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  1. I've been thinking of this recently, as I've been on a bit of a pike fix for the last 2 weeks, including at Clear.

     

    It's not really logical in my mind why they allow 1 over 100cm (however, this does protect fish getting up to that point), as they're removing the true trophys. Furthermore, why would they advise keeping the big old females, who by all accounts from the other lakes in the area will be completely unfit for consumption with the amount of mercury within them...

     

    Would be cool to allow a couple of the lakes to either be C&R only, or of a slot limit that keeps fish in the 24" range... these lakes can grow some serious toads given the time, and making the regulation such that only fish over 100 cm can be kept will promote poaching of the fish that are just under that range.

     

     

  2. I've used the streamtreads since they've been out, and love them. Have fished them both studded and unstudded. Never felt like I've needed the studs except for on winter ice shelves. Plus, no way I'm having studs in the boat while guiding. The simms are also notoriously long lasting..

     

    If you find the Bow hard wading, and aren't worried about a boat (or if you're going in a friends, bring your own car mat), then get the studs. You won't notice a difference in how the fishing is, the noise of your boots won't give you away before your shadow or errant casting. You'll also notice that studding will extend the life of your soles significantly. The aluminums will stick better, but will wear down quicker...I'd do star cleats over the studs, the increase in price is worth it

  3. We've never charged special ordering fees. One thing I'd say is that the Frequent flier does not have your traditional foolproof warranty, only a 1 year manufacturing. Call if you want more info, if you're careful you should have no problem with the warranty, and they're actually really great little rods for the price

     

     

    One thing I'd say about carrying another rod this way, is that by the time you get that rod all rigged up from scratch, wind or a duck is going to screw your rising fish. Personally Id be more inclined to carry a 4 piece 4 weight, done up with flies on broken down and kept together using rubber bands. A 8 6" 4 is going to break down small enough to not be a bother..

     

     

    I'd also say from my experience, is that to be more successful dry fly fishing, commit to looking for rising fish, leave your 6 at home and carry only your dry box. I find a 5 weight a better rod for the Bow as it allows me to nymph, streamer and dry fish regardless of conditions.

  4. I don't see how removing fishing reports would remove people from the sport. In fact, I believe that those that learn a river themselves will grow to love that river and cherish it, and then have far more interest in protecting it. I'd expect that they will have a much greater respect than one that gets the information from the internet, and takes that river completely for granted.

  5. I certainly enjoyed the book. I'd like to read it again, but I think I gave it to BCube and never got it back. With my copy of the River Why as I recall.

     

     

    Incorrect! You lent me 'love and the wooly bugger'...which you still haven't gotten back! ha, will get it for you

  6. The ducks collect in large numbers in the winter to stay warm below the Calf-Robe, and a type of flu or bug kills them off... it's due to having too many ducks together for too long. No one is poisoning them, or shooting them in the middle of the city. Gross yes, unnatural...not really. Happens every year in the winter in that area. Wait till some of the ice shelfs start to retreat and the gross stuff you'll find

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