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Beautiful rod Ryan, congratulations. You've got a great relative there.

True, and it likely makes little difference to F & W if a few hundred fish get poached every year when weighing the cost of enforcement with the fact they drop several more thousand fish into the same body of water every spring anyway.

Mel Franklin has always been reliable for me year after year. 510.0138 or 936.2772.

Wicked Steelie dude! Congrats.

It still powers on too! The screen is FUBAR though. Sweet Bully Tim!

You want have a problem with taking the rods on WestJet or other airline if you can put them in your checked baggage. If you have a hockey bag that would work perfect for the shorter 2. Your other option is to pay ELS cargo to have them sent on the WestJet plane if they are over allowable dimensions. The 5wt 4 piece can be taken on the plane as checked baggage since it will fit in the overhead bin. You will just need to make sure there are no hooks or reel in the case.

Dustin, I think your overreacting. I fly fish A LOT! and many places I go I don't see a soul, but I also don't post about them. Isn't that the point? Don't we agree? Regardless, even if we were disagreeing what's wrong with a bit of healthy debate. Don't take it personally and remember it's the spoiled brat who takes his ball and goes home.

Yes, and he catches some pretty nice fish too. What do you think the impact would be if he named those places in his videos? Oh well, I guess next time he could just walk harder and farther.

The problem with that logic is that yes with the increase in AB's population there are going to be more people out there but the reality is all these new fly fisher folk are not being spread out amongst the numerous water bodies that are available. Instead they are all congregating at the various spots that sound intriguing after being posted on forums like this. Thing is, I can trust most of my buddies that they'll leave an area the same or better as they found it. Have no idea if the same can be true for the 2400+ members and unknown number of guests that view this forum. The 14 year old gets it, too bad a lot of adults don't. Good on ya kid.

When you heading down Rob? I'll be down around the 24th or so. Maybe we could head to the valley for a day to toss some bombers. Schooner is good but it will be Oland's Export for me, same thing, it hasn't been here for a few years. You use to be able to get it at the Trap & Gill and the Liquor store beside the Cecil.

Second time I've heard that this week, looks like I might have a winner for a trip next week.

I don't usually like the white beers especially that Calgary made Wild Rose swill but the Alexander Keith's White has been a favorite for a while now, on tap it's served with a slice of orange, could be a marketing ploy but it's pretty dam good. Noticed another cheap beer in the LC cooler the other day, Dude Beer, anyone ever try it?

Nice as always bud. Did you give the Muskeg a try?

Has been a lot of talk lately about Budwieser Lime beer and how hard it is to get. Well, I had the opportunity to try it today and must say it does taste like a light beer with lots of lime in it. Whoopy freakin do!

Yep, it's good - What are we having this year Tim? My turn.

Totally agree with you Jayhad, I've never had the opportunity to centre pin before but if the intention is a freezer full of salmon in as little time as possible for those living on the West coast then so be it. I'm sure if you ask those applying this method if they've had fun in the process they'd agree. I'm not sure why bait fishing should have any negative connotations if it's a legal, effective, and an enjoyable method for those who did it. I don't see any more skill by those with an over sized Spey or single hand fly rod who apply the 3 nymph heavy rig wintering hole flossing method on the Bow river then those who enjoy the centre pin salmon migration. To me it's all about the fun that ensues once the fish is hooked.

Great pictures Gary!

Well hey, this is Alberta, it's not like we're worried about getting checked. More money than brains here I'd say

Saw him there a couple of years ago with Brent but haven't since.

Thanks buddy, I spoke with Calvin yesterday afternoon, maybe we could tie on one of those gopher corpses, the fish are big enough.

Rob, you talking about me or this is Sundance? Only saw one fella out there, my apologies for not recognizing you, didn't realize it was you, you look different without 5 kids and a dog . Next time say "Hey Harry it's me, give me a beer!" That was you who said it was good in the morning on emergers? Was my 2nd trip to Elliott, thought last Saturday was better, too sunny and hot this time but we managed to hook 6. Spent the afternoon rowing my buddy from work around to make sure he landed a couple. It's always fun watching someone fight a fish into their backing for the first time. Thought the highlight of the day were the cowboys and cattle drive, made for a couple nice pics. Were you still there for that? Taking the trailer there next weekend, see if those fish can be landed in the dark. Maybe the surface action will be real good come dusk.

Thanks everyone, it was a great time. Suntoucher, the packs were heavy for sure. The other fella weighs 50 pounds more than me so his pack was way heavier than mine because of all the extra food he brought. Scott, I'm kinda stuck in a ruck with the guitar but still plinking away.

Those that know me know about my 2006 trip to Fortress lake and how that turned out. They also know how disappointing the result was. Especially since I grew up in Cape Breton fly fishing for Brook trout and the thoughts of catching one bigger than a pound or so let alone the size that are Fortress lake really would have been a dream come true. Well, we had a very interesting trip near the end of last month. And I finally did it! If your interested in seeing a few more pics of the trip go HERE. I was in Cuba last month too, take a look.

Sorry to hear dude. We pretty much have a hiring freeze on here but one of the old bosses from my consulting days is always looking for desktop guys if your ok with working downtown. Shoot me your resume - nospam@westjet.com

Right on Conor! Maybe you'll let me try and catch a Golden with that sweet setup during our trip this year.