerpin, single handed and spey. As long as nobody is beaching a fish, its a pretty easy going crowd unless you're an American then all bets are off- just kidding Rick. Mike

Well its only fun til someone loses an eye. Mike

It wasn't me who he was harrassing, but the the guy fishing did throw him in the river. I've never been back to the spot since, life is too short to put up with asses. Mike

Who said anybody trespassed? How about paying for a week of access and then being denied access with no refund? How about a complaint filed with RCMP? How about walking down the creek from Hwy til below the High water mark? How about Jackass walking up behind people and throwing rocks in the water? And last but not least Who's the ***hole now? Mike

Actually, its more than once and I offered to buy the guy a beer. Mike

25 yrs fishing Skeena watershed and I've really only met one absolute ***hole, unfortunately you have to cross his property to access one of the best runs on the Bulkley. Mike

That is a fish of a lifetime. And please don't name the river or PGK will have a coronary!! ( we can all take a pretty good guess ) Mike

I'm trying to find something that's effective as bunny leeches etc, but is not like casting a wet gym sock. Have a great trip regardless of how you fish. Mike

Nicely said and a great read Dutchie. I had Mike Brooks tie me some Syd Glasso style flies to try, unfortunately they will have to wait til next year.

Well this didn't take long to turn into a sh!tfest. Mike

Wish I could tell you why it is frowned upon, I really don't know other than guessing that's the way the fishery has evolved. As Rightyeegs said you can catch a lot more fish using other methods- it's just something about the take on a swing that is so fantastic---The Tug is the Drug. Mike

Rightyyeegs- don't hold back, tell us how you really feel!! Just teasing... Mike

I don't know if you would call me experienced like some, but it seems for some reason nymphing seems to be frowned on especially if you use a strike indicator. Everybody skates, greased line and swings, but not nymphing- don't know why. Having said that it would probably be damn effective in the right circumstances. Mike

Nice fish!! We cancelled our trip this year due to the rain etc. I'm glad to see someone toughed it out and was rewarded. Mike

Tru Dat Mike

So much for no accidents in Alberta. http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Hunter...3943/story.html Mike

One is too many, especially if it's a good friend or family. Mike

Nicely put Rick. Mike

Hey Pipes ScottN and Fish4trout asked for links- I provided what I thought was a credible source. Whether you believe it or not is your choice. As for high risk activity, do they not sell reflective clothing for walking or riding at night? How about reflective vests for workers, is this Fearmongering or just being careful? Anyways, no hard feelings or personal sh!t intended or taken. Mike