Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:36AM Still some good deals to be had online at the Patagonia Winterfest Sale that ends tomorrow.
Old style Double Haul - Was $98.00 - NOW $68.00 LINK
Weathershed Duffel - Was $175 - NOW $85.00 LINK
Men's Rainshadow Jacket - Was $149 - NOW - $59. - XL ONLY LINK
M's Dimension Jacket - A smoking deal on this hooded soft shell
Was $260 - NOW $95.00 XL ONLY LINK
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 5:54PM 
In response to "persistent steelhead angler" issues, the Canadian Ministry of the Environment is in the process of implementing a Quality Waters Strategy for the Skeena River watershed. The community engagement part of of the process started in January, will take a year to complete , and will result in new angling management plans for the watershed. Keep in mind that the number of angling days on the Skeena watershed have actually declined dramatically over the last 5 years.
One of the initiatives being put forward by a very vocal group is to limit non resident access to the watershed.This proposal would devastate the local tourism economies and alienate some of the strongest advocates for protecting the Skeena.
Piscatorial Pursuits has a detailed forum thread on the subject and eloquently points out that the stakeholder working group contains no local business interests, is comprised of local guides and anglers and that the "angler crowding issues" are being overblown to limit access. The entire thread is worth the read. LINK
You have the opportunity to express your opinions about the plan by reviewing the information, filling out a response survey form and staying informed of ongoing developments. LINK
The quality of the steelhead fishing has also gone to shit over the last few years due to provincial aquaculture, commercial netting and poor fisheries management. The whole issue will be moot if something is not done to preserve the fish. LINK
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4:20PM Patagonia fish rep extraordinaire Jerry Darkes provides an overview of this great fishery. Via: Patagoniavideo
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4:16PM 
Every minute of the excitement of the 38th Bassmaster Classic, from multiple Classic venues, will be presented by ESPN2, ESPN Radio and www.Bassmaster.com. LINK
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4:01PM 
Elisa Davis artwork is painted or printed directly on the surface of tiles.
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