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Nice pics. Those 'mini canyon' pics are pretty cool.

hmm...peaked my interest. In fact floating any new river peaks my interest.

This is exactly what we're talking about. LOL Unless the stories changed, the lady hooked a fish while she was wade fishing, slipped and fell her. Her friend ran in after her and drowned trying to save her. I don't believe they were ever in a boat. I've fished the Chek with the people from this particular guide company and we drove to the river for the walk and wade. If you're bashing on people for not wearing a life jacket while walk and wading, then add me to your list (and I'm more likely to agree with Headscans number of 1/8 of 1%). Using your logic, how far do we take it? Not stepping into the river even if you're wearing PFD...there's still risk involved there. I don't blame the guide or individuals who passed. It's unfortunate but you can't take every risk out of being in nature. You take what you deem as reasonable precautions and go out and enjoy the day. In my mind making clients where aPFD while they are walk and wade fishing is not the way to go.

Condolences for everyone involved. Horrible for families who lost loved ones and the guides involved. Drowning

Done it a bit out of a boat. Went with some guys in the know and all they ever used was minnows. Never changed up. If I remember right, I think he said about 80% of the sturgeon in the river are under 20lbs. We did get 2 over 20...with me landing one at 56 lbs...largest in his boat that year. They're a riot. They jump and and they don't give up.

Unless things have changed...they don't ship to Canada.

Shops are actually starting to let them go for that price. Poppy's red shed in Idaho was one of them...all out now.

Weather didn't cooperate much, but still and a great time. Some good people to fish with, and even found some big fish.

kk...thanks

Thanks...so what would be your predictions...May long unlikely then?

Anyone know the ice status of Lower K and Wedge pond? Thinking might make a trip May long...might be wishful thinking though.

This guy is frickin' awesome. He actually has a few fly fishing weekly wisdoms.

Take a look at them all...but from what you've said so far, make sure you look at the "Midge". Go check it out at FishTales

These type of letters are important, but even a simple "Terry, I'm in favour of keeping the Police Outpost regs currently as they are" goes a LONG way also. It takes 30 sec to send an email off. I don't want to spend my springs in BC or Manitoba.

Good luck with this! Hopefully it means longer floats down the Elk now.

Pushing over 20 rods. But back on track...I have 2 amundson wind warrior 10' 5wts, an amundson wind warrior 10' 6 wt and a sage z axis 10' 6wt. I like the longer rods as I find if you pick the right rod, you don't notice the extra weight. I find the Amundsons and the Sage both to be light in hand, responsive, and not tip heavy at all (The Amundson 5wt is better at this than the Amundson 6wt though) Love them for lake fishing. Can't remember the last time I choose a 9' over them. I also have a 10' dan craft 3wt that I use for high sticking on the Crow in winter. Love how it controls the drift so much better than the shorter rods.

I received the new Loop jacket a couple years ago right when it came out. I like the look of it, but don't find it very warm...it's basically just a shell, and if you're wearing it without waders, it can get chilly if you don't layer underneath it. Look for something that has a little more to it than a shell.

OK, I'm as big of a gear monger as anyone...but I think I'll draw the line at the new Abel nippers. Abel Nippers Wondering what their zinger goes for?

Damn, your poker 'snack list' is pretty similar to mine. The only thing I sometimes add is pans of nachos and mushroom caps filled with bacon and crab.

Damn, that looks like a lake fish.

Ya know the Crow, Oldman and Bow are some fairly fertile streams that should be able to grow big brookies. How about we put some of those 'all head no bodies' brookies into a bucket and take some down. In a few years we would have an awesome brook trout fishery...guaranteed (might take a few buckets full though). (better put here so no one actually thinks I'm serious)

Actually Taco, thought this might be more up your alley...Bacon Stuffed Invasive

I'm a sunglass junkie...used them all almost at one point...currently own Smith, Oakley, Serengeti, Bolle, old Action Optics and Maui Jim (All of them polarized). Favourite pair is the Maui Jim Stingray.

Just another bump...would be there if I was anywhere close to Lethbridge that night. Was there a couple years ago and it was a great night.

Mec for sure. Good price and they fit well.