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You obviously didn't understand my reply. And yes, I'm from Edmonton. The North Sask is one of the most under rated rivers around. A guy with a jet boat would have fabulous opportunities at several species. I used to live 100 feet from the river in downtown Edmonton (no not a tent ) and the fishing was fantastic. The river is underused and it's time the damn city does something about it. Stillwater fishing for Bows is fantastic if you have a clue what you're doing. I can be in the water within a 1/2 hr casting to fish that average in the 16-20" range and expect to get something over 20 quite often. You're right that some of the potholes do not produce well and can be slews but overall things have been coming around quite well up here in the past few years. There are quite a few more places within an hour to cast a line than East Pitt for rainbows. Wabamum holds some of the largest Pike you'll ever see anywhere in Alberta, great Walleye lakes, Grayling not too far. I fished about 100 days last year, 90% of it within a 2 hour drive of Edmonton, 80% within 45 minutes. I'm either really stubborn or there must be something worth fishing for. So to answer your question, I would say you were misinformed, or something. I would go with the something before the misinformed though.

There was no gold residue left on my fingertips after touching it so knew instantly it wasn't worth $100.

A lot of the pressure has been taken off the roads in Edmonton with the Anthony Henday ring road additions. It can only get better. I live on the North side of the city and can be anywhere in the city within 45 minutes during rush hour. That's not too bad for a city approaching 1 million. I used to drive to Wetaskiwin on a regular basis and would make the trip in 1 hour during the summer and 1hr 15 minutes during winter. From my house it's an 82 km north to south trip through the city then south . If that's not moving I don't know what is.

Actually I would like your opinion, that's why I asked. I wasn't trying to be argumentative if my question may have come across that way, just curious as I have not heard a whole lot on this issue of balance.

That crap coming from a guy with a jet boat?

DBT - is the under staffing of CO's in the south any worse then the rest of the Province? In other words is the province as a whole short staffed or do you feel the south in particular is get shafted? Through discussions with the CO's out of Smokey Lake and St Paul it sounds as though they spend a good chunk of time on walleye poaching.

So you've been to every city in the world? What's it like to drive in Shanghai or Mumbai? I heard Mumbai is just ridiculous and to never give the finger to anyone in Istanbul.

Good of you to host the breakfast Rickr. Not a chance in hell my wife would allow a bunch of fly fishin yahoos in our house. You must have a great lady there.

Did anyone invite the bunny? Poor thing, I think everyone forgot about him.

Good to hear you're getting better Clarki. Nice looking shark.

Is it that coarse?

Then what? You had your head slammed on the hood?

Wouldn't it be tough to have a picture on your hat of yourself sitting in the place you're having your picture taken? Now just exactly how could that be possible?

Dave, this is the one I sent to Chris. As you said there may be some different lines and edits here and there and possibly some color enhancements.

Can you believe my parents never found out about it until I told them years later. They didn't know about the fire truck incident either. Sorry Rickr, back to the pancake breakfast.

When I was 16 I decided to have a little get together one weekend when my folks were away. It happened to be the night of a Black Sabbath concert. My address was given out on the floor of the Edmonton Coliseum. 500 people showed up. I wasn't serving pancakes.

Saturday only, can't stand Calgary for more than a day.

Thanks Brent.

Ya, nothing like a four hour drive back to Edmonton after a donair with special sauce. I remember somebody telling me years ago the burger joint on Southland was great. I tried it just before coming back to Edmonton once. Think Johnny Cash if you know what I mean... I'll keep the Swiss Chalet in mind though... Thanks Brent,

It's in the Equiplex, so yes. So anyone know about the food? I need food, lots and lots of foods, the more the better. So somebody tell me about the food. I don't want to hear "There's a hot dog stand" or "Dairy Queen" is down the street. Come to think of it Rickr's house wouldn't be too far away. Hey Rickr what's for lunch?

Yes Birchy there is a Sasquatch, the only problem is it's on Mars. You can relax now........ or can you? It looks a lot like what has been witnessed on Earth. Did they come from Mars to Earth? Have the Martians invaded the Earth? Is this the beginning of The War of the Worlds. Everyone run, run for your life! http://www.ibnlive.com/news/nasa-images-sp...s/57223-11.html Image from Mars.....................................................Image from Earth

I really have no idea why I posted this except for I googled Fryslân, watched the video, and thought the dog played a great part. If anyone would like to translate, it would be appreciated.

There is a PDF of the grounds layout here: http://www.sprucemeadows.com/aerial.htm Doesn't show any beer tents though Harps, maybe someone will rent a stable and bring a keg.

Are there food and beverage facilities at Spruce Meadows that will be open at the Expo? Also, is there a agenda available for the presenter/presentation times? Thanks

Let me ask this of the "Oh So Knowledgeable Ones". You have a guy that stands 6'6" with arms that dangle down to his knees and has a 50 inch horizontal casting stroke. There's also a 5'6" guy that has a horizontal casting stroke that is approximately 35 inches. They both use the same medium action rod, the same line and have equal casting ability, but the 5'6" guy cannot cast as far as the 6'6" fellow. This is due to the fact the 6'6" guy can accelerate the line to a higher speed within that 50 inch stroke than the poor little guy can within the 35 inch stroke. Would it help the poor little guy to achieve greater distance if he used a faster rod?