fishophile

Hi all, In dire need of new wading boots for this years stream season as my old Chota Abrams creeks' have given up the ghost. Now that I am in the working world and not a starving student anymore I am looking to expand my budget a bit. Wondering what the consensus is out there regarding the Simms G4, Guideboot and Chota SLT. Furthermore, has anyone tried the new Vibram rubber soles that Simms is touting as on-par with felt? Lastly, would it be prudent to get a boot with spikes. I generally look for a boot with: good support, reinforced toes and decent comfort and weight. Lemme know what you guys have experienced / think. Thanks! Matt

Never had issues with ticks personally while living in the south... Just moved to Saskatoon last month and the Ticks here are insane! Anytime the gf and I walk the dog near the river we find at LEAST 3-4 on her. Good idea to pre-treat your dog with pyrethrin 33% (get it from the Vet, same stuff as in lice treatments) if you are in a heavily tick'd area. As far as humans, DEET is supposed to help repel them and prevent biting - most natural bug repellants however, do not carry similar efficacy against ticks. Worst thing here is that you will randomly find them crawling around the house after they fall off the dog... talk about the heeby-jeebies! During my last trip to edmonton I found one stuck on my back side when I stopped to use the facilities in North Battleford - hopefully I didnt contract anything! Best bet is to cover up with clothing as best is possible.... Make sure you check yourself when you get off of the water! Cheers Matt

Hello all, After briefly looking through the archives, it seems that North Fork make a pretty decent pontoon... As I am in the market for one I was eyeing up the Madison River model. Does anyone have any personal experience with this craft? Also, is there anywhere in Alberta that one is able to purchase these boats? or do they have to be ordered from the USA? Thanks Matt