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Bingo. Another point I see here why people are "random camping", as someone else brought up, is the cost to stay in a campground. From $8 - $30 per night, you do get firewood but that's about it. In campgrounds without an attendant you don't get the extra security to leave your stuff there anyway.

Two words: Maligne Lake.

Exactly the way I see it. Used to be an SA guy but after switching to Rio I'm never, ever going back. Gold is like the utility line. Selective trout lays down very nicely, mainly for dry fly fishing. Of course the nymphing and lake lines are heavier. Gold sits somewhere in the middle. It shoots great and like Kungfool said it floats nice and high and virtually 0 memory. Jim Vincent is pure genious.

Well, now I have to go this month. Awesome pics. What was the hot fly?

You absolutely drilled it. So in simpler terms, shorter leader.

Guys that are able to fish these particular lakes often take them for granted.

Fellas, we really do not appreciate all of the work that Don in particular has done for Alberta's quality fisheries. He has been the driving force on Ironside and Fiesta. I've fished both a ton, and appreciate all the hard work that went into setting it up, and all the work they do to maintain it. Obviously due to the lack of funding there is not as much research and field work being done that would potentially lead to more wuality fisheries. In spite of this, you guys need to listen to Missinthebow as well. Way too many guys say they are on board with promoting and developing more quality fisheries and don't do their part. Coming on here and saying you'd be in for stuff like this just doesn't cut it. Email, call, or write a letter to your local SRD fisheries guys. Even knowing the right people can get you places. I had an inquiry for a particular issue on Prairie Creek and Don Andersen gave me his insight and also some people to contact regarding it. Just a few concerns from a few people has made the issue acknowledged though and I was told to rest assured that it will be looked into. I agree it is nice for us central alberta guys because we have 3 lakes that increase the chance at catching bigger fish. We need more of these, yes. Edmonton's got one, which is better than Calgary. I moved up here because of the proximity to better fisheries. I feel for the Calgary guys. Mr. Stelfox has suggested a potential water that could escalate shortly into something special. If you guys really want to get something going, look into getting answers for his questions and contribute as Don Andersen has in the development. Listen to the guys like Don who have done this before. You just have to keep riding the fisheries' guys asses until they put forth an interest in quality fishery development. Just pointing out what I'd do if I was in your guys' situation. I'll even email a couple people on your behalf and express my interest in some quality fishery development. On a side note where the hell is Kerbe's pond and what can a guy expect to catch? I've been hearing some good things.

I'm just wondering if any of you have a system of relieving yourself out of your float tube instead of going into shore. I hate kicking to shore when the action is hot. Kick over, take off your flippers, take off your vest, undo your waders, pull them down, then repeat the process to get going again. Now I'm not saying I want to just whiz in a lake but do you guys have any tips? There has got to be a better system.

Good to hear. How was the blackstone for water level and clarity? Obviously fishable, but wadable?

LMAO... That's awesome.

There's a few I had uploaded, more to come! Thanks guys.

Awesome shots man. Keep them coming.

17 now. Fishing since I was 4. Started flyfishing when I was 15. Sure is hard to find others my age interested in it. Oh well, more water for me!