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Without good fore and aft anchoring systems it would make for a very poor fishing platform. Me thinks a poor choice for fishing.

Remarkable photos, truly remarkable. You really know how to put a good camera to work.

Hmmm... can't seem to get more than 19 mins worth. Anyone know why? If I'm only getting the trailer(?) it's a long one...

Sweet., perfect on a late winter night. Lovely country side.

Indeed, thanks.

We can agree to disagree on an issue. So lets keep to the issue instead of personal attacks. There's nothing meaningful to be gained from back and forth sparing unrelated to the issue. If someone has misunderstood or misinterpreted something I've said I'll try my best to clarify my position. Respect for fellow anglers. It can only be good for fish.

And if we stop pissing and moaning about hooks do I think it would make any difference regarding ATV's and for that matter a whole host of legitmate reasons that threaten our fisheries. I don't think so. So why even go there....

My thoughts exactly - a good enough reason to keep the barbless hook regulation in place, at the least on heavily pressured fisheries such as the Livingstone R. and others like it. I'm not so sure anyone knows definitively (Not Dave Jensen or the biologists he refers to.) what difference barbed versus barbless has on mortality rate in all situations on all fisheries. What Dave and the biologists do know is that their science/studiy to date does not support the idea that barbless reduces fish mortality in anything more than a negligible way across the board, albiet with the following caveat, " - all you have to remember is to treat the fish gently and keep it in the water." In a perfect world, I could accept that, even in the face of being suspect that the science/studies that Dave and the biologists he refers to may be incomplete in that it lacks realife control groups. In addition Dave and the biologists may not be taking into account aesthetics, something SilverDoctor touched on, not to mention the energy reserve of a fish. In other words I would argue that barbed hooks contribute to beat up low energy fish in heavily pressured catch and release fisheries. Couple that with the fact/trend that more and more Westslope cutthroat trout, particularly in heavily pressured fisheries, have to pose for a variety of photo ops after being caught (checkout Youtube and fly fishing sites such as this one to get may drift) along with what SilverDoctor here has witnessed over the course of his years (which in my view I share) I would take the precautionary principle and keep the barbless regulation in place. With all due respect I find the view here presented by Dave Jensen to be a little narrow. Best fishes, Paul

Simms. Bootie.

Would Canadians in the general population behave any differently had they the same rights to fish as first nations do? I really, really doubt it. These types of video clips are tiresome...

For dry flies I prefer individual compartments. Hackle can be misshapen pressed against foam.

How is sidekick (his good pal in real life) keeps a straight face escapes me. Yup, pure gold.

Some people shouldn't be allowed to drive cars, others to own guns, apparently there others who shouldn't be allowed to own a fishing rod. Turn the video in to the authorities and have the guy busted for killing bull trout in Alberta.

Hilarious, loved the looks on the clients face.

Hmmm... read the site over a couple of times, nowhere did I read on it any claim that most C&R fish die. That said I have my doubts that those hooks would be much different than regular ones. Next thing, antibiotic dressing for your Royal Coachman's? Or how about vitamin fortified dubbing for your nymphs or better yet anabolic steroid dressing to beef up those triploids... oh my, I could go on and on... cheers

Hilarious!

I have a Pentax WG-1. Picture quality is poor. Were I to replace it, it would be with an Olympus Tough TG-820. http://www.cnet.com.au/best-waterproof-and...6436.htm#image6 http://waterproof-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/

Wow!!! Glad we don't get hail like that in BC.

Good post. Clear and succinct.

You can't beat the SA (Scientific Angler) Headstart fly line. Great line for the money!

Good rule of thumb regarding hook quality: avoid knock-offs usually sold at a to-good-to-be true discount. IE: at one time several suppliers were selling cheap hooks using the same numbering system and design as Tiemco. Those hooks were crap, brittle and broke easily. Usually you get what you pay for... buy good hooks. Several good brands have been mentioned above with the exception of Dai-rikki which are too brittle and nowhere's near the quality of Mustad (signature series), Daiichi or Tiemco hooks. I've used Tiemco's for years with few complaints.

Kudos... nice production work for a first. Please bare in mind the importance of proper fish handling is paramount. Best fishes, F

Best thing to do if you possibly can is to try the boots on in a shop with the socks and waders you'll be using. Otherwise going one size larger than the larger fit you mention should be OK allowing you the extra room for woolies. I'm a solid size 11 and use Simms G3's and Guide boots in a 12. tho I do not have extra room for thick socks or woolies and use instead a thinner synthetic thermal sock in cold water.

Hi there, thinking of making a first time trip to the Castle and Carbondale rivers soon. Wondering if the surrounding countryside there is as open to that big beautiful Alberta sky as that along portions of the Livingstone and Oldman rivers? I like the Liv/Oldman area at this time of year as it offers a variety of camping opportunities that provide early morning sunlight (when it's shinning of course) so one can thaw out after a long chilly fall night. Must be my thin Sicilian blood... best fishes, Paul

Where's PETA when you need them, they thrive on attacking the fashion industry.