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i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off . Are you ok with that? I always got the impression that you enjoyed your work and that it helped you.

it doesn’t mean i can’t work , i just means i don’t have to .

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i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

Are you ok with that? I always got the impression that you enjoyed your work and that it helped you.

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i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

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x-no-archive: yes i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off . Are you serious? What did she say about the pills?

yes i’m seroius , she gave me the busperone or whatever it’s called , and i was too afraid to ask for the lorazapam , i’ll wait and trick my physician into those .

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why would that be unfortunate for me ? besides , you’ve only got shakey nuts . – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hm, i just checked and unfortunately for you, I also have nuts i’ve already got you beat , i’ve got nuts . ive got 6 months off, and i think im in contention for fruitcake of the year too lets have a playoff i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

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Hm, i just checked and unfortunately for you, I also have nuts

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – i’ve already got you beat , i’ve got nuts . ive got 6 months off, and i think im in contention for fruitcake of the year too lets have a playoff i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

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i’ve already got you beat , i’ve got nuts . – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ive got 6 months off, and i think im in contention for fruitcake of the year too lets have a playoff i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

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ive got 6 months off, and i think im in contention for fruitcake of the year too lets have a playoff

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – i’m going to win this years entry for , fruit cake of the year , *BUT* she filled out my disability form , looks like i’ll have all of next year off .

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it doesn’t mean i can’t work , i just means i don’t have to . I see, so what will you do? I was on buspar at one point a few years ago. Do you find it helps?

i’ll work when i feel like it , go back to college for some more addiction studies , part time . get alot of neglected work done around the ponderosa , by then it should be summer , and i’ll spend my days , lasily fly fishing down on the sakunka river , i’ll show you a picture of the river if you like .

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it doesn’t mean i can’t work , i just means i don’t have to .

I see, so what will you do? I was on buspar at one point a few years ago. Do you find it helps?

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    (snip)     If you fish many lager streams or lakes you will want a 9 foot rod. Where can I find these lakes and streams of lager? Charlie, drooling

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   (snip)    If you fish many lager streams or lakes you will want a 9 foot rod. Where can I find these lakes and streams of lager?

If you find a lake of lager you’ll *think* you have a 9′ rod no matter what size it is<g. — Charlie…

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   If you fish many lager streams or lakes you will want a 9 foot rod. Where can I find these lakes and streams of lager?

I’d offer to show you a few, except that someone in your office might call that an "improper influence" Besides, they’re actually all streams of India pale ales. Except for one that’s gotta be Beamish Stout Ale. Opt out == cop-out. What’s so hard to understand?

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Bill Kiene writes: Hi Tony, Out here in northern California, we sell more 9 foot rods than anything else. If you do much stream fishing, you might like an 8′ 6" rod. If you fish many lager streams or lakes you will want a 9 foot rod. Rods sales are falling off for the long rods of the 80s and 90s. We use to sell way more 9′6" and 10′ rods, but I think they were not as much fun to fish as the shorter rods. Does the difference in length make that much difference? (In fly-fishing, of course!)  I’m looking at Orvis’ Silver Label 5 wt. Checked them both out at an Orvis store.  The 8′ 6" seemed more managable, but 6" shouldn’t make that much of a difference. Tony

George Gehrke take note:  Notice how Bill Kiene answered the question, gave his opinion and advice, and did so without mentioning his fly fishing business or any other commercial stuff.  And he doesn’t expect to get paid for it. Dave L.

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Does the difference in length make that much difference? (In fly-fishing, of course!)  I’m looking at Orvis’ Silver Label 5 wt. Checked them both out at an Orvis store.  The 8′ 6" seemed more managable, but 6" shouldn’t make that much of a difference. Tony

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In actual fact that 6" may make a very great deal of difference in various circumstances.  If you are casting from high undergrowth, from a float tube, or you need the extra length to manipulate line, high sticking nymphs in riffles and pools, etc etc.   Even under more or less normal circumstances the longer rod will enable you to cast more easily.  If you are fishing small overgrown streams for instance, where you can not wade to avoid trees and bushes, then a shorter rod is usually more convenient. But in that case I would tend to use something in the 7

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Patagonia supports many environmental groups.  I’m not sure if they support an anti hunting group, since the owner of the company is an avid fisherman himself.  I’m sure they would let you know if asked. Anyway you are correct about their products, they are the best! Forrest FlyFishingREVIEW http://www./flyfishingreview.com Does anybody know the politics of the Patagonia Corp? I read or heard something a couple of years ago that Patagonia is a financial contributor to some anti hunting groups. I have not been able to verify this information. I hope it is incorrect as Patagonia makes some of the best flyfishing and outdoor gear that I have seen but I will not use or purchase anything from groups that suppport anti hunting. Any info is appreciated. bruce

Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Does anybody know the politics of the Patagonia Corp? I read or heard something a couple of years ago that Patagonia is a financial contributor to some anti hunting groups. I have not been able to verify this information. I hope it is incorrect as Patagonia makes some of the best flyfishing and outdoor gear that I have seen but I will not use or purchase anything from groups that suppport anti hunting. Any info is appreciated. bruce

No, this is definitely not true at all. The atmosphere of any company inevitably reflects the personality of owners/leaders. The Patagonia brass are a brassy bunch, that like elk hunting, whiskey bottles and a good smoke every now and then. — /* Sandy Pittendrigh                  –oO0  * http://www.nervana.montana.edu/~sandy  */

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No, this is definitely not true at all. The atmosphere of any company inevitably reflects the personality of owners/leaders. The Patagonia brass are a brassy bunch, that like elk hunting, whiskey bottles and a good smoke every now and then.

  Well, this is not definitely not true at all–if that makes any sense. Patagonia supports a number of environmental and conservation groups some of which may or may not include an anti-hunting component.  The bottom line, nevertheless, is that Patagonia, on top of making the best outdoor gear on the market, should be lauded in their continual efforts to be a corporate good citizen.  Patagonia is active in fisheries restoration (the Big Hole grayling restoration project, to name just one Montana project) and wilderness preservation, as well as promoting recycling and alternative materials usage.  Patagonia makes a commitment to annually donate a certain percentage of their profits to their various causes.  I have no qualms (even though I often can’t really afford it) buying Patagonia even if it costs a little more, because I know that they’re making an effort to have a postive impact on things like fisheries and habitat that I value.  (No, I don’;t, nor have I ever worked for the company.) Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Does anybody know the politics of the Patagonia Corp? I read or heard something a couple of years ago that Patagonia is a financial contributor to some anti hunting groups. I have not been able to verify this information. I hope it is incorrect as Patagonia makes some of the best flyfishing and outdoor gear that I have seen but I will not use or purchase anything from groups that suppport anti hunting. Any info is appreciated. bruce

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Hmmm… you could ask them.   They have a web site at www.patagonia.com (who’d have figured THAT out?).   Me, I can’t afford that stuff anyway; but if I worried too much about single-issue politics of every company I did business with, it’d be a race between starving and freezing to death. .02, Joe F. who meant to boycott grapes, but never got around to it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anybody know the politics of the Patagonia Corp? I read or heard something a couple of years ago that Patagonia is a financial contributor to some anti hunting groups. I have not been able to verify this information. I hope it is incorrect as Patagonia makes some of the best flyfishing and outdoor gear that I have seen but I will not use or purchase anything from groups that suppport anti hunting. Any info is appreciated. bruce

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Hell, man, you might have something here.  But, something *is* missing.  If you contact Ken Fortenberry on these pages, he can advise you of a certain "device".  If added to your "invention" it would make for the complete angler.  Joy, Joy, Joy. Dave

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everything snipped – hope you saw it the first time Man, that’s an effort.  Have another drink – you deserve it. mark faulkner

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Ever wondered what to do when the fish weren’t showing? Ever been distracted from your reverie by a fish showing?   Ever need to practise night casting during the day? Are you a purist who only fishes dry-fly and then only to fish you have not seen? Is catching a fish almost incidental to the experience?   Well, now you can practise night casting, reduce distraction, develop your blind searching strategies AND reduce the chances of catching fish simply by closing the 99.99999% opaque, 45+  UV filtered, scratch resistant, laminated and virtually indestructible visor of the BS-666.   No, its not just a motorcycle helmet with an opaque mask, the BS-666 is so much more, and it will make catching fish so much more difficult than you _EVER_ imagined possible: Made from ultralight graphite, machined from solid stock and modelled on the exquisite, entirely un-aerodynamic shape of the stealth bomber this helmet is packed with features including: – Super-duper, world’s best micro CD player.     * Get that retrieve rhythm just right. – Digital video camera, recorder and Heads up display.   Imagine being able to:     * Record the moment when a famous old bastard watched you deliver the       cast of a lifetime.     * Record the moment when an infamous old bastard delivered the cast of a       lifetime.     * Have instant replays of all the inaction.     * Watch other envious fishers watching you watching them.     * use a PC c/w hatch mismatch software and wrist mount keyboard – Satellite Link     * Get updates on the latest fishing equipment developments on usenet.     * Surf the web while you wait for a rise to stop or         * Use the internet to do your banking, purchase your next rod, etc. This would appear to be a painfully large quantity of equipment to carry around on your head.  However, the unit :     * is solar powered (battery packs are available for night-time use)     * uses nano technolgy for increased miniaturisation     * uses a patented helium-filled bubble wrap lining that reduces       both the load and ambient noise simultaneously.     * has aeration provided through a series of laser trimmed       worm holes, the twist and rifling of these holes being designed to       minimise ‘roaring’ that can be annoying in a breeze (ever been in       car travelling with an open rod tube lashed across the roof). The BS is in no way sticky or tacky in texture, in fact fitting the BS is enhanced by the lumpy bubble wrap lining which reduces surface-to-surface contact (the only contact with your head is at the very apex of the bubbles) and therefore friction. Proprietary cleaning products are required so that the the bubbles’ interstices are not clogged. Bubble Interstice No Clog cleaner, or BINC, has been designed just for this purpose and is also an excellent trophy cleaner. (*PHEW* nearly forgot that.)   Safety features abound also – for instance there is an ~optional~ Safe Personal Area Motion Detection and Laser Targetting system (your choice of armament depending on local statutes and/or personal taste) for use in areas frequented by large carnivores or black helicopters. (Use the SPAMDLT suffix when ordering eg. BS-666/SPAMDLT).   Do the Scandinavian countries have carnivores large enough to be a problem, Europe in general? I suppose the former Soviet arctic regions have bear, and Kashmiri may encounter the odd tiger ? I know the South Africans have a few beasties to deal with,  while here in Aus. the odd snake -both kinds- , or a croc up north, is about all we have to fear.  Of course the Kiwis, Scots, English and Irish have little to fear apart from a keeper or warden, or perhaps a feral spouse – perhaps there is a market there afterall. So, no matter where you live, in what corner of the World, for the ultimate in your blind search fishing pleasure and personal security, nothing and I mean *NOTHING* compares with the BS-666/SPAMDLT fishing helmet.   Expressions of interest are sought, so respond by email as it would be a misuse of usenet to continually post product updates to myriads of people the world over who are totally uninterested in these fine products. From your responses I will generate a mailing list which I will share with you all, (if you accede to it of course), and we can all swap update information and personal experiences.  Alternatively, you will be able check the website www.mybs.com which will be up  sooner or later ….         formulae, recipes and plans of the BS-666, the SPAMDLT options and         BINC will have been disposed of by the time you have read this UPDATE.   steve Just in case there is any confusion:   This post is meant to be humourous and a tad serious, and a small tad at that.   It is not meant to deride, denigrate, cast aspersions, nasturtiums,   or any other missile, animal vegetable or mineral, at any race or creed.  

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I have recently begun fly fishing and am from the New Orleans area. Can anyone offer some specific areas to fish near here. I know there are many places around here, I just don’t know where they are. I am looking for places to fish both from a boat and from shore or wading. I’ve been with a guide, but it won’t take long to run out of money if I use one every time I want to fish. Thanks. Larry

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My suggestion is to go see Tom at Bayou Specialties in Jefferson–he can point you in the right direction–and tell him Jeff Boudreaux sent you. Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have recently begun fly fishing and am from the New Orleans area. Can anyone offer some specific areas to fish near here. I know there are many places around here, I just don’t know where they are. I am looking for places to fish both from a boat and from shore or wading. I’ve been with a guide, but it won’t take long to run out of money if I use one every time I want to fish. Thanks. Larry

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Lake Calcasieu (sp.?) near Lake Charles is supposed to be excellent for salt water.  You can contact Dave at Orvis Houston 713-783-1111 or an Orvis shop if you have one in N.O. for more info & good guides info. Tight lines Al Carlton

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Larry… was just going through the newsgroups postings and found your request…hope you don’t mind some advice. In order to be successful you need to find an area that you like and get to know it….well! No one can just pull into somewhere they’ve never been before and expect to put fish in the boat. It takes time to learn a spot geographically, as well as the tidal effects, fly selection, etc. Even though I am a guide and have fished all over the US for the last 30 years or so….I always hire a guide the first day or two I go somewhere new. When I feel I know what’s going on, then I strike out on my own…it’s the only way to optimize your chances. As far as the guide thing goes, yes…I agree it is expensive. However, there are ways to captilize on your investment. First…find a good guide who works in the area you want to learn. In New Orleans, I’d call Capt. Kirby LeCour (540-464-1697..tell him I recommended you). Tell him you want to learn the area so you can fish on your own. When you go out, ask a LOT of questions…pay attention to WHERE you go….and spend your time LEARNING…not worrying about how many fish you put in the box. By the way, one gentleman referred you to the ORVIS store in Houston. He also suggested you fish Calcasieu Lake in SW Louisiana. I agree with one of his points…Calcasieu is a great area. I know…I guide here. As for contacting them…well, caveat emptor. If I can be of any help, lemme know. Capt. Briant Smith Lake Charles, LA

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Looking for a  good campsite on a lake or river for fly fishing for trout in Denali,AK.  Will backpack a short distance to campsite.  Are there any cabins on lakes or rivers in or close by Denali that offer good fly fishing?  Thanks for your help!    

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Try Every stream you come to you and you are sure to find some good fishing…. I was never dissapointed in Alaska..

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I tend to wade pretty aggressively, so I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve gotten wet, but the week before last was the first time I’ve had to actually swim for it.  For those who are interested, results follow: I was fishing the Missouri under fairly high water conditions on July 3 and wading down a gravel spit below an island.  Without paying much attention, I had waded down far enough that I was up nearly to the tops of my waders.  No problem until I tried to turn back upstream, at which point I discovered that the gravel shifted under my feet each time I tried to take a step back up.  After about ten minutes of struggling for a foothold, I realized I simply wasn’t going to be able to wade back up the gravel spit.  To struggle further would have been a waste of energy, I would have to swim for it.  My neoprenes fit reasonably snuggly, but I was not wearing a belt, so it was inevitable I would take on some serious water.  I tucked my vest into my waders to snug up the fit a bit more and made a go for shore, probably 100-130 feet away.  I’m here, so you know I made it.  I did not sink like a rock, but it was pretty darn hard to swim, and especially to kick productively, with my waders full of water.   All in all, I can’t recommend the experience.  Even though the Missouri below Holter is powerful, it is relatively smooth.  Had I been bounced around, it would have been harder.  Although I haven’t been swimming much lately, I am a fairly strong swimmer ( 2 miles a pop when I used to swim regularly).  Finally, I was fortunate that I didn’t fall in and have to react quickly; I had time to make a plan and steel myself. What I do recommend is: 1)  Don’t ever assume you can wade back via the same route. 2)  Do wear a belt. 3)  Go out and try it in a swimming pool before it happens by accident.     Some day, something like this may happen to you, too.  If you’ve tried     it at home, you’ll know your limitations, so you’ll know where not to     go.  You’ll know your capabilities, so you won’t panic.  Knowing one     without the other may not do you much good.  If you’re in over your     ability *or* if you panic, you may get more than just wet. Happy (and dry) fishing to all, Bill S. P.S.  Good nymphing, a little bit of dry fly action at dusk.

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I tucked my vest into my waders to snug up the fit a bit more and made a go for shore, probably 100-130 feet away.  I’m here, so you know I made it.  I did not sink like a rock, but it was pretty darn hard to swim,

What did you do with your rod? — -Wayne Trzyna

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Bill, Thanks for a very clear analysis of "swimming with waders on". Your article has convinced me to start wearing a belt again while in neoprene waders. Me getting into neoprene waders is akin to packing a sausage but you’ve convinced me that water will get in there eventually. Many of us are not in the kind of shape we used to be and a long swim in waders could very well be our last. Thanks again, Steve – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I tend to wade pretty aggressively, so I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve gotten wet, but the week before last was the first time I’ve had to actually swim for it.  For those who are interested, results follow: I was fishing the Missouri under fairly high water conditions on July 3 and wading down a gravel spit below an island.  Without paying much attention, I had waded down far enough that I was up nearly to the tops of my waders.  No problem until I tried to turn back upstream, at which point I discovered that the gravel shifted under my feet each time I tried to take a step back up.  After about ten minutes of struggling for a foothold, I realized I simply wasn’t going to be able to wade back up the gravel spit.  To struggle further would have been a waste of energy, I would have to swim for it.  My neoprenes fit reasonably snuggly, but I was not wearing a belt, so it was inevitable I would take on some serious water.  I tucked my vest into my waders to snug up the fit a bit more and made a go for shore, probably 100-130 feet away.  I’m here, so you know I made it.  I did not sink like a rock, but it was pretty darn hard to swim, and especially to kick productively, with my waders full of water. All in all, I can’t recommend the experience.  Even though the Missouri below Holter is powerful, it is relatively smooth.  Had I been bounced around, it would have been harder.  Although I haven’t been swimming much lately, I am a fairly strong swimmer ( 2 miles a pop when I used to swim regularly).  Finally, I was fortunate that I didn’t fall in and have to react quickly; I had time to make a plan and steel myself. What I do recommend is: 1)  Don’t ever assume you can wade back via the same route. 2)  Do wear a belt. 3)  Go out and try it in a swimming pool before it happens by accident.     Some day, something like this may happen to you, too.  If you’ve tried     it at home, you’ll know your limitations, so you’ll know where not to     go.  You’ll know your capabilities, so you won’t panic.  Knowing one     without the other may not do you much good.  If you’re in over your     ability *or* if you panic, you may get more than just wet. Happy (and dry) fishing to all, Bill S. P.S.  Good nymphing, a little bit of dry fly action at dusk.

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Thank you for this story.  You have totally cured the false sense of security I have long had in my neoprene waders floatability and watertightness.  I’ll be getting a belt. —                                                            -dnc- William A. Segraves wrote – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I tend to wade pretty aggressively, so I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve gotten wet, but the week before last was the first time I’ve had to actually swim for it.  For those who are interested, results

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Where could I find pictures about waders, wading in water, rubbersuits, divers gasmasks, divers in gasmasks,…

Just when I thought the group was getting a little dull…

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Where could I find pictures about waders, wading in water, rubbersuits, divers gasmasks, divers in gasmasks,…

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….that I’ve never had as much fun fishing as I have when I’m tubing. Thanks to all who gave me advice when I asked for help on the subject. It took me awhile to get one, but I liked it so much I now have two- one for my son to use. I have to admit I don’t flyfish, mainly because I don’t feel I have the time (right now) I need to devote to it, but it even makes the common, vulgar way of fishing more enjoyable; especially when I don’t catch anything (which, in my case, is more often than not). If you haven’t tried it, I recommend it.:-) See you on the water, Pete

Take any fly rod and reel, with a full sinking flyline, any 4x leader and a #10 olive wooly bugger. Start kicking and let out 50′ or more line. Point your rod down to the water and add some twitches. In short order you will be hooked. William Kiene Kiene’s Fly Shop Sacramento,CA,USA

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….that I’ve never had as much fun fishing as I have when I’m tubing. I agree but I must tell you a float tube story…true even… I was in my belly boat in Dillon reservoir about 10 years ago.  They were pretty unusual back then (I guess).  Anyway, this dipwad in a large power boat (20+ feet) had some chicks on board that he wanted to impress.  He started doing full throttle donuts around me.  I swear the water cavitated more than 6 feet (that’s what it looked like from my angle).  I know that I should have gotten numbers and stuff, at the time I just wanted some terra firma. Moral: Watch out for the power boat crowd.   TimW

        moral:  find a clever method that enables you to carry a pistol on your float tube.  excellent deterrent for arrogant bastards in power boats.         "all i require is a drink and a little respect".                 gustavus.

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….that I’ve never had as much fun fishing as I have when I’m tubing. Thanks to all who gave me advice when I asked for help on the subject. It took me awhile to get one, but I liked it so much I now have two- one for my son to use. I have to admit I don’t flyfish, mainly because I don’t feel I have the time (right now) I need to devote to it, but it even makes the common, vulgar way of fishing more enjoyable; especially when I don’t catch anything (which, in my case, is more often than not). If you haven’t tried it, I recommend it.:-) See you on the water, Pete

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….that I’ve never had as much fun fishing as I have when I’m tubing.

I agree but I must tell you a float tube story…true even… I was in my belly boat in Dillon reservoir about 10 years ago.  They were pretty unusual back then (I guess).  Anyway, this dipwad in a large power boat (20+ feet) had some chicks on board that he wanted to impress.  He started doing full throttle donuts around me.  I swear the water cavitated more than 6 feet (that’s what it looked like from my angle).  I know that I should have gotten numbers and stuff, at the time I just wanted some terra firma. Moral: Watch out for the power boat crowd.   TimW

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  I am planning to do a great deal of fly fishing in the Kananaskis region this summer.  I would like some tips on some great fishing holes in and around that area.  Is there any places to catch Artic Gralying in the southern part of Alberta?

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In article   I am planning to do a great deal of fly fishing in the Kananaskis region this summer.  I would like some tips on some great fishing holes in and around that area.  Is there any places to catch Artic Gralying in the southern part of Alberta?

Good luck flyfishing the Kannanaskis River. TransAlta has turned off the flow completely in order to replace generators in the Pocaterra Dam on the Lower Kannanaskis Lake.This has completely de-watered a growing stretch (5 kilometres 2 weeks ago) and has destroyed spawning redds and habitat.Maybe you could call the Park office and inquire about it. There really isn’t much unless you try the headwaters of certain tributaries, or head to the Spray area, or south over the Highwood. The Upper Bow has its moments! As for grayling, Big Iron Lake is the only place in southern Alberta that has them as far as I’ve heard. Any reports I’ve heard have been positive. Dan Bell, Upper Bow Flyfishing Co. Banff Alberta.

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George: I’ll be spending a week in Kananaskas this July, looking for hungry trout. Can’t wait! You may want to contact some local guides, like Marcus Perron of Rocky River Outfitters in Calgary. He offers, among other things, a float trip on the Bow River and he can send you info on what to expect. Good luck! Bill Fowler Birmingham, AL

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