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Advertising and marketing help get the name out there, but there are plenty of examples of massive marketing campaigns that still failed to move any product. I think the consumer's intelligence and desire for a good product is frequently underestimated (just ask GM and Chrysler). Bob Meiser spends little on advertising, yet he seems to sell lots of rods purely by reputation and word of mouth. I think there are also very few shops that sell his rods. Now granted he doesn't have the capacity to build and sell tons of rods to stock the shops, but it shows that if people really want a certain product they will go out of their way to get it, especially in the online age. Predatory and anti-competitive practices are something entirely different. If you feel that's happening, then contact your attorney general's office to find out how to file a complaint.

I think that would violate some competition laws.

Intruders. The best part is there's no real set way to tie them beyond a few basics so you can get creative with them.

This actually explains a lot...

Yes.

Sounds interesting. Anyone cast one yet? "A day of multi-bug rigs, wind-resistant indicators and the requisite high-stick rod position can be enough to make your arm fall off before lunch. But the fact is, there simply isn’t a more reliable, effective technique for finding big fish. Which is why we created the 99. Built with the same advanced G5 Technology as our Z-Axis rods, the most obvious nymph-specific feature of the 99 is its namesake 9-foot, 9-inch length, which makes short work of long, drag-free drifts. But that’s just the beginning. The 99’s unique taper loads lower on the blank to generate open loops, helping avoid tangles with multiple fly and indicator rigs. At the same time, a stiffer tip section handles heavy payload delivery but retains the sensitivity needed to detect subtle takes. The 99s also feature slightly oversized guides specifically placed to make stack mending, shake-out and line feeding easier. Put it all together and you have a light, perfectly balanced rod that casts like a 9-footer but fishes like a 10. High-Stickers rejoice!" http://www.sageflyfish.com/dyn_prodlist.php?k=299013

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/gallery/g...;media_id=00018 If the hole is small enough the Aquaseal should work. If they're Simms waders they should have come with a small tube of it if you bought them new.

Uh, Dreamweaver is fine and all, but I don't think I'd call it a good one for a beginner which is what Jay said he was looking for. At $500 it's probably a lot more than he's looking for... Take a look at these guys: http://www.canadianwebhosting.com/ I used to host my site there until I got a .Mac subscription and they offer a web building app along with the hosting. Also try googling "wysiwyg". Haven't used a PC in a while so I can't help with Windows software.

I thought it was from all the meth and crack houses springing up in Calgary...

Agreed. A lot also depends on what you want the site to do. Building an ecommerce site is much different than just hosting pictures for your family to view.

Ah, good old xkcd. When I worked for the DoJ we went up to the Calgary RCMP detachment for a narcotics "show and tell". They mentioned that after a case has gone to trial and appeals are over they regularly burn the evidence. Maybe we should see if people who live in the area post lots of mean things on the internet.

Someone told me it was avian cholera. Don't know for sure that's what it is though.

http://awmiller.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/b...eference-chart/

Did you try Southbow? They're a Hardy dealer and might be able to get you one from Highfields.

No BWOs out?

Or maybe he's just one of those people who realizes fishing can be about more than just catching fish...

I actually talked to one of the FC cops about it back in the spring. He said that it was technically not allowed but that the Lafarge forest (or whatever it's called) doesn't mind or enforce it so I wait until we get there before unhooking his leash. He also doesn't chase birds or any other animals - he only seems to be interested in fetching his ball and sniffing fish while I release them. The rest of the time he just sits on the grass or stands in the water watching me fish. Brad, at least I only smell like it and am not full of it

Guess I'm breaking 3 laws then. Anyone please feel free to turn me in.

I do this all the time except off to the side of the trail, and even below 22x. The trick is that I pick the bag back up on my way out. I also, and this is the really crazy part, pick up other bags I see on the trail on my way out and toss them in the garbage at the parking lot. Hell, I've even been known to use one of my dog bags to pick up what someone else didn't. I know, it's really mind boggling to do something about it instead of bitching about it on an internet forum.

I think the single spey is pretty much a switch cast with a change of direction. Could be mistaken though.

Sorry, I think you're incorrect. Check the regs... It Is Unlawful To: Use a line in angling equipped with more than three hooks (e.g., three hooks, or three single-hook lures, or one three-hook lure). Use a lure in angling with more than three hooks as part of it. Use a hook with more than three points on a common shaft (see Important Definitions).

Nice vids. Looking forward to more...

Not aware of any shops in the city called "Fly Shop"... Peter, I honestly don't feel that one trip to a shop is enough to form a conclusive opinion. For example, I went into Country Pleasures once and didn't have a great experience. Went back on a day when Mike and Brent were there and things were quite the opposite. Sometimes people just have an off day. Personally I shop at Fish Tales, Country Pleasures, and West Winds regularly because no single shop carries all the gear and flies I like and each one has staff that I enjoy talking to.

Let's be careful out there... http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+...1884/story.html

Are you sure that was Fish Tales? Last time I checked they didn't carry Simms.