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I'm heading there on my 3rd trip in a few weeks. Talk to the guys at Fishtales, they go down several times a year and will be able to point you in the right direction. Also check out http://www.cubamania.com/cuba/ .

I can't see myself doing much different in spending. However, as long as oil stays down at these price levels it means more beer during trips. Trailhead, left coast? Is that looking south or north? With the increased flight competition to the East Coast this spring/summer along with the low fares I can see myself heading for Atlantics in C.B. a little more often. However, if a major airline happens to go on strike flight loads will be too high which will mean driving south of the border a little more for some exploring. Again, as long as oil prices stay down.

Ah, should have known but we didn't have that very often in Nova Scotia. Lots of hash though. I guess that's where the term "a hash and a hash not province" comes from, don't hear about hash much out here.

Ya, Canmore for sure, that's Mount Watchamacallit in the background.

Wild pan sized Brook trout, hell ya! If you want clean tasting fish then you don't want a stocker especially in the spring. But, that's just from my Brook trout experience back East. Stocked trout equaled mushy white meat and wild Speckled trout equaled firm orange meat. I haven't caught many Speckled's in Alberta so feel free to invite me on your next trip. And what's a left handed cigarette?

Agreed, a wooden net wouldn't last a week in my boat, not worth it. My lucky net is a 30 dollar canadian tire metal handle. A winter a few years ago I was fishing a river down south when the wind blew it into the water and it sank out of site. How is that a lucky net you ask? Well, a few weeks later I see this young punk posting pictures on a forum with my net in the background. So I give him a phone call and sure enough apparently he was streamer fishing and got snagged and up comes my net. Thanks for returning it Maxwell See lucky. Ok, hijack off. Back to Bass Pro, I'm not much for soft openings and since April would want it this way I'm going to wait until it gets hard.

Extended warranties are for suckers especially for computer's. If a computer component is gonna fail it's usually within the first 6 months. If your power supply fails on a computer after 3 years then buy another power supply, they're pretty cheap compared to the cost of an extended warranty.

Not sure if it's still the case, but before I got my Hyde trailer to pass inspection you had to mount a light near the license plate, the trailer didn't come with one 5 years ago. Maybe that's changed Bcube?

What!? You guys do that on purpose!

Hey Mark, I went with a Hyde about 5 years ago. In comparing Hyde with Clackacraft I didn't think the Clacka was any less of a product functionally and everyone I talk to love their Clacka as well. The reason I went with the Hyde was after factoring in all the add-ons and accessories like counter balanced oars, ez-pull side anchor system, rear pedestal seat, cushion seating, high back rowers seat, boat cover, etc, the Hyde was much cheaper by several thousand dollars. I see you also mention lakes. I'm not sure about the Clackacraft but Hyde has a fitting that you can put over the transom that allows for a motor. Clacka may have too but I would check that if you are considering it. Don't forget all the other great boat manufacturers out there too.

I'll continue to shop at my favorite fly shop for fly fishing stuff but since I live in Airdrie I will go to Bass Pro for things that aren't available at the fly shop like camping and hiking gear, and dehydrated meals. I hate going downtown Calgary to MEC so hopefully Bass Pro will be a affordable alternative. The new fly shop would only be convenient if I forget something before launching at Policmen's since I heard they are open at 6:00am.

And you wouldn't have to worry about finding a condom down there

Not sure if you'll learn anything but entertaining for sure. Drake 2008 Video Finalists

I should also mention that if your hiking with a regular backpack the Trinity packs down very small and deflates quickly.

If your interested in taking the thing into hike in lakes then I would recommend the Outcast Trinity, very light and easy to pump up, comes with a backpack and a pump. I love it because you sit high out of the water which is great when the weather is cold. I get a lot of use out of it and have yet to get a hole in it. Outcast has awesome customer service, I sent mine back to them for repair and they called me soon after. They said "Your Trinity looks like it was half eaten by a wild animal" I said Yes that's exactly what happened while I was camping at a hike in lake" So they say, "No problem, we're sending you a new one today" No charge except shipping cost. Not sure what the Trinity costs these days but a couple of years ago it was 300.00. Already got 3 trips planned with it for this year

If this policy was written into the league rules, I’d say hooray for the Leafs. If Detroit is upset, they should work on changing the rules not just complaining that they were cheated by the rules they agreed to when they entered the league. Why don't we all just take a break

Let's not get carried away.

Sweet fish Brian, congrats. Next year, next year.

You bet, I'm using the number of people who voted conservative in Alberta versus Alberta's population. Using just the registered voters though 64% voted Conservative, not exactly an overwhelming majority in my opinion. Somebody had to win didn't they? And like I said, thankfully conservatives to protect against the Liberals. As for the media hype, it's just that, hype, and you sound a lot smarter than me so should know better. Well, I'm not saying the Conservatives are any less self serving than Liberals but still, checks and balances. I'm sure 1.3 million Quebecois would disagree with you though. True that.

I'd hardly call 23% of Albertans voting Conservative a herd mentality. But fortunately for those 821,000 their vote was all the checks and balances we needed to protect against the Bloc and self serving Liberals of the East.

That's just wrong! Your buddy from Cape Breton is likely nothing but an outstanding fella. If your going for Bonefish a 10wt would be a little overkill, I was fine with an 8wt. My 8,9, or 10 are all at your disposable if needed. Also if your doing any wading I have flats boots you can use. Definitely learn to double haul.

I'd never eat anything out of the Bow, but whities taste good out of the Crow in the winter.

That's cool man, small world. Sont vous Acadien? Your dad is a lucky man. You wouldn't believe the number of parents I ran into that said their son/daughter was out West. I did see fish in Middle River and made a crap load of casts to 3 large salmon and a grilse in one of the bridge pools but no takers, the last pic in my first post is where someone caught a grilse the day before. Cheticamp was great, I mountain biked the 5km along the river. The Doryman probably has one of the best views for any pub in Canada eh? Although after a while it gets kinda blurry I was not there when they got the 4.5 inches of rain but perhaps the day or so afterwards since the Margaree was unfishable and the others high as well. Cheers.

A trip to Cape Breton wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Lick a Chick, best chicken this side of the Causeway Took this picture while drinking morning coffee on the couch at my Dad's house: This is the lake I grew up fishing on: This would be an average brook trout from the lake: Couple of Atlantic Salmon pics here: http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=6174

Spent 8 days back home and took a few pics to share: