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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

I think my eyes are burning!! Mike

Here is some info regarding enhanced safety when wearing orange- lots more if you care to look. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9186.html Mike

Pipes, there was a survey done on AO 2009 about who wears orange and who doesn't - split vote 50/50. Even hunters are split on the matter. Anyhow, my original comment was a suggestion and NOT intended as fearmongering. And my lifejacket is red, so there!! Mike

Pipes, I don't see how you can construe wearing orange is antihunting or a knock against hunters. If I had said it's wise to wear a life jacket in a boat, would you say I was antiboating and fearmongering about water? So in short, I can't follow your reasoning. Mike

Really, care to explain? Mike

That time of the year again, best to wear something orange if venturing out. Mike

It's the Headline on the Front page of Weds Edmonton Journal. Frigging ridiculous- even the Feds think so. According to the article the details only came out because of a lawsuit. Mike

Not if you eat them fresh. Mike

AAARGGH, I missed this---Damn. Maybe next time if there is one... Mike

Flip a coin. This is prime time throughout Alberta. Mike

Found this Company, I have never dealt with them or know anything about them. http://www.signal-flares.com/home.php Mike

Well, I'd heard there were some mighty strange looking bears running around down south, so it might have been a "Menage a Trois" Mike

I carry mine loaded with cartridge facing down in my vest or on the side of a backpack--no problems so far(15+yrs). Knock on wood. Mike