bigalcal

I have a hammock/tent that you can hang in a tree, peg down on the ground and also use as a bug screen in a hostel. It's made in Thailand and I bought it at a silent auction in Calgary for $75. They usually retail for $175. Pretty neat rig!!

I think: 1) Presentation of the fly in the right place and drag free 2)Similar colour and size I catch most of my cutties on a #16 Parachute Caddis and it drives everybody nuts!! Then again I have never, ever caught a smart fish!!

Here we go again!!! See previous threads.................The Olympus and Pentax are about even from every ones point of view. I personally have an older Pentax, but I did see the new Olympus in this weeks London Drugs flyer... on sale!

You were at Monod's and I think that is the extent of the shops in Banff. There was one a block off Banff Ave on Bear St. but I think/know they packed it in a few years ago.

I am looking forward to checking it out. Most (all) of my fly fishing days also involve camping so I am looking forward to seeing there camping gear and apparel, as for fly fishing I'll stick with my shops here in Calgary. I've checked out there website and wasn't impressed with their selection.

I talked to my friend at "The Camera Store" in Calgary and all the repairs are sent off site. Olympus seems to be a bit fussy about warranty issues specifically misuse. The turn around is usually 3 weeks.

I don't need one. It never rains!

I usually fish cutthroat streams and my Fishpond Wasatch vest has two big fly boxes built in which is enough. I have a big "suitcase" fly box in the truck if I need to replace or add flies.

I have a friend that works in the repair/warranty dept at "The Camera Store" in Calgary. I'll find out.

Ditto!

I am looking at purchasing some new sunglasses for this season and I am looking at bifocals with built in "readers". Up until now I have used the flip magnifiers that attach to the frame. There are many styles and price ranges and I was looking for advice regarding manufacturer and style. As always, Thanks all for your help.

Due to the fact that my reel doesn't scream when a fish runs, the only sound I get is the Sharkskin going thru the guides. So I like/need the noise!

I played baseball with gophers while wearing a Parks Canada uniform.

I'm getting some great advice! Thanks all! Keep 'em coming!

That is sweet but I'm sure they are difficult to find used. BTW my Mazda is a '96

I am planning on towing it to Racehorse Creek Campground and leaving it there for the summer. I guess I could ask someone else with a bigger truck to tow it back and forth in June and then in October.. A tent trailer was my first thought but I would have to take it down every time I leave to protect the canvas from UV light etc. I am looking at a 14 footer or a Boler as it would just be for me. I could see me chugging up those hills and the wind down there can get pretty fierce and I have no towing experience. This is still a thought and I appreciate everybody's input. Keep 'em coming! Thanks

I am considering buying a small travel trailer for this summer and I was wondering what amount of towing weight my little Mazda B-4000 6 cylinder can handle. How do I find out? I apologize if this is a stupid question!

The ovation for Iggy was amazing! A whole minute! You Calgary fans really know how to appreciate your best player!

As a Habs fan I will admit that Halak stole one tonite. It's about time a Habs goalie did that!!

I am hoping to buy a small travel trailer and set up a "fort" at RHC Campground. Try and camp/fish more than the 43 days I did last year Fish the Upper Elk and maybe....for the first time.....FISH THE BOW!!!!!

My rent-a-dog Kudra walking on water!

I just returned from 2 weeks in PV. I saw a guy fishing (spin casting) in the roped off swimming area at the hotel and then I saw a guy a few days later with a big throw net in the same swim area!! The best fishing I saw was when I saw a huge flock of pelicans and gulls (100+) moving into shore and stopping around where I was standing in chest deep water and diving all around me for baitfish!! I saw it once in the two weeks I was there and it lasted only a few minutes as the fish moved south. Kinda like a "pelican hatch"!! It was cool, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time!!

Belly button lint for dubbing!

1. Fish some new waters 2. Improve my nymphing 3. Stalk and catch bullies 4. Maybe fish the Bow for the first time!! HaHa