We've come to expect higher license fees as out of towners but the perception of flyfishing as a rich man's sport isn't hurt by a fee like this. We were planning to take a week of our two week vacation in BC. Now it's going to be one day or less.

Not only will some get their wish for less crowded streams, they'll also reap what they've sown at their gas pumps, grocery stores, restaurants and lodgings.

Obviously, we can choose to fish elsewhere quite happily, but the south western Albertans who fish the Elk on a daily or weekly basis will also be ponying up for this, and for them, this really bites.

And how 'bout the guides from AB?