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A WIN card is not a license in any way, shape, or form. It's simply an identification number, as you all know, and does not give you the right to do anything but purchase hunting and fishing licenses. Don't forget you need a walleye harvest license to keep a walleye from select lakes and you need a license to hold a fish derby. So there are possibly more than one license required depending on the circumstances. But referring to the WIN is a definate NO. It isn't a license.

Freaking sweet dude! Care to share your secrets how you convinced your wife to go with you for the day? The fish are awesome too but SERIOUSLY dude, there is hope to all us guys that we can get our wives out. I'll be showing my wife this post 4SHO!

Birchy you are getting lazier and lazier. Now you won't even bend down to take the water temp. LOL!

It's the size that counts?

Well you go with what you know so what's the deal?

Reading more closely the key is the definition of a hook. It says 3 points on one shaft is ok so three hooks on a lure as long as they share a single shaft and no more than three points is ok. It's interesting the note that 4 points are actually 2 hooks, 2 shafts with 2 points. This creates confusion because I've seen many 3 point hooks with 2 shafts (1 with 2 points and 1 with one point) so this would mean on a 2 hook lure there are actualy 4 HOOKS. And this is how they are sold. Just check your lures and try to make sense of the regs or play it safe and change the treble hooks to single shaft hooks. That's what I did in BC a few years back. I read an article some time ago discussing that a treble hook doesn't necessarily increase a hook set as only one hook usually sticks anyway (except on smaller fish like Toolman mentioned) so there is really no need for a treble hook. May miss a few more fish but that's fishing. Man it's been awhile since I've fished crank baits. Think I could toss one with my 9 weight?

This happened to me in BC (not with a SJW), a small cutty decided to hit my clouser and right up into his head. I felt so bad. He didn't make it and I had to leave him behind. I was looking for a bully. It sucked. Toolman do you mean there is a higher incident rate with that style of hook? How much more so do you think? Does the size make a large difference say a size 10 doesn't seem to do this but a size 8 does? Curious to know as I'll stop using that style hook in my tying if it does make an impact.

We have an Olympus as work and we transfer from the camera with a simple basic USB cable. No special cable needed. Not sure if the same applies to your model. From there you can put in on your card with your reader.

How's the new gear?

Don't give up man. Get out with someone who knows or at least thinks they know - someone who can catch fish is a must. I'm not a great caster but I know how to compensate with making sure my drift and presentation are good. I do best at nymphing, always have for some reason. It took me a season to catch my first fish but the next season was like someone turned on a light, I just got it. I taught Birchy all of my bad habits and he's catching fish. One of the first times I took him out he was in a nice hole and nothing. I came over and watched him and told to mend his line and keep a natural drift. He did as I said and BAM! FISH ON! After that he's been catching the fishes. I found in my experience the cast doesn't have to be text book but the drift and presentation does. Just don't give up. Also try a stream that has more to offer, the Elbow doesn't seem to be consistent.

That's pretty cool. If I attach anymore stuff to my pack I'll look like a walking sale rack. I need to learn to leave the kitchen sink at home.

Ummm...I think you missed my post, you are gonna buy my rods and I'm going to get something this weekend. Seriously, you gotta listen up.

Sweet dude! I've done the same with a 2 weight! It wasn't 24 inches but it was pushing 22. I wasn't expecting him but you're right, if you know how to handle your stick you'll have nothing but fun. I'm talking fishing here guys. LOL! Oh yeah and in Water Marks Jim does a good job explaining this point in one of his chapters. Check it out, great book.

So if it's not ok for US businesses to set up shop here it would lead to a conclusion that Canadian business shouldn't operate in other countries? Canadians would be ruining those local economies? I'm all for local shops don't get me wrong, but the reality of it is business is on a global scale now. Most businesses have an online section and if it was limited to only their country what's the point? To insist US companies don't move in would also limit the ability of Canadian businesses to expand outside the borders based on the same principle. Let's not get a double standard going. AndyW makes a really good point, we didn't all start out at specialty shops but it seems the natural progression is to start doing business there. Why isn't the SIZE of the store an issue. Wholesale Sports is quite large, much larger than Fish Tales. Is there not an equal concern that a larger store would take over the business the smaller one has? It sure was the topic when Wal-Mart started moving in. There are always going to be new stores large and small starting up whether local or from other countries. It's the nature of business. There may be impacts when the new stores are first opened but from what I understand this trend levels out (for the most part, there are always exceptions). I certainly won't be driving all the way out to Balzac or wherever for any of the stores specifically. If I'm out treading around checking the place out I'll stop in but it won't be my usual go to place. Like I said I am partial for local shops and understand this but I'm also in favor of freedom of choice to shop where you want. These businesses exist legally and it is up to each individual to make their personal choice. If there were no choices would the title of this post be something like "Why don't we have a Bass Pro Shop?" or "Why don't we have a Cabela's"?

I think that is what BC specifies.

:Hi jack: OK FNG, do you and Birchy know each other? Both with new borns AND Oiler fans? I'm sure the new borns will be raised to be 2 more Oiler fans. YIKES! LOL!

This likes good advice Birchy. Nothing like spending the day in a fly fishing store. I'll bring the VISA, Line of Credit, Equity Loan, Mastercard, American Express...heck I'll just rob a bank! LOL! In all seriousness though it's a good suggestion. Any excuse to try new stuff.

To each his own but I think you should buy my rods so I can get some new ones.

YUCK! I've got Oakleys with interchangable lenses and I got myself a clear lense for night fishing and low light. Always protected!

Crappy dude! I feel for ya.

Yeah I heard this on the radio last night. Just a reminder to all the importance of Report a Poacher and our roll in calling the number. Imagine what would happen without it? Imagine what would happen if we called in more (when we have reason to suspect an issue)?

Stellar!

Thanks for the story. That really makes me appreciate even more the work that these gentlemen do every day. How does one get involved in this Stream Watch Program?

WOW! Love those shots. Do you do photography classes?

I also have the Pentax Optio. Love it.