canadensis

32" or 34" sounds like he didn't have a tape measure either... rickr when it comes to claims fish of these proportions call me a denier unless you can verify it.

Boasting of a 34" brown trout and no picture... If you claim a fish like this you'd better have a picture, with a tape, and a witness.

Reading through these pages I nominate hogstopper for Flames GM for 2010-2011. seems he has it all figured out..

I call BS. Cafe Mocha? girlie drink anyhow..

Definately agree, a "hello" is always in order, if you are passing by, or fishing as someone passes by.

Again, people fish for other reasons than your reasons.

I already did. Oh ya- appropriate behavior where I am from is not judging people because they do not strike up a conversation when they are out fishing by themselves. I am fishing, not trying to expand my social network- exactly why I fish! It is not all about you rickr

Good job judging a person because they are intent on fishing and not starting a conversation when you walk past, with someone they likely do not even see.. I don't want to be around someone who comes up behind me and does not say "hello" while I am fishing, especially if I do not notice them until they are past me. They are usually the guys who are talking about bad "etiquette" and such on internet sites. (sounds crazy talk, eh?) It definately goes both ways. Why put the responsibility of the ice breaker on the shoulders of the guy not facing you concentrating on the water? Oh- and for the record I always say "hello" when I notice a person walking by, or if I am actually fishing. If I am fishing by myself it is because I choose to, I don't go to the river for some solitude looking for "fishing buddies" or a streamside conversation.

Suck my tailpipe UN

Post some of your video of big Tarpon in 2' of water. Can't get too much of watching videos like this!

Great job on the video. This rule is what makes Cuba such a wonderful destination.. On a more serious note I know a few Americans that go to Cuba every year; they depart from Toronto. Never a problem.

This sums it up ^^^ Are you joining the "human chain" in attempt to block her from speaking in Calgary? Oh and please do not confuse my defending her right to speak with being a supporter. Seeems the "socialists" have a comprehension problem when it comes to this little difference.

How do you hide behind a right? Exercising it maybe, but definately not hiding. This broad is a definate loon, but her views are somewhat of a balance to all the leftie political correctness BS that is has entrenched itself in our society, especially media. So many people and groups are open to other opinions as long as they are consistent with their own. Because of this alone I welcome her to Canada!

Some of you need to sit back and look at the bigger picture. Calling the Dubya speaking tour a "dark day" when it is in your city is a little over the top. Pretty simple if you don't want to see or listen to Dubya, Palin, or Coulter then do not go to the speaking engagement, or don't watch Fox! Typical Liberal BS is to try to ban or filter a view they do not agree with.

It is a constant 37 degrees C.

Still have those balloon pants?

The "lifetime warranty" is a great marketing strategy introduced by Orvis many years ago. Makes paying a weeks wages for a rod more palatable. If this was not fattening the bottom line for rod manufacturers they would not be doing it.

You have a comprehension problem. The "let me google that for you" was a joke, hence other people now use that link. I had to explain it then, and now here again, both times to you! Did your mother drop you on your head as a child?

From my narrow point of view the amount of fly line that you have in the air at any given time is never constant negating any attempt of balancing the rod.

I have never ridden said ass when someone asks a question. Check the records.

I like your use of "sheesh", but you spelled it wrong. Don't be such an uberschwanz, I asked the question and some posted answers, things I was not aware of. Now run along dipSheisse. Thanks to those who explained it.

For a rod that costs a weeks wages (for me anyhow) this is unacceptable. Mailing time both ways, and a week inbetween, 3 weeks max.

I am asking the question because I believe it is folly. So why don't you explain it?

Forget about the emoticons and explain it then... Folks often comment on how their rod "balances" yet the last time I cast a fly rod all the line was not in the reel. I do not hold it by one finger at the front of the cork where this balance point is supposed to be either.

3wt Saltwater reel. Now that is some funny stuff there! I also have to comment on the whole rod/reel balance. How do you figure this out? with 1/2 the line out? How do you know when purchasing a reel? Never have understood this comment? So many things that get discussed have zero real world relevance. Rod/reel balance and disc drags on 3wt's come to mind.